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The Fiercest Fighting of the Ukraine War May Be in Russia
The Times interviewed Russian soldiers who said they face a brutal fight to dislodge determined Ukrainian forces from a sliver of Russian land. Trapped civilians fear catastrophe.
How Venezuela Helps Fuel the Violence in Colombia
After finding refuge and building power in Venezuela, a decades-old rebel group has waged the worst violence in Colombia in a generation, setting off troubling regional tensions.
Trump Says Call With Putin Is Beginning of Ukraine Peace Negotiations
President Trump said on Wednesday that he had a “lengthy and highly productive phone call” with President Vladimir Putin of Russia, characterizing it as the beginning of a negotiation to end the war in Ukraine.
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Hamas Postpones Release of More Hostages ‘Until Further Notice’
Hamas has indefinitely postponed the release of Israeli hostages who were set to be freed from the Gaza Strip this weekend, a spokesman said on Monday, accusing Israel’s government of violating an already fragile cease-fire agreement.
Maduro Government Accused of Dark New Tactic: Assassinations
The discovery of Ronald Ojeda’s body encased in concrete in Chile has raised new fears over how far President Nicolás Maduro will go to keep his stranglehold on Venezuela.
Fresh Wave of Violence as Bangladesh’s Ousted Ex-Leader Addresses Nation
Students in Bangladesh who led a revolution resulting in former Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina fleeing the country in August sparred anew with supporters of her political party, highlighting the fragility of a country struggling to rebuild itself.
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To Keep Aid Coming, Ukraine Appeals to Trump Allies: Conservative Christians
A Ukrainian delegation to the National Prayer Breakfast in Washington was to make the case that Russia threatens the religious freedom of Christians who don’t follow the Russian Orthodox Church.
‘Days of Mass Burials Ahead’ as Congo Mourns Its Dead in Goma
Nearly 3,000 people were killed in Goma last week, according to early estimates provided by the U.N. peacekeeping operation in the Democratic Republic of Congo, as rebels captured a key city in one of the deadliest battles in the country in decades.
Grenfell Tower, Where Fire Killed 72, Will Be Demolished, Families Say
Almost eight years after 72 people died when a devastating fire ripped through a tower block in central London, the government is set to announce that the building will be demolished, according to former residents and survivors’ groups.
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At Least 10 Are Killed at School Shooting in Sweden
At least 10 people were killed and an unidentified number of others injured at a shooting at a center for adult education in central Sweden on Tuesday, the authorities said.
China Swiftly Counters Trump’s Tariffs With a Flurry of Trade Curbs
After a 10 percent tariff on Chinese products took effect on Tuesday, China announced retaliatory measures against the U.S., including tariffs and an investigation of Google.
Where a Strongman Failed, Women Are Now Fueling a Democratic Revival
A leftist movement in Sri Lanka that took power after an economic collapse is seizing a rare opportunity to rally more women into politics.
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Kremlin Chokes YouTube Service, but Russians Find Ways Around It
The Kremlin is trying to cripple YouTube in Russia, internet experts say, pushing some people to state-controlled domestic alternatives. But many Russians have found workarounds.
How the World Is Reeling From Trump’s Aid Freeze
In a matter of days, President Trump's halt on foreign aid has intensified humanitarian crises and raised questions about the United States’ reliability as a global leader.
Father Slays New York Girl, 14, in TikTok ‘Honor Killing’
After being lured to Pakistan, Hira Anwar was fatally shot by her father and an uncle over online posts that her parents believed were immodest, the police said.
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Rebel Leader Who Overthrew al-Assad is Declared Syria’s President
The rebel coalition that seized control of Syria last month appointed its leader, Ahmed al-Shara, as president of the country to preside over a transitional period, Syrian state media reported on Wednesday.
At Least 30 Dead and Many More Hurt in Stampede at Huge Hindu Festival in India
At least 30 people were killed and dozens more were injured early Wednesday after millions of Hindu pilgrims at the Maha Kumbh Mela, a huge festival in the Indian city of Prayagraj, rushed to bathe in holy river waters on what is considered one of the most auspicious dates in the Hindu calendar.
Russia Seizes Another Ukrainian Town in Push to Take All of Donetsk
Building on their momentum in eastern Ukraine, Russian forces have seized control of yet another small town, military experts say, taking another step in their grinding push to conquer the entire Donetsk region.
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Rebels Backed by Rwanda Announce Capture of Key City in Eastern Congo
The M23 militia, funded and directed by Rwanda, said that it had seized the city of Goma in eastern Democratic Republic of Congo, terrifying its people, many of whom sought shelter there after fleeing the rebel advance.
