Behind-closed-doors accord was achieved with a stunning arrogance
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A fundamental way in which Canada differs from almost all other countries is that the government here established itself before there were any people here.
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HAVING proved so adept at stumbling into a quagmire in Iraq, it should come as no surprise that the government has completely mishandled the latest sorry episode of the war there.
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The move marked a major agreement among the countryâs ethnic and sectarian political blocs on a highly divisive issue.
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Â· Text quotes 'absence of sacramental priesthood'Â· Declaration criticised as huge step backwards
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An agreement to divvy up the country's oil revenues is drawing opposition from politicians and unions, who argue that it could further divide the country
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"This is all good, but it is just a sign. We need to see real actions"  "This is how it is done in the European Union countries when there are suspicions, when there is a lack of trust." Stanishev also dismissed Justice Minister Georgi Petkanov, who tendered his resignation earlier ... via Gulf Times
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Officials from Iraq&#39;s new government were left embarrassed last night after mistakenly announcing the capture of Saddam Hussein&#39;s deputy, the most senior figure from the regime still on the run.
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A few shortcomings were left unsaid, while one was simply phrased poorly.
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The execution was hardly flawless. There were more than a few ill-advised shots. A handful of defensive lapses.
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Comment is free: Stephen Glaister: Metronet's collapse shows the fatal flaws of PPP, and the folly of relying on consultants.
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It took a stern lecture, lots of booing and a bureaucrat's breakdown to get the U.S. to sign on
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IT was an act of alleged bastardry that evolved into a political masterstroke. It combined the guile - some might say rat cunning - of senator George Brandis and Prime Minister John Howard.
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There is anger and frustration in Iran after a surprise government move to ration petrol for motorists.
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Sometimes even the most acid-tongued critics are left speechless.
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A REFUSAL by the IRA to agree to photographs of its final acts of decommissioning stood in the way last night of a deal to restore devolved government in Northern Ireland.
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There was a very hush-hush post-completion spot of extra-special shooting ...
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Although they fell short of the 60 votes needed to bring the no-confidence resolution to a vote, Attorney General Alberto R. Gonzalesâs critics mustered a majority with some Republican support.