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Posted By Elizabeth Dickinson Tuesday, December 16, 2008 - 11:32 AM Share

Gideon Rachman doesn't believe China is safe from the financial crisis.

Fouad Ajami warns Obama's more detached Middle East policy will test the region.

Bill Emmott says it is the euro, not the pound, that is a political liability.

The International Herald Tribune wants Tim Geithner to explain the AIG rescue.

Catherine Philp wants to strip South Africa of the 2010 World Cup unless it acts on Zimbabwe.

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MEDRANO316

6:12 PM ET

December 16, 2008

South Africa and the World Cup

Stripping South Africa of the World Cup because it refuses to intervene in Zimbabwe would send the message to host countries that they can host a sporting event, (World Cup, Euro Cup, Olympics, etc.) but they may be held hostage to the political demands of the governing body. Is that the message we want sporting events to send?

MEDRANO316

6:13 PM ET

December 16, 2008

By the way, I don't see how

By the way, I don't see how this article is a "smart" take on anything.

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