Word: rice
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...RICE: The Israelis have said publicly that they do not want to widen this war. And I take them at their word...
...RICE: The release of the abducted prisoner [by Hamas] unconditionally has been called for by many international bodies, including the G-8. And everybody recognizes there is an issue with Lebanese prisoners. But in the diplomacy, there isn't contemplation of suggesting a prisoner exchange...
...sensual, much like Buenos Aires itself. Some of the most rewarding experiences to be had in this metropolis involve doing ordinary things with ordinary people. My favorite moment in the city unfolded in an unglamorous barrio, at a Chinese restaurant while attempting to order a plate of fried rice with eggs. “Dan chow feng,” I said, pointing to the characters on the menu that I couldn’t read but whose contents I had puzzled out from the Spanish translation. “Muy bien,” the waitress said...
...Mohammed is 121. Haj Rabieh demonstrates by picking up his walkie-talkie and calling number "47" When "47" answers, Haj Rabieh says "God give you strength" in greeting, then "go, go, go". He taps at the handset to change the frequency, then asks "What did you have for lunch?" "Rice and potatoes," comes the tinny-sounding reply...
...government sits in the palatial Grand Serail and discusses plans for a cease-fire. "The Americans are listening to us," said one government advisor. But the 48-hour halt to Israeli's air campaign announced by Rice from Jerusalem after the disaster at Qana hasn't stopped bombs falling. There were air strikes in the south. And if the feelings are too raw for Rice to visit Beirut - Lebanese leaders made clear Sunday that there was no point in her making her scheduled visit to the city Monday - the vacuum left by the limits on what America is prepared...