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White House Holiday Decor Preview - Washington

Holiday Decor is seen during a press preview at the White House in Washington on December 2, 2024. First Lady Jill Biden announced the Holiday Theme: A “Season of Peace and Light” this year. Approximately 9,810 feet of ribbon, over 28,125 ornaments, and over 2,200 doves were used this year to decorate the White House. Over 165,075 holiday lights decorate the trees, garlands, wreaths, and displays. The Gingerbread White House includes 25 sheets of gingerbread dough, 10 sheets of sugar cookie dough, 65 pounds of pastillage, 45 pounds of chocolate, 50 pounds of royal icing, and 10 pounds of gum paste. Photo by Yuri Gripas/ABACAPRESS.COM

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White House Holiday Decor Preview - Washington

Holiday Decor is seen during a press preview at the White House in Washington on December 2, 2024. First Lady Jill Biden announced the Holiday Theme: A “Season of Peace and Light” this year. Approximately 9,810 feet of ribbon, over 28,125 ornaments, and over 2,200 doves were used this year to decorate the White House. Over 165,075 holiday lights decorate the trees, garlands, wreaths, and displays. The Gingerbread White House includes 25 sheets of gingerbread dough, 10 sheets of sugar cookie dough, 65 pounds of pastillage, 45 pounds of chocolate, 50 pounds of royal icing, and 10 pounds of gum paste. Photo by Yuri Gripas/ABACAPRESS.COM

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White House Holiday Decor Preview - Washington

Holiday Decor is seen during a press preview at the White House in Washington on December 2, 2024. First Lady Jill Biden announced the Holiday Theme: A “Season of Peace and Light” this year. Approximately 9,810 feet of ribbon, over 28,125 ornaments, and over 2,200 doves were used this year to decorate the White House. Over 165,075 holiday lights decorate the trees, garlands, wreaths, and displays. The Gingerbread White House includes 25 sheets of gingerbread dough, 10 sheets of sugar cookie dough, 65 pounds of pastillage, 45 pounds of chocolate, 50 pounds of royal icing, and 10 pounds of gum paste. Photo by Yuri Gripas/ABACAPRESS.COM

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White House Holiday Decor Preview - Washington

Holiday Decor is seen during a press preview at the White House in Washington on December 2, 2024. First Lady Jill Biden announced the Holiday Theme: A “Season of Peace and Light” this year. Approximately 9,810 feet of ribbon, over 28,125 ornaments, and over 2,200 doves were used this year to decorate the White House. Over 165,075 holiday lights decorate the trees, garlands, wreaths, and displays. The Gingerbread White House includes 25 sheets of gingerbread dough, 10 sheets of sugar cookie dough, 65 pounds of pastillage, 45 pounds of chocolate, 50 pounds of royal icing, and 10 pounds of gum paste. Photo by Yuri Gripas/ABACAPRESS.COM

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White House Holiday Decor Preview - Washington

Holiday Decor is seen during a press preview at the White House in Washington on December 2, 2024. First Lady Jill Biden announced the Holiday Theme: A “Season of Peace and Light” this year. Approximately 9,810 feet of ribbon, over 28,125 ornaments, and over 2,200 doves were used this year to decorate the White House. Over 165,075 holiday lights decorate the trees, garlands, wreaths, and displays. The Gingerbread White House includes 25 sheets of gingerbread dough, 10 sheets of sugar cookie dough, 65 pounds of pastillage, 45 pounds of chocolate, 50 pounds of royal icing, and 10 pounds of gum paste. Photo by Yuri Gripas/ABACAPRESS.COM

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White House Holiday Decor Preview - Washington

