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In a Shattered Ukrainian Town, a Long Battle Nears a Sudden End
For nearly three years, the mining town of Vuhledar has underpinned Ukraine’s defense of its southern Donbas region, a part of the country that has become a tableau of desolation and destruction. Now the town is falling to Russian troops who have been grinding their way across the region in recent months, Ukrainian soldiers said.
As Crisis Builds, Lebanon’s Government Is Nowhere to Be Found
Already crippled by years of economic decline, political paralysis and other crises, Lebanon has little but its own citizens’ grit to survive the Israel-Hezbollah conflict.
Mexico’s First Female President Takes Office
Claudia Sheinbaum, a climate scientist and former mayor, was inaugurated on Tuesday as the first woman in history to lead Mexico.
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200 Clashes a Day as Russia Races to Break Ukrainian Strongholds
After months of constant pressure and grinding, bloody advances, Russian forces are pressing up against multiple strongholds along more than 100 miles of the jagged front in the eastern Donetsk region of Ukraine. For Ukraine, losing any of those important defensive positions could significantly alter the contours of the fight for control of the region, long coveted by President Vladimir Putin.
Israel’s Displaced Want to Go Home. But Will Attacks on Hezbollah Offer That Path?
Israel said the goal of its strikes on Hezbollah was to allow residents of the north to go home. Some are hopeful that plan will work, but others worry that war may not bring safety.
First It Was Lynch Mobs. Now Police Kill Pakistanis Accused of Blasphemy.
The deaths of two men have reverberated across Pakistan, where the charge of insulting Islam has long been a sensitive issue.
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In Lebanon’s Capital, Israel’s Strikes Stoke Fears of a Full-On War
With Monday’s attacks across southern Lebanon, the prospect of the escalating conflict enveloping the city has suddenly become real for many Beirut residents, as some leave the city.
Russia Signs Satellite Deal With Three West African Military Juntas
The partnership between Russia’s space agency and the governments of Burkina Faso, Mali and Niger deepens these countries’ turn toward the Kremlin in their effort to fight off Islamist insurgencies.
How a Leftist Delivered Sri Lanka’s Biggest Political Jolt in Decades
By winning Sunday's presidential election, Anura Kumara Dissanayake's sweep to power became the biggest jolt to Sri Lanka’s political landscape in decades — an emphatic rejection of the political elite that had long ruled the island nation.
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With $39 Billion Loan for Ukraine, Europe Moves Ahead Without U.S.
The EU’s top official said on Friday that Europe would offer a loan of 35 billion euros, about $39 billion, to Ukraine, backed by frozen Russian assets but initially without contributions from the U.S.
At Funerals and in Hospitals, Talk of Revenge for Pager Attacks
After two days of exploding pagers and walkie-talkies, Beirut was a city on edge, with people worried there were bombs in their bags or pockets. Victims’ relatives vowed retribution.
The U.K.’s Anti-Immigration Party Has Big Plans. Can It See Them Through?
Nigel Farage, a Trump ally and Brexit champion, thinks his Reform U.K. party can become a major political force. At a conference on Friday, he sought to explain how.
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Ukraine-Russia War Updates: Moscow Hits Back in Kursk as Air War Heats Up
Russia is counterattacking in Kursk as Ukrainian troops are on the back foot in the east. Both sides have ramped up their air attacks on infrastructure.
‘She Didn’t Deserve This’: Husband Accused of Raping Wife Testifies in French Court
In a trial that has shocked France and drawn attention around the world, Dominique Pelicot, who is accused of inviting strangers to rape his wife while she was drugged and unconscious, took the stand for the first time.
Al Qaeda Affiliate Claims Attacks on Two Military Sites in Mali’s Capital
An extremist group affiliated with Al Qaeda claimed responsibility for a deadly assault on two military sites in Mali’s capital on Tuesday, bringing a conflict that has ravaged vast swaths of the country to the capital for the first time since 2015.
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Diplomacy Over Ukraine War Is About Weapons More Than Peace Talks
For both Ukraine and Russia, battlefield gains now might provide an upper hand in any negotiations later. That’s reflected in their discussions over arms with allies.
Pope’s Grueling Asia Tour Points Toward a Less-Western Church
At 87, Pope Francis flew thousands of miles to Asian countries with small Catholic populations, braved oppressive temperatures and high levels of humidity and pollution, underlining Francis’s commitment to building a church with a less Eurocentric future.
