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Bahrain is the only Arab state so far in the oil-rich Persian Gulf beset by unrest amid protests across much of the rest of the Mideast.

It was set amid the green of a hundred acres of lush farmland, with its own private hunting, and running streams to fish.

Arab leaders began their Kuwait summit, Monday, amid discord, and ended it, a day later, amid more discord.

His decision to leave the bank comes amid a changing of the guard among top Canadian economists.

Suddenly, amid all the hubbub of the gale, there burst forth the wild scream of a terrified woman. I knew that it was my sister's voice.

Amid all that sea of faces in the court, misty and swimming before her eyes, she saw but two clear bright spots, distinct and fixed.

And I think of my own house high above the sea amid the palm trees, my own house so different from all other houses.

Tracker rates are likely to continue to gain in popularity amid speculation that the Bank of England may have to cut rates a lot further.

And when I heard its piercing cry, it was like a terrible cry from the heart; or perhaps it was calling for its mate amid the darkness.

It had been losing ground since Friday amid market disappointment at the outcome of the EU summit.

Issuance activities of non-Exchange Fund paper slowed down in the year amid economic downturn and a poor external environment.

Sadly, what was forgotten amid the Bush-era hubris was that America's edge always has been as much moral and economic as military.

A small man pushed his way to the front of the line, only to be pushed back, amid loud and colorful curse.

For amid this divine Nature he moves as if he himself were a God.

Amid all the threats and tactics, the health of the company is often forgotten.

How to maintain a stable middle class amid sweeping technological change is a problem the developed world is only beginning to appreciate.

There was no immediate claim of responsibility for the attacks, which come amid heightened ethnic and sectarian tensions in Iraq.

He said his study was a small piece amid a growing body of literature "regarding the neural consequences of overeating" .

"I'm scared to, " Lisa confessed, and the blue of her eyes showed it, anxious and bright amid her fading freckles.

UBS's regional head has given warning that its profit margins there could be depressed for a year or two amid fierce competition for talent.

"I felt like a victim of assault, amid convulsions, as if I were inside a high-speed train, " she writes.

Companies' reputations are no doubt of greater importance than ever before amid continued economic uncertainty around the globe.

Today, amid the wreckage of the gravest financial crisis since the Great Depression, bigness is one of our biggest problems.

If it's like most offices, amid the hodgepodge of cutting-edge technology are quite a few dinosaurs that seem pulled from yesteryear.

Finma has since said it would be "out of the question" for the lossmaking bank to pursue such a transaction amid current market instability.

Amid new challenges at home and a World Cup round the corner, the Manchester United forward is set for the biggest test of his career.

He makes accusations amid media fanfare and then quietly drops them when he cannot find evidence that would stand up in court.

It is bad enough when trade talks break up in acrimony; how much worse that the Geneva gathering petered out amid complacency and apathy.

Lester sat down in great comfort amid the splendours of the great Louis Quinze dining-room.

If Jackson had to be here, nothing was going to stop him from pairing O'Neal and Bryant, who won him three titles, amid misunderstandings.

BILL LAW: Amid Abiba in her home of her cousin is in a poor district of Islamabad. The house is a couple of rooms, very simply furnished.

That makes it a natural market for Chinese looking for overseas investments, amid Beijing's recent attempts to cool its own property market.

Now the two sides are battling it out in court amid a flurry of injunctions.

Many who seem to be struggling with adversity are happy; many , amid great affluence, are utterly miserable. ---P. C. Tacitus.

His effort to build relationships, not walls, amid the Israeli-Palestinian conflict is especially amazing in light of his own past.

Ronald Gajraj clung to his job as home minister for a year after losing his American visa in 2004, amid claims of a police death-squad.

But how I should like to see with my own eyes the fascinating figure of Hamlet, or the gusty Falstaff amid colorful Elizabethan trappings!

How can one be surprised, then, if I never feel more affection for the face of this country than amid its poorest men?

Some of the doubts appeared to dissipate Thursday amid talk of eventual Fed purchases of up to $1 trillion.

But amid all the triumphalism, no one in New Delhi seems to be focusing on just how sustainable -- or not -- that growth will prove.

