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...effect on Arab opinion, the rage would fade if (and it's still a big if) the U.S. removes Saddam quickly and convinces the world that its interest is to stabilize Iraq, not colonize it. The risks to Iraqi civilians - and to U.S. troops - posed by an Israeli air-strike would likely be lower than they were during the Gulf War, thanks to advances in precision-guided munitions and surveillance technology. And while Israel remains the object of unremitting hostility throughout the Arab world, it won't make its image much worse by retaliating against Saddam...
...struggle to defeat al-Qaeda. After the two leaders meet today in Washington, you'll likely see them shake hands and slap backs and hear renewed admiration for the other's resolve and grit. But behind the scenes, there's good reason to believe that Bush will attempt to strike a hard bargain with Sharon - before the Israeli Prime Minister's policies derail the Administration's effort to build support for a war against Iraq...
...while Sharon may listen to the Administration's two requests, he's unlikely to agree to both, especially when much of the Israeli public agrees that the military should strike back - against either Iraqi missiles or Palestinian bombers. It would be politically difficult, and also morally inconsistent, for Bush to push Sharon to hold his fire in the face of attacks on Israeli civilians. That's why the White House may try to make Sharon a deal: If Israel will restrain itself in dealing with one of its adversaries - either Iraq or the Palestinians - then it can do what...
...it’s that empty half of the glass that should trouble followers of Harvard football. Up to this point in the season, the Crimson has relied on its quick-strike capabilities on offense to get into the lead and give the defense something to protect...
...Maile Tavepholijalern came off the bench and immediately hit the back of net for the first goal of her Harvard career. Tavepholijalern initiated the play just behind midfield. Senior forward Joey Yenne and Westfall worked the ball back to her in the box, where she finished with a powerful strike to beat Cornell goalkeeper Katie Thomas...