Al-Assad on Tuesday accepted the terms of the peace plan brokered by Annan that included an end to all violence by the government and opposition, the delivery of timely humanitarian aid, the release of arbitrarily detained people, freedom of movement for journalists, respect for peaceful demonstrations and freedom of association.

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Mark Begich called it "bad news for Alaskans and small business owners" who he said need timely delivery to rural areas.

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There is a level of palpable trust that permeates this network, with rewards for timely delivery instead of just penalties for delay (as at Boeing).

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