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Mina Al-Oraibi

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Editor in chief of The National

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The National @thenationalnews.com · 16/04/2025
Iraqi Prime Minister Mohammed Shia Al Sudani is to run in November’s landmark elections, he tells The National’s Editor-in-Chief @aloraibi.bsky.social during the Sulaimani Forum in Sulaymaniyah
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Iraqi Prime Minister Al Sudani confirms candidacy for November elections | The National
Parliamentary vote will be the first to be held after electoral law amendments
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Angelina Eichhorst @aneichhorst.bsky.social · 04/04/2025
When I was w/friends in Ain Sokhna I explained Operation Aspides, Greek for “shield”, we launched Febr 2024 in response to Houthi attacks on shipping Gulf of Aden, Red Sea, Suez Canal; it provides close protection commercial ships, intercepts strikes on them, monitors & assesses potential threats 👇
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Adla Massoud @amassoud.bsky.social · 11/03/2025
www.thenationalnews.com/news/us/2025... On Khalil Mahmoud's detention, @NadiaAbuElHaj1 told @TheNationalNews “This is not the rule of law. There are no substantive accusations against Mahmoud Khalil. There is no evidence against him of ever having broken the law. So why is he being abducted?”
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Trump calls detained activist Mahmoud Khalil 'radical foreign pro-Hamas student' | The National
Judge temporarily blocks effort to deport Palestinian activist
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Mina Al-Oraibi @aloraibi.bsky.social · 11/03/2025
Elon Musk has a very bad day as investors go into full-blown panic mode www.thenationalnews.com/opinion/2025...
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Elon Musk has a very bad day as investors go into full-blown panic mode | The National
World's richest man lost $22 billion. And that was just on Monday
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The National @thenationalnews.com · 28/02/2025
UN humanitarian chief @tomfletcherun.bsky.social speaks to The National's @aloraibi.bsky.social, emphasising the need for "innovative thinking" and diversifying funding amid cuts from several Western donors. He also shared insights from his visit to Gaza and talks with Syria’s new leadership.
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Aid cuts are a ‘punch in the gut’, says UN humanitarian chief Tom Fletcher | The National
Official speaks to The National as he marks his first 100 days in 'the toughest job in the world'
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Mina Al-Oraibi @aloraibi.bsky.social · 10/03/2025
Is X down? Outage affects users globally - Ironically sharing here
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The National @thenationalnews.com · 26/02/2025
UN humanitarian chief Tom Fletcher tells The National that aid cuts are a ''punch in the gut'' and describes the devastation in Gaza as “worse than anything I’ve seen”.
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Aid cuts are a ‘punch in the gut’, says UN humanitarian chief Tom Fletcher | The National
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The National @thenationalnews.com · 16/01/2025
Read more on how Al Shehab is using any means he can to rebuild his home to allow his family to return:
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Exiled Syrians reclaim Palmyra but face a struggle to rebuild | The National
First families to return after fall of Assad regime find trail of destruction
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Tom Roberts @tpgroberts.bsky.social · 16/01/2025
In the last 5 years, there have been 23 mentions of Oasis tickets, 5899 mentions of Debt, 1634 mentions of National Debt, 1026 to British Debt, and 434 to Household debt.
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Adla Massoud @amassoud.bsky.social · 16/01/2025
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UN Security Council calls on Lebanon to 'swiftly' form a government | The National
Nawaf Salam, who has been nominated as prime minister, has been consulting with political parties before drawing up a list of cabinet members
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Cody Sigel Combs @codycombs.bsky.social · 16/01/2025
Senator Edward Markey said that Democrats in the chamber are continuing to push to extend the deadline that could lead to TikTok being banned in the US by the weekend #Technology
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TikTok ban deadline: ‘In no way should it go dark on Sunday,’ says Democratic senator | The National
Edward Markey urges President Joe Biden to give TikTok more time
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John R. Deni @johnrdeni.bsky.social · 02/01/2025
What 8 simmering threats could erupt in 2025? I take a stab at answering, along with @emmamashford.bsky.social @nickaspinwall.bsky.social @elisabethbraw.bsky.social Markus Garlauskas @aloraibi.bsky.social Natia Seskuria @sushantsingh.bsky.social foreignpolicy.com/2025/01/02/m...
