BSkyB and Setanta, which will have exclusive pay-TV coverage of the FA Cup under the new deal, are involved in an increasingly fierce battle for pay-per-view sports rights.

BBC: ITV scores in FA Cup rights fight

Also on Tuesday, a Taliban suicide bomb squad disguised as regular Afghan army troops stormed the strategic city of Khost, close to the border with Pakistan Tuesday, prompting a fierce six-hour battle with U.S. troops, local officials and the U.S. military said.

CNN: Bomber kills 7 near U.S. base in Afghanistan

Pegasys' approval sets the stage for a fierce marketing battle between Basel, Switzerland-based Roche and Kenilworth, N.

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Expect a fierce battle for this middle space as drugstore chains and Wal-Mart square off.

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The Ospreys wing equalled Wales' all-time try-scoring record of 40 during a fierce battle at Croke Park.

BBC: Williams delight at Wales victory

For all its high-tech local networks, the firm faces a fierce battle against the entrenched Baby Bells, which are preparing for a price war.

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His need for extra time away from the track reflects on the fierce battle he had with McLaren's Kimi Raikkonen and the Williams-BMW of Juan Pablo Montoya before claiming his historic title in Suzuka.

BBC: SPORT | Motorsport | Formula One | Schumi takes three-month break

Even without the heart-pounding thrill of barrel rolls or the fierce competitive environment of battle, the OODA loop is a powerful weapon for all.

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Earlier this month, two suicide attacks in Gao - the first in Mali's history - followed by fierce fighting in the city have led to fears it may be a long battle to bring security to the vast desert region.

BBC: Mali: Islamist incursion in Gao 'repelled'