However, under pressure from Iraqi politicians, Mr Bremer agreed last November to bring forward the transfer to self-rule to this month.

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Europe's governing body is keen to introduce a rule preventing the international transfer of players under the age of 18 after member associations, clubs, leagues and players agreed to the principle at a March meeting.

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Opposition to Saleh's rule led to the presidential power-transfer agreement.

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The delay of Volcker Rule allows financial companies to use proprietary trading to transfer their financial risks to their customers, e.g.

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This rule allows a foreign holding company to receive dividends from operating subsidiaries and transfer the proceeds to other foreign subsidiaries without U.S. taxation.

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