In an industry already primed for concentration, creative alternatives for safeguarding the public interest are needed.
In lifting tough sanctions on Maduro, Biden will test whether sanctions can work as a diplomatic tool.
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Meanwhile, Israel denied reports that a possible 30-day cease-fire with Hamas was being negotiated.
Hosting the French president as an honorary guest on Republic Day offers an opportunity to showcase the successful bilateral relationship.