Israeli Forces Again Open Fire as Lebanese Try to Return Home, Lebanese Officials Say
Israeli forces opened fire toward residents of southern Lebanon for a second day on Monday as people pressed on with attempts to return to their homes along the border, a day after at least two dozen people were killed in Israeli attacks, Lebanese officials said.
Standoff at Ukrainian Procurement Agency Threatens to Disrupt Weapons Supply
Ukraine’s defense minister fired the head of a state agency that procured over $7 billion in armaments last year, citing “unsatisfactory” results. She says the move is illegal and vows to stay in her post.
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Ukraine Is Losing Fewer Soldiers Than Russia — but It’s Still Losing the War
Russia has lost about twice as many men to death and serious injury as Ukraine. But the trends favor the Kremlin.
Rebels Backed by Rwanda Close In on Major City in Congo
Rebels in the Democratic Republic of Congo have surrounded the eastern city of Goma, in one of the sharpest escalations in years of a conflict that has pitted the Central African country against its neighbor Rwanda.
U.S. Security Contractors Going to Gaza to Oversee Truce, Officials Say
American security contractors have been enlisted to help handle the return of displaced Palestinians to the Gaza Strip’s devastated north, the next step in the cease-fire deal between Israel and Hamas, according to four officials familiar with the matter.
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Facing Setbacks and Desertions at the Front, Ukraine Detains Commanders
Facing growing public pressure to address concerns over military leadership on the front as its forces lose ground to Russian attacks, Ukraine said it had detained three former commanders that it blamed for the loss of territory last spring.
At Least 76 Are Killed in Fire at Ski Resort in Turkey
A fire blazed through a 12-story hotel at a ski resort in Turkey on Tuesday, killing at least 76 people and injuring 51 others, the authorities said, turning an idyllic vacation spot into a smoke-filled nightmare.
‘I Feel Rage, I Feel Sadness.’ With Border Closed, Migrants Face Few Options.
On Monday, people waiting to enter the U.S. learned that President Trump had canceled all asylum appointments moments after taking office and planned to sign several executive orders sealing the border. Many migrants expressed despair, and some moved to cross the border anyway.
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Russia and Iran Sign Cooperation Treaty in the Kremlin
President Masoud Pezeshkian of Iran and his Russian counterpart, Vladimir Putin, signed a major cooperation treaty on Friday in the Kremlin, solidifying an alliance between two countries driven by mutual desire to challenge the West.
What We Know About the Israel-Hamas Cease-Fire Agreement
Israel’s security cabinet approved a cease-fire deal for Gaza on Friday, bringing a pause in fighting one step closer after Israeli and Hamas negotiators worked out their remaining differences. It will now go before the full cabinet, which is expected to green-light it.
3 Lawyers for Navalny Sentenced for Passing Along His Correspondence
A Russian court said on Friday that the lawyers for Aleksei Navalny, the country’s top opposition figure before his death in a penal colony last year, were guilty of involvement in an extremist group.
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What We Know About the Israel-Hamas Cease-Fire Agreement
Negotiators from Israel and Hamas have agreed to a 42-day cease-fire and hostage release in Gaza, President Biden and other officials announced on Wednesday, raising hopes that there could soon be an end to more than a year of war that has killed tens of thousands of Palestinians and destroyed much of the enclave.
South Korea Detains Its President, but Crisis Is Far From Over
Yoon Suk Yeol became the first South Korean leader to be held by criminal investigators on Wednesday, ending a long standoff after he imposed martial law on Dec. 3.
‘Burn Mozambique’: New President Takes Power in a Nation on Edge
Daniel Chapo was sworn in as president of Mozambique at a time of widespread anger directed at his party, Frelimo, which has led the country for 50 years and was accused of rigging the election.
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Battles Rage Inside Russia, With Waves of Tanks, Drones and North Koreans
Ukrainian soldiers are describing fierce clashes as Russian forces try to retake territory in the Kursk region that could be key in eventual cease-fire talks.
The Mafia’s Grip on a Brazilian Lottery Seemed Invincible. Until the Apps Came.
Digital gambling could spell the end for a lottery run by criminal gangs that has been a fixture of Brazilian life for decades.
Gaza Cease-Fire Deal Gains Momentum Ahead of Trump Inauguration
Cease-fire talks appeared to be gaining momentum on Monday as Arab and American mediators pressed for an agreement to halt the fighting in Gaza and release hostages held by Hamas before President-elect Donald Trump assumes office on Jan. 20.
