Fatah wanted a clear acknowledgement that the goal of the national struggle was the establishment of a Palestinian state in the West Bank and Gaza, and that resistance, armed and popular, should be confined to these areas.

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"France's goal is to lead a relentless struggle against terrorist groups, preventing any new offensive of these groups to the south of Mali, " the ministry said in a statement.

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Cheered on by an army of Oranje fans, Dutch coach Bert van Marwijk saw his side struggle to find their feet in the early stages, with their only sight of goal being wasted when Dirk Kuyt fired wastefully over after keeper Fernando Muslera had punched Sneijder's cross straight at him.

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