Word: weaknessness
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NOT ALL OF THE BLAME for the economic problems of the Philippines can be pinned on Marcos. But the corruption and mismanagement practiced by Marcos and his cronies have certainly caused considerable damage to the economy. The weakness of the Philippines economy enhances the ability of the U.S. to influence...
In part, Peres' low rating is due to his weakness on the hustings. A genial, low-keyed campaigner, he exudes great personal charm but has little of Begin's power to move crowds. Peres acknowledges this shortcoming but insists that the party's appeal can make up...
Last week's modest progress toward increased IMF lending did little to resolve the fundamental weakness in the world financial system. Over the past eight years, excessive lending by banks to Third World borrowers has been used for everything from industrial development to helping finance budget deficits. As a...
On Saturday North Korea's news agency quoted White as saying that he had defected of his own free will. "I sought a political refuge not by any passing emotion but by my deep emotion," White reportedly told a press conference. He came to North Korea because it was...
For the most part Sy believes you create what you will, but he also believes one creates what others will for him. The stony face he wears now-the wary eyes resting on the bulging cheek bones, the rare smile that never shows wide enough for warmth-it was not...