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With Trump Arriving, Zelensky Urges Allies Not to ‘Drop the Ball Now’
President Volodymyr Zelensky on Thursday implored representatives from roughly 50 nations to maintain their military support for Ukraine’s nearly three-year long war with Russia, saying it would “be crazy to drop the ball now.”
Boarding Schools in Tibet Reshape the ‘Souls of Children’
Across China’s west, the Communist Party is placing children in boarding schools to assimilate a generation of Tibetans into the national mainstream and mold them into loyal citizens.
Lebanon Chooses a President After 2 Years of Gridlock
Lebanon’s fractured Parliament overcame more than two years of gridlock on Thursday to select a new president, Gen. Joseph Aoun, a critical step toward bringing stability to a country attempting to recover from economic catastrophe and a devastating war.
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Sudanese Paramilitary Group Committed Genocide, U.S. Says
The United States on Tuesday accused a Sudanese paramilitary group and its proxies of committing genocide, singling them out in a conflict of unchecked brutality and drawing fresh attention to the scale of atrocities being perpetrated in Africa’s largest war.
Strong Earthquake Hits Remote Tibet in Western China, Killing Dozens
Using their hands and shovels in frigid conditions, rescue workers dug through the rubble in the search for survivors after a deadly magnitude 7.1 earthquake toppled houses and jolted people awake in a remote part of Tibet on Tuesday near the northern foothills of Mount Everest.
For Many Returning Russian Veterans, a Long Road of Recovery Awaits
A large number of Russian soldiers return as amputees, and many suffer from post-traumatic stress disorder. Once home, they face stigma and a grueling course of rehabilitation.
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South Korea Fails to Detain Impeached President in Standoff at His Home
Blocked by bodyguards in an hourslong standoff, officials in South Korea retreated without serving a court warrant to hold President Yoon Suk Yeol for questioning on insurrection charges.
European Ministers Visit Syria to Strengthen Ties With New Government
Syria’s new leaders met the French and German foreign ministers in the capital, Damascus, on Friday in one of the highest-level Western diplomatic visits since the fall of President Bashar al-Assad last month.
Elon Musk Has a Strange Fixation With Trolling Britain
In a barrage of posts rife with misinformation, Elon Musk revived questions about a child sex abuse scandal, vilified the prime minister and defended a jailed far-right agitator.
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Netanyahu Says ‘Intense Fighting’ in Gaza Will Resume if Hostages Are Not Released Saturday
Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu of Israel warned Hamas on Tuesday that if hostages were not released by noon on Saturday, the cease-fire in the war in the Gaza Strip would end and Israeli troops would resume “intense fighting.”
Russia Releases U.S. Prisoner After Talks With Trump Envoy
President Trump secured the release of Marc Fogel, an American teacher imprisoned in Russia for more than three years on drug charges, in a deal negotiated by Steve Witkoff, Mr. Trump’s special envoy to the Middle East.
Family of Venezuelan Man Sent to Guantánamo: ‘My Brother Is Not a Criminal.’
Luis Alberto Castillo came to the United States from Venezuela so that he could “give everything to his son,” said his sister. Then, while scrolling on TikTok, she found out he was headed to Guantánamo.
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At a Draft Site in Ukraine, an Anguished Wait for a Chance to Say Goodbye
The Ukrainian authorities are rounding up recruits. Relatives huddle at a center on the edge of Kyiv for a chance to see loved ones before they’re shipped to war.
Fighting Intensifies in Sudan, Leaving Hundreds Dead
Hundreds of people, including dozens of children, have been killed in Sudan in recent days, according to civilian witnesses, medical workers and the United Nations, as fierce clashes have escalated in an internal conflict that is approaching its third year.
Sweden Moves to Tighten Gun Laws After Mass Shooting
Sweden will tighten its already strict gun laws, the government said on Friday, days after a lone gunman killed at least 10 people in an attack the prime minister has called the worst mass shooting in the country’s history.
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Trump officials walk back plan to take over Gaza.
Top Trump administration officials directly contradicted the president after he proposed that the United States “take over” Gaza and drive out the Palestinian population, insisting that he had not committed to using American troops and that any relocation of Palestinians would be temporary.
The Next Aga Khan Is Named
Prince Rahim al-Hussaini, a son of the Aga Khan IV, was named as his successor on Wednesday, inheriting the role of the spiritual leader of millions of Ismaili Muslims around the world.
Philippines’ Vice President Is Impeached, Deepening Political Turmoil
Vice President Sara Duterte of the Philippines was impeached by lawmakers on Wednesday, further escalating political tensions in a strategically important American ally in Asia.
