Israel-US ties in particular could be seriously damaged.

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As the United States moves to shore up its strategic position in the Middle East and to prepare for military contingencies on behalf of threatened allies there, the Center wishes to reiterate its view that a most urgent priority in such an effort must be the strengthening of U.S.-Israeli ties.

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In order to develop healthy and productive ties with the region, the engagement has to be long-term and sustained.

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Lauren Katzberg, Chicago Booth MBA student and co-founder of early-stage startup TheStylisted, says that she and co-founder Julia Carmona have found their ties to the beauty industry to be immeasurably helpful in getting their fledgling venture off the ground.

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Five of the eight ties, to be played on the weekend of January 29-30, will be in the capital, with Saracens drawing Northampton in another top-flight clash.

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The two-legged Uefa Cup ties will be played on 19 July and 2 August, with the Saints in action in the Champions League on 17 and 25 July.

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New York (CNN) -- Get too far out of line aboard an international flight and you could be restrained in your seat with zip ties and duct tape.

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