North Korea Gives First Glimpse of Weapons-Grade Uranium Factory
North Korea for the first time unveils a centrifuge plant, highlighting its efforts to produce more fuel for nuclear weapons
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How Russia’s Steady Advance Threatens Ukraine’s East
Russia is closing in on a key city in Ukraine’s east in one of the fastest advances for its military since the early days of the war. If Russia captures the city, Pokrovsk, it would gain a big strategic advantage in seizing the rest of the Donbas region.
Mexico’s Judicial Overhaul Overcomes Its Biggest Obstacle: The Senate
Mexico’s judicial overhaul passed the Senate, the last major obstacle facing a contentious plan to have judges elected, not appointed.
Family of American Woman Held in China for 10 Years Asks for Help
Dawn Michelle Hunt, who is serving a life sentence, says she was duped into carrying drugs. Her family says she is seriously ill and should be sent home.
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Russian Forces Capture 2 Villages in Eastern Ukraine, Analysis Shows
Russian forces have captured two villages in eastern Ukraine and are now pressing to encircle Ukrainian soldiers at two locations along the frontline, according to an analysis of the battlefield on Monday.
A Tug Between Russia and Europe Divides a Tiny Balkan Nation
Elected last year on promises to accelerate a shift out of Russia’s orbit of influence and into the European Union, the government of Montenegro recently nominated a curious candidate as its ambassador in Moscow — a Russian citizen.
Catherine, Princess of Wales, Has Completed Her Chemotherapy for Cancer
In a video message, Catherine said she would return to more of her duties, a positive development, but many questions still remain about her condition and treatment.
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Putin Drives Home a Perilous Point: Ukraine’s East Is Russia’s Main Goal
Dismissing Ukraine’s recent invasion of Kursk, Putin said Kyiv made a mistake in trying to force Moscow to divert its forces from the Donbas region.
When a Nation Banned Female Genital Cutting, a 96-Year-Old Resisted
A 96-year-old Gambian woman, who has performed female genital cutting for generations, is now passing the torch. After becoming the first practitioner to be convicted, her case has sparked a backlash and a popular campaign to reinstate the practice.
Pope Finds Fervent Fans Among Indonesia’s Transgender Community
"This is not the Pope but God himself visiting us." For many trans women living on the fringes of society in Indonesia, the Catholic Church is a haven, and Pope Francis, with his messages of tolerance toward the LGBTQ community, has become a personal hero.
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Russia’s Attack on Poltava Comes After a Week of Strikes in Ukraine
The Russian missile strike that killed more than 40 people in the eastern city of Poltava on Tuesday comes after a difficult few days for Ukraine, in which Moscow appears to have stepped up the tempo of its attacks, resulting in a wave of death and destruction.
Christmas Starts in October, Venezuela’s Autocrat Declares
With Venezuela’s democracy in shambles, President Nicolás Maduro tried to inject some holiday cheer: He decreed that Christmas, a beloved holiday in the South American nation, would begin in October.
Dozens Die in Congo Jailbreak Attempt After Stampede and Gunfire
More than 100 people died during an attempted jailbreak at the largest prison in the Democratic Republic of Congo, the latest incident to hit an overcrowded detention facility notorious for poor conditions.
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Inmate Revolts Highlight Failings and Miseries of Russian Prisons
In Russian prisons, staff shortages, beatings, corruption and harsh treatment of Muslim prisoners have all led to unrest among inmates — with recent uprisings turning deadly.
After 11 Months of War, Gaza and the Region Face a New Threat: Polio
Nearly 11 months into a devastating war, a serious new challenge has emerged in Gaza: polio. Now Israel, under a new round of international pressure to prevent an outbreak of the crippling childhood disease, has moved with relative speed to allow U.N. aid agencies to address it.
In South Indian Cinema, a #MeToo Reckoning Comes Roaring Back
Withheld since 2019, a report investigating sexual abuse in South India cinema has finally been released, reviving the #MeToo movement as the country is gripped by protests over the rape and murder of a female doctor in Kolkata.
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Why Hasn’t Russia Kicked Out Ukrainian Invaders? Its Own Invaders Are Busy.
Precisely why Russia has so far failed to repel the biggest foreign incursion into its country since World War II appears to be not just a matter of personnel and lack of battlefield intelligence, but also of priorities.
With Hezbollah-Israel Conflict Contained, Iran’s Next Move May Be Modest
After weeks of regional fears about a broader war, Hezbollah’s limited attack on Israel suggests that Iran, like its ally, wants to hem in the risk of escalation.
Shelling Kills 6 in Ukraine as Russia Pushes Ahead in East
The eastern region of Donetsk, which has seen some of the fiercest fighting this year, was not spared from Russian aerial bombardment on Wednesday. A Russian attack killed four members of a family in the tiny community of Izmailivka.
