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...That setback was repeated in other spheres as Western (Christian) societies leaped ahead. When Muslims tried to respond, argues Lewis, they confused Westernization (which they rejected) with modernization (which they sought). It's a bleak road map of missteps to the Islamic world of today, impoverished in almost everything but terrorism and despotism. And while Lewis never poses it directly, he leaves readers to ponder an explosive question: whether a religion rooted in the belief that all truth was revealed to its prophet can ever successfully embrace change...
...keys to a Crimson victory will be found in not dwelling on the previous losses, including Monday’s 5-2 setback against Northeastern in the Beanpot...
...their part, neighborhood activists said they did not consider the planning board’s vote a significant setback...
...Another scourge as deadly as terrorism - the trade in illicit drugs - suffered a setback as a result of the attacks and the consequent war in Afghanistan. The bombing severely disrupted a main source of the world's supply of heroin, while heightened border security is leaving hundreds of tons of illicit drugs lying undeliverable in smugglers' hiding places from Tijuana to Tehran. Already, producers in Peru are switching from coca to opium poppies to fill the gap - but 2002 will see fewer lives ruined by heroin addiction, largely thanks to Osama bin Laden...
...caught fire when it landed. All 15 people aboard survived. LEBANON Arab Summit Interior Ministers from 17 Arab countries held a two-day meeting to discuss a common response to crime and terrorism. Delegates called for clearer definitions, condemning what they called Israeli "state terrorism" against the Palestinians. AFGHANISTAN Setback to Peace Interim leader Hamid Karzai?s appeal for more international troops proved timely: heavy fighting broke out in the southeastern Afghan town of Gardez while he was visiting London. Reports said at least 60 people died as a Kabul-appointed governor, Pacha Khan Zadran, tried to lay claim...