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...founded a school there to train local youngsters in Wahhabism, one of Islam's most severely orthodox strains. Most of Tenggulun's residents follow the more moderate Islam of Nahdlatul Ulama, an Indonesian religious society. Rivalry between the two groups erupted in 1987, when the tomb of a local saint was burned down. The culprit was Amrozi...
Just in time for the holidays comes a fashion trend that can double as gift wrap: satin ribbons. Ultrafeminine sashes, already considered hip by 4-year-old girls, are becoming must-haves for women 10 times that age. Tom Ford for Yves Saint Laurent Rive Gauche, Dolce & Gabbana and Prada are among the fashion powers touting the look in recent collections, tying ribbons onto blouses, dresses and shoes. Popular downmarket retailer Hennes & Mauritz (H&M) and other mainstream mall outlets have also appropriated the ribbon theme for everything from belts to tank tops. Whether tying them in bows or leaving...
...meal with wine, prices are monstrous by Indian standards. But there can be few better evenings in the city than one that starts with a stroll through the gardens, past lily ponds and cricket games, and finishes with chicken liver p?t? on toast and a glass of Saint-Emilion; call (91-11) 465 5054 or 465 2808 for reservations...
Later, Pettit showed why he has the sweetest shot on the team. After hesitating with the puck between the faceoff circles just long enough for the Saint defender to skate himself out of the play, Pettit ripped a wicked slapshot high into the net, giving Harvard a 3-0 lead...
...past few weeks. As coordinated Franco-British action drives migrants and smugglers away from the Calais-Dover route, towns elsewhere along the coast can expect increased traffic. As an icy drizzle blew in off the Channel last week, Calais resident Jean Godts nodded over at the lights burning behind Saint Pierre-Saint Paul's stained-glass windows. "They must be unhappy to be doing what they're doing," he said of the asylum seekers who were still holed up in the church. "But we're a poor town here in Calais. We can't accept all the misery...