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But knowing a problem is not the same as solving it. Some doubt Jonathan has the charisma to succeed where so many predecessors - both civilian and military - have failed. Even Clark, who describes his protégé as "very humble, gentle, respectful and incorruptible; very quiet and intelligent," concedes...

Author: /time Magazine | Title: Is Goodluck Jonathan the Answer to Nigeria's Woes? | 2/13/2010 | See Source »

After the accident, other shortcomings in safety were questioned: Why wasn't there padding on the steel columns? Should there be some kind of netting covering the track, to keep athletes from being thrown out?

Author: /time Magazine | Title: Olympics Open with Restrained, Respectful Celebration | 2/13/2010 | See Source »

Coalition officers say that if past confrontations are anything to go by, the Taliban will simply melt away. Usually in wars, commanders keep their battle plans a secret, but NATO officers in southern Afghanistan have found that this strategy of trumpeting their intended assault has worked well in several engagements...

Author: /time Magazine | Title: U.S. and Coalition Forces Strike a Taliban Bastion | 2/13/2010 | See Source »

But for the Taliban, retreating from Marja gives them a chance to strike again, avoiding face-to-face combat with a larger and mightier enemy. Though some Marja refugees said that many Afghan Taliban may have fled, they also said a large contingent of more zealous Pakistani fighters stayed behind...

Author: /time Magazine | Title: U.S. and Coalition Forces Strike a Taliban Bastion | 2/13/2010 | See Source »

The arrival of a functioning president might change that. Until this week, little was known about the self-effacing Jonathan save for his fondness for a natty black fedora. But there are reasons to believe the 52-year-old might succeed in the Delta. His family is from the southern...

Author: /time Magazine | Title: Is Goodluck Jonathan the Answer to Nigeria's Woes? | 2/13/2010 | See Source »

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