Amid reports of a major political gathering in North Korea, communist history suggests post-Kim moderation is possible.

It is an attempt to force the United States and its western allies to abandon the city amid Soviet expansion across Eastern Europe.

Ahn himself had considered a run for mayor amid polls showing him to be the favorite if he had indeed entered the race.

Patty's true home amid all this brilliant eccentricity was a foam-cushioned, mildewed, built-in bench in the TV corner of the basement.

Many flights to surrounding countries are reported full with people trying to leave Japan amid news reports of the possibility of meltdowns.

Amid all the threats, MPs did not bother to ask questions about bin Laden.

Billboards and display advertising have become so much a feature of our daily lives, it's easy to ignore them amid the general clutter.

Amid all the talk of a "currency war" between the US and China, the greatest surprise may be that talk, so far, is all we have had.

At times this deep strain of pathos was all that could be heard, and scarcely heard, sighing amid a desolate silence.

But amid the tension, there was an inkling Tuesday that differences could be set aside, if only for a moment.

It was Passepartout who, playing his part with a happy audacity, had passed through the crowd amid the general terror.

Amid calls for an inquiry into Australia's media industry, she said News Limited had a responsibility to be transparent.

The tender was cancelled amid widespread claims that the deal was crooked and that "Jewish capital" was trying to take over the country.

There is a certain immovable quality to a shore, and the correspondent wondered at it amid the confusion of the sea.

When nearby shopkeepers rushed over, the children were standing on the court amid a cloud of dust.

Amid grey mounds of dusty rocks we were able to see Egyptian vultures and steppe eagles.

Amid pine forests, streams, and rugged mountains, it all takes place in one of Washington State 's most scenic settings.

Amid all the rumor, speculation and nonsense, only you know for certain what you think and feel.

Just don't await he to talk up, one amid those persons then see don't see him for well, Wu from turn curved go toward walk in An auditorium.

A woman poses in London's Hyde Park amid deck chairs featuring original artwork by various artists and celebrities.

The children hid on the floor, amid their puffy winter jackets. One girl cried, and Mrs. Wexler held her in her lap.

after more than a year and a half of legal wrangling , four female thai elephants are in their new mall amid australian sydney zoo.

"If it wasn't him, it would have been me, " Ray told me recently over the dinner table, amid sips of wine.

Only in the last few days has the market rally trailed off amid questions about exactly how much the Fed will spend to buy bonds.

Other Asian economies, including Japan and South Korea, did not perform as strongly, however, amid slackening demand from beyond the region.

News Corp. dropped its bid to take full control of BSkyB, amid a scandal over reporting tactics at at least one of its U. K. newspapers.

A sight not to be missed is nearby Suomenlinna Island, where you can wander amid the ruins of an old sea fortress and visit several museums.

working in his book-lined office, amid photographs of his wife Jane and their three children.

But, he said, a decision on a new longer-term bailout will be delayed until July amid disagreement over the role of private investors.

Loans from state banks are the cornerstone of the stimulus programs China put in place amid global slowdown more than a year ago.

A company co-founder said the need for such a service had collapsed amid the economic downturn.

How, amid so much joyful experience, could lifebecome so intolerable to the one figure who seems to be its master?

It may be hard to remember amid all the news of decline, but in plenty of areas, the United States is still the world's leader.

Amid this challenging environment, Wal-Mart faces another hurdle: Its sheer size makes it a target, analysts said.

Average TV-set prices across the board have continued to plummet this holiday season amid lackluster demand.

Last week, the company expressed optimism for the current period amid anticipation of "a continued modest recovery in the global economy. "

Investors consider it a hedge against inflation, an attractive quality amid a swelling budget deficit and increased government spending.

Amid so much economic uncertainty, many are rethinking career plans, putting off marriage and avoiding the stock market like the plague.

The only trouble that touches me in these moments is the thought of my long life wasted amid the senseless noises of man's world.

The nation is cutting back exports amid growing demand to the point where some metals are fetching thousands of dollars a kilogram.

One of the only bits of good news amid this doom and gloom is the steady rise in digital music sales.

as investors continued to dump banking and insurance stocks amid fears over the spreading sovereign debt crisis.

Markets continued to gyrate amid fears of a euro-zone meltdown and rumours of a political solution.

