World Focuses on Relations with China
The article reports stalled talks between Japan's Nobutaka Machimura and China's Li Zhaoxing in Beijing. It notes China adopting market reforms and nationalism as state creed, with patriotic education guiding mobilization. It suggests Beijing rethinks apologies for anti Japanese protests.
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China Vatican talks raise hopes of resumed relations
Beijing signals a desire to improve ties with the Vatican if Taiwan is severed and internal affairs are not interfered with. The condition risk narrowing church freedoms as priests risking government disfavor could be silenced. Washington vows deficit reduction while urging China to end currency peg.
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Religious intolerance debate over Justice Sunday telecast
Democrats attack the Justice Sunday broadcast intended to pressure a simple majority on judicial nominees. Bill Frist participates as religious conservatives press for ending the 60 vote filibuster rule. The event, to reach churches and media, draws editorials from The Times and The Post criticizing the gathering as intolerance.
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Bolton’s UN ambassadorship faces Senate delay and criticism
The piece denounces John Bolton as a poor choice for ambassador to the United Nations citing his temper, secrecy, and manipulative tactics. It notes Senate hesitation for a two week vote, recounts his failures in arms control and proliferation, and cites international backlash including North Korea and allies.
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Washington Post
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Tom DeLay
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Paradise Memories A Caribbean Island Vacation Tale
Karen Heller recalls a spring break ritual to St John in the U S Virgin Islands. The writer and family trade ordinary routines for pampered escapes with four figure hotel rates and luxury pools while debating the value of a temporary dream in paradise.
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