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Russia Pounds Ukraine With ‘One of the Largest Strikes’ of the War
Moscow launched more than 200 missiles and drones across a wide swath of Ukraine on Monday, damaging energy facilities and sending residents of Kyiv into basements and subways to seek shelter.
Captain of Sunken Yacht Under Investigation in Deaths on Ship
Italian authorities have opened a formal investigation into the actions of James Cutfield, the captain of the superyacht that sunk last Monday off the coast of Sicily, killing seven of the 22 people on board, including British tech billionaire Mike Lynch.
In a First, a Chinese Military Plane Breaches Japan’s Territorial Airspace
A Chinese military surveillance plane breached Japanese airspace off the country’s southwestern coast on Monday, marking what Japan’s defense ministry described as the first known incursion by China’s military into its territorial airspace.
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A Combat Medic’s Quest to Change Tributes to Fallen Soldiers
Iryna Tsybukh, a combat medic who was killed on the front line in Ukraine, wanted to humanize the way Kyiv commemorated the war dead. She also left notes for her own funeral.
Thailand Confirms Its First Case of New, Deadlier Mpox Version
A case of the new and deadlier version of mpox has been confirmed in Thailand, health officials said Thursday. It's the second time this version of the mpox virus, known as Clade lb, has been found outside Africa.
Is India a Safe Place for Women? Another Brutal Killing Raises the Question.
The rape and murder of a trainee doctor at her own hospital in India has brought up an uncomfortable truth about a country that wants to be a global leader: India remains one of the world’s most unsafe places for women.
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War Is Draining Ukraine’s Male-Dominated Work Force. Enter the Women.
In Ukraine, women are increasingly stepping into jobs long dominated by men as the widespread mobilization of soldiers depletes the male-dominated work force.
Search Resumes for U.K. Mogul and 5 Others After Yacht Sinks Off Sicily
On Tuesday, deep-sea divers with Italy’s firefighter corps resumed their search for six missing passengers of a yacht that sank off the coast of Sicily the previous day. Among the missing passengers are a British software mogul and his daughter.
Kenyan Accused of Serial Killings Escapes From Police Custody
A man who the Kenyan authorities said had confessed to killing 42 women over the past two years escaped from custody at a police station in Nairobi, along with 12 other people.
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How Two Soul Mates, Separated by War, Found Each Other Again
Two women met in the Ukrainian city of Mariupol, and their love story was just a month old when they were separated after their city came under a brutal assault by Russian forces. Two years later, they were reunited after a long and harrowing saga.
Embezzlement Trial of Le Pen and the National Rally party Opens in France
The French far-right leader Marine Le Pen and over 20 other people went on trial in Paris on Monday on charges that they embezzled funds from the European Parliament between 2004 and 2016.
U.S. Officials Believe Israel Will Not Conduct Full Invasion of Lebanon
After a weekend of intense talks, U.S. officials believe they've persuaded Israel not to conduct a major ground invasion of southern Lebanon, American officials said on Monday. But they said Israel plans smaller, targeted incursions in southern Lebanon.
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Israeli Bulldozers Flatten Mile After Mile in the West Bank
Over two weeks, Palestinians watched as Israeli military bulldozers in two West Bank towns tore up mile after mile of their streets and alleys, sewage seeping into the dusty ruts left behind.
France’s Horrifying Rape Trial Has a Feminist Hero
Gisèle Pelicot waived anonymity to make public the trial of her former husband and the 50 men accused of joining him in raping her. Her poise and courage have made her an icon.
Africa’s Youngest Elected Leader Wants a New World Order
In his first interview with Western media since becoming president of Senegal, Bassirou Diomaye Faye said the United Nations has to change to reflect changing world demographics.
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As U.N. Meets, Pressure Mounts on Biden to Loosen Up on Arms for Ukraine
As leaders convene at the United Nations for their annual meeting, President Biden is under increased pressure to relax restrictions on Ukraine’s use of Western arms in fighting the invasion by Russia.
Tanzania’s President Vowed Opening for Opposition, but Detained Its Leaders
Tanzania's leading opposition party said that its presidential candidate in the last election and its chairman were among dozens detained before a protest called to draw attention to the killing and abduction of government critics.
Britain’s Prime Minister, Bruised by a Dispute Over Freebies, Badly Needs a Reset
The U.K. Labour Party’s annual conference should have been a jubilant occasion. But Keir Starmer is on the defensive after intense scrutiny of gifts that he and his wife accepted.
