Peace in the Middle East and South African reform
Jonathan Marshall argues that a fragile Middle East peace hinges on Arab states recognizing Israel and the PLO renouncing its covenant. He warns Syria and a Palestinian state threaten stability, endorsing vigilance by Israel while noting South Africa’s peaceful revolution offers hope for broader reform.
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South Africa
Middle East
Israel
Palestine Liberation Organization
PLO
Gaza Strip
Jericho
United Nations
West Bank
Gaza
Jimmy Carter
Egypt
Camp David
Sinai Desert
Yassir Arafat
Golan
Baruch Goldstein
Damascus
Golan Heights
Syria
Madness and sanity swirl in world hot spots
A syndicated column contrasts rises of sanity and outbreaks of violence across Rwanda, the Middle East, Bosnia and Haiti. It notes Rwanda’s genocide, Israel PLO and Syria talks, Bosnia’s ethnic cleansing, U N reporting blocks, and Haiti’s military junta pressing for power amid refugee waves and possible U S intervention.
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South Africa
Rwanda
Middle East
Israel
Palestine
Syria
Bosnia
U.N
Croatia
Haiti
Washington
United States
Year-Round Education Advocates Tout Benefits Across States
A letter argues that shorter breaks and intersessions boost retention, citing Arizona and national year-round education groups. It defends multi track as cost saving, notes 1993 94 data of 1 423 658 students in year round programs, and promotes expansion to address overcrowding and burnout.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Arizona Association
National Association
Wingate
The
Tribune
Jefferson County
Colorado
Mission Viejo
Albuquerque
Cache Valley
Utah
Arizona
Chandler
United States
AAYRE
NAYRE
Charles
National Association For
God on our side fatal fervor grips religious faithful
In a satirical note, the writer mocks religious fervor fueling conflicts from Northern Ireland to Lebanon, Iraq, Iran, Israel, and beyond. It highlights how each side prays to God while waging violence, questioning the idea of universal divine alignment and noting the deadly outcomes of sectarian strife.
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Northern Ireland
Lebanon
Iraq
Iran
Israel
Ireland
Wes
Ladner
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