China is potentially a key player in efforts to resolve the nuclear crisis in North Korea, its neighbour and ally.

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As Mr. Romney continues to struggle in the battleground states, this is a key issue for him to resolve prior to or during the debates.

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It's a key development, but one that's unlikely to resolve the immediate impasse over reform.

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Diplomacy to resolve the Middle East's other problems is key to a solution in Iraq, the study group said.

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That's why we will work to resolve outstanding issues so that we can move forward on trade agreements with key partners like South Korea and Panama and Colombia.

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The retention of key managers had been a sticking point in this deal, a problem Glencore sought to resolve via a juicy bonus package for those who stuck around for at least two years.

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Yet another key component of the software of the financial infrastructure is the set of rules and procedures used to resolve claims on a market participant that has defaulted on its obligations.

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Rejuvenating the Middle East peace process is another key element that could enhance stability, as are talks underway between the Turkish government and Kurdish rebels to resolve their decades-long conflict.

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