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Pro-Russia Ukrainian Is Killed in Moscow Blast, Russian Media Says
A prominent pro-Russia separatist figure from Ukraine was killed after a bomb exploded on Monday inside a gated residence in Moscow, Russian news media said, in what appears to be another attack targeting opponents of Kyiv.
For China, Trump’s Moves Bring Pain, but Also Potential Gains
President Trump’s tariffs hurt China, but his other actions have alienated U.S. allies, giving Beijing an opening to strengthen its global standing.
Who Will Govern Postwar Gaza? Four Competing Models Are Emerging.
As Israel and Hamas prepare for negotiations to extend their truce, four models for Gaza’s future have begun to take shape.
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Kyiv Mayor Feuds With Zelensky in Schism Over Martial Law
Internal political tensions in Ukraine have been rising in anticipation of a cease-fire that might lead to elections. This week, they burst into the open with a striking public rebuke of President Volodymyr Zelensky by the mayor of Kyiv.
Trump’s Foreign Aid Freeze Causes Fear of H.I.V. Resurgence in Africa
Patients and health care advocates across Africa said the abrupt decision to halt U.S. funding for a lifesaving H.I.V. program led to widespread confusion. The backtracking didn’t help.
In India, Concerns of Cover-Up After Stampede at Massive Hindu Festival
The late release of casualty figures at the gathering of millions of people for a Hindu festival in northern India was seen as shielding the political fortunes of a local leader with national aspirations.
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Chastened by Past Wars, Kremlin Tries to Elevate Its Veterans
Russians who fought in Chechnya and Afghanistan came home to silence and stigma. There’s a very public push to make things different this time.
‘A Good Chance People Are Going to Die’, as U.S. Halts Funding for Mine Clearing
For decades, people in Southeast Asia have been working to clear out unexploded bombs dropped by American forces during the Vietnam War. The United States is a big part of the effort and has given out more than $750 million to clear out the unexploded ammunition. But that funding has come to a grinding halt.
Inside Colombia’s Crisis Over Trump’s Deportations
When Colombia’s president, Gustavo Petro, refused military planes carrying deportees, infuriating President Trump, he revealed how heated the question of deportations has become.
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Did Ukraine Kill Its Own by Downing a Russian Plane? A Year Later, It Hasn’t Said.
One year since Moscow accused Kyiv of shooting down a Russian military plane carrying dozens of Ukrainian prisoners of war, Ukraine has not confirmed its role, identified the bodies it received, or said how it happened.
Israel Appears Poised to Keep Its Troops in Lebanon Beyond Deadline
Israel implied its troops will remain in parts of southern Lebanon after a deadline for its full military withdrawal lapses on Sunday, amid Israeli concerns that Lebanon’s military cannot yet contain Hezbollah.
MeToo Outrage Leaves Japanese Broadcaster Without a Single Advertiser
A popular TV host in Japan admitted trying to conceal a sexual assault complaint. This time, the reaction was swift and harsh, and aimed not only at him but also his employers.
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Fighting Alongside Russia, North Koreans Wage Their Own War
North Koreans fighting for Russia are a new enemy with distinct tactics on their own patches of land, Ukrainian troops say.
Partial Victory for Prince Harry as Murdoch’s U.K. Tabloids Admit Unlawful Activities
Prince Harry cast himself as the “last person” who could hold Britain’s tabloids to account for years of predatory conduct during the phone hacking scandal. On Wednesday, he settled for a partial victory in his lonely campaign.
‘Living Through Hell’: How North Africa Keeps Migrants From Europe
Libya deported more than 600 men from Niger last month as North African countries — financed by the European Union to tackle migration — have ramped up expulsions of sub-Saharan Africans.
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Ukraine Braces for Trump’s Return, Eager for Peace, but Wary of the Terms
As President Trump prepares to return to the White House on Monday, he is promising peace in Ukraine, but publicly offering no strategy for how to achieve it — so Ukrainians can only guess at what the coming months will bring.
Fighting Has Halted in Gaza, but the War Is Not Over
Sunday’s delayed start to the truce was a minor problem compared with the difficult choices and American leverage needed to get both parties to the second phase, which could end the war.
The Last Migrant Caravans Before Trump’s Inauguration
In the weeks before Donald Trump was to take office as president, promising a crackdown on illegal immigrants, groups of migrants were still setting out on foot from Mexico, hoping to somehow reach the northern border by inauguration day.
