In an unusual, fast-track procedure, the Church of the Nativity in Bethlehem was accepted as a world-heritage site and declared to be in danger at the behest of the Palestinian authority which was, controversially, admitted to UNESCO as a full member last November.

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The club decided against contesting Adebayor's violent conduct charge, enabling the Football Association to implement its fast-track disciplinary procedure.

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House Democrats could turn to a quirky parliamentary procedure that would fast-track the process by structuring a vote that would "deem" the Senate version approved at the same time lawmakers agree to bring to the floor a package of fixes to that bill.

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