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...code-red scrutiny that now accompanies the A.F.P. and its boss was played out dramatically in March, after the Madrid commuter-train bombings. Keelty was asked during a TV interview whether a similar attack could occur in Australia. "The reality is," he replied, using a trademark phrase, "if this turns out to be Islamic extremists responsible for this bombing in Spain, it is more likely to be linked to the position that Spain and other allies took on issues such as Iraq." Prime Minister John Howard disagreed, dismissed any link between Spain and Australia, and maintained that Australia...
...even those who aren’t obliged to compete may be called back for practice—the wrestling and men’s and women’s swimming teams will continue to train during the break...
...you’re going to make them train that hard, it’s nice to...let them go lie on the beach for a couple hours,” Wriede-Morawski said...
Finally, Steve at Steve's Train City in Minnesota tells me he has a set--for $450. The retail price, I say peevishly, is $249. "But you want it," he says. "That's why you're calling, right?" Looks as if it's time to hit eBay. Score! My "buy it now" price: $449.99. --By Kristin Kloberdanz/ Chicago
...tumult in the streets escalated, Yanukovych seemed at a loss. At first, he tried to pretend nothing was wrong. Then he disappeared from public view until last Friday, when he told a crowd of 6,000 miners and metalworkers who had been transported by bus and train to Kiev's central station from the east: "I'll give it to you straight. A creeping coup is taking place. We must do everything possible to prevent this coup from happening." After Parliament called for a fresh vote, many felt that the coup had succeeded. "This is banditry," said Irina...