Meanwhile, downed power lines, leaking gas lines, broken water pipes and still-blazing fires have blocked the return of thousands of Southern Californians who fled their homes this week ahead of more than 20 wind-whipped wildfires.

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In his final award, Mr Owen ruled that the Serb authorities above all, Mr Poplasen had blocked both the return of Muslims and Croats to Brcko and the return of displaced Serbs living there to the Muslim-Croat Federation.

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With political influence and litigation, broadcasters have thus far blocked proposals for the return of this valuable resource.

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Gone for a number of years to care for their children, they now wish to return but find that re-entry feels blocked.

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Often the taxpayer's first sign that he or she is a victim of ID theft is a rejected "e-filed" return or an IRS letter saying its filters blocked a suspicious refund.

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And Watford went close again before the break after Mutch collected a return pass from Graham at the end of a sweeping move, but his shot was blocked by Clint Hill.

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So will the man who made the most iconic play in Saints history return to the Superdome field, a hero once more in a way vastly more profound than any blocked punt.

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