Word: swifts
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...Swat Valley was traditionally a princely state that operated its own tribal system of governance until its merger with Pakistan in 1969. One of the factors that appears to have contributed to Fazlullah's ascent was his call for a return to a Shari'a-based system that offers swift justice and, therefore, relief from what many allege is Pakistan's venal police and court system. By stealing a march on Fazlullah, the government believes that it can now stear supporters away from the jihadist, isolate the militants and, with Mohammed's help, restore peace...
...find this an incredibly encouraging place to be right now," says Nigel Haywood, Britain's consul general in Basra. The transformation from battleground to bustling municipality has been so rapid that it's natural to question whether a return to violence might not be as swift. Major General Andy Salmon, the commander of the multinational forces in the region, believes that widespread optimism - among Basrawis as well as their soon-to-depart overlords - is justified and itself a force for change. His mission, he says, has been "to protect that optimism, shape it and build it. I am confident Basra...
...nice dinner this Saturday night, they've also made a pact. "We told each other, 'No presents,' " says Sheridan, 26. Would he have splurged for a nice bracelet, expensive roses or chocolates if they had the same Valentine's date a year ago? Sheridan's reply is as swift as Cupid's arrow: "Absolutely." (Read a Q&A with Steve Harvey on what men really think about women...
...finally grabbing the puck following a melee in front of the net.“I thought we played very well on our defensive end today—we didn’t give them a lot,” Stone said.Five minutes later, Harvard made the breakthrough.In a swift counter-attack, Chute moved into the Brown half and passed the puck to Vaillancourt on the left wing. The forward raced through the middle, supported by Brine coming up on her left for a 2-on-1 play for the Crimson. With only Stock to beat, Vaillancourt slid a neat...
...China was swift to condemn the ban as protectionist. The China Daily, the official government newspaper, reported that Beijing may contest India's measure by taking the matter to the Dispute Settlement Body of the World Trade Organization (WTO). The newspaper cited WTO rules against "illegal trade barriers and punitive measures at a time when protectionism is growing amid the global economic recession...