This is not so. In any case, the issue is not the executive chairman. It is how to get on with the work of disarming Iraq of its weapons of mass destruction.

Isn't it the case, ... that there were deep divisions inside the executive over the issue and rather than tell the prime minister that, the first minister chose to abdicate responsibility and stay completely silent.

He is doing what he can from his bully pulpit but he is not in a position to actively engage as a mediator without the cooperation of both sides,

The Manual issue was not discussed during that executive session.

It looks like no one has settled this. We can only settle this case when the fatherhood issue is settled.

[The United Nations on Sunday said the world had lost an important ambassador with Diana's death.] It is a tragic loss. Her commitment and dedication to a ban on anti-personnel mines brought the issue home to millions around the world, ... The international community has lost an important ambassador of goodwill. She will be missed.