Many other western governments have taken a similar approach, though none has been so open as Australia in articulating its stance.

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The Aveo show car strongly hints at what the next-generation Aveo will look like: a huge, open-mouthed grille, wide stance and low roofline.

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Martin Schulz, president of the European parliament, allowed some of his ire about Britain's stance to burst into the open when questioned by BBC colleague Iain Watson at a press conference on Thursday night.

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Martin Shulz, president of the European parliament, allowed some of his ire about Britain's stance to burst into the open when questioned by BBC colleague Iain Watson at a press conference on Thursday night.

BBC: Cameron touches raw nerve

In interviews with China Daily and China National Radio, other Chinese experts strike a more optimistic tone and believe that the US has already softened its stance and is still keeping channels of communication open with North Korea.

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Red Hat has been actively lobbying against software patents for years, a stance that has earned it the goodwill in the open source community (whose goodwill Google also cultivates) and no apparent ill effects.

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But, after McLaren boss Martin Whitmarsh said Fota was "open to finding a solution if we can", Mosley's stance has also calmed.

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The central bank has also shifted towards a tighter stance in recent weeks, withdrawing cash from the economy via its open-market operations.

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Obama earlier Saturday left the door open for debate, but made it clear that the United States has a firm stance.

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However, a more dovish stance is to be expected and the door for more monetary stimuli will be kept open.

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