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...Russian President Dimitri Medvedev has warned that Russia is “not afraid of… a Cold War.” Hopefully Medvedev’s threat relies more on bravado than truth, but this assumption is not a risk worth taking. As the recent South Ossetian conflict indicates, Russia is willing to use force to assert its power in the region...
...Cartagena's Old Town was once ransomed to the Spanish crown for 2 million gold pieces by Sir Francis Drake, and it was for centuries Spain's vault for its vast South American holdings. The city earned the nickname La Heroica, having endured hundreds of sieges throughout the 17th and 18th centuries - as evidenced by the 400-year-old walls, made of mined coral, that encircle the city. But for all of Cartagena's battlements, in the modern era it has been plagued by crime, its potential as a UNESCO World Heritage site marred by kidnappings and murders. (See pictures...
...Asia offered no joy either. Manufacturing data released Monday made it clear the global recession was undermining the previously robust Chinese economy. It wasn't the only one suffering. Japan reported a steep drop in car sales, while South Korea said it was experiencing the same kind...
Although the Harvard women’s tennis team headed South for a pair of matches this weekend, all was not sunny for the Crimson. The squad faced two ranked opponents, losing, 5-2, against No. 57 Old Dominion on Sunday and falling, 6-1, to No. 31 William & Mary on Saturday. Freshman Caroline Davis was Harvard’s lone victor on Saturday. Davis also won her match Sunday, as did sophomore Samantha Rosekrans. “It is always a challenge and a privilege to play against ranked teams,” Crimson coach Traci Green said...
...they spend $169 or more on massages or other services at Wet, the hotel's spa and salon. Spend $299 and get two nights. The offer applies for stays Sunday through Thursday; rooms must be booked by March 23 for travel through March 31 3300 Las Vegas Blvd South...