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Ultranationalists within that coalition hope to retain control of Gaza and rebuild Jewish settlements there.

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The other was Shane Lowry, who holed the putt to take Europe to 14 points and ensure they would at least retain the trophy.

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Moreno is expected to determine this week whether to retain Minasian and manager Ron Washington, who underwent quadruple heart bypass surgery in June but would like to return.

It means Europe, 11½-4½ ahead overnight, lead 12-5 and need only two points from the 11 remaining singles to retain the Ryder Cup, and 2½ points to win it outright.

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Europe need just 2½ points from the 12 singles matches to retain the Ryder Cup.

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