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Alice also became isolated as she defended his behaviour to family and friends.

The $20bn will give the country "a critical infusion of support" as it defends itself "against an unprovoked war of aggression," Yellen said in a statement on Tuesday.

The country defended its regulations and standards, but Fifa came under pressure to secure binding commitments for reforms, external before awarding the World Cup.

Bullet casings at the scene of the shooting reportedly had three words engraved on them: “deny,” “defend” and “depose,” which could refer to a tactic health insurers have been described as using to deflect claims.

Journalist Rory Smith defended Levy on BBC Radio 5 Live's Monday Night Club, praising the "sustainable" way he runs the club.