Several hundred U.S.military personnel are in the Philippines advising the country's forces on counter-insurgency tactics under the bilateral Visiting Forces Agreement or VFA.

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The Serie A club enjoyed ample possession, but the Rangers defence held firm under the constant threat of counter-attack from the visitors.

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The package of bills would also change the rules for the treatment of over-the-counter drugs under popular savings plans.

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Communities Secretary Eric Pickles has warned councils against using "under-the-counter pay-offs to silence departing staff".

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