In a separate case, the European Court of Human Rights ruled that a former UN driver and a US forces interpreter could be removed from the UK to Afghanistan.

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One advantage of these portable translation devices is that they can be programmed by a local interpreter to fit different missions.

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Dr Inghilleri said there should be more consistency in the role of the interpreter.

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"Please be careful about my soldiers, " the interpreter said.

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Asked whether Alexander's sarcophagus would be returned to Lebanon, Mr Gunay and his interpreter simply ignore the question.

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We feel that your thorough exploration of transmedia on Forbes.com, as well as your work in academia, suggest that you might be an excellent candidate for a Research Director or Lead Interpreter position.

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The judge started out on what I thought would be a lengthy lead-up to the verdict, when the interpreter turned round and said: "You're free".

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As a former interpreter at the United Nations, she appreciates how our interests can be advanced in partnership with others.

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