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8 Simmering Threats You Shouldn’t Ignore in 2025
From Moldova to Mexico, these conflicts are currently flying under the radar but could emerge as major flash points.
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Robin Mills @robinmills.bsky.social · 21/12/2024
Energy This Week in @thenationalnews.com : Opec cuts demand forecast, what next for Syrian oil after Assad?, & Gulf could use cheap renewables for data centre boom www.linkedin.com/pulse/energy...
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The National @thenationalnews.com · 22/12/2024
Kamal Adwan Hospital is experiencing intense bombing by Israel, despite it being one of the few barely operational facilities in northern Gaza, the enclave's health authorities have said. The WHO called the situation "deeply worrisome", urging an immediate ceasefire to protect patients and staff
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The National @thenationalnews.com · 22/12/2024
Sultan Al Qassemi explores why the fall of the Assad regime in Syria marks a "black swan event" and how the nation's rich history, strategic assets and cultural legacy position it for "stellar success"
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Syria after Assad can use its rich history to build a bright future | The National
But to reclaim its past glory, the country will need a confluence of critical factors to align – including luck
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Cody Sigel Combs @codycombs.bsky.social · 20/12/2024
✍️Some thoughts on the potential TikTok ban in the US "...simply using the word unprecedented doesn’t make it so. TikTok has been down this road before, though you won’t find anything about it in recent court filings." Full thoughts here ⬇️
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A US ban on TikTok would be many things, but it is not unprecedented | The National
History suggests that user loyalty, however strong, can be fleeting
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The National @thenationalnews.com · 21/12/2024
For many Gazans who survived Israel’s relentless attacks over the past 14 months, life has forever changed. Thousands, including babies and children, have undergone amputations since the war began Our special report uncovers some of their stories: news.ae/4fsOEyo
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The National @thenationalnews.com · 21/12/2024
“Stories of lives snuffed out in the most brutal of circumstances can only be told by the people they left behind,” she writes Read more: news.ae/3VQ90KY
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The Assad regime were world leaders in torture. Its survivors will determine Syria's future | The National
Justice for victims of serious crimes can help prevent a dark history repeating itself
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The National @thenationalnews.com · 21/12/2024
The National gains access to Hezbollah’s abandoned base in Syria’s Al Qusayr, uncovering Russian ammunition, training materials and the remnants of a strategic hub for the Iran-backed group
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Inside the abandoned Hezbollah training base in Syria's Al Qusayr | The National
The Iran-backed militia used the town to move its fighters and weapons and create a route to connect with allied groups, rebels and residents say
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Cody Sigel Combs @codycombs.bsky.social · 12/12/2024
While TikTok waits to see if it can delay an upcoming ban in the US, speculation is swirling about what options ByteDance, the app's parent company, might have to survive in one of its largest markets #Technology #SocialMedia
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Will TikTok really be banned in the US? | The National
ByteDance's options are increasingly limited, but experts say a path to survival remains
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The National @thenationalnews.com · 13/12/2024
Calls are growing for foreign powers to lift sanctions imposed on Syria, which would help the country rebuild after the collapse of the Assad regime, but some experts are warning against easing restrictions too quickly.
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When will sanctions against Syria be lifted? | The National
Western nations watch cautiously as Syria emerges from a quarter-century of brutal rule by president Bashar Al Assad
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The National @thenationalnews.com · 13/12/2024
The UN said that images from Sednaya and other detention facilities in Syria since the collapse of the regime starkly underscore the unimaginable "suffering and pain" Syrians have endured and reported for years.
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Syria live news: Jordan to host US, EU, Turkish and Arab diplomats for Syria summit | The National
Kingdom will host a crisis summit at the weekend to discuss recent developments in Syria
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The National @thenationalnews.com · 13/12/2024
"We knew that taking Aleppo would secure our rear and open the path forward," Abu Hassan Al Hamwi, a senior commander in Hayat Tahrir Al Sham, recounts to The National about toppling Assad's regime
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Hayat Tahrir Al Sham commander reveals years of planning behind Assad’s rapid overthrow | The National
Abu Hassan Al Hamwi, close ally of militant group’s leader, vows to surrender arms to a newly established army
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The National @thenationalnews.com · 11/12/2024
Satellite images show Russia pulling its forces from its naval base in Syria following the fall of Al Assad’s regime.
