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He felt “there was no longer a realistic chance of conflict between the U.S. and the Russian Federation”—not the kind of “ideological death struggle” as he put it that led to the Mutually Assured Destruction standoff with forty thousand nuclear warheads on high-alert pointed at each other.

How the End Begins Ron Rosenbaum 2011

As a safe-haven bet, the yen continued to strengthen against the U.S. dollar, keeping markets on high-alert for yen-selling intervention by Japanese authorities.

Asia Falls on Global Selloff Leslie Shaffer 2011

Despite Tuesday's price drop, analysts say the current high-alert environment points to more Treasurys rallies in the coming weeks, which could bring yields to new historic lows.

Treasurys Sink on Euro-Zone Plans Cynthia Lin 2011

Gardiner believes that one of the first things a U.S. administration should do is push NATO to renounce its first use policy, which would have the effect of taking the Russians off their high-alert status and make both sides less vulnerable to accidental nuclear war.

How the End Begins Ron Rosenbaum 2011

Authorities also say they will be augmenting their command and patrol staff for New Year's Eve on Saturday night, already a high-alert holiday, in anticipation of potential new fires.

New Blazes Plague L.A. Amid Continuing Spree of Suspected Arsons Michelle Kung 2011

While driving from Malibu to Santa Monica the other day, I was listening to NPR, relaxed into an easy place, when my attention shot up to high-alert, hearing the interviewer say, ...they are not at war.

Heather McCloskey Beck: A Violent Peace? Heather McCloskey Beck 2011

While driving from Malibu to Santa Monica the other day, I was listening to NPR, relaxed into an easy place, when my attention shot up to high-alert, hearing the interviewer say, ...they are not at war.

Heather McCloskey Beck: A Violent Peace? Heather McCloskey Beck 2011

While driving from Malibu to Santa Monica the other day, I was listening to NPR, relaxed into an easy place, when my attention shot up to high-alert, hearing the interviewer say, ...they are not at war.

Heather McCloskey Beck: A Violent Peace? Heather McCloskey Beck 2011

While driving from Malibu to Santa Monica the other day, I was listening to NPR, relaxed into an easy place, when my attention shot up to high-alert, hearing the interviewer say, ...they are not at war.

Heather McCloskey Beck: A Violent Peace? Heather McCloskey Beck 2011

"My wife and I decided over the weekend that we've got to go on another high-alert spending freeze, because we don't know what the future holds," said Warren Hershkowitz, 39 years old, who owns a real-estate consulting firm in Manhattan.

A Fresh Jolt for Strained Consumers Suzanne Kapner 2011