Back in the days of World War I, which judging by the various memorials stabbed deep at the heart of this place, wine was well established here but probably took second fiddle to wool.

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It is a deep division at the heart of the Islamic Republic.

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They journeyed deep into the heart of Mexico, where they arrived at the Mayan Resort Acapulco for a seven-night stay they wouldn't soon forget.

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Back in the 16th Century, the point where the St Lawrence River tightens became a base for a rogue collection of hard-bitten survivalists, who spent months venturing deep into the heart of Innu territory to the trading posts at Lac St-Jean.

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Class and racial tensions are at the heart of these riots, and likely reflect a deep mistrust of police and the government.

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People detained at Bagram are mostly held in an anonymous-looking building deep in the heart of the base, correspondents say.

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At the same time, a world away, South Africa was deep in the heart of apartheid.

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The famed photo sharing network -- now some 80 million users deep -- is detailing its latest user interface overhaul today, and geolocation is at the heart of it.

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This approach emphasises the importance of strengthening our key diplomatic and military alliances - with the United States our strongest bilateral partner, NATO the cornerstone of our security, our central role at the heart of an outward-facing Europe - and our long lasting and deep commitment to the Commonwealth and to working through international institutions.

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