But the agreement, published by both governments to try to dampen criticism, bars action against other countries.

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This uses hydraulic actuators attached to the antiroll bars that crank into action against the natural tendency of the car to flex from side to side in a turn.

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The Uniformed Services Employment and Reemployment Rights Act bars employers from taking action against National Guard and Reserve members based on their military service and allows them to reclaim their jobs after periods of active duty or training.

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He said he wanted to suggest that more action was taken to make clubs and bars use plastic bottles whenever they can to prevent similar accidents happening.

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The new machines not only let players lose money the traditional way, praying for the right combination of bars, but engage them in a live-action family feud complete with a smarmy digital host.

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Hotels, bars, taxis French Quarter bars, restaurants and guys pushing carts selling funny hats all get in on the Mardi Gras action.

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