So far, there is little sign that these rate increases are holding the euro zone back, but eventually they will have an effect.

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Sensors suggest a 600-foot-thick zone of spongy rock holding millions of barrels.

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Victory takes the Rams up to 18th in the table, seven points clear of the drop zone, and leaves Posh holding up the pack five adrift of safety.

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Sluggish economic growth in the U.S. and euro-zone debt problems have been factors holding back the investment appetite of Western companies.

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Another big task is meeting European Union worries about the rule of law, which are holding up Romania's accession to the Schengen passport-free travel zone.

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Last month, the agency accused the rebels of holding 11 of its local employees and more than 50 of their family members in the conflict zone against their will.

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And frankly, people who are holding Greek debt are going to have to make some decisions, working with the European countries in the euro zone about how that debt is managed.

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