The commission's stark message that action to restrain traffic is urgently required contrasts with the tone of the government's discussion paper on transport policy published on August 21st.

ECONOMIST: Traffic: Smog today | The

That is why Mr Greenspan wants action now to restrain spending and curb budget deficits.

ECONOMIST: Urging restraint | The

The precondition for such unity would be for Hamas to agree to restrain its military arm, Izzadin el-Qassam, from military action.

ECONOMIST: The Palestinians