Those who want the rate to go fear that the top rate sends a message around the world that Britain does not want the wealthy to come here.

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It is still a regional, not a global, organisation, but threats to its members can come from anywhere in the world.

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When foreign dignitaries and world leaders come a-calling, more often than not an invitation to his ranch outside Crawford is in the offing.

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Many of these international students come to our country in search of not only a world-class education, but also to find a career where they can apply their skills and experiences within the U.S. Many firms are in need of the skills and talents these international students possess.

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With new revenue harder to come by in a few for value, not volume, world, hospitals and healthcare system leaders would be well advised to look for operational savings by investing in supply chain technology and talent.

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When it comes to forging a genuine foreign policy for Europe in the wider world, words not deeds still come easiest and cheapest.

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That, however, does not mean the rest of the world should freeze in its tracks and that growth should come to a halt.

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Unfortunately, nobody, not even Mr Wolf, has yet come up with a good answer to the question of what the world is to do about failed states.

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