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Israel’s Pager Attack Was a Tactical Success Without a Strategic Goal, Analysts Say
While Israel’s attack on pagers and other wireless devices in Lebanon demonstrated the country's technological prowess, analysts say the long-term intent remains unclear.
An Ugly Divorce, a Lucrative Business and 2 Dead in Moscow
Russia’s richest businesswoman has been involved in a brutal divorce which escalated into a full-blown shootout in downtown Moscow on Wednesday, leaving two dead, five injured and dozens detained just across from the Kremlin.
Kashmiris Are Voting Again. But Do They Have a Voice?
An election that began on Wednesday will restore some of the self-rule India took away in 2019. But a lasting chill has fallen over Kashmir.
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What We Know About the Deadly Floods in Central Europe
At least 16 people were dead and several others missing after days of flooding in Central Europe. Here is what we know.
Brazilian Politician Upends Debate by Hitting Opponent With Chair
After Luiz Datena swung a chair at Pablo Marçal's back during a live debate, he admitted that he "lost his cool," but stopped short of apologizing and said he would remain in the race.
In Georgia, a Political Uproar Erupts Over a 2008 War With Russia
As Georgia prepares for critical elections in October, the leader of the governing party has ignited a political firestorm by saying that the country should apologize for a 2008 war with Russia for which many Georgians blame Moscow.
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3 Red Cross Workers Killed in Ukraine by Shelling
Three aid workers were killed and two are wounded after Russian artillery fire struck a frontline aid distribution site. The International Red Cross said they were preparing to distribute supplies intended for the cold winter nights ahead.
How a U.N. Agency Became a Flashpoint in the Gaza War
UNRWA, the U.N. agency for Palestinian refugees, has survived 75 years of Israeli-Palestinian strife. Can it survive the latest conflict?
United States Backs Africa’s U.N. Security Council Bid, With a Catch
The United States would support two permanent seats for African states on the U.N. Security Council, but the path to making that promise a reality is complicated.
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The Bomb Shelters Are Busy. So Are the Nail Salons.
Even a visit for a manicure, which often involves navigating power outages and air-raid sirens, can turn into an act of defiance as the war in Ukraine drags on.
Unwilling to Be Human Shields, Some Gazans Turn Gunmen Away From Shelters
Residents in Gaza, already forced to flee their homes due to bombardment, are preventing gunmen from entering their schools, which have been turned into shelters. Their testimonies suggest that Hamas’s grip on the enclave may be weakened by the war.
He’s Known as ‘Ivan the Troll.’ His 3D-Printed Guns Have Gone Viral.
From his Illinois home, he champions guns for all. The New York Times confirmed his real name and linked the firearm he helped design to terrorists, drug dealers and freedom fighters in at least 15 countries.
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In the Pacific, a ‘Dumping Ground’ for Priests Accused or Convicted of Abuse
At least 10 priests and missionaries moved to Papua New Guinea after they had allegedly sexually abused children in the West, according to court records, government inquiries, survivor testimonies, news media reports and comments by church officials.
Distracted and Divided, Russian Security Service Misses Threats
Besides Russia's F.S.B., other agencies have intelligence resources that could have detected the Ukrainian incursion into the Kursk region. However, the lack of coordination within the military and intelligence operations may have impeded a Russian response.
U.N. Panel Calls for International Peacekeeping Force in Sudan
A United Nations fact-finding mission called for an international peacekeeping force to protect civilians in Sudan, where a brutal civil war has caused the world’s largest humanitarian crisis.
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Aftermath of Military Academy Strike Drains Ukraine’s Seasoned Rescuers
A day after a devastating Russian missile killed more than 50 people in Poltava, Ukraine, bricks splayed out from the stricken military academy building as exhausted rescue workers searched for bodies in the rubble, stopping to listen for cries for help.
With New Taliban Manifesto, Afghan Women Fear the Worst
Women in Afghanistan live lives riddled with restrictions, and their voices are now outlawed in public. Three years into the Taliban's rule, the movement has codified its harsh Islamic decrees that ban the sound of a woman's voice outside the home.
Hounded From a Beauty Pageant in South Africa, Then Crowned in Nigeria
“I think I really do embody the spirit of perseverance and resilience,” said Chidimma Adetshina. The Miss Nigeria winner withdrew from the South African beauty pageant after disputes about her ethnicity fueled anti-immigrant sentiments.
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In a Kyiv Classroom, Cries for Help From Children Scarred by War
“They are like a bleeding wound, and no one sees it”: A teacher in Kyiv said the children in her class had been scarred by two years of war in Ukraine. She has invited them to work through their emotions by collaborating on a mural for their school.