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Satellite photos show Russian navy retreat from Syrian base after Assad's fall | The National
Syrian rebels seized capital Damascus on Sunday after a lightning advance that forced president to flee to Russia
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The National @thenationalnews.com · 11/12/2024
Military hospitals in Damascus have received bodies of detainees who died from torture or brutal prison conditions Now their families are trying to identify their loved ones
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Desperate families and tortured bodies at Damascus morgue | The National
Syrians are starting to get answers about the fate of missing relatives
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Cody Sigel Combs @codycombs.bsky.social · 11/12/2024
🇸🇾 Is Syria about to get a new flag emoji? Here's why it might be more difficult than many imagine ... #Technology
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Push to change Syria flag emoji may take time | The National
Unicode Consortium says details of emoji design are up to device manufacturers
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Cody Sigel Combs @codycombs.bsky.social · 11/12/2024
"We must acknowledge that so far we have not been able to fully engage countries with different positions, including authoritarian states," Will AI safe havens undermine global stability?
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Will AI safe havens undermine global stability? | The National
Japan's ambassador to the US praises increased co-operation, but cautions against AI complacency
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The National @thenationalnews.com · 11/12/2024
Saudi Arabia has been confirmed as the host nation for the 2034 World Cup In 2023, Saudi Arabian Football Federation president Yasser Al Misehal had said host cities would be connected by “state-of-the-art facilities to guarantee an amazing fan experience”
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Robin Mills @robinmills.bsky.social · 09/12/2024
Energy: a key part of rebuilding Syria, & what to learn (and not to learn) from its neighbours #energysky www.energyconnects.com/opinion/thou...
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The critical role of energy systems in accelerating economic recovery
The oil and gas output in Syria could revive to an extent, with better security and waivers to international sanctions. In the longer term, more resources could be found in deeper drilling in the nort...
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Cody Sigel Combs @codycombs.bsky.social · 09/12/2024
Will regulatory gaps and “AI safe havens” disrupt global stability? Japan's ambassador to the US warns against complacency #Technology www.thenationalnews.com/future/techn...
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Will AI safe havens undermine global stability? | The National
Japan's ambassador to the US praises increased co-operation, but cautions against AI complacency
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The National @thenationalnews.com · 10/12/2024
The National's correspondent reported hearing dozens of air strikes on Damascus and its surroundings as Israel expanded its invasion of southern Syria
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Syria live news: Israel carries out dozens of strikes on Damascus | The National
The National’s correspondent reported hearing strikes throughout the night, the majority of which culminated in a heavy bombardment at dawn
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The National @thenationalnews.com · 10/12/2024
“It is at least 90% down": Syria's production of the Captagon drug has come to a near halt since the ousting of Bashar Al Assad's regime, a Jordanian and a European official told The National
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Captagon flows that enriched Assad regime in Syria come to 'near-full halt' | The National
Abandonment of Captagon factories has brought down production by 90 per cent
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The National @thenationalnews.com · 10/12/2024
Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu becomes the first leader in Israel's history to go on trial while in office. He faces charges including fraud, bribery and breach of trust.
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Israel's PM Netanyahu takes the stand in unprecedented criminal trial | The National
The leader unsuccessfully tried to delay his testimony and will be in court for much of December
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Mina Al-Oraibi @aloraibi.bsky.social · 05/12/2024
Jill Biden visited Cleveland Clinic during her trip to Abu Dhabi - casting a light on importance of medical research www.thenationalnews.com/news/uae/202...
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US first lady Jill Biden opens up about son Beau's cancer battle during Abu Dhabi visit | The National
President's wife visits Cleveland Clinic and Emirati landmarks on last solo foreign tour
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Robin Mills @robinmills.bsky.social · 27/11/2024
Energy This Week in @thenationalnews.com : Trump tariffs hit oil prices, gas really worse for climate than coal?, & @COP29_AZ reaches $300B finance deal www.linkedin.com/pulse/energy...
