These forces will join to form "East Command", and are already beginning to share services and resources under the Specialist Crime Division.

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Since last autumn, people from outside the EU applying for a visa to join their spouse or partner now have to prove they have a basic command of English before their application is approved.

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Even if he were to join forces with the former Prime Minister Mario Monti he would not be able to command a majority there.

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