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Dear Mr. Mohammed,   Any time that there is a dispute, it is important for a couple of things to happen. One is that both sides try to understand the others positions. The other is that each side needs to prepare for whatever might happen if the dispute gets worse.   So with this in mind, Mr. Mohammed, we would like to ask you a question. We will even give you a bit of time to think about it. What is your vision, Mr. Mohammed?   Is your vision one of progress?   Do you want to build hospitals, Mr....

Saudi Arabia has banned the importation of female dolls and teddy bears, giving merchants three months to dispose of such stock, a state-guided newspaper reported Wednesday. Interior Minister Prince Nayef ordered the ban which was relayed around the country by the national Chamber of Commerce and Industry, Al-Riyadh said. The daily gave no reason for the ban, which could not be confirmed with government officials Wednesday. The ban singled out stuffed-animal toys and dolls of brides. It made no mention of male dolls and it was not clear if these were banned as well. The order also prohibited the importation...