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Robin Mills @robinmills.bsky.social · 02/12/2024
Tariffs: bad economics but good politics. What do Trump's threatened tariffs on Canada & Mexico mean for energy? www.thenationalnews.com/business/ene... @thenationalnews.com
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Donald Trump's tariffs are bad economics but good politics | The National
Energy investors, producers and consumers will have to contend with flows of oil, gas and minerals that are driven by politics more than economics
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The National @thenationalnews.com · 02/12/2024
Syrian rebel troops say they are advancing in Aleppo’s southeastern province and are fending off counter-attacks by government forces
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Syria's simmering civil war boils over as army tries to regroup after Aleppo loss | The National
Rebel advance on Aleppo and Hama as key questions remain over future of Syria
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Mina Al-Oraibi @aloraibi.bsky.social · 01/12/2024
On eve of UAE National Day, Saudi Crown Prince arrives in UAE, received by UAE President. Meeting comes hours after GCC summit in Kuwait and amidst major regional developments.
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The National @thenationalnews.com · 28/11/2024
A ceasefire between Israel and Lebanon came into effect at 4am on Wednesday. By 5am, the capital's suburb was already bustling with people. "We’re upset about the people who were killed. But everything else can be replaced," Hassan Nabulsi told The National.
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'Everything can be rebuilt': Beirut's Dahieh suburb springs back to life within a day | The National
Residents determined to return home despite uncertainty over durability of ceasefire
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Cody Sigel Combs @codycombs.bsky.social · 27/11/2024
“The message this summit sends is that AI in general is something for everyone, for humanity. It shouldn’t be controlled by a handful of people,” said Hakim Hacid, chief researcher of TII's AI and digital science research centre, which organised the open-source AI summit #AI #Technology
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In Abu Dhabi, proponents of open-source AI development make their case | The National
Tech heavyweights gather in the UAE amid ongoing debate as to how to best develop artificial developments
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The National @thenationalnews.com · 27/11/2024
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Counting the cost of Israel and Hezbollah's war with no winners | The National
The war escalated with Israel's ground invasion on September 30 but the outcome is far from clear after weeks of devastation
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The National @thenationalnews.com · 27/11/2024
Israel and Lebanon reached a ceasefire agreement after more than a year of fighting. But what did it cost each side? ⬇️
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Ian Dunt @iandunt.bsky.social · 27/11/2024
By the far the best interviewer the BBC has. An incredible loss to the organisation. www.bbc.co.uk/mediacentre/...
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Mishal Husain to leave BBC
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Mina Al-Oraibi @aloraibi.bsky.social · 26/11/2024
Biden announces ceasefire deal for Lebanon while acknowledging that the people of Gaza have ‘gone through hell’.
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Mina Al-Oraibi @aloraibi.bsky.social · 26/11/2024
As politicians play with timelines and announcements on ceasefire in Lebanon, Israel escalates attacks on Beirut. www.thenationalnews.com/news/mena/20...
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Live: Netanyahu says 'it's time for a ceasefire' with Hezbollah | The National
Israel cabinet to meet and decide on truce after more than a year of conflict with Hezbollah
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The National @thenationalnews.com · 25/11/2024
Declassified US satellite images unveil Cold War-era battles in the Middle East, from motor boats carrying Iranian troops through marshlands during the Iran-Iraq war, to the beginnings of Israel's settlements in Gaza
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Satellite images show historic battles in the Middle East as they happened | The National
How much did the US know about crises in the region at the height of the Cold War? Declassified satellite pictures reveal a lot
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The National @thenationalnews.com · 25/11/2024
Hello Bluesky. Follow us for breaking news, original reporting and exclusives from our reporters from the Middle East and beyond. www.thenationalnews.com
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Mina Al-Oraibi @aloraibi.bsky.social · 20/11/2024
At @chathamhouse.bsky.social Iraq Initiative - smart, engaging conversations .. some optimism, but a lot of concern about about the future. Watch live here: www.chathamhouse.org/events/all/r...
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Iraq Initiative Conference 2024
Our sixth annual Iraq Initiative conference will convene Iraqi and international policymakers, experts and civil society in London to discuss the critical questions for Iraq’s future, and the country’...
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Mina Al-Oraibi @aloraibi.bsky.social · 19/11/2024
Egyptian’s FM calls on Trump to stop Israel’s wars - no one seems to even try with Biden. www.thenationalnews.com/news/mena/20...
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Trump must prioritise ending Israel’s wars, says Egyptian Foreign Minister Badr Abdelatty | The National
Diplomat tells The National the PA should return to govern Gaza and emphasises need for rebuilding plan
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