Noting that many peacebuilding tasks were mandated to peacebuilding missions, he said they should feed smoothly into broader efforts and place particular attention on strengthening local capacities and civil society, encouraging the participation of women in peace activities, promoting dialogue among stakeholders and helping national authorities protect civilians.

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De Priester steered the plane over the river and set it down smoothly, he said, off Yonkers just north of New York City.

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Jeffrey Katzenberg, chief executive of DreamWorks Animation and Mr. Damaschke's boss, said he was surprised by how smoothly the couple has blended the home's historic character with an updated look.

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"We set ourselves the objective of moving smoothly into the Australia game and the second half provided that, " he said.

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