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George Soros
COMMENTARY / World
Sep 6, 2006
Concept of war on terror plagued by weaknesses
PRAGUE -- Israel's failure to subdue Hezbollah demonstrates the many weaknesses of the war-on-terror concept. One weakness is that even if the targets are terrorists, the victims are often innocent civilians, and their suffering reinforces the terrorist cause. In response to Hezbollah's attacks, Israel...
COMMENTARY / World
May 10, 2006
Give Assembly more say in picking secretary general
NEW YORK -- The United Nations is torn apart by internal tensions. No sooner was the controversy over the creation of a Human Rights Council resolved than a new battle erupted. The United States is pressing for administrative reforms and threatening to cut off funding if the reforms are not forthcoming....

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Mount Fuji is considered one of Japan's most iconic symbols and is a major draw for tourists. It's still a mountain, though, and potential hikers need to properly prepare for any climb.
What it takes to save lives on Mount Fuji