If proximity talks merely prolong the impasse, the stock of america-and Barack obama-in the region will fall still further.

若这次亲近的会谈无法改变僵局，美国和奥巴马在这一地区的声望将继续下滑。

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But the terms for Pfizer got tougher in the fall as the talks intensified and the collapse of Lehman Brothers wiped out most loan activity.

但是，由于谈判的进一步加强，以及雷曼兄弟彭亏后导致借贷业务的陨落，使得辉瑞需要面对更为严苛的条款。

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The Vietnamese are studying the agreement's final draft and further talks are expected in the fall, said American diplomats.

据美国外交官说，越南正在研究这一协议的最后草案，预计今年秋季美越两国将进一步展开谈判。

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But is either side really interested in a deal or simply trying to avoid taking the blame if talks fall through?

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The United States and Iran reportedly agreed to hold one-on-one talks last fall, but only after the U.S. presidential election.

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