Darfur also has a long history of clashes over land and water rights among the African tribes and Arab pastoralists.

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Cendant, home to brands like motel chain Ramada Inn and real estate broker Coldwell Banker, also has a long history of buying and selling businesses.

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It also has a long history of supporting e-reading.

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She also has a long history in the sporting world.

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The state he represents also has a long history of being tough on crime: Virginia abolished parole in 1994 and is second only to Texas in the number of people it executes.

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