The Channel Two report said that in 2010, Mr Netanyahu and his defence minister, Ehud Barak, had given orders for the military to get ready to attack Iran within hours if required.

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And while much of the always ready-to-attack tech blogosphere was less than enthusiastic, it's legitimate to ask whether that's even the real question.

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But she has also said that her union, which has some 1.5 million members, is ready to fight any attack on teachers' job security.

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More than show dogs, powerful Dobermans are linked with the police and military, ready to protect, watch and even attack.

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The Bush campaign also published a "John Kerry Attack Matrix" that includes ready responses to Kerry's possible criticisms and video clips that support critiques of the Democratic candidate.

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Lebanese Prime Minister Najib Mikati condemned the attack and said his country was "ready to co-operate" with Bulgaria, reports said.

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The last thing you need when coming back to a paused game is a surprise attack when you're not ready for it.

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Wales may be the first major international team to have perfected the drift attack: flat, one-paced, ready for the hit and pushing for the safety of the touchline.

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Like sailors on a destroyer, Stephanopoulos and his crew have drilled and plotted and practiced for attack so that when Dole launches a torpedo, their countermeasures are ready to go in an instant.

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