I am alarmed by reports that data brokers are obtaining and selling customers' personal telephone records without the customers' consent read more

I am alarmed by reports that data brokers are obtaining and selling customers' personal telephone records without the customers' consent or knowledge. These records can include some of the most private personal information about an individual. Finding out who people are calling and for how long can be like picking someone's brain about their friends, plans or business dealings.

This was a second independence for us, and one that was made by the Lebanese people. It can only mean read more

This was a second independence for us, and one that was made by the Lebanese people. It can only mean that accountability and democracy will advance.

Instead of forcing new, draconian vehicle emission standards on Oregonians, why not take the high road and encourage cleaner cars read more

Instead of forcing new, draconian vehicle emission standards on Oregonians, why not take the high road and encourage cleaner cars and fuel? ... As chairman of the House Environment Committee, I heard from all sides of this debate. My conclusion: Incentives to reduce pollution are better than forcing motorists to live with a de facto car tax which won't make cleaner air.

A few years later, my Uncle David took me to the Earle Theatre to hear Duke Ellington.

A few years later, my Uncle David took me to the Earle Theatre to hear Duke Ellington.

Every stroke counts. We've played well but there's room for improvement. I'm sure we'll play a little worse at times read more

Every stroke counts. We've played well but there's room for improvement. I'm sure we'll play a little worse at times and a little better at times. We want everyone to put it together on the same day.

There's a huge agenda for Blair. But in an hour-long meeting, Africa and global warming will take no more than read more

There's a huge agenda for Blair. But in an hour-long meeting, Africa and global warming will take no more than 10 minutes each. Those are showpiece elements to Blair's leadership but not the most important issues.

This is something we knew was going to be ultimately decided by the Law Court. We're prepared to do that.

This is something we knew was going to be ultimately decided by the Law Court. We're prepared to do that.

These elections ... will put an end to the era of dictatorship by one party or faction in decision-making in read more

These elections ... will put an end to the era of dictatorship by one party or faction in decision-making in Palestinians political life. They will set the cornerstone for new nationalist institutions based on merit and probity ... and will establish a nation of law.

Gender equality is more than a goal in itself. It is a precondition for meeting the challenge of reducing poverty, read more

Gender equality is more than a goal in itself. It is a precondition for meeting the challenge of reducing poverty, promoting sustainable development and building good governance.