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Iranians Prepare for Nowruz, the Persian New Year
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Hama watermills narrate an eternal story of giving and generosity
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War in Afghanistan claims lives of 2 U.S. troops
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11 arrests in Greater Belfast over alleged paramilitary activities
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Netanyahu praises Trump for Golan Heights recognition
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Two thirds of those who died in Mosul ferry disaster were women
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U.S. president launches another attack on former senator McCain
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How US States Are Richer Than Some Foreign Nations
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GM Announces Jobs, Electric Vehicle After Trump Criticism
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Foreign national held with 2 passports at IGI airport
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McIlroy to play in Canada prior to US Open
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Experts dispute testosterone test for top female athletes
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