The U.S. appeared disorganized and out of sorts for most of the game, struggling for long stretches to control the ball and mount anything like a steady attack.

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Since Obama surely recognizes that a Hamas-controlled Palestinian Authority will not accept Israeli control over anything from the Temple Mount in Jerusalem to the Jordan Valley, he knows that he is requiring that Israel surrender its right to defensible borders before it even begins negotiating.

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But to consolidate his power he may have to mount a bid to take control of his old party.

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TPG-Axon is one of the largest shareholders with 6.7% and combined with Mount Kellett Capital Management they control over 11% of shares outstanding.

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Land Action Scotland said that if successful, the move would see the Applecross and Mount Stuart trusts placed into community control.

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Palestinian sources see new flexibility in Mr Barak's positions, suggesting that he may be ready to cede control of the Haram al-Sharif (Temple Mount to Israelis) and its Palestinian-populated environs in East Jerusalem, insisting only on safeguards against any digging under the Mount, where Jews believe there are vestiges of their ancient, holy temple.

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As soon as a high-speed Internet connection becomes available in Coonabarabran, the trio plan to hook their Australian mount into Mandel's California computers so they can control the observatory remotely.

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They still mount regular attacks with devastating effect and are in de facto control of many parts of the country.

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It's unclear whether they can mount a proper defense now that NATO bombs have devastated their command and control system.

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