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Sudan’s Military Has Used Chemical Weapons Twice, U.S. Officials Say
Sudan’s military has used chemical weapons on at least two occasions against the paramilitary group it is battling for control of the country, four senior United States officials said on Thursday. The determination came as the U.S. announced sanctions against the Sudanese military chief.
Azerbaijan’s Leader, Emboldened, Picks a Rare Fight With Putin
Russia’s president is said to have blamed birds or a Ukrainian drone for a Dec. 25 crash of an Azerbaijani plane. Azerbaijan says Russian air defenses were at fault.
Patients Are Dying in Hospital Corridors, British Nurses Say
A damning report on overcrowded hospitals added fuel to a painful debate over the crises at the British National Health Service.
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Ukraine Launches ‘Massive’ Drone Attacks Inside Russia, Officials Say
Ukraine carried out “massive” drone strikes on several regions of Russia overnight, local officials said there said on Tuesday, in what appeared to be one of the largest recent assaults in Kyiv’s campaign to cripple Russia’s war machine on its home turf.
Britain’s Anticorruption Minister Resigns
British Prime Minister Keir Starmer suffered a new blow on Tuesday when his anticorruption minister and niece of former Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina of Bangladesh, Tulip Siddiq, quit her post weeks after being named in an embezzlement investigation.
The Mexican Official Accused of Hiding the Severity the Border Crisis
When border crossings grew out of control in 2023, the U.S. pressured Mexico to do something. Officials rebuked the immigration chief and stripped him of a key power, a Times investigation shows.
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Kremlin Confirms Readiness for Putin to Meet Trump
The Kremlin said that Russia remained open to a meeting between President Vladimir Putin and President-elect Donald Trump, but that any concrete steps to set up such talks could be made only after Mr. Trump is sworn into office on Jan. 20.
Venezuela’s Autocrat, Accused of Stealing Election, Seizes Third Term
President Nicolás Maduro was sworn in for another six years on Friday, after claiming to win an election in July that many inside and outside Venezuela say he lost decisively.
Israel Strikes Houthi-Controlled Ports and a Power Plant in Yemen
Israeli warplanes bombed ports and a power plant in Yemeni territory controlled by the Houthis, the Israeli military said, in the latest attempt to force the Iranian-backed militant group to stop firing at Israel and commercial ships in the Red Sea.
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Russian Strike Kills 13 in Zaporizhzhia, Ukraine
Russia bombed the city of Zaporizhzhia in southeastern Ukraine on Wednesday, officials said, killing at least 13 people in a brazen daytime attack.
Israeli Strike in West Bank Kills 3, Including Children, Official Says
An Israeli drone strike killed three cousins, including two children, in the West Bank on Wednesday, according to the local Palestinian governor and a relative, as growing violence threatens to further destabilize the Israeli-occupied territory.
‘Make Greenland Great Again’? No Thank You, Greenlanders Say.
After Donald Trump suggested he might take over Greenland by force, the consensus among the island’s population appears to be bewilderment and anxiety.
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Trudeau to Resign as Canada’s Prime Minister: ‘It’s Time for a Reset’
Prime Minister Justin Trudeau of Canada announced that he would step down in the coming months, bowing to an angry electorate at a time of uncertain economic prospects and political infighting.
Russia Claims Control of Key Town as Ukraine Renews Push in Kursk
Five months after storming across the border into the Kursk region of southern Russia, Ukrainian forces were making a renewed push on Monday to drive deeper into Russia, even as they appear to have lost a strategic town in eastern Ukraine.
Hamas Approves List of Hostages It May Free Under a Cease-Fire Deal With Israel
As Israeli and Hamas officials continued indirect talks on Monday for a cease-fire and hostage release deal, Hamas representatives indicated that the group had approved an Israeli list of 34 hostages to be released in the first stage of an agreement, conveying a sense of momentum.
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As Biden’s Term Ends, Gaza Truce Efforts Proceed Cautiously
Talks between Israel and Hamas to end the war in Gaza and free the remaining hostages have appeared to make little headway, according to officials familiar with the discussions, as the clock runs down on the Biden administration’s remaining days to reach an agreement on a cease-fire.
The Other Naples, Not Seen on Instagram
The southern Italian city of Naples has become fashionable for tourists, models and actors in a social media age. Yet it remains merciless for many of its youth.
A Half-Ton Piece of Space Junk Falls Onto a Village in Kenya
A glowing ring of metal, more than eight feet in diameter and weighing more than 1,100 pounds, fell from the sky and crash landed in a remote village in Kenya, causing no injuries but frightening residents who feared a bomb or worse.
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