Word: straits
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...declare war on Iran, a dwindling "coalition of the willing" might eventually become a "coalition of the billing," making opportunistic demands on the U.S. More important, oil prices may hit $100 or more per barrel if Iran embargoes its oil exports or bottles up oil tankers in the Strait of Hormuz in retaliation. And the U.S.'s huge budget deficit, compounded by war, inflation and soaring oil prices, would make a nasty dent in George W. Bush's image in his own country. Kangayam R. Narasimhan Chennai, India...
...Yingjeo, mayor of Taipei City and Chairman of the Kuomintang (KMT), addressed a crowd of more than 300 in an open forum yesterday afternoon, sharing his vision for peace and prosperity across the Taiwan strait. He is on a national tour to improve US-Taiwan relations and promote business opportunities in Taipei. Ma spoke to a packed Emerson Hall room about the political tensions and economic ties between Taiwan and China and stressed that maintaining the status quo should be the top priority. A popular figure in Taiwan and abroad—and regarded by many as the most likely...
...declare war on Iran, a dwindling "coalition of the willing" might eventually become a "coalition of the billing," making opportunistic demands on the U.S. More important, oil prices may hit $100 or more per bbl. if Iran embargoes its oil exports or bottles up oil tankers in the Strait of Hormuz in retaliation. And the U.S.'s huge budget deficit, compounded by war, inflation and soaring oil prices, would make a nasty dent in George W. Bush's image in his own country. Kangayam R. Narasimhan Madras, India Your cover story gave an apocalyptic view of Iraq and perhaps...
...with his Asian neighbors. At the same time, he has made a strategic decision to tie his country more tightly than ever to the U.S. as a buffer against the seemingly inexorable rise of China. In February, the Japanese government joined the U.S. in declaring peace in the Taiwan Strait a "common strategic objective"?a move highly provocative to China that would have been unfathomable even five years ago. After a postelection cabinet reshuffle in November, Koizumi's newly appointed Foreign Affairs Minister, Taro Aso, said "Japan should first continue to build strong relations with America and, based on this...
...holy their soul is Your best pick-up line: “PLEASE!!! I’M SO DESPERATE!!!” Best or worst lie you’ve ever told: “Baby, of course I love you.” Describe yourself in three words: Strait gangsta playamuthafucka In 15 minutes you are: Worried that no one will find my responses to these questions amusing In 15 years you are: Probably a little heavier and saggier, but still maintaining that subtle spark of sex appeal that,with luck, will eventually lead to victory...