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Lebanon: Israel Carries Out Airstrikes Near Sidon

Israel carried out 2 airstrikes targeting alleged Hezbollah weapons warehouse locations near Sidon on Monday, February 19. Lebanese state-run National News Agency reported that "Israeli warplanes carried out strikes on the town of Ghaziyeh". The Israeli army said that the attack was in "response to to the explosion of an enemy drone, the wreckage of which was found near the Tiberias area this afternoon." This live footage shows smoke billowing as seen from Sidon.

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Koga reaches 50 backstroke final, Irie dumped out

ROME, Italy - Japan's Junya Koga swims in the semifinal of the 50 meters at the world championships in Rome on Aug. 1. The newly crowned men's 100-meter backstroke world champion qualified second fastest for the final of the 50 meters, touching in 24.29 seconds, 0.16 second faster than his own national record.

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Koga reaches 50 backstroke final, Irie dumped out

ROME, Italy - Japan's Junya Koga waves to spectators after qualifying second fastest for the final of the 50 meters at the world championships in Rome on Aug. 1. The newly crowned men's 100-meter backstroke world champion touched in 24.29 seconds, bettering his own national record by 0.16 second.