Political leaders from eastern Libya, where most of the country's oil is pumped and last year's revolution started, demanded a high degree of autonomy.

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Serbia insists that Friday's deal, granting a high degree of autonomy to Serb-majority areas in northern Kosovo, does not mean that it has recognised Kosovo's independence.

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Martin allows his divisions a high degree of autonomy.

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