Israel has not softened its objections and the Palestinians say they turned down a request from Kerry for the proposed changes.

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Talks between Athens and its international lenders broke down after a request by Antonis Samaras, the Greek prime minister, for changes to austerity measures were rejected by the EU and International Monetary Fund.

CNN: EU leaders meet amid austerity debate

Chinese regulators often request changes to films to remove sexually explicit scenes, violence and other topics deemed inappropriate for the audience in China - which is now the second-biggest movie market in the world.

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Lefkowitz said that after reviewing the matter he reported back in early June to Rove and the Office of Faith-Based Initiatives that the best way to handle the Salvation Army's request would be to allow for a public comment period for a proposed regulation and then consider making changes.

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