But lawmakers and the administration have spent more than a week wrangling over the proposal amid a backlash from voters.

In October 2008, amid the post-Lehman Brothers market turmoil, the Fed began to pay interest to banks that keep money on reserve with it.

Amid deteriorating conditions in Iraq, President Bush met with several of his top advisers for a second day in a row.

To make apply is in the pearl powder on the face is unapt fall off, but amid adds a bit honey, the quantity is not too much.

Analysts have said the regime may be attempting to flex its martial muscle to underscore its strength amid the handover.

Amid in a piece of photograph, the muscle that this convict that claims faction head is gotten is bearing fruit in play the peacock.

Thus at last it was arranged between them, during that dark walk home, amid the myriads of liquid voices on the right and left.

Thus at last it was arranged between them, during that dark walk home, amid the myriads of liquid voices on the right and left.

Amid objections that this was too harsh, negotiations had then focused on a softer, but more complex French roll-over plan.

It has been two days since the latest slum eradication, but families are still eking out a living amid the ruins.

Share prices tumbled across the globe yesterday amid mounting fears over the financial health of banks and a spate of dividend cuts.

Real estate advisers came in early amid a vacuum; there was no opposition to overcome from an entrenched domestic industry.

The company can't make "mass-scale acquisitions" because of rising protectionism amid the global economic slowdown, he said.

It was good enough to contend amid the incredibly close top nine teams in the West until Bynum went down with a knee injury in January.

Amid objections that this was too harsh, negotiations then focused on a softer, but more complex French roll-over plan.

Last week, the New York Times suspended the payment of any dividends this quarter amid the slump of its share value to six cents.

The announcement came amid as the US sought to increase pressure on the North while ensuring the conflict did not spiral.

Her masterwork, "Spark Amid the Reeds" , underwent ten rewrites by Mr Zhang to make it into a thing of revolutionary glory.

I fear I may find myself amid the debris of an earthquake one day. Or some pandemic disease may break out in a heavily polluted area.

The procurement rules come at a time of rising global concern about protectionism amid continued economic uncertainty.

Last winter Gazprom appeared to blackmail Ukraine's new pro-Western government by cutting off the country's gas amid a dispute over prices.

But the bank's timing, amid the worst property market in decades, means any sale is likely to come with sizable concessions.

So far, for all its woes, the U. S. economy has proved remarkably resilient amid the blows it has taken this year.

Chinese firms listed in the U. S. have made headlines in recent months amid allegations of fraud and a clampdown by regulators.

There is an air of order amid all the wild screams and roars, with drink sellers and noodle stalls nearby should you need respite.

The Bank of Japan yesterday began a two-day policy board meeting amid political pressure not to raise interest rates.

Olympus's stock yesterday surged for a third day amid growing confidence that the company will avoid being delisted.

He went back to the office and typed up a story about how there was some hope amid the gloom, symbolised by Meadows's swollen belly.

And residential and commercial property investment might slow amid tentative signs that China's house prices are beginning to fall .

Amid rapid growth, really silly policy choices could be tolerated, since surpluses continued to rise.

Israel's security Cabinet has decided to redistribute gas masks to the entire population amid fears of a non-conventional war with Iran.

The Australian dollar fell Tuesday to its lowest level in almost a month against the U. S. greenback amid worries about the flood's impact.

Wang was given a standing ovation amid a few jeers from fans who wanted to see Wang post his second complete game.

Amid all the natural beauty I saw a small wooden house a few yards from the shore, and a small round hole in the ice a few yards out.

Yet amid all that, 2007 is the year that domestic paper supply approached balance in the face of declining demand.

I drink by myself amid sad music, seeking nothing but a heartful drunkenness.

The timing of any move remains unclear amid speculation about a potential restructuring of the telecoms market.

While we lament over the lost lives, we feel clearly the human nature of love, even amid disaster.

Soybean oil futures have continued to charge higher lately amid talk of large ongoing Chinese soybean and soybean oil purchases.

Who would not grieve upon a gilded chair? Who would not suffer amid perfumed tapestries, cushioned furniture, and liveried servants?

