However, this consent has become the sticking point in the dispute.

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The Sami Parliament is an advisory body without any decision-making power, and Mr Hivano sees that as a failing which is rapidly approaching crisis point in the dispute over the planned gold mine at Pasvik.

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The parties have the option of settling the dispute out of court at some point in the future.

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"The dispute between India and Pakistan may be the next big flash point in world affairs, but Americans want this country to stay out of it, " Holland added.

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That UK-Ecuador dispute is the focal point of the current tension, with both nations appearing firm in their positions.

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