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While most Sahrawis live in the part of Western Sahara controlled by Morocco, tens of thousands are estimated to be in refugee camps in Algeria.
From BBC ● Nov. 3, 2026
Trials began in September for 47 French citizens who were transferred from Syria last year, charged with belonging to the group that controlled large parts of both countries between 2014 and 2017.
From Barron's ● Nov. 2, 2026
Hamilton's point is that if the Ferraris had worked together on the first lap, they would have been running one-two and could have controlled the race from there and likely finished in those positions.
From BBC ● Nov. 1, 2026
Its ability to convert electricity into controlled rotation, while allowing that rotation to influence electrical current, introduces a new principle for designing extraordinarily small machines.
From Science Daily ● Nov. 1, 2026
Aru thought this was a bit much and wanted to roll her eyes, but she controlled the impulse.
From "Aru Shah and the End of Time" by Roshani Chokshi
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