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...Russia is far from complete. The parliamentary elections that took place on Sunday, which cemented the power of the autocratic Russian President Vladimir Puttin, were nothing but a tragic comedy. Putin’s party won the election—a run up to the presidential election to succeed Putin in title, but likely not power, next March—in a landslide. United Russia gained a projected 315 seats in the 450-seat Duma. By contrast, the Communist Party, which remains the largest opposition party will hold a paltry 57 seats. The process was even more disturbing than...
...National Security Adviser, Stephen Hadley, rushed to assure the media that the glass was half full. "The estimate offers grounds for hope that the problem can be solved diplomatically - without the use of force - as the Administration has been trying to do," said Hadley. "For that strategy to succeed, the international community has to turn up the pressure on Iran - with diplomatic isolation, United Nations sanctions, and with other financial pressure - and Iran has to decide it wants to negotiate a solution...
...problems stemming from the UC’s insularity, but they must work proactively throughout the coming year to create a more welcoming and inclusive UC. Despite their weaknesses, however, Sundquist and Sarafa have impressed us considerably. Beyond their vast experience, they have the personalities and leadership necessary to succeed in their respective roles. Sundquist, an aspiring teacher who needs no further padding for his résumé, is running because of his energy, enthusiasm, and belief that the UC can make a difference. His passion and drive are matched by his charisma and verve. Quite simply, nobody...
...country's natural resources and increasing international pressure to preserve remaining forests. This dilemma is expected to be a hot topic this month at a U.N.-led conference on climate change in Bali, where representatives from 189 nations are gathering to negotiate a set of environmental rules to succeed the Kyoto protocols, the main provisions of which expire...
Whang said that because of the effort the University has put into bringing in a grocery store, he feels pressure to succeed. But high expectations are not new for the New York native...