Hon Hai may think that, with its ruthless attention to costs, it can succeed where the Japanese have failed.

ECONOMIST: Hon Hai and Sharp

Skills-wise I think France can beat them but if England are ruthless then they have a chance.

BBC: SPORT | Rugby Union | Zinzan Brooke column

So Kerry has to tackle one of the underlying concerns about Democrats in the public eye: Are they willing to be harsh -- ruthless if necessary -- to keep America safe, or are they too concerned about what other nations think?

CNN: At stake Thursday: Crunch time for Kerry