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Boosters of the litigation compare their quest to the fight against Big Tobacco and the opioid-maker Purdue.

From Los Angeles Times

But after considering the most gruesome what-ifs, I reasoned that having a landline would guard against me missing emergency communications.

From Slate

The plan was to "look at the legal basis on which we can act against shadow shipping and sanctioned ships, and the military options that we might use", he told the committee.

From BBC

Last week, Foreign Secretary Yvette Cooper told the BBC the UK was working with European allies on "more assertive" action against shadow fleet vessels.

From BBC

Kenningham, who appeared for England in an uncapped match against a France XV in June, will add cover in an already well-stocked back row.

From BBC