Britain's biggest bank, HSBC, is preparing to announce major changes to its senior management amid reports of a boardroom power struggle.

Many Americans - and non-Americans - might have wondered this in recent weeks, amid the drama surrounding the debt ceiling.

The Iranian authorities have clamped down on memorial services for a dissident cleric amid growing political unrest in the country.

Early contact reveals the miners retained self-discipline and a sense of humanity amid deep frustrations.

In particular, he claims to have urged the founder to step back from his public role amid accusations of sexual misconduct.

Amid all the experts who failed to call this disaster, only one got it right.

Soyoil continued to go up as it made new highs along with Malaysian palm oil amid talk of Chinese buying.

Cathay Pacific's move to revamp its products and services comes as it continues to boost capacity amid a strong rebound in passenger demand.

Amid the excitement it seems almost impertinent to ask whether China really needs this, but it is a good question.

After a year of gut-wrenching losses, stock markets around the world recorded a positive day amid light trading to close out 2008.

'It's my nature to take apart things, ' he said from a conference room amid a warren of putty-colored metal walls and cubicles.

Barack Obama's administration has urged Israel not to strike Iran amid fears the US could be drawn into a conflict.

He said that global co-operation was needed to create tools to combat economic crises amid a fast evolving international financial system.

Amid all the claims and counterclaims it was hard to say who was telling the truth .

But even amid this apparent amity, China's diplomacy has not been cost-free, nor has it been able to smooth every path.

Strategic sites have not been spared from the advance of the fires, which have killed at least 40 people amid an unprecedented heatwave.

The group, whose outlook is usually relatively upbeat, has become pessimistic amid mounting energy prices and housing-market worries.

Never before in Europe has so much money been moved around the continent amid so much publicity.

But his wife, Li Ling, is powerful too and will find herself in the spotlight more as trade disputes rise amid the sour global economy.

Yet amid this carnage there is one thing that, surprisingly, has continued to grow: the paycheck of the average worker.

But it said the US economy was likely to contract in the second half amid a general slowdown in global growth.

Amid great rejoicings he was again seated on the throne from which he had been driven so long before.

The shares have jumped 39 percent since the start of August amid speculation it may be the target of a takeover.

Amid Monday's selloff, the Brazilian real had its biggest one-day drop in more than a year, though it rebounded Tuesday.

US bond prices soared for the second straight day yesterday amid new evidence of a weakening economy and a slight moderation of inflation.

She, amid all her distress and anxiety, could not help being scandalized at the deportment of her companion.

The announcement had been expected for months, amid wrangling over the level of protection that would be given.

In Europe, banking stocks fell amid concern that the value of loans to the emirate would have to be written sharply lower.

In addition, a spokesman said, the law firm's practice in Europe had less to do there amid the recession.

Amid all the strip lighting, computers and concrete you can be lucky to find much more than a few shrubs planted between car parking spaces.

The lure of a growing middle class in emerging markets, particularly amid slower consumer spending in the U. S. , has been hard to ignore.

The report said the buying began Thursday and aims to 'shore up their share prices amid stock market slumps. '

The young women of Project GLOW display remarkable grace and a zest for life amid the hardships of life in the Liangshan Yi villages.

Grateful voters rewarded him by electing his wife in 2007, amid heady talk of a long reign for the first family.

It also comes at a time when India's booming economic growth has begun to slow amid the global financial crisis.

meanwhile, amid talk of the end of the Thatcher-Reagan era, the American government has promised to put $250 billion into its banks.

BEIJING - Another senior official within the Ministry of Railways has been removed from his job amid a probe into possible corruption.

In a word , the trained sagacity and untiring caution of himself were all he had to rely on, amid the critical risks he unavoidably ran .

Shares in CLP have slid only 1. 8 percent since the beginning of the year, offering investors a safe haven amid the market turmoil.

Amid the mess, she found a note saying, "This is to help you get by, old lady. "

Prince Charles and his wife Camilla will mark their 3-year anniversary this week amid concerns about their marriage.

The decision to downgrade AIG (AIG) amid the financial crisis is a perfect example of a rating action having a real and disastrous impact.

The Fed's purchases have helped lower mortgage rates, making homes more affordable amid the worst housing slump since the Great Depression.

