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...China's economy has boomed and the nation's importance on the world stage has dramatically expanded, Chinese self-confidence has blossomed. The U.S. may still be the world's undisputed superpower, but the gap is narrowing. Why look upon America with awe or fear when an endless trail of foreign leaders and corporate titans now flocks to China to grab a piece of the action and to pay their respects? Likewise, Chinese see the flood of less exalted foreigners arriving on the mainland in search of employment, business opportunities or the chance to learn Mandarin. They...
However gloomy, the outlook isn't yet hopeless. The Bush Administration's prewar vision of turning Iraq into a beachhead of democracy in the Arab world is indeed remote. But for all the rhetorical sniping on the campaign trail, Bush and Kerry agree with the consensus of policymakers and military commanders in Washington and Iraq: a significant reduction in the U.S. presence is impossible until a credible Iraqi government proves it can defend itself against an insurgency that is likely to persist for years. The range of plausible scenarios if the U.S. were to pull out includes an Islamic state...
...than France's uncompromising younger generation - once again. Many observers view the current revolt, in contast to ideologically driven predecessors in French protest, as a symbol of a spoiled generation unwilling to deal with basic economic realities. The more radical protesters, however, retort that they are blazing a trail against globalization, and there is no denying that they managed essentially to block the country's much needed economic liberalization...
...been overwhelmed by the outpouring from well-wishers--including, he said, some that "I really didn't expect even cared about me." But love has its limits. DeLay said he does not know of any Republicans who have invited him to appear with them on the campaign trail this fall...
...Crimson seemed to have the momentum going into the fifth after winning the fourth frame 30-27 in comeback fashion. Falling behind 10-7 early, a combined 12 kills from McKiernan and McCrone led the team to pull ahead at 13-12 and never trail again. The attack was aided by junior setter Dave Fitz who led the game with 53 assists. “We just did what we were supposed to do in the fourth game that enabled us to pull away,” Harvard coach Chris Ridolfi said. In the fourth part of the night?...