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Plaid was next with 12, and the Tories took 11, while Ukip won seats for the first time, securing seven.

By bringing America back to the region in force, renewing the American alliance with Pakistan, conducting "regime change" in Afghanistan and, for the first time, securing American footholds in Uzbekistan and Kirgizstan, last September's terrorist attacks may have the eventual effect of bringing stability to a highly volatile part of the world.

Italy's 16-0 defeat by Tonga at The Shay on Sunday ensured Scotland progressed to the knockout stage of a World Cup for the first time, securing a place in the last eight where they face New Zealand in Leeds on Friday.

In June it was announced that BT had secured the rights to broadcast live Premier League games for the first time, securing the rights to 38 matches a season from 2013-14 to 2015-16.

BT has secured the rights to broadcast live Premier League games for the first time, securing the rights to 38 matches a season from 2013-14 to 2015-16.

Then in the 1895 season, Hirst passed 100 wickets in the season for the first time, securing 150 wickets at an average of 17.06.

Recent press coverage represents a terrific opportunity to generate the support and resources needed to, for the first time, secure the long term protection of this fantastic world heritage site.

So many drivers are holding on to their cars and trucks that franchise dealers in 2008 for the first time secured more of their vehicles through auctions than any other means, according to Manheim Consulting, a unit of Manheim, the auto auction company.

More significantly for Mr Aznar, opinion polls have shown that, for the first time since securing a clear victory in elections three years ago, the Socialists have overtaken the People's party in voting intentions.

Campaigning for the first time since securing the Republican nomination, Mr. Lhota promised "a takedown" of his likely Democratic opponent, accusing Mr. de Blasio of dividing New Yorkers with his populist "tale of two cities" message and of promoting "a repudiation of everything great that's happened over the last 20 years".

It also tainted Leicester City's promotion party as the team celebrated their return to the Premier League in front of their own fans for the first time since securing a return to the top flight.