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Israel strikes a building in southern Beirut, killing at least 4 people • Apr. 1, 2025, 9:46 AM ET (AP)
Middle East latest: Israel strikes Beirut for first time since ceasefire with Hezbollah • Mar. 28, 2025, 4:45 PM ET (AP)
Israel strikes Beirut for the first time since a ceasefire ended the latest Israel-Hezbollah war • Mar. 28, 2025, 4:30 PM ET (AP)
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Pakistan Monument is a landmark in Islamabad which represents the four provinces of Pakistan.
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Three flint axes from the stone age. (prehistoric, tools, early humans, culture, archaeology, implements)
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