Monday August 21, 2006

The Final Word: “Allah 'Round the World Edition”

(The media experiment in which we conjoin the headline and last paragraph of each bylined article in the A-section of today's New York Times.)

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Europeans Delay Decision on Role Inside Lebanon:

"The United Arab Emirates will rebuild the schools and hospitals in southern Lebanon and help remove landmines, Qatar will rebuild the town of Bint Jbail, and Kuwait will set aside $800 million," said Hesham Youssef, adviser to the secretary general of the Arab League. "This is in addition to the $500 million already promised by Saudi Arabia for reconstruction efforts."

As Trial Nears, Poison Attack Haunts Kurds:

"Of course we think about it," Mr. Amin said. "And even when we're in the grave, we'll think about it."

Pakistanis Find U.S. an Easier Fit Than Britain:

The attitude of the American government in adopting terms like "Islamic fascists" and deporting large numbers of immigrants, he said, makes Muslims feel marked, as if they do not belong here. "The society in the United States is much fairer to foreigners than anywhere else," he said, "but that mood is changing."

McCain Mines Elite of G.O.P. for 2008 Team:

He said Mr. McCain's biggest challenge would be assuming the role of front-runner rather than free-speaking insurgent or underdog. "He has to be the leader of not just a movement, but the party," Mr. McKinnon said. "That's a whole different drill."

From Their Own Online World, Pedophiles Extend Their Reach:

A man calling himself Ritter responded. "Your post is a typical example of what happens when you spend too much time in the online BL community," he wrote. "Believe it or not, most young children are NOT anxious to have sex with adult men."

With Loving and Costly Care, Barbaro's Long Odds Improve:

"Everyone who cares about this horse is doing their best," Mr. Matz said, "and, hopefully, we can pull Barbaro through."

Other News

Violent Remarks: British Law Against Glorifying Terrorism Has Not Silenced Calls to Kill for Islam:

"Anyone who supports Tony Blair,'' said Khalid Kelley, an Irish-born convert to Islam, "is not a civilian.''

Rough Start for Effort to Remake Faltering New Orleans Schools:

He continued: "If they turn kids away, guess where they're going to end up? On the corner. You hear about it when they get killed."

Venezuela Strengthens Its Relationships in the Middle East:

Political analysts here said the comments about Israel and other recent moves, like the appointment of Nicolas Maduro as foreign minister, were evidence of a radicalization of foreign policy that had stronger ties with Iran at its center. Mr. Maduro, who has stepped down as speaker of the National Assembly to take the post, had traveled to Iran in February to show explicit support for its nuclear program.

Lieberman Jabs at Rumsfeld, Saying Military Needs a Change:

Mr. Lamont, who frequently refers to the situation in Iraq as a "bloody civil war," and his allies have tried to portray Mr. Lieberman as too close to President Bush on the war and some domestic policies. Mr. Lieberman calls that a distortion of his record. While he has received widespread support from local and national Republican leaders, on Sunday he called himself a "devoted" Democrat and said he would continue to caucus with the party if re-elected.

Woods Moves Closer to Nicklaus, and Leaves Everyone Else Behind:

"I like it the way things are now," he said.

Fresh Princes of Mumbai, Building a Global Audience:

"No one hears that part," said Mr. Smith. "What are the other stories we don't know?"

A Decade After Welfare Overhaul, a Shift in Policy and Perception:

New battle lines are forming. Conservatives are pushing for stiffer work requirements and for more attention to marriage as an antidote to poverty. Many moderates and liberals want to broaden support for poor workers by providing more money for child care, more access to unemployment insurance and higher minimum wages. And many experts say the states have yet to come to grips with the group of single mothers whose lives are so troubled that they are unlikely to hold steady jobs.

International

Dakar Journal: Spare Change Is Big Business in a Culture of Generosity:

"If I could, I would be back in Ivory Coast," he said. "Dakar is hard. But if you leave, you cannot survive begging. In any case, I'm here."

Kabila Faces Runoff in Congo; Violence Delays Ceremony:

Mr. Kabila's advisers said they were disappointed not to win in the first round. But many Congolese voters, including energetic supporters of the president, said a second round would be better for Congo, to diminish the impression that the elections were rigged.

Kin Plead for Release of 2 Fox News Journalists:

Also on Sunday, Israel said it would allow 28,000 Palestinian workers and merchants in the West Bank to enter Israel. Israel has barred West Bank Palestinians from entering for most of the past five months, though it has eased the restrictions periodically.

Iran Fires Practice Missiles and Affirms Nuclear Stance:

"We hope America has learned a lesson from the war in Lebanon and refrains from getting involved in another conflict and causing insecurity in our region," he said in remarks broadcast live on radio. "The problem should be resolved by wise people through negotiations so that we can end this regional and international issue in a good way.''

Pakistan: Man at Heart of British Terrorist Plot Laid Roots in a Land Rife With Sunni Extremism:

Police officials in the town said they were too busy to be interviewed, except the deputy superintendent of police, who said Mr. Rauf had not been known to the police before his arrest. He could not even confirm his arrest had occurred in the area, which suggested that intelligence agencies, rather than the police forces, had picked him up.

Combat: Dozens of Taliban Die in Attack on NATO and Afghan Soldiers:

The British Defense Ministry said Sunday that a British soldier had been killed and three wounded in fighting in Helmand Province, Agence France-Presse reported.

Baghdad: Insurgents Kill 20 in Shiite Pilgrimage Amid Heavy Security:

By Sunday evening, most of the attackers had been killed, captured or driven away, officials said.

National Report

Suspect in Ramsey Killing Returns to U.S.:

Mr. Gray, a former police officer who began working for the Ramseys in August 1999, said he had seen some of the e-mail messages sent by Mr. Karr to Professor Tracey. When asked if he had leaked them to The Rocky Mountain News last week, as reported by some news outlets, Mr. Gray flashed a slight smile and said, "No comment."

A Labor of Love, This War Against Wildfire:

"I'm going to have regrets," he added. "It's going to be tough to see a big timber fire and not help."

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