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The Labour Party said in its manifesto that it would "partner with scientists, industry, and civil society as we work towards the phasing out of animal testing".

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When Chinese communist fighters won a civil war in 1949, their nationalist enemies fled to Taiwan, but managed to hold Kinmen.

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Its fate will be decided by a civil "proceeds of crime" case that will start in earnest early next year.

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Penalties can range from civil fines to criminal misdemeanor prosecutions — the potential for criminal penalties was a major element of Taking Offense’s argument.

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Gwent Coroner's Court was told the local civil guard was conducting an investigation into his death.

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From Roget's 21st Century Thesaurus, Third Edition Copyright © 2013 by the Philip Lief Group.

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