Africa s Hard Black Gold

You have to hit the hard 'R.'

But if we want to make something hard, we come up, I know, I'm going to make a hard substance.

The will to change is there, but a lot to be done.

One of my aunts has a strong opinion on the matter.

So, if serious reforms are to be implemented, strong and persistent public pressure will be needed.

They have a solid basis in reality, but misconception distorts reality.

At the same time, Xi s tough stance against political reform is diminishing hope among liberals.

Today, NATO leaders will reaffirm their commitment to the courageous people of this country we will help them for as long as it takes.

Instead, they expressed sorrow for the victims (whether Jewish, Muslim, or British) and a firm commitment to Turkey's chosen path.

First, I recommend that the Greek people give a resounding No to the creditors in the referendum on their demands this weekend.

American Congressmen view the Chinese as archetypal currency manipulators, but the Swiss have introduced a firm cap on the franc s appreciation.

Affirming the abiding commitment of all States to the purposes and principles enshrined in the Charter of the United Nations in the conduct of their international relations,

That's really the main question before us today. Is it possible to slow down? And I'm happy to be able to say to you that the answer is a resounding yes.

I know, I'm going to get vacuums and furnaces and drag stuff out of the ground and get things hot and poison and pollute, but I got this hard thing.

Recognizing the strong and continuing commitment made by the Transitional Administration of Afghanistan at the institutional, legal and administrative levels to eliminate opium poppy cultivation by 2013,

But Primakov's so far cautious smack of firm government, weakened by the miserable condition of Russian state finances, might yet fail in tranquilizing today's disillusioned Russian masses.

By contrast, a combination of Eurobonds, a fully fledged debt facility, enhanced powers for the ECB so that it can act as a lender of last resort, and solid economic governance would work.

The American made a firm, explicit and apparently sincere commitment to lobby as strongly as possibly for what he calls comprehensive immigration reform and what in Mexico is commonly known as the whole enchilada.

The decision to plead not guilty and the refusal to express regret over my action is a steadfast statement that the sentence cannot change, it cannot change our belief and make me feel regret.

The American made a firm, explicit and apparently sincere commitment to lobby as strongly as possibly for what he calls comprehensive immigration reform and what in Mexico is commonly known as the whole enchilada.

Unfortunately, as things stand, this is a referendum that Blair will not win, because all polls show a large and solid majority against the European Constitution.

And nationalism in China, promoted through schools, mass media, and patriotic monuments and museums, means one thing only the firm rule of the CCP will prevent foreigners, especially Westerners and the Japanese, from humiliating Chinese ever again.

5. Notes with satisfaction the commitment of States members of the Community to scale up the implementation of regional economic integration through, inter alia, the launching of a free trade area by 2008 and the preparations for a custom union by 2010

I, and all other men, know only one thing firmly, clearly, and certainly, and this knowledge cannot be explained by reason it is outside reason, has no cause, and can have no consequences.

Ellie still happily walks along the road paved with yellow bricks lazy Tolya Ryzhikov steals the magical matches and Malchish Kibalchish still hasn't told the cursed bourgeouins the Military Secret, such is his solemn word.

At the recent G 8 summit in L Aquila, Italy, we made a firm commitment to act with the scale and urgency needed to achieve global food security, and we collectively pledged 20 billion over three years.

Since 2007 we are looking for new processes to empower our girls, and it's about time to say, No more practicing the cure, added Norfilia.

And slowly twisting his moustache he rose from the table and walked across the room. His eyes shone with peculiar brightness and he felt that firm, calm, and joyful mood which always came when he had cleared up the situation.

I met her three years ago in Kenya. And Agnes was mutilated as a little girl, she was circumcised against her will when she was 10 years old, and she really made a decision that she didn't want this practice to continue anymore in her community.

The Princess found everything admirable, and, in spite of her firmly established position in Russian Society tried when abroad to appear like a European lady, which she was not being thoroughly Russian. She therefore became somewhat artificial, which made her feel uncomfortable.

Taking note of the communiqué issued by the round table of ministers responsible for sports and physical education, held in Paris on 9 and 10 January 2003, in which they expressed their commitment to ensuring that the role of physical education and sport is fully recognized and developed,

She vividly pictured to herself that strong manly face, that well bred calm and the kindness toward everybody he always showed she remembered the love the man she loved bore her, and again became joyful and with a happy smile put her head on her pillow.