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...opened the door for the spread of nuclear arms to other countries. But imposing economic sanctions on Kim's regime would only bring more suffering to the broad population of the country, while the ruthless tyrant and his Communist Party buddies would enjoy the horn of plenty as usual...
...view from the top of Beijing's newest and tallest skyscraper is to die for. Still months from completion, the upper floors are currently enveloped by the usual chaos of construction, but there are glimpses of what will be a spectacular, 360-degree panorama. The outlook to the west is particularly stunning--a sweep down the wide swath of Chang'an Avenue, past the Forbidden City, over roofs and parks all the way to the hazy crests of the Western Hills. It's the best view in China's booming capital, and you would expect one of the country...
Thus local firms are eagerly teaming up with the foreign giants, which contribute their names and expertise, and also ensure that the hotels are designed to their usual standards. The foreign firms earn steady management fees for running the hotels, while the Chinese partners tend to put up the cash for construction...
...show in Los Angeles; and a new series of freeway paintings was in the works, suggesting infinite possible directions for his art. Then came Arkley's drug overdose in his Melbourne studio. And in the intervening years, the emotions left by his tragic death - as well as the usual art-market maneuvering - colored the public perception of him. Curator Smith believes there is a "a respectful distance now," and what his exhibition and John Gregory's accompanying book offer is a perfectly timed take on the last great Australian artist of the 20th century...
...Iraqi government is making the usual polite noises about Rumsfeld's exit and the Democrats' victory being "an internal matter for the Bush Administration." But it, too, is trying to put a positive gloss on this week's events. Bassam Ridah, an advisor to Prime Minister Nouri al-Maliki, told TIME: "We're not going to make a big deal of [Rumsfeld's departure]. We're going to hope that his replacement benefits us. We're hoping the change will mean better execution of the plan to train Iraqi security forces to take charge of the security situation...