It seems Anil is in the mood to do more deals both with Mukesh and others, according to reports this week.

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But if China is in no mood to be lectured, is there anything the EU can do?

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This of course can only be done with some help from the EU or IMF, or some other body, and they are not currently in a mood to do that.

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The chairman of the International Rugby Board - the world's top rugby official - was in his usual ebullient mood, but did complain about having to do me a favour.

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Even in its present muscular mood, even with its present unchallenged power, an America that is asked to do the impossible, or which promises it, is bound to disappoint.

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