Londonism seems more sensible in a world in which Britain cannot be too picky about how it earns its living, and dynamic people will be warmly welcomed elsewhere.

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But instead of using the medal controversy to warmly recount compelling stories of his heroism -- like how he helped save a dying fellow soldier as a young, wounded officer -- Kerry has somehow managed to get lost in an argument over details, important details, but details nevertheless.

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She spoke warmly about her time in Leicester just as Farooq spoke of how Leicester has set an important example when it comes to inter-cultural relations.

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In contrast Amre Moussa, the secretary-general of the Arab League, and Prince Saud al-Faisal, the Saudi foreign minister, both made warmly received speeches admitting to problems in the Arab world but urging America to let Arabs decide how to solve them.

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