There was already a comprehensive legal framework in place to counter the financing of terrorism.

This amendment was recently extended and is in force until the end of April 2007, thus enabling free choice as for the identity of the family provider during the maternity leave.

Jordan would like to reaffirm its ongoing support for the International Criminal Court, stemming from its belief in the purposes for which it was created. We also believe that an International Criminal Court that functions well and effectively, and with an implementable statute serves the national interests of Jordan.

Indeed, any Indian able to read this article should consider himself lucky, because India s politicians have succeeded in keeping a majority of the country s population thoroughly illiterate (as well as poor and unhealthy).

In the opening session, Obama s special envoy, Denis Ross, was greeted with resounding silence when he conveyed to the participants his boss s warm wishes. By contrast, China s culture minister was welcomed very warmly when he spoke, in typical fashion, of the growing need for global harmony.