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...argued that, as the de facto boundary between the two states, the fence encourages the Palestinian leadership to come to the negotiating table to seek a better solution. However, he said that such a solution should be less generous than the concessions offered at Camp David, in order to avoid “rewarding [acts of] terrorism” that have occurred in the intervening years. Addressing the difficulties of the peace process, he said that the kind of difficult compromise required is “hard for democracies to make.” He said that former Israeli prime...
...true to their illuminated Constitutions and embrace other values. More time is needed before Turkey can secure membership in the EU, and not to allow further conformist demands to be placed upon the Turkish people. Rather, time is needed to overcome despicable vetoes like Austria’s and avoid the creation of further hatred. Time is needed to understand why Turks are not willing to give up their identities, no matter the price. Time is needed to develop better understanding of multiculturalism, from the new German Chancellor to influential Vatican leaders who by backing discrimination turn their backs...
...patient is also given what the doctors hope will be enough food for a family of five. "You can't take these meds on an empty stomach," Farmer explains, "and you can't treat a wasting disease like AIDS or TB without calories." The extra rations are to avoid situations in which the sick have plenty to eat but their families starve...
...questions about time management, extracurricular activities, and opportunities for student activism. Parents also heard from University President Lawrence H. Summers, who gave them advice to share with their children. He recommended that students take the initiative to meet the faculty, choose an exciting and inspirational program of study, and avoid being “fungible.” But Summers also fielded some difficult questions. One parent asked about the College’s constant request for donations, specifically referring to an opinion piece in the New York Times that questioned these practices at Yale. “Why does...
...rest of the season was two-fold. Obviously, wins were still most important. But also, developing sophomore Liam O’Hagan, his new favorite target freshman Alex Breaux, and the rest of Harvard’s young and talented core were priorities. As much as everyone tried to avoid saying it, thoughts—at least in some respect—must have drifted to next year. And then Saturday came and the Crimson found new life for at least another week. Harvard’s dismantling of Dartmouth combined with Brown’s upset win over Penn...