On the one hand, there is Iran and its allies in the so-called "resistance" block, including Syria, the Palestinian group Hamas and Lebanon's Hezbollah.

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Delegates in Spain hit a major stumbling block Tuesday when the African group pulled out of some climate talks, saying rich nations are not doing enough to tackle climate change.

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The trade agreement and the banana accompanying measures were approved during the daily voting session on 11 December 2012, despite an attempt by the left-wing GUE group to block the agreement.

BBC: EU trade agreement with Peru and Colombia backed by MEPs

Lawyers for a group seeking to block the scheme claimed the impact on farming businesses was inadequately considered.

BBC: A5 scheme 'not properly assessed', court told

Lawyers for a group seeking to block sections of the plan argued the Irish government is no longer committed to funding the overall upgrade.

BBC: A5 will never be completed Belfast High Court told