The assurance comes amid growing doubts across the world over the wisdom of White House spending plans.

Many nations have advised their citizens to leave Japan's capital city amid fears of radiation exposure.

Now, however, the trend of rising reserve accumulation appears to be peaking, amid increasing signs of a global slowdown.

You and I could not agree that the collapse of love has broken into scattered amid the snowflakes lost in the spring.

The questions surrounding a possible shortfall in client funds comes amid mixed messages about whether such a shortfall exists.

Amid the flames numerous mysteries were born: were the bronzes from Yves Saint Laurent's collection taken by the British, French or Chinese?

I stand amid the roar Of a surf-tormented shore, And I hold within my hand Grains of the golden sand-- How few!

Ever since China launched its economic stimulus amid the 2008 crisis, it has been a critical driver of world markets.

Like cedars, believers are full of sap, having vitality enough to be ever green, even amid winter's snows.

In a symbolic move of "panda diplomacy, " Beijing marked warming cross-strait ties with the furry gifts, amid fanfare and a media frenzy.

In terms of price, Qi said, Shenyang's home price would rise steadily in general, but the rise would be slower amid the measures.

It has lost both of its top officials in a matter of days amid the biggest corporate corruption scandal in Germany.

His wife carried the two children while he carried the luggage. The family groped in the darkness, amid thunder and lightning.

Chinese exports are also performing better than expected, providing continued support to growth even amid the troubles in Europe.

The sound of a baby's cry amid the rubble seemed so impossible that soldiers searching a tsunami-smashed village dismissed it as a mistake.

Around the 15th year of his rule, amid the grandiosity of his empire-building, a touch of hubris was perhaps overtaking the Nubian ruler.

Amid all the economic gloom, I do not think I am alone in feeling an odd excitement at the sense of living in uncertain and historic times.

Gold prices, meanwhile, surged to a new record in major markets, amid fears that the U. S. and Europe were facing a new downturn.

The move comes amid calls from Iraqis for the United States to come up with a troop withdrawal timetable.

Walking amid the flailing limbs, Blanks holds his palms out to the hail of fists, like a minister blessing his flock.

Amid today's financial carnage, it's worth noting that people who lived through the Great Depression were, as a whole, a frugal generation.

Amid all these proposals for lightening the load on working parents, one has been overlooked: Put the children to work.

Spooked investors have moved back into the greenback amid fears that Europe's debt crisis could turn into a full-blown meltdown.

Then he groped blindly for a bailing can amid the clutter of the food tank, cursing his own lack of planning.

A Pakistani mobile phone trader, standing amid a drift of discarded mobile phone boxes, calls out to a passing Nigerian trader.

Parents have been warned to watch out for signs of excessive texting in their children, amid concerns it poses a new health risk.

Almost a year after it filed for bankruptcy, the value of Lehman Brothers shares has soared amid a surge in trading activity.

Portugal, Italy and Ireland also face weak fiscal positions. China has been tightening lending amid speculation of a real-estate bubble.

For one, the dollar's swift climb amid the global flight to safety has taken some shine off the U. S. corporate-earnings outlook.

A secret session in early May of some of the main negotiators in Luxembourg leaked out amid official denials that it was even happening.

It might have limped on for decades, as the Ottoman Empire did in the late 19th century, dying slowly amid civil wars.

But amid all the uncertainty over economic prospects coming out of the crisis, these numbers offer an important starting point.

But amid the fog of thousands of messages, they build up a picture of a pre-eminent event in history.

And so it was, amid mounting excitement and with Federer beginning to show the first signs of uncertainty.

Expectations that China could move to let the renminbi rise have escalated in recent days amid a thawing in Sino-US relations.

Amid the forest of skyscrapers and malls and the bustling, thriving sights of such a city, a sixth grader was kidnapped.

What is missing amid all this number crunching and modeling is any sense of which methods are most useful when.

South Koreans are cutting down on cosmetic surgery and vacations amid the economic slowdown, news reports and surveys showed Tuesday.

Amid criticism of its business model, Groupon has very publicly called attentions to its Amazon-like strategy.

Workers are battling to contain radiation from the power station amid signs it may be continuously leaking into the sea.

