"The relationship between the ethnic groups has been generally amicable, though, as in all families and multiethnic communities, frictions occasionally happen. We call such frictions 'problems among people,' meaning they can be solved through coordination and are not a life-or-death struggle."

Fu Ying, Chinese Ambassador to the UK, refuting views that frame the July 5 violence in Urumqi, Xinjiang Uygur Autonomous Region, as an ethnic conflict in her article Unity Is Deep in China's Blood, which was carried by the Guardian newspaper on July 13

"All rights and responsibilities are respected and are equal and individuals are not judged by their poverty or wealth, nor are nations by their size or military and economic capabilities, nor are peoples by their color or religion."

Egyptian Foreign Minister Ahmed Abul Gheit, appealing for the establishment of a new international order based on pluralism and the democratization of international relations at a ministerial meeting of the 15th Non-Aligned Movement summit on July 13

"We recognize that we've been given a rare second chance at GM, and we are very grateful for that. And we appreciate the fact that we now have the tools to get the job done."

Fritz Henderson, Chief Executive Officer of General Motors, speaking at a July 10 news conference at the company's headquarters in Detroit. Once world's largest automaker, GM has exited bankruptcy protection with reduced debts of $48 billion in 41 days, far quicker than expected

"Collectively, our findings are a reminder that (strains of the A/H1N1 flu) have not yet garnered a place in history, but may still do so."

A study by the World Health Organization. The world body warned on July 13 that the A/H1N1 flu pandemic has grown "unstoppable" and all nations will need access to vaccines