Saturday, July 17, 2010

Saturday morning roundup

A Ugandan writer humanizes the tragedy in Kampala.

Russia moves to revive an old KGB practice.

Another resurgent Cold War legacy: Latin America awash in arms.

Polyandry was the norm a generation ago in some Himalayan villages, but it's been phased out by a changing world.

Pakistani lawmakers can sure come up with some creative explanations for fake degrees:
“A degree is a degree,” said Nawab Aslam Raisani, the chief minister of Baluchistan Province and an ally of President Asif Ali Zardari. “Whether fake or genuine, it’s a degree. It makes no difference.”
The difference is, when disaster strikes, it's valuable to know your $hit. Fortunately, Secretary Chu is really knowledgeable.

Gail Collins on 2010.

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