Afghanistan needs UN help for a democratic transition
The text argues that Afghanistan must receive UN insistence on a multi ethnic constitutional framework and a democratic system beyond one person one vote. It calls the UN to lead a transitional state role, aid administration and police, and help write history while noting ongoing Taliban threats and incomplete counterterrorism. It cites Yugoslavia as a cautionary example and sees a dawning of hope despite unresolved manhunt for Osama bin Laden.
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United Nations
Afghanistan
U.N
Yugoslavia
Taliban
Osama bin Laden
Saudi Arabia Eyes Market Share as OPEC Warns on Cuts
A Folha de Sao Paulo guest editorial notes OPEC threats to cut output to prop up prices, with Ali Al-Naimi saying Saudi Arabia would forgo part of its international market share. It links past quota breaches to price swings and argues for investment in alternative energy.
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OPEC
Ali Al-Naimi
Saudi Arabia
Folha de Sao Paulo
Brazil
Roswell Couple Seeks Help for Cancer Care Fund
Sherry Knight, Roswell resident, diagnosed with lung and brain cancer, faces medical bills and a 30 day home eviction after their rental was sold. A Pioneer Bank fund in Roswell supports prescriptions and medical costs, with account 0103122633, contact 624 5200 for donations.
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Sherry Knight
Roswell
Knight
Sherry
Pioneer Bank
Pennsylvania Ave
N.M
Roswell honors Frazier for long city service and move
Roswell marks Lake J. Frazier Day in honor of his 50 year arrival at age 27 and founding the Roswell Law Firm Frazier Cusack and Schnedar. He served four terms as mayor 1948 52 and 1960 24, with church and civic roles noted.
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Roswell
Jerry M. Smith
Lake J. Frazier
Frazier
Frazier, Cusack and Schnedar
Roswell Eagles
Ruth del Llano
Martha Yates
Sheila Ybarra
Wilshire
Eddy County
4-H
Dwight Menefee
Rachel Ratroux
Chicago
Menefee
Wesley Menefee
Rayroux
Jesse F. Rayroux
New Mexico struggles to turn potential into tech jobs
A Milken Institute survey ranks New Mexico 21st in potential to output but 45th for venture capital and 33rd for startup rates. Despite educated scientists and lab funding, the state lacks private capital and homegrown talent to build a strong new economy, while California leads in converting potential to reality.
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New Mexico
Milken Institute
Bill Richardson
U.S. Department of Energy
Pete Domenici
Jeff Bingaman
Sandia National Laboratory
State Economic Development Department
John Garcia
Colorado
Arizona
Texas
Small Business Survival Committee
California
Missile shield plan faces money and science hurdles
The fate of President Bush's missile defense program hinges on funding and scientific feasibility more than a Russia deal. After talks with Putin no agreement emerged, yet budget pressures and technical doubts threaten years of delay as Congress weighs up to 60 billion dollars over 15 years and divisions within the administration persist over ABM treaty plans.
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Washington
Bush
Russia
Vladimir Putin
U.S
Reagan
Congress
Putin
Alaska
Real loser in 2000 election was hardball politics
A consortium analysis suggests Bush would have won Florida and the presidency with a full county recount, while Gore’s selective four-county push could have cost him the White House. The piece argues straight dealing beats trickery in politics and hints at impacts on 2004 dynamics. It notes Bush’s high current approval and the continuing partisan divide.
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Bush
Florida
State Supreme Court
U.S. Supreme Court
al Gore
Gore
Palm Beach
Broward
Supreme Court
Florida Supreme Court
United States
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