France Confronts Horror of Rape and Drugging Case as 51 Men Go on Trial
A man accused of drugging his wife and inviting dozens of men to rape her over a decade will go on trial. "It sends shivers down the spine regarding the state of affairs in French society," said the lawyer representing the family. The questions raised by the case have deeply unsettled France.
Pope, 87, Embarks on ‘Physical Test’ in Grueling Asia Tour
Pope Francis is heading to Southeast Asia and Oceania. The 11-day trip could be challenging for Francis, who has been battling health problems, but also signals that he does not intend to slow down.
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Ukraine Says It Struck at 2 Oil Depots Inside Russia
Ukraine’s military said on Thursday that it had struck two more Russian oil depots, pressing ahead with a campaign of attacks against a sector vital for Moscow’s war effort.
Israel’s Hostage Rescue Highlights Challenge of Hamas Tunnels in Gaza
Gaza’s vast and complex subterranean network of tunnels shelters many of Hamas’s remaining leaders, and is a key obstacle to eradicating the group.
The Woman Shaking Up German Politics From the East
Sahra Wagenknecht, a former Communist, is shaking up politics in Germany. She founded her own political party to respond to German grievances about migrants, crime and the dangers of the war in Ukraine.
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In Eastern Ukraine, Terrifying Bombardment and Near Total Destruction
Powerful guided glide bombs have helped Russia raze entire towns in Ukraine with ever greater speed. “When you drive into a ruined town, it’s like hopelessness,” one soldier said.
Mexico Pauses Relations With U.S. Embassy Amid Clash Over Judicial Overhaul
AMLO said that his government was “pausing” diplomatic relations with the United States in response to criticism by the U.S. ambassador over his sweeping plans to overhaul the judiciary.
The World’s Largest Wetland Is Burning, and Rare Animals Are Dying
“We’re watching the biodiversity of the Pantanal disappear into ash,” a biologist said of the world’s largest tropical wetland. “It’s being burned to a crisp.” In Brazil, wildfires have roared across the Pantanal, a maze of rivers, forests and marshlands that sprawl over an area 20 times the size of the Everglades.
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Ukraine Steps Up Strikes Into Russia as Moscow Pushes Ahead in the East
In a new series of strikes, Ukraine struck Russia's Kavkaz port, one of the country's largest passenger ports and the main ferry terminal connecting Russia with Crimea. But Kyiv’s forces continued to struggle in the east under Russian assault.
Families of Dead Hostages Vent Anger at Israeli Leaders Over War
"They could have been saved, and they should have been saved." After Israel recovered the bodies of six men who died in Hamas captivity in Gaza, survivors accused the government of sinking the chances of hostages returning alive through a cease-fire deal.
How to Be Truly Free: Lessons From a Philosopher President
“There is only one life and it ends. You have to give meaning to it. Fight for happiness, not just for wealth.” Pepe Mujica, Uruguay’s spartan former president and plain-spoken philosopher, offers wisdom from a rich life as he battles cancer.
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Russia Seeks to Turn Humbling Incursion Into Military Gains
Two weeks after Ukraine launched its surprise attack, Russian forces have recovered from the initial shock and are now trying to exploit the expansion of the war to their battlefield advantage.
They Spouted Hate Online. Then They Were Arrested.
As hundreds of people appear in court for their role in recent anti-immigrant riots in Britain, several are accused of fueling disorder through online posts, raising questions about the limits of free speech.
China’s ‘Road Trip Auntie’ Is Ready for a New Milestone: Divorce
Su Min became an internet sensation for leaving behind an abusive husband to drive across China alone. Now she’s ending the marriage, but there will be a price. Her experience shows the many barriers to independence that Chinese women still face.
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Ukraine Strikes Bridges in Russia, Aiming to Entrap Troops
Russian troops defending a pocket of territory wedged between a river and the border with Ukraine were at risk of becoming encircled, military analysts said, after Ukraine bombed bridges that are the only routes for resupply or retreat.
Survivors of Doomsday Starvation Cult Testify Against Pastor and 93 Associates
“The children were not supposed to eat, so they could die,” a 9-year-old testified in a manslaughter trial involving an evangelical pastor in Kenya who allegedly ordered his congregation to shun education, medicine and starve their children to death in order to meet Jesus.
A Deadly Fire Exposes the Plight of Low-Paid Migrants in Wealthy Kuwait
After a blaze in Kuwait killed 49 migrant workers, a government crackdown focused on building violations — bypassing deeper problems that leave migrants with low wages and unsafe housing across the oil-rich Gulf.
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