Amid a turf war between the regulators that control different parts of the market, issuance has surged to record levels.

Shanghai recorded its lowest close for seven months amid concerns that liquidity might be drained by forthcoming share listings.

The soybean balance sheet looks to be adequately supplied amid lackluster world demand that may be undermined further by macroeconomic woes.

Gandini also added that the club's star man, Kaka, was not for sale, amid rumours that Chelsea may attempt to launch a huge bid.

BofA's share price has been battered this year amid worries that it had inadequate capital.

Yet amid all the bickering, there was one interesting development on the Chinese side.

Rising domestic confidence is not the only route to growth amid austerity.

A whistle from above, of a tone so clear and shrill, that it was heard even amid the noise of the waterfall.

ASEAN will also be looking at possible solutions to rising oil and food prices amid warnings inflation could threaten political stability.

Scattered protests continued in Libya Saturday, amid reports of further defections by former top officials to the side of the insurgents.

Almost a year after its bankruptcy, the value of Lehman Brothers shares has soared amid a surge in trading activity.

It's transition into a modern service industry is essential amid the transition of the whole service industry.

He was laid off in 2009 from his longtime job as a retailing executive, and she quit her teaching job amid looming school-budget cuts.

Amid all the brouhaha, however, not one of the many voices shouting their opinion suggested the discussion itself was silly.

Amid street protests and a plunging economy, Mr Suharto was forced to resign the next year.

GM has been forced to put its European operations up for sale amid looming bankruptcy proceedings.

For several hours the base was locked down and plunged into confusion, amid misplaced fears that more than one gunman was at large.

Maybe I'm wrong. But I suspect that this loss of "center" is what makes so many Westerners unhappy amid their affluence .

But those hopes have been dashed amid seven years of divided, deadlocked government.

Anxiety about another global recession is on the rise amid downbeat economic data from the U. S. and a resurgent European debt crisis.

The goal came amid a larger government push around the turn of the century to elevate several Chinese universities to world-class status.

More than a dozen Chinese companies have been suspended from trading in the U. S. amid accusations of fraud and mismanagement.

Amid the noise from the nationalists, the stars of this "romantic episode" appear to have been forgotten.

The dollar was mixed across the board and softer against the euro ahead of this week's Greek austerity vote and amid soft U.

Amid these worries, many Asian countries still look to America as the only credible guarantor of security in the Indian Ocean.

However, he predicted "better returns for all the money we do put to work" , amid falling asset prices and less competition.

Stores are counting on hordes of shoppers who have been pulling back in recent months amid a challenging economy to snap up bargains.

The sharp gain in profit came amid healthy margins and lower loss provisions on loans, the bank said.

After eight years of rapid and increasing prosperity, Putin's Russia is floundering amid the global economic crisis.

China raised its reserve ratio on a day when global markets, including China's, fell sharply amid concerns of a global credit crunch.

Confidence and the appetite for risk began to return then amid signs that the global economy was stabilising.

The Bank of Japan has held an emergency meeting amid growing concern about the surging value of the yen.

Somewhere amid these ruins, undistinguishable from the others, lay what remained of her own warehouse on the property Charles had left her.

At the other end of the retail spectrum, consumers are cautious amid economic uncertainties, denting the earnings of companies as Walmart.

After years of dithering amid mounting public anger at the often prohibitive cost of treatment , the government has a plan .

It said heightened economic risks amid persistent overheating pressures confront Asian policymakers with "a delicate balancing act. "

He said shoppers were buying up salt amid concerns of a local shortage due to the demand in China.

Every nerve of his body helped him to stare without seeing and to sit amid the noise without hearing.

Tony Blair sent Humphrey into retirement in 1997 amid persistent speculation that his wife Cherie forced him out.

She passively sat down amid the leaves he had heaped, and shivered slightly.

Amid growing controversy over the apparent underhand censorship, the state media are now downplaying the compulsory aspect of the software.

These "Giants" , made of renewable business cards of 16 participating enterprises, amid the changing lights and shadows, are more vivid.

But in recent months it has begun to close some, especially in "second tier" cities, amid intense price competition.

The re-regulation of capital movements is also moving up the international agenda, amid talk of a "global currency war" .