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Sri Lanka: Emergency Declared as Cyclone Ditwah Causes Catastrophic Flooding 5

Sri Lanka declared a state of emergency on Saturday, November 29, after Cyclone Ditwah caused catastrophic flooding, leaving over 330 people dead and hundreds more missing.

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Philippines: Residents Rush to Stores Ahead of Typhoon Kalmaegi

Typhoon Kalmaegi swept across the central Philippines, killing one person, flooding communities, cutting power, and displacing tens of thousands after making landfall around midnight over Silago in Southern Leyte early on November 4. The storm reached typhoon strength shortly before landfall, with winds of up to 150 kph and gusts reaching 185 kph. This video shows people shopping at a local supermarket in Iloilo City, Western Visayas on November 3 to prepare for the typhoon.

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Philippines: Super Typhoon Ragasa Slams Northern Islands, Over 10,000 Evacuated 5

Super Typhoon Ragasa (Nando) struck the northern Philippines on Monday, September 22, with winds up to 285 km/h, forcing over 10,000 people to evacuate across northern and central Luzon, according to the government. The storm damaged homes, schools, and power lines, and led to closures of schools and government offices, including in Manila. Despite slight weakening, authorities warned of life-threatening storm surges, floods, and landslides.

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Portugal: Firefighters Battle Major Wildfires Amid Scorching Heat and High Winds

More than 1,500 firefighters are battling several wildfires across Portugal, with the most severe blazes reported in Arouca, Ponte da Barca, Penamacor, and Mangualde. In Penamacor (Castelo Branco), more than 400 firefighters and five aircraft are working to contain the flames. Strong winds, rugged terrain, and soaring temperatures—reaching up to 40°C—are complicating efforts. Nearly all of mainland Portugal remains under high or maximum fire risk alerts.

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Pope Francis Dies Aged 88

Pope Francis Dies Aged 88

File photo - Pope Francis meets king Abdullah II bin Al-Hussein of Jordan and his wife queen Rania Al-Yassin ​at the Vatican on November 10, 2022. -- Pope Francis died on Easter Monday, April 21, 2025, at the age of 88 at his residence in the Vatican's Casa Santa Marta. Photo by Vatican Media (EV)/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Pope Francis Dies Aged 88

Pope Francis Dies Aged 88

File photo - Pope Francis meets king Abdullah II bin Al-Hussein of Jordan ​at the Vatican on May 2, 2024. -- Pope Francis died on Easter Monday, April 21, 2025, at the age of 88 at his residence in the Vatican's Casa Santa Marta. Photo by (EV) Vatican Media /ABACAPRESS.COM

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Australia: Empty Shelves at Supermarkets as Cyclone Alfred Approaches 2

Residents flocked to supermarkets to stock up on essentials as Cyclone Alfred approached. The category two cyclone is expected to make landfall late Thursday night, March 6, or early Friday morning. This video filmed on Tuesday, showing empty shelves of toilet paper at a store in Brisbane.

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Jimmy Carter Dies Aged 100

Jimmy Carter Dies Aged 100

United States President Jimmy Carter, left, and King Hussein I of Jordan, right, meet in the Oval Office of the White House in Washington, DC following an arrival ceremony on 25 April, 1977. The King is at the White House for working visit. Photo by Benjamin E. "Gene" Forte/CNP/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Jimmy Carter Dies Aged 100

Jimmy Carter Dies Aged 100

United States President Jimmy Carter, right, and King Hussein I of Jordan, left, shake hands after the President’s remarks during an arrival ceremony on the South Lawn of the White House in Washington, DC on 25 April, 1977. Looking on at center is first lady Rosalynn Carter. The King is at the White House for working visit. Photo by Benjamin E. "Gene" Forte/CNP/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Jimmy Carter Dies Aged 100

Jimmy Carter Dies Aged 100

King Hussein I of Jordan, listens as United States President Jimmy Carter makes remarks at an arrival ceremony hosted by the President and first lady Rosalynn Carter, on the South Lawn of the White House in Washington, DC during an arrival ceremony on 25 April, 1977. The King is at the White House for working visit. Photo by Benjamin E. "Gene" Forte/CNP/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Jimmy Carter Dies Aged 100

Jimmy Carter Dies Aged 100

United States President Jimmy Carter, center, makes remarks as he and first lady Rosalynn Carter welcome King Hussein I of Jordan, left, for a State Visit on the South Lawn of the White House in Washington, DC on 17 June, 1980. Standing at right is Prince Faisal bin Hussein. Photo by Benjamin E. "Gene" Forte/CNP/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Jimmy Carter Dies Aged 100

Jimmy Carter Dies Aged 100

United States President Jimmy Carter makes remarks as he and first lady Rosalynn Carter welcome King Hussein I of Jordan, during an arrival ceremony on the South Lawn of the White House in Washington, DC on 25 April, 1977. The King is at the White House for working visit. Photo by Benjamin E. "Gene" Forte/CNP/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Photos of Queen Rania of Jordan as She Turns 54 - Amman

Photos of Queen Rania of Jordan as She Turns 54 - Amman

Photos released by the Royal Court before Queen Rania’s birthday on August 31st : King Abdullah II and Queen Rania, Crown Prince Al Hussein and Princess Rajwa, and Princess Muna Al Hussein (left) during the event marking the Silver Jubilee of King Abdullah II’s accession to the Throne in Amman, Jordan on June 9, 2024. Photo by Balkis Press/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Newborn Princess Iman, First Grand Child to Jordans King and Queen - Amman

Newborn Princess Iman, First Grand Child to Jordans King and Queen - Amman

Jordan’s Queen Rania Al Abdullah holds her first grandchild, Princess Iman, born to her son Crown Prince Hussein (or Al Hussain), and Princess Rajwa, at King Hussein Medical Centre hospital, in Amman, Jordan, on August 3, 2024. Photo by Balkis Press/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Newborn Princess Iman, First Grand Child to Jordan

Newborn Princess Iman, First Grand Child to Jordan

Official Royal Announcement from the Hashemite Court announcing the birth of Princess Iman (Bint Al Hussein), born to Crown Prince Hussein (or Al Hussain), and Princess Rajwa, at King Hussein Medical Centre hospital, in Amman, Jordan, on August 3, 2024. Photo by Balkis Press/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Newborn Princess Iman, First Grand Child to Jordans King and Queen - Amman

Newborn Princess Iman, First Grand Child to Jordans King and Queen - Amman

Prince Hashem looks over Princess Iman Bint Abdullah (daughter of King Abdullah and Queen Rania) holding her first niece, Princess Iman (Bint Al Hussein), born to her brother Crown Prince Hussein (or Al Hussain), and Princess Rajwa, at King Hussein Medical Centre hospital, in Amman, Jordan, on August 3, 2024. Photo by Balkis Press/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Newborn Princess Iman, First Grand Child to Jordans King and Queen - Amman

Newborn Princess Iman, First Grand Child to Jordans King and Queen - Amman

Jordan’s Queen Rania Al Abdullah holds her first grandchild, Princess Iman, born to her son Crown Prince Hussein (or Al Hussain), and Princess Rajwa, at King Hussein Medical Centre hospital, in Amman, Jordan, on August 3, 2024. Photo by Balkis Press/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Newborn Princess Iman, First Grand Child to Jordans King and Queen - Amman

Newborn Princess Iman, First Grand Child to Jordans King and Queen - Amman

Princess Salma Bint Abdullah (daughter of King Abdullah and Queen Rania) holding her first niece, Princess Iman (Bint Al Hussein), born to her brother Crown Prince Hussein (or Al Hussain), and Princess Rajwa, at King Hussein Medical Centre hospital, in Amman, Jordan, on August 3, 2024. Photo by Balkis Press/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Newborn Princess Iman, First Grand Child to Jordans King and Queen - Amman

Newborn Princess Iman, First Grand Child to Jordans King and Queen - Amman

Jordan’s Crown Prince Hussein (or Al Hussain), holds his newborn daughter Princess Iman, at King Hussein Medical Centre hospital, in Amman, Jordan, on August 3, 2024. Photo by Balkis Press/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Newborn Princess Iman, First Grand Child to Jordans King and Queen - Amman

Newborn Princess Iman, First Grand Child to Jordans King and Queen - Amman

Jordan’s King Abdullah II holds his first grandchild, Princess Iman, born to his son Crown Prince Hussein (or Al Hussain), and Princess Rajwa, at King Hussein Medical Centre hospital, in Amman, Jordan, on August 3, 2024. Photo by Balkis Press/ABACAPRESS.COM

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US: Damaging Tornado Touches Down In Mount Vernon, Indiana 2

A tornado touched down in Mount Vernon, southern Indiana, on Tuesday, July 9. It caused severe damage to homes and buildings, derailed a freight train, and damaged gas lines and power lines.

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King of Jordan Celebrates 25 Years of his Crowning - Amman

King of Jordan Celebrates 25 Years of his Crowning - Amman

Jordan ’s Crown Prince Hussein and Princess Rajwa (right) attend a ceremony and a parade marking the ‘Crowning’ date of King Abdullah II in Amman, Jordan, on June 9, 2024, as part of 25th anniversary (Silver Jubilee) of their accession to the Hashemite Throne in 1999. Photo by Balkis Press/ABACAPRESS.COM

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King of Jordan Celebrates 25 Years of his Crowning - Amman

King of Jordan Celebrates 25 Years of his Crowning - Amman

King Abdullah II of Jordan attends a ceremony and a parade marking the ‘Crowning’ date of King Abdullah II in Amman, Jordan, on June 9, 2024, as part of 25th anniversary (Silver Jubilee) of their accession to the Hashemite Throne in 1999. Photo by Balkis Press/ABACAPRESS.COM

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King of Jordan Celebrates 25 Years of his Crowning - Amman

King of Jordan Celebrates 25 Years of his Crowning - Amman

King Abdullah II of Jordan, Queen Rania and Crown Prince Hussein and Princess Rajwa (right) attend a ceremony and a parade marking the ‘Crowning’ date of King Abdullah II in Amman, Jordan, on June 9, 2024, as part of 25th anniversary (Silver Jubilee) of their accession to the Hashemite Throne in 1999. Photo by Balkis Press/ABACAPRESS.COM

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King of Jordan Celebrates 25 Years of his Crowning - Amman

King of Jordan Celebrates 25 Years of his Crowning - Amman

Jordan ’s Crown Prince Hussein and Princess Rajwa (right) attend a ceremony and a parade marking the ‘Crowning’ date of King Abdullah II in Amman, Jordan, on June 9, 2024, as part of 25th anniversary (Silver Jubilee) of their accession to the Hashemite Throne in 1999. Photo by Balkis Press/ABACAPRESS.COM

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King of Jordan Celebrates 25 Years of his Crowning - Amman

King of Jordan Celebrates 25 Years of his Crowning - Amman

King Abdullah II of Jordan, Queen Rania and Crown Prince Hussein and Princess Rajwa (right) attend a ceremony and a parade marking the ‘Crowning’ date of King Abdullah II in Amman, Jordan, on June 9, 2024, as part of 25th anniversary (Silver Jubilee) of their accession to the Hashemite Throne in 1999. Photo by Balkis Press/ABACAPRESS.COM

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King of Jordan Celebrates 25 Years of his Crowning - Amman

King of Jordan Celebrates 25 Years of his Crowning - Amman

King Abdullah II of Jordan attends a ceremony and a parade marking the ‘Crowning’ date of King Abdullah II in Amman, Jordan, on June 9, 2024, as part of 25th anniversary (Silver Jubilee) of their accession to the Hashemite Throne in 1999. Photo by Balkis Press/ABACAPRESS.COM

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King of Jordan Celebrates 25 Years of his Crowning - Amman

King of Jordan Celebrates 25 Years of his Crowning - Amman

King Abdullah II of Jordan, Queen Rania and Crown Prince Hussein attend a ceremony and a parade marking the ‘Crowning’ date of King Abdullah II in Amman, Jordan, on June 9, 2024, as part of 25th anniversary (Silver Jubilee) of their accession to the Hashemite Throne in 1999. Photo by Balkis Press/ABACAPRESS.COM

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King of Jordan Celebrates 25 Years of his Crowning - Amman

King of Jordan Celebrates 25 Years of his Crowning - Amman

King Abdullah II of Jordan, Queen Rania and Crown Prince Hussein and Princess Rajwa (right) attend a ceremony and a parade marking the ‘Crowning’ date of King Abdullah II in Amman, Jordan, on June 9, 2024, as part of 25th anniversary (Silver Jubilee) of their accession to the Hashemite Throne in 1999. Photo by Balkis Press/ABACAPRESS.COM

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King of Jordan Celebrates 25 Years of his Crowning - Amman

King of Jordan Celebrates 25 Years of his Crowning - Amman

King Abdullah II of Jordan, Queen Rania and Crown Prince Hussein and Princess Rajwa (right) attend a ceremony and a parade marking the ‘Crowning’ date of King Abdullah II in Amman, Jordan, on June 9, 2024, as part of 25th anniversary (Silver Jubilee) of their accession to the Hashemite Throne in 1999. Photo by Balkis Press/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Canada: Fort McMurray Wildfire Grows, Thousands Ordered To Evacuate 2

The wildfire that has burned since last week in northeast Alberta grew significantly and prompted the evacuation of thousands of residents in Fort McMurray on Tuesday, May 14. Residents of the suburbs of Abasand, Beacon Hill, Prairie Creek and Grayling were ordered to leave as the fire inched closer toward the major Canadian oil sands city.

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Canada: Fort McMurray Wildfire Grows, Thousands Ordered To Evacuate

The wildfire that has burned since last week in northeast Alberta grew significantly and prompted the evacuation of thousands of residents in Fort McMurray on Tuesday, May 14. Residents of the suburbs of Abasand, Beacon Hill, Prairie Creek and Grayling were ordered to leave as the fire inched closer toward the major Canadian oil sands city.

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Pope Francis Meets King Abdullah II of Jordan - Vatican

Pope Francis Meets King Abdullah II of Jordan - Vatican

Pope Francis meets king Abdullah II bin Al-Hussein of Jordan ​at the Vatican on May 2, 2024. Photo by (EV) Vatican Media /ABACAPRESS.COM

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Pope Francis Meets King Abdullah II of Jordan - Vatican

Pope Francis Meets King Abdullah II of Jordan - Vatican

Pope Francis meets king Abdullah II bin Al-Hussein of Jordan ​at the Vatican on May 2, 2024. Photo by (EV) Vatican Media /ABACAPRESS.COM

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Pope Francis Meets King Abdullah II of Jordan - Vatican

Pope Francis Meets King Abdullah II of Jordan - Vatican

Pope Francis meets king Abdullah II bin Al-Hussein of Jordan ​at the Vatican on May 2, 2024. Photo by (EV) Vatican Media /ABACAPRESS.COM

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Pope Francis Meets King Abