As tensions rise, both sides have been amassing forces, and some minor clashes have broken out.

随着紧张局势上升，双方积累力量，一些小的冲突已经爆发。

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Nevertheless, the oil price rise has increased inflationary pressures and trade deficits in some of the developed countries, as well as exacerbating tensions over the level of gasoline taxes.

不过，石油价格攀升增加了部分发达国家的通胀压力和贸易赤字，加剧了高额汽油税引发的的紧张状况。

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As tensions rise ahead of the game, worries are growing over Italy's defence being ravaged by injury and suspension.

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As tensions rise ahead of the vote next week, Lib Dem leader and deputy PM Nick Clegg also entered the debate, telling The Times that Labour was "learning the tricks of opposition" but "to oppose everything is to offer nothing and the country will not be duped".

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Though consumption of gold for jewellery in India and the Middle East, both large consumers of the yellow metal, has fallen during the past three years, demand from investors is likely to rise as international tensions continue.

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