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A French telecommunications engineer was seized by masked gunmen in the eastern Lebanese village of Terbol on Saturday, but was later released after several hours, allegedly by individuals claiming to be members of Hezbollah. The incident occurred near the Christian city of Zahleh, approximately 30 miles east of Beirut. The
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Tensions flared in southern Lebanon on Friday as a peacekeeping patrol of the United Nations Interim Forces (UNIFIL) clashed with advancing Hezbollah guerrillas, resulting in the death of one fighter and injury to multiple others. The confrontation began when the UNIFIL patrol attempted to prevent Hezbollah fighters from infiltrating Israel&
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Gene Kelly, 81, was hospitalized in San Francisco after becoming ill during a performance of the San Francisco Ballet's 'Romeo and Juliet'. He was resting comfortably and his illness was not considered life-threatening. Meanwhile, a grand jury in Southern California reportedly concluded its investigation into allegations
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In the year 1997, the literary world saw a variety of genres and authors rise to the top of the charts. According to the provided data, which appears to be derived from a NEWLN (United Press International) Fiction list, the hottest titles of the year were largely a mix of
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Israeli Foreign Minister Shimon Peres announced on April 20 that the two sides are nearing the finish in their five-month negotiation effort to launch Palestinian self-rule. Peres arrived in Bucharest, Romania, for talks with Palestine Liberation Organization leader Yasser Arafat. The Gaza-Jericho autonomy plan, already delayed since December, is expected
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At the first qualifying session of the Pacific Formula One Grand Prix at Aida, Japan, Ayrton Senna of Brazil, driving for Williams Renault, set the fastest time at 1 minute 10.218 seconds, with an average speed of 189.8kph. Michael Schumacher of Germany, driving for Benetton Ford, came in
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The signing of the 22,000-page Marrakech Final Act by 124 nations on Friday marked the culmination of seven and a half years of negotiations for the Uruguay Round of the General Agreement on Tariffs and Trade (GATT), paving the way for the World Trade Organization to oversee implementation of
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The 1990s were a decade of significant literary output, with a wide range of books captivating readers across various genres. According to the provided list, the best-selling books of this era can be categorized into three sections: Fiction, Non-Fiction, and Trade Paperbacks. This narrative summary will explore the top 10
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The Charlotte Hornets kept their playoff hopes alive, defeating the Indiana Pacers 129-90 and moving within five games of the final playoff spot in the Eastern Conference. Led by center Alonzo Mourning's 23 points and 11 rebounds, Charlotte shot a franchise-record 65 percent from the field, tying a
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The National League is off to a robust start with several teams showcasing their strength and determination in the early season. The San Francisco Giants and New York Mets, in particular, are making waves with their impressive performances, with the former relying on their pitching staff and the latter excelling
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The Tokyo stock market experienced a sharp decline on Monday, with the Nikkei 225 average plummeting 154.94 points or 0.8 percent to 19,122.22. Arbitrage-linked selling was cited as a key factor contributing to the decline, amidst a lean-trading and uncertain market. The broader-based Tokyo Stock Price
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The Jacksonville Jaguars are set to hire Boston College head coach Tom Coughlin, marking a significant move for the NFL team. Coughlin, a renowned coach with a long history of success, will leave behind his post as head coach of the Eagles. His departure was confirmed by Boston College officials,
