Word: uncertainity
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...major companies' future is uncertain as they will face competition for markets from the oil countries' state-owned companies. Some national producers want to squeeze the private oil companies because they are viewed as competitors. Mani Said Utaiba, Petroleum Minister of the United Arab Emirates, complained: "These profits are being used by [the companies] to find alternative sources for our oil. They are investing on a huge scale in the Arctic and the North Sea. This we will not accept...
...Israeli disengagement. But the Middle East has proved itself less susceptible than ever to peacemakers; today, Kissinger's patented, step-by-step approach seems to have bogged down. Détente proceeded fitfully; the U.S. and Russia agreed broadly on limitations of offensive nuclear weapons, but it was uncertain how effective these ceilings might ultimately be in preserving peace. After months of controversy about Soviet policy toward Jews wishing to emigrate, Congress passed a trade bill granting Russians most-favored-nation status...
...14th century A.D., one of them dancing, clappers in hand. And then there are the horses, the parade of horses that romp, stomp or buckle to their work in the reconstructed procession for some forgotten emperor. A magical flying horse from the 2nd century A.D. takes off for an uncertain heaven from the back of a somewhat startled sparrow...
...questioning before Jan. 6. Even then, Sirica noted, Nixon's recovery might not be satisfactory, and more time would also be required for him to review the complex case and prepare for testimony. Sirica ruled that it would be "unwarranted" to keep the jury sequestered "until an uncertain date in the somewhat distant future...
...Cabinet will contain members of all L.D.P. blocs and thus may be more effective than Tanaka's was in pushing programs through the Diet. Even so, it is uncertain how long the ambitious Fukuda and Ohira will continue to back the new Premier. Either may attempt to undermine Miki-if and when he feels strong enough to become Premier himself. That kind of power play, however, could destroy the L.D.P. and plunge Japan into political instability...