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The assassination of a government official was another step away from the nonviolent roots of the antigovernment protests.
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Another Trial for Shylock Once again, Shakespeares Shylock is at the center of a trial, and as always, the trial reveals more about his attackers than about him.

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Greece has found itself in a category of its own among struggling debtors a nation Europe no longer trusts.
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The decision to soften a requirement that religiousaffiliated organizations pay for insurance plans offering free birth control was meant to appease Catholics on the left.
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Mitt Romney, speaking to activists at the annual Conservative Political Action Conference, pledged never to abandon their principles if he is the Republican nominee.
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Both Jason Wu and Peter Som invoked Marlene Dietrichs strong-shouldered glamour, and elements of Richard Chais show gave a glimpse of late 50s brides or secretaries living in West Side walk-ups.

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Demand is so Sales at the intense that very high end there are of the market waiting lists in barely missed a some beat in the buildings, and a few landlords recession. But that prosperity Rachel Zoe: Readying for report that eager renters are hasnt yet trickled down. the Runway even bidding up rents. Calculator: Rent or Buy? Fashion Week Casting | Altuzarra MORE NEWS Maldives Leader Meets With U.S. Envoy 11:57 AM ET The Collection: Fashion App for the iPad Guilty Plea in Kidnapping May Bring Life Sentence

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