So do not expect Japan's Minister of Finance to intervene--unless the yen strengthens beyond 84.8, the multiyear high set last November after the Dubai sovereign debt shock.

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But it is surely no coincidence that Mr Verheugen is pressing more strongly than ever these days for the creation of a European force strong enough to intervene in crises where the Americans do not wish to be involved.

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According to the G7, Japan can do what it likes as long as it does not actually intervene or buy foreign bonds.

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The new bill, which has been backed by the Convention of Scottish Local Authorities, would give parents in Scotland powers to ask inspectors to intervene if their children's schools do not respond adequately to their complaints.

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The Obama administration has (it appears) chosen not to intervene militarily, as America would be expected to do even as part of a so-called international force.

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Although Parker and Smith eventually gave evidence against Coats and Wade they did not intervene to save Lynda, claiming they were too scared to do anything.

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We did not intervene and tell the company and the union we would rather they do it one way or the other.

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