Former currency minister Sakakibara warned it might happen and the Bank of Japan had to act against raging market forces in a bid to prevent a self-reinforcing rumor-mill from strengthening the yen.

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"We will take physical actions aimed at expanding and strengthening our self-defensive military forces, including nuclear deterrence, " it said.

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Combining theatre, music, historical reconstructions, and traditional oral and written tales, the Ramman is a multiform cultural event that reflects the environmental, spiritual and cultural concept of the community, recounting its founding myths and strengthening its sense of self-worth.

UNESCO: Culture

It assists developing countries in strengthening their institutions to obtain self-driven sustainability in marine sciences.

UNESCO: CULTURE

"Starting now our absolute priority is the strengthening of internal markets, the generation of employees, self-employment and family income, " Fox told his listeners.

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My Administration remains dedicated to writing a new chapter in that history by strengthening our government-to-government relationship with tribal nations while enhancing tribal sovereignty and tribal self-determination.

WHITEHOUSE: The White House