Holiday Decor is seen during a press preview at the White House in Washington on December 2, 2024. First Lady Jill Biden announced the Holiday Theme: A “Season of Peace and Light” this year. Approximately 9,810 feet of ribbon, over 28,125 ornaments, and over 2,200 doves were used this year to decorate the White House. Over 165,075 holiday lights decorate the trees, garlands, wreaths, and displays. The Gingerbread White House includes 25 sheets of gingerbread dough, 10 sheets of sugar cookie dough, 65 pounds of pastillage, 45 pounds of chocolate, 50 pounds of royal icing, and 10 pounds of gum paste. Photo by Yuri Gripas/ABACAPRESS.COM

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White House Holiday Decor Preview - Washington

Holiday Decor is seen during a press preview at the White House in Washington on December 2, 2024. First Lady Jill Biden announced the Holiday Theme: A “Season of Peace and Light” this year. Approximately 9,810 feet of ribbon, over 28,125 ornaments, and over 2,200 doves were used this year to decorate the White House. Over 165,075 holiday lights decorate the trees, garlands, wreaths, and displays. The Gingerbread White House includes 25 sheets of gingerbread dough, 10 sheets of sugar cookie dough, 65 pounds of pastillage, 45 pounds of chocolate, 50 pounds of royal icing, and 10 pounds of gum paste. Photo by Yuri Gripas/ABACAPRESS.COM

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White House Holiday Decor Preview - Washington

Holiday Decor is seen during a press preview at the White House in Washington on December 2, 2024. First Lady Jill Biden announced the Holiday Theme: A “Season of Peace and Light” this year. Approximately 9,810 feet of ribbon, over 28,125 ornaments, and over 2,200 doves were used this year to decorate the White House. Over 165,075 holiday lights decorate the trees, garlands, wreaths, and displays. The Gingerbread White House includes 25 sheets of gingerbread dough, 10 sheets of sugar cookie dough, 65 pounds of pastillage, 45 pounds of chocolate, 50 pounds of royal icing, and 10 pounds of gum paste. Photo by Yuri Gripas/ABACAPRESS.COM

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White House Holiday Decor Preview - Washington

Holiday Decor is seen during a press preview at the White House in Washington on December 2, 2024. First Lady Jill Biden announced the Holiday Theme: A “Season of Peace and Light” this year. Approximately 9,810 feet of ribbon, over 28,125 ornaments, and over 2,200 doves were used this year to decorate the White House. Over 165,075 holiday lights decorate the trees, garlands, wreaths, and displays. The Gingerbread White House includes 25 sheets of gingerbread dough, 10 sheets of sugar cookie dough, 65 pounds of pastillage, 45 pounds of chocolate, 50 pounds of royal icing, and 10 pounds of gum paste. Photo by Yuri Gripas/ABACAPRESS.COM

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White House Holiday Decor Preview - Washington

Holiday Decor is seen during a press preview at the White House in Washington on December 2, 2024. First Lady Jill Biden announced the Holiday Theme: A “Season of Peace and Light” this year. Approximately 9,810 feet of ribbon, over 28,125 ornaments, and over 2,200 doves were used this year to decorate the White House. Over 165,075 holiday lights decorate the trees, garlands, wreaths, and displays. The Gingerbread White House includes 25 sheets of gingerbread dough, 10 sheets of sugar cookie dough, 65 pounds of pastillage, 45 pounds of chocolate, 50 pounds of royal icing, and 10 pounds of gum paste. Photo by Yuri Gripas/ABACAPRESS.COM

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White House Holiday Decor Preview - Washington

Holiday Decor is seen during a press preview at the White House in Washington on December 2, 2024. First Lady Jill Biden announced the Holiday Theme: A “Season of Peace and Light” this year. Approximately 9,810 feet of ribbon, over 28,125 ornaments, and over 2,200 doves were used this year to decorate the White House. Over 165,075 holiday lights decorate the trees, garlands, wreaths, and displays. The Gingerbread White House includes 25 sheets of gingerbread dough, 10 sheets of sugar cookie dough, 65 pounds of pastillage, 45 pounds of chocolate, 50 pounds of royal icing, and 10 pounds of gum paste. Photo by Yuri Gripas/ABACAPRESS.COM

