as they have in times past." Mr.Ahmedinejad also blasted "foreign intervention and extremism,"

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Some Hondurans say the concerns about foreign intervention started under Mr.Zelaya.

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Mr Hain's intervention came after Mr Miliband was criticised over a BBC radio interview last week in which he refused to admit that Labour's plans would increase borrowing.

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The Home Office, while welcoming the offer of assistance, played down Mr Lubbers' intervention, insisting that it was a matter to be resolved between the two governments.

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Mr Woodley said the postponement was a "goodwill gesture" brought about by a personal intervention from Mr Walsh.

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