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Dubai, UNITED ARAB EMIRATES: An Aerial view shows 24 February 2006 the Jebel Ali port, a harbour with sixty-seven berths south of Dubai, the world's largest manmade port. The state-owned Dubai Ports has agreed to postpone its plans to take over management of six US ports after the proposed deal ignited harsh criticism from both Democrats and Republicans on national security grounds. AFP PHOTO/NASSER YOUNES (Photo credit should read NASSER YOUNES/AFP/Getty Images)

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