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Prichard is heading to a nonprofit in Washington, D.C., after graduation, but not for long—it’s merely a stepping stone on the way to one of two countries that rarely appear near the top of any quality-of-life ranking: Zambia and Zimbabwe. In the long run, he says he’s headed back to Canada. Like a substantial portion of international students at Harvard, he’s eager to get out of the States as soon...
...performance off the ice was just as well remembered. After the Crimson blew a two-goal lead going into the overtime, Harvard coach Katey Stone credited Shewchuk’s inspirational words during the intermission for renewing the team’s confidence. Shewchuk was out to ensure her career wouldn’t end like the team’s heart-breaking overtime loss to Dartmouth a year before...
...home, Karzai faces threats not only from resurgent Taliban along Afghanistan's border with Pakistan but also from regional commanders, who often refuse to obey the Afghan President. Karzai rarely leaves his stone-gated palace. His bodyguards--American special forces--are so wary of another assassination attempt that even Cabinet ministers are frisked before they enter his office. When Karzai left the palace last week to begin the journey that will take him to Japan and the U.S., American F-16 fighter jets prowled overhead to ensure that no missile-toting foe shot down his plane...
...Habibi, which means beloved in Egyptian, celebrated its second anniversary last month. The heavy blue door on Wellington Street opens into a cozy space graced with high, arched ceilings and intimate lighting. The decor is exotic: Emam bought the filigree light fixtures and colorful tapestries on trips home. Stone walls and carved wooden lattices separate plush booths lined with silk cushions. It's like stumbling upon a quiet caf? in a forgotten corner of an Egyptian bazaar, with a welcoming proprietor eager to keep his guests content...
Halbritter established the Turning Stone Casino Resort in New York, which is now a multimillion-dollar source of income for the nation, and is credited with implementing health and education programs for its people...