"No matter what does or doesn't happen this week, it will not produce the kind of result that everyone is hoping for, " she said.

BBC: Israel offers talks with Palestinians over UN bid

Spain has made it a matter of honor that Germany does make this what Newt Gingrich might call a grab your ankles moment.

FORBES: 24 Hours For Spain To Break The Euro

What chance does she, or for that matter the Prime Minister, have of steering their way through this next minefield?

BBC: Thursday, 19 January, 2006

That much seems clear at this point: Jeter will return, and he should play shortstop when he does, no matter what concerns exist about his mobility.

WSJ: Derek Jeter Has No Doubt He Will Return