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Leah was staring at George. A series of rapid, pulsating whimpers escaped her lips. She then drew near to George, who locked gazes with her, his face unreadable. His shoulders were relaxed, and when Leah was within his grasp he opened his right arm and embraced her. Leah lay on the ground and George looked into her eyes. He bent over to lie on her, while Leah wrapped her legs around George's waist...
Harvard has seen a rapid increase in the number of students going abroad since 2002, when the College revamped its program to encourage students to study in foreign countries. According to the Office of International Programs (OIP) Web site, the number of students spending a term in another country has more than doubled over six years, from 106 in 2001-2002 to 245 last academic year...
...There are scant signs, though, that it will. Gates' letter to Germany specifically requested up to 1,000 troops for the south together with helicopters. Within 24 hours, Germany responded with a simple rejection, although it will be sending another 250 rapid reaction troops to the north. Neither party in Germany's current ruling grand coalition government wants to stick its neck out on the unpopular proposal in the runup to elections next year. France is considering the request but any decision to dispatch more troops will likely be tied to a greater role in strategic decision-making. Other countries...
Zhao described the plan as “connecting China’s past and future,” recognizing Shanghai’s rapid modernization while at the same time maintaining a respect for its cultural history...
...storming of N'Djamena marked the climax in a rapid and effective offensive by the rebels, who crossed into Chad from Sudan in a column of about 300 vehicles Thursday, and began their 200-mile push toward the capital. Eyewitness accounts from French nationals interviewed by French radio supported rebel claims that they were mopping up the last pockets of resistance by government forces in the city, despite government sources insisting they remain in control. Mahamat Ali Abdallah Nassour - a Chadian general who also carries several ministerial titles - insisted to Radio France International that "the Chadian defense and security forces...