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White House Holiday Decor Preview - Washington

Holiday Decor is seen during a press preview at the White House in Washington on December 2, 2024. First Lady Jill Biden announced the Holiday Theme: A “Season of Peace and Light” this year. Approximately 9,810 feet of ribbon, over 28,125 ornaments, and over 2,200 doves were used this year to decorate the White House. Over 165,075 holiday lights decorate the trees, garlands, wreaths, and displays. The Gingerbread White House includes 25 sheets of gingerbread dough, 10 sheets of sugar cookie dough, 65 pounds of pastillage, 45 pounds of chocolate, 50 pounds of royal icing, and 10 pounds of gum paste. Photo by Yuri Gripas/ABACAPRESS.COM

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White House Holiday Decor Preview - Washington

Holiday Decor is seen during a press preview at the White House in Washington on December 2, 2024. First Lady Jill Biden announced the Holiday Theme: A “Season of Peace and Light” this year. Approximately 9,810 feet of ribbon, over 28,125 ornaments, and over 2,200 doves were used this year to decorate the White House. Over 165,075 holiday lights decorate the trees, garlands, wreaths, and displays. The Gingerbread White House includes 25 sheets of gingerbread dough, 10 sheets of sugar cookie dough, 65 pounds of pastillage, 45 pounds of chocolate, 50 pounds of royal icing, and 10 pounds of gum paste. Photo by Yuri Gripas/ABACAPRESS.COM

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White House Holiday Decor Preview - Washington

Holiday Decor is seen during a press preview at the White House in Washington on December 2, 2024. First Lady Jill Biden announced the Holiday Theme: A “Season of Peace and Light” this year. Approximately 9,810 feet of ribbon, over 28,125 ornaments, and over 2,200 doves were used this year to decorate the White House. Over 165,075 holiday lights decorate the trees, garlands, wreaths, and displays. The Gingerbread White House includes 25 sheets of gingerbread dough, 10 sheets of sugar cookie dough, 65 pounds of pastillage, 45 pounds of chocolate, 50 pounds of royal icing, and 10 pounds of gum paste. Photo by Yuri Gripas/ABACAPRESS.COM

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White House Holiday Decor Preview - Washington

Holiday Decor is seen during a press preview at the White House in Washington on December 2, 2024. First Lady Jill Biden announced the Holiday Theme: A “Season of Peace and Light” this year. Approximately 9,810 feet of ribbon, over 28,125 ornaments, and over 2,200 doves were used this year to decorate the White House. Over 165,075 holiday lights decorate the trees, garlands, wreaths, and displays. The Gingerbread White House includes 25 sheets of gingerbread dough, 10 sheets of sugar cookie dough, 65 pounds of pastillage, 45 pounds of chocolate, 50 pounds of royal icing, and 10 pounds of gum paste. Photo by Yuri Gripas/ABACAPRESS.COM

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White House Holiday Decor Preview - Washington

Holiday Decor is seen during a press preview at the White House in Washington on December 2, 2024. First Lady Jill Biden announced the Holiday Theme: A “Season of Peace and Light” this year. Approximately 9,810 feet of ribbon, over 28,125 ornaments, and over 2,200 doves were used this year to decorate the White House. Over 165,075 holiday lights decorate the trees, garlands, wreaths, and displays. The Gingerbread White House includes 25 sheets of gingerbread dough, 10 sheets of sugar cookie dough, 65 pounds of pastillage, 45 pounds of chocolate, 50 pounds of royal icing, and 10 pounds of gum paste. Photo by Yuri Gripas/ABACAPRESS.COM

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White House Holiday Decor Preview - Washington

Holiday Decor is seen during a press preview at the White House in Washington on December 2, 2024. First Lady Jill Biden announced the Holiday Theme: A “Season of Peace and Light” this year. Approximately 9,810 feet of ribbon, over 28,125 ornaments, and over 2,200 doves were used this year to decorate the White House. Over 165,075 holiday lights decorate the trees, garlands, wreaths, and displays. The Gingerbread White House includes 25 sheets of gingerbread dough, 10 sheets of sugar cookie dough, 65 pounds of pastillage, 45 pounds of chocolate, 50 pounds of royal icing, and 10 pounds of gum paste. Photo by Yuri Gripas/ABACAPRESS.COM

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White House Holiday Decor Preview - Washington

Holiday Decor is seen during a press preview at the White House in Washington on December 2, 2024. First Lady Jill Biden announced the Holiday Theme: A “Season of Peace and Light” this year. Approximately 9,810 feet of ribbon, over 28,125 ornaments, and over 2,200 doves were used this year to decorate the White House. Over 165,075 holiday lights decorate the trees, garlands, wreaths, and displays. The Gingerbread White House includes 25 sheets of gingerbread dough, 10 sheets of sugar cookie dough, 65 pounds of pastillage, 45 pounds of chocolate, 50 pounds of royal icing, and 10 pounds of gum paste. Photo by Yuri Gripas/ABACAPRESS.COM

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White House Holiday Decor Preview - Washington

Holiday Decor is seen during a press preview at the White House in Washington on December 2, 2024. First Lady Jill Biden announced the Holiday Theme: A “Season of Peace and Light” this year. Approximately 9,810 feet of ribbon, over 28,125 ornaments, and over 2,200 doves were used this year to decorate the White House. Over 165,075 holiday lights decorate the trees, garlands, wreaths, and displays. The Gingerbread White House includes 25 sheets of gingerbread dough, 10 sheets of sugar cookie dough, 65 pounds of pastillage, 45 pounds of chocolate, 50 pounds of royal icing, and 10 pounds of gum paste. Photo by Yuri Gripas/ABACAPRESS.COM

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White House Holiday Decor Preview - Washington

Holiday Decor is seen during a press preview at the White House in Washington on December 2, 2024. First Lady Jill Biden announced the Holiday Theme: A “Season of Peace and Light” this year. Approximately 9,810 feet of ribbon, over 28,125 ornaments, and over 2,200 doves were used this year to decorate the White House. Over 165,075 holiday lights decorate the trees, garlands, wreaths, and displays. The Gingerbread White House includes 25 sheets of gingerbread dough, 10 sheets of sugar cookie dough, 65 pounds of pastillage, 45 pounds of chocolate, 50 pounds of royal icing, and 10 pounds of gum paste. Photo by Yuri Gripas/ABACAPRESS.COM

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White House Holiday Decor Preview - Washington

Holiday Decor is seen during a press preview at the White House in Washington on December 2, 2024. First Lady Jill Biden announced the Holiday Theme: A “Season of Peace and Light” this year. Approximately 9,810 feet of ribbon, over 28,125 ornaments, and over 2,200 doves were used this year to decorate the White House. Over 165,075 holiday lights decorate the trees, garlands, wreaths, and displays. The Gingerbread White House includes 25 sheets of gingerbread dough, 10 sheets of sugar cookie dough, 65 pounds of pastillage, 45 pounds of chocolate, 50 pounds of royal icing, and 10 pounds of gum paste. Photo by Yuri Gripas/ABACAPRESS.COM

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White House Holiday Decor Preview - Washington

Holiday Decor is seen during a press preview at the White House in Washington on December 2, 2024. First Lady Jill Biden announced the Holiday Theme: A “Season of Peace and Light” this year. Approximately 9,810 feet of ribbon, over 28,125 ornaments, and over 2,200 doves were used this year to decorate the White House. Over 165,075 holiday lights decorate the trees, garlands, wreaths, and displays. The Gingerbread White House includes 25 sheets of gingerbread dough, 10 sheets of sugar cookie dough, 65 pounds of pastillage, 45 pounds of chocolate, 50 pounds of royal icing, and 10 pounds of gum paste. Photo by Yuri Gripas/ABACAPRESS.COM

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White House Holiday Decor Preview - Washington

Holiday Decor is seen during a press preview at the White House in Washington on December 2, 2024. First Lady Jill Biden announced the Holiday Theme: A “Season of Peace and Light” this year. Approximately 9,810 feet of ribbon, over 28,125 ornaments, and over 2,200 doves were used this year to decorate the White House. Over 165,075 holiday lights decorate the trees, garlands, wreaths, and displays. The Gingerbread White House includes 25 sheets of gingerbread dough, 10 sheets of sugar cookie dough, 65 pounds of pastillage, 45 pounds of chocolate, 50 pounds of royal icing, and 10 pounds of gum paste. Photo by Yuri Gripas/ABACAPRESS.COM

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White House Holiday Decor Preview - Washington

Holiday Decor is seen during a press preview at the White House in Washington on December 2, 2024. First Lady Jill Biden announced the Holiday Theme: A “Season of Peace and Light” this year. Approximately 9,810 feet of ribbon, over 28,125 ornaments, and over 2,200 doves were used this year to decorate the White House. Over 165,075 holiday lights decorate the trees, garlands, wreaths, and displays. The Gingerbread White House includes 25 sheets of gingerbread dough, 10 sheets of sugar cookie dough, 65 pounds of pastillage, 45 pounds of chocolate, 50 pounds of royal icing, and 10 pounds of gum paste. Photo by Yuri Gripas/ABACAPRESS.COM

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White House Holiday Decor Preview - Washington

Holiday Decor is seen during a press preview at the White House in Washington on December 2, 2024. First Lady Jill Biden announced the Holiday Theme: A “Season of Peace and Light” this year. Approximately 9,810 feet of ribbon, over 28,125 ornaments, and over 2,200 doves were used this year to decorate the White House. Over 165,075 holiday lights decorate the trees, garlands, wreaths, and displays. The Gingerbread White House includes 25 sheets of gingerbread dough, 10 sheets of sugar cookie dough, 65 pounds of pastillage, 45 pounds of chocolate, 50 pounds of royal icing, and 10 pounds of gum paste. Photo by Yuri Gripas/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Egypt's population hits 105 mln: statistics agency

STORY: Egypt's population hits 105 mln: statistics agency DATELINE: June 4, 2023 LENGTH: 0:01:42 LOCATION: Cairo CATEGORY: SOCIETY SHOTLIST: 1. various of Nile River 2. various of Egyptian people walking on the street STORYLINE: Egypt's population reached 105 million on Saturday, showed the population clock of the country's statistics agency. On Oct. 1, 2022, Egypt's population stood at 104 million, meaning the population of the most populous Arab country has increased by 1 million in eight months, according to the Central Agency for Public Mobilization and Statistics. In the past few years, Egypt has been working on solutions to curb overpopulation. In March, the government said it will pay married women aged between 21 and 45 with no more than two children an annual incentive of 1,000 Egyptian pounds (32.42 U.S. dollars). They will receive the total amount when they turn 45. In February 2022, President Abdel-Fattah al-Sisi launched a national family development project to tackle the health, ed

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Egypt's central bank auctions 40 bln EGP in T-bills to fund budget deficit

STORY: Egypt's central bank auctions 40 bln EGP in T-bills to fund budget deficit DATELINE: April 10, 2023 LENGTH: 00:00:45 LOCATION: Cairo CATEGORY: ECONOMY SHOTLIST: 1. various of the Egyptian Ministry of Finance 2. various of the Central Bank of Egypt 3. various of Egyptian banknotes STORYLINE: The Central Bank of Egypt (CBE), on behalf of the Ministry of Finance, auctioned treasury bills (T-bills) worth 40 billion Egyptian pounds (EGP) (about 1.3 billion U.S. dollars) on Sunday, divided into two issues. The first issue amounts to 23 billion EGP, with a 91-day tenor that matures on July 11, while the second issue totals 17 billion EGP, with a 273-day tenor, maturing on January 9, 2024. This auction follows the CBE's previous auction of T-bills on April 4 with a total value of 38 billion EGP, including 91-day, 182-day, 273-day, and 364-day tenors. The accepted bids amounted to 4.97 billion EGP, with an average yield of 22.3 percent. The CBE typically issues T-bills to fund the budget deficit. The cou

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A-bomb artifact sold for 45 pounds at auction amid criticism

LINCOLN, Britain - Auctioneers explain an artifact from the Hiroshima atomic bombing in 1945 which was put up for auction July 11 in Lincoln and sold for 45 pounds (about 6,700 yen). An 81-year-old British man decided to sell a roof tile from a Buddhist temple which was damaged by the explosion. He was given the piece by Sairenji's priest as a gift when he traveled to Hiroshima in 1952.

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Chinese edible fungi supplier eyes bigger role in Americans' recipe

STORY: Chinese edible fungi supplier eyes bigger role in Americans' recipe DATELINE: Sept. 1, 2022 LENGTH: 00:01:45 LOCATION: NEW YORK, U.S. CATEGORY: SOCIETY SHOTLIST: 1 various of Qihe's mushroom farm in the U.S. 2 SOUNDBITE 1 (Chinese): DU XINGPENG, Head of Qihe's operation in North America 3 various of Qihe's mushroom farm in the U.S. 4 SOUNDBITE 2 (English): ALEC LASKO, Local resident in Cedarville of Cumberland County STORYLINE: A Chinese specialty mushroom supplier is seeking to expand its presence in the U.S. market by adding more production capacity and extending business chains. Shandong Qihe Biological Technology operates mushroom growing farms in Cumberland County, New Jersey and Seattle of Washington. SOUNDBITE 1 (Chinese): DU XINGPENG, Head of Qihe's operation in North America "Our farm in New Jersey has a daily output of 20,000 to 30,000 pounds, which could be increased to around 50,000 pounds after all the sheds are completed. The daily output of the Seattle farm is around 5,000 pounds, a

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Lebanon's poor no longer able to afford traditional flatbread

STORY: Lebanon's poor no longer able to afford traditional flatbread DATELINE: March 7, 2022 LENGTH: 00:04:45 LOCATION: Beirut CATEGORY: SOCIETY SHOTLIST: 1. various of staff making Mankoushe, a traditional Lebanese flatbread 2. SOUNDBITE 1 (Arabic): LATIFA MOURSEL, Beirut citizen 3. SOUNDBITE 2 (Arabic): BASSAM BOU DARGHAM, Baker 4. SOUNDBITE 3 (Arabic): ALI FARHAT, Baker 5. SOUNDBITE 4 (Arabic): ALI FARHAT, Baker 6. SOUNDBITE 5 (Arabic): BASSAM BOU DARGHAM, Baker STORYLINE: Lebanon's steep economic crisis deprived the Lebanese poor of their cheapest daily food the "Mankoushe," which consists of a dough covered in thyme and olive oil. A thyme Mankoushe used to sell at around 1,000 Lebanese pounds (0.66 USD), which was affordable for the most vulnerable population in the country. The situation has changed following the collapse of the Lebanese pound with bakeries selling each Mankoushe at a minimum of 8,000 Lebanese pounds in light of the increase in the prices of imported ingredients. Latifa Moursel, a

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A-bomb artifact sold for 45 pounds at auction amid criticism

LINCOLN, Britain - Auctioneers explain an artifact from the Hiroshima atomic bombing in 1945 which was put up for auction July 11 in Lincoln and sold for 45 pounds (about 6,700 yen). An 81-year-old British man decided to sell a roof tile from a Buddhist temple which was damaged by the explosion. He was given the piece by Sairenji's priest as a gift when he traveled to Hiroshima in 1952. (Kyodo)