Volume 4 Number 177 Thu. November 20, 2003    
 
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Job one: Solve the Sunni problem
The political problem the United States faces is simple: a significant element of Iraqi society fears that it will do badly in the new Iraq
The only thing Arabs understand is force: this is the central dictum that has governed the Bush administration's foreign policy in the Middle East, an old line peddled by traditionalist scholars of the
 
Economic inequities and political frailties
A national stand is imperative
While the market manipulation, the unrest in the RMG and other industrial sectors, and the mismanagement of the economy as a whole is upsetting the nation , the northern region is beset with severe 'monga'
 
Microcredit and microfinance
Ideas need to be differentiated
In his presentation to the International Seminar on Attacking Poverty with Microcredit, organised by the PKSF in Dhaka during 8-9 January 2003, Professor Yunus identified several significant problems
 
Have a Nice Day
Sugar is not always sweet
Too much sugar in the diet can make you put on weight and it is not good for health.
 

 
   
 
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