Arab League summit may shape Beirut talks on Palestine and Iraq
Jordan Times argues the Beirut gathering may influence the Palestinian issue and Iraq, with no breakthrough expected between Iraq and Kuwait. The Saudi peace initiative offers a chance to shift momentum, pressuring Ariel Sharon and potentially tightening the Egyptian leaders for a broader Arab stance.
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U S shifts Middle East policy under fire over Arafat blame
The Egyptian Gazette reports a U turn by the Bush administration toward active Middle East engagement, while skeptics warn of a trade‑off to win Arab support for a possible attack on Iraq. Critics say Ariel Sharon bears more blame for escalating conflict as Washington targets Arafat.
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Israel declares Arafat an enemy amid cease-fire push
Israeli Prime Minister Ariel Sharon asserts Israel faces terrorism in response to cease-fire efforts. Israel calls up army reserves for an extended operation in Palestinian areas after three days of attacks killed 27 civilians.
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Ariel Sharon
Yasser Arafat
March 29 in History Highlights of 1962 and Earlier
On March 29, 1962 Jack Paar hosted NBC Tonight for the final time. The date recalls 1638 Swedish colonists settling in present-day Delaware, 1847 Winfield Scott’s forces capturing Vera Cruz, 1867 Britain's North America Act creating the Dominion of Canada, and 1882 the Knights of Columbus chartering in Connecticut.
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Topless Shoeless Man on Bike Triggers Childhood Fear
A Chicago fourth grader recalls a shirtless shoeless man on a small bike that lingered on her neighbor’s porch and propositioned a ride. She compares the incident to high profile child abduction cases and notes her mother’s reaction and lasting memory of the scare.
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Chicago
Danielle van Dam
Danielle
Romney and Swift clash over leadership and gender norms
In a playful analogy, Ellen Goodman contrasts Mitt Romney and Jane Swift, highlighting Romney's fundraising strength and Swift's turbulent tenure as Massachusetts governor. The column questions double standards in politics, balancing work and family, and the effects of gender on voter perception, while praising Swift’s departure as a class act.
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Michelle Kwan
World eyes on prisoner treatment in post 9 11 crackdown
Amnesty International criticizes U S detention of foreigners after the September 11 attacks. Reported abuses in New Jersey jails include lack of counsel, medical care, and prolonged confinement. Rabih Haddad and others describe harsh conditions and isolation. AI urges safeguards under international law to uphold rights and legitimacy of security efforts.
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Rabih Haddad
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