France's campaign was also marred by infighting, with Chelsea striker Nicolas Anelka sent home after refusing to apologise for verbally abusing Domenech, with the squad subsequently boycotting a training session by way of protest.

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Last year another department store had to apologise for selling toilet seats with images of a Hindu deity.

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Rather than apologise or explain, Lula ducked the final televised debate with his rivals.

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Although going along with the inquiry, they still want Israel to apologise for the killings.

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"I had another chat with him and left open the possibility for him to apologise, " said the 57-year-old.

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We apologise for our role in the accident, and as today's resolution with the US government further reflects, we have accepted responsibility for our actions.

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"We would like to apologise to our customers in the Machynlleth area, Powys, who may have experienced problems with their water supply, or lower pressure, this morning, " said a spokeswoman.

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