Word: stately
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...husband is not Secretary of State...
HILLARY CLINTON, snapping at a student who asked during a press conference in Kinshasa, Democratic Republic of Congo, what "Mr. Clinton" thought of a Chinese loan offer to the country. According to State Department officials, the student said afterward that he had meant to ask what "Mr. Obama" thought of the potential deal --AUGUST...
...triumphant moments of the last six months. Above them, a giant image of Khomeini hung respected and intact at the entrance to the meeting hall. It made a mockery of the engineered furor surrounding the desecration of his portrait earlier this month, footage of which was later broadcast on state television in an attempt to discredit the opposition...
...ensure that the pro-smoking movement doesn't gain any more ground, authorities may have to do just that. Even though there are costs associated with enforcement, the government will probably still come out ahead -officials estimate that the state spends about $15 billion a year treating smoking-related illnesses. Stamping out a few butts could amount to very little in comparison...
Because Thursday's incident took place inside St. Peter's, and the Vatican is an independent city-state, it is up to the Pope whether a criminal investigation will proceed against Maiolo. Both Paul VI and John Paul II made a point of forgiving the men who tried to kill them. And though he didn't mention the incident during his Christmas day ceremony, Benedict is likely to make a point of forgiving what was a much less severe attack. Along with mixing amongst the faithful, forgiveness is part of the job description...