The opposition has fixed its sights on the presidential election, due in April 2002, as the chance to defeat Mr Mugabe and restore democracy.

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While our opponents fight the battles of the past we keep our sights fixed on the future.

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With sights fixed on the reactor, 13 million Tokyoites began to panic in late afternoon as the government warned there was a high possibility of sudden blackout in the metro area.

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But with NTL due to change its name to Virgin Media next year, NTL also has UK commercial broadcaster ITV in its sights as a takeover target, part of its plans to offer television as well as broadband, fixed-line and mobile telecommunications services.

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