Word: sovereignity
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...monarchy is a symbol of Britain's unity, its proud history, and a channel for popular support. As the official head of state, the sovereign imparts a non-partisan dignity to the running of the nation, a centerpiece to which all political parties are allied and respectful. The royal family are Britain's best ambassadors and diplomats, who take seriously their business to promote Britain's interests abroad...
Last week Queen Elizabeth II was doing the sort of thing a 20th century monarch is supposed to do: moving gracefully through a state visit to Russia, the first ever by a British sovereign. At her side was her consort, the Duke of Edinburgh, elegantly performing his task, which is simply to support her. Custom and ceremony incarnate, they were national symbols to be proud...
Since they are "semi-sovereign independent" nations, tribes can operate casinos even if gambling remains illegal in the rest of the state...
What makes immediate action by the Security Council even more imperative is the prospect of what will happen if it doesn't act: Rwanda will begin trials of its own. In ordinary circumstances, this would be an appropriate, maybe even the best way. Rwanda is, after all, a sovereign country; the crimes that have been committed took place within its borders. International tribunals are best suited for disputes between countries, where an impartial body is necessary...
...right about the double meaning, however it certainly cannot be said that the PQ's goal of separation from Canada was hidden from the public. It has been known for more than 18 years that the Parn Quebecois's ideal is for Quebec to be sovereign. Furthermore, during the campaign, it was widely advertised that the PQ planned to work toward the independence of Quebec if it formed a new government. Separation was one of the party's principal political platforms. The voters knew that, if elected, the PQ would plan a referendum on the issue of separation within...