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This time, the U.A.E. has shipped arms into Sudan to shore up the RSF after a string of setbacks that culminated with the militia losing control of the capital, Khartoum, in March.

It has received lots of investment from mobile operators and the government but has faced several setbacks, particularly as 5G requires a lot of masts because it delivers faster speeds over shorter distances.

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There have been wild successes, countless setbacks and dramatic moments that have propelled the action forward.

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Take an issue like termites, Gonzales says: it’s much less of a setback—and could be less expensive—to identify and fix the issue before a prospective buyer uncovers it during an inspection.

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The fight was billed as ushering in a new era in the UFC's heavyweight division, and with Aspinall stating his intention to get the division moving this latest setback will be devastating.

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