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...days before Senegal's sixth multiparty presidential election since independence from France in 1960, rival political camps clashed violently and frequently in the streets. While factionalism exercised at the end of a stick may be a standard part of the political process in many parts of Africa, it was a shocking and unsettling occurrence here. "People are nervous - they don't know what to expect," the Toucan's waitress said. "They are stocking up on groceries." The West African country of some 12 million, mostly Muslim and from diverse indigenous tribes, has long been celebrated as one of the continent...

Author: /time Magazine | Title: Flashback | 3/22/2007 | See Source »

...hear the gasps and the fainting, but people are too quick to quibble about the Quad. Its residents positively gush about their great housing and more community spirit than you can shake a stick at. I’ll take that for a few walks through scenic Cambridge...

Author: By David L. Golding, Jillian J. Goodman, Emma M. Lind, Kyle L. K. Mcauley, and Nathaniel S. Rakich | Title: Playing House | 3/21/2007 | See Source »

...must support the coalition in Iraq. It doesn't matter how much of a mistake we think we made going in. We have to stick around and clean up the mess. If the coalition were to pull out now, it would leave behind a very unstable, weak nation at the mercy of its neighbors. Iran considers itself the new big dog in the yard and is fueling the civil war in Iraq. How long would it be before Iran moves in for the kill? If it were allowed to take over Iraq, it would be the most powerful nation...

Author: /time Magazine | Title: Inbox | 3/15/2007 | See Source »

...antiwar Federalists had the courage of their convictions, playing a weak hand--they were always a congressional minority--boldly. But their overthrow was a lesson in practical politics. If you stick your neck out too far, it may get broken. Today's Democrats are wise to debate and discuss...

Author: /time Magazine | Title: Conscientious Objectors | 3/15/2007 | See Source »

...must support the coalition in Iraq. It doesn't matter how much of a mistake we think we made going in. We have to stick around and clean up the mess. If the coalition were to pull out now, it would leave behind a very unstable, weak nation at the mercy of its neighbors. Iran considers itself the new big dog in the yard and is fueling the civil war in Iraq. How long would it be before Iran moved in for the kill? If it were allowed to take over Iraq, Iran would be the most powerful nation...

Author: /time Magazine | Title: Inbox | 3/14/2007 | See Source »

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