You emphasised that I would need to provide you with an answer ahead of the publication of the Group's annual report and financial statements sometime next week.

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"For the EU, which chairs the talks, there is only a diplomatic solution, " EU spokesman Michael Mann emphasised when I asked whether the threats of military action entered the talks in any way.

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It's a point emphasised at the Texas Chili Parlor, which I gravitate to that evening.

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"I think this is a real test, " Mr Baird emphasised.

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