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A host is also responsible for introducing every comic onstage, mentioning their credits and not butchering their name — all while hoping they actually make it on time for their spot.

Ukraine is hoping that better protection of its cities with air defence systems combined with long-range weapons able to hit Russian targets will help bring Moscow to the negotiating table.

Ms Davis said she was hoping her family, including her mum, would join her for part of the route.

The company is hoping the federal government will ship more detainees to the facility and sign a long-term contract.

It's a key ingredient for any government hoping that economic growth will pay for its other spending commitments - on heath, defence and welfare.