Assad Accuses US of Fueling Syrian Uprising

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Assad says mercenaries are behind Syria unrest

The show's creator and executive producer, Phil Rosenthal, quipped in a statement: "We had a big contract negotiation.

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Rosenthal declined comment on the Garrett situation Tuesday but said in a statement: "We had a big contract negotiation.

"But that does not clear them of the responsibility to do everything possible to minimize civilian harm."

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"But that does not clear them of the obligation to do everything possible to protect civilians, and that is not what we're seeing."

The New Zealand Commerce Commission had given Westpac no indication whether it would have approved its deal.

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The Commerce Commission would have been a significant hurdle for such a deal.