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On the contrary, despite being right about Iraq, Chirac became isolated, an isolation that grew because he also failed to re-establish satisfactory relations with President Bush.
Some multilateral initiatives also are recipes for inaction, or are contrary to American values.
On the contrary, it was uplifting.
In November 1961, the UN General Assembly declared that “any state using nuclear and thermonuclear weapons is to be considered as violating the Charter of the United Nations, as acting contrary to the laws of humanity, and as committing a crime against mankind and civilization.”
First, “the threat or use of nuclear weapons would generally be contrary to the rules of international law applicable in armed conflict, and in particular the principles and rules of humanitarian law.”
Contrary to what Italian populists have claimed, the solution to Italy’s migration problem can be found at home.
On the contrary, his intention will be to appear as a reliable and unsurprising partner.
On the contrary, the risks of extended political instability and further large-scale disruptions to Nigeria’s oil output will remain high, at a time when the world can least afford it.
On the contrary, the National People’s Congress has approved a major overhaul of China’s governance structure, creating a new National Supervision Commission to check corruption by all Chinese officials, regardless of their affiliations or status in the Communist Party of China.
On the contrary, North Korean leader Kim Jong-un seems to be exhorting his scientists and engineers to accelerate development of nuclear weapons.
On the contrary, they would compare favorably with the bonds of the United States, the United Kingdom, and Japan.
On the contrary, migrants started to explore alternative and mostly dangerous routes with a frequent rate of deaths at sea.”
On the contrary, they are puzzled about why we view the current low level of US long-term interest rates as worrisome.
On the contrary, accumulating reserves beyond a certain threshold carries a high opportunity cost and suggests the need to let the currency appreciate.
But it is too soon to give up hope; on the contrary, Europe is well positioned to succeed in the long term.
On the contrary, experience has demonstrated that economic liberalization and de-politicization (including reducing the share of public expenditure) is vital to lasting recovery.
Contrary to widespead belief, stock-market-induced short-termism is probably not much of an economic handicap anyway.
On the contrary, trade representatives had to display impressive endurance and patience – for more than five years, for some countries.
On the contrary, it is a demonstration of tranquil and conscientious strength – and a precondition of good and realistic governance.
On the contrary, whereas many educators recognize the centrality of teaching skills and maximizing efficient use of classroom time, they also advocate breaks between periods of intense work to allow children to relax and interact with peers.
On the contrary, opposition to trade is shared in the trendy neighborhoods of New York, Berlin, and Paris.
On the contrary, they will worsen unless we, as a global community, respond.
On the contrary, the United States, the United Kingdom, and other mainstream financial centers are at the heart of the action.
On the contrary, Pakistan’s liberals are brave to agitate for democracy, the rule of law, and accountability for Musharraf, whose presidency appears beyond rehabilitation.
On the contrary, referred to as “Der deutsche Michel” or “the German Michel,” it was popularized in the nineteenth century as a character whose limited perspective causes him to shun great ideas, eschew change, and aspire only to a decent, quiet, and comfortable life.
On the contrary, the shadow is lengthening with each passing day, owing to the absence of effective policies to get the flow of economy-wide nominal spending back on its previous track.
On the contrary, people are justifiably shocked at the steady stream of stories calling into question whether the companies that provide so many essential services in countries around the world deserve their confidence.
And, contrary to popular belief, these are not two-hour-long online lectures with no practical component.
On the contrary, they have increased throughout the EU since the 1980s.
Reconciling this with Trump’s promise to reduce the deficit will probably entail a return to Reagan-era magical thinking: despite decades of proof to the contrary, this time the stimulus to the economy brought by tax cuts for the rich will be so large that tax revenues will actually increase.
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