It is on the condition that the group of business owners ensures public liability insurance is in place.

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Ping also asked Sanogo about Toure's location and condition, the group said.

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After earlier securing the go-ahead from the European Union, on condition the combined group sells its Dewar's and Ainslie scotch brands, this week the group won approval from the US authorities, though it too demanded concessions - the sale of Dewar's and of Bombay gin.

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