describe

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The operation is the latest of a campaign to remove what authorities in Nigeria's commercial capital describe as illegal structures and, critics say, reclaim waterfront land for real-estate development.

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The blaze broke out in the early hours of the morning in Guryong village, often described as one of the South Korean capital's last remaining shanty towns.

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Since he ascended to the top role just 17 months ago, Lam has enthusiastically pursued an anti-corruption drive, thinned and streamlined bureaucracy, and accelerated infrastructure investment in reforms officials describe as a "revolution".

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The venture's legal brief described the suspension order as "arbitrary and capricious."

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In his new book, George describes the process of getting diagnosed and says the symptoms of his conditions have been apparent since childhood.

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