Politically, it is very hard to reach quick decisions when 17 governments are involved.

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And unless one side or the other gives in, or they reach a quick compromise, the legal battle will not end anytime soon.

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The home side's opening bowlers both tasted success as West Indian batsmen looked to reach a target of 111 in double-quick time.

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He was quick to put himself forward for the post once England had failed to reach Euro 2008 and it is something he has had in mind for a number of years.

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Because they often reach us on a non-verbal level, cartoons can be quick, insightful and very powerful.

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One might think all this frustration would be a quick turn-off, but surfers do occasionally conclude that the best way to reach sanctuary is to pony up a credit card number.

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Prescott, who has a height and reach advantage and has fought at light-welterweight before, predicts he can add another quick win to his record.

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Paul Collingwood, on his 33rd birthday, blasted a quick-fire 23, including a huge six down the leg, to help his side past 300 and reach their highest one-day total against West Indies - beating the 1995 total of 306-5 at The Oval.

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Having launched his third legside maximum, Collingwood needed 12 from the final over to reach his century but was run-out by an alert bowler Johnston at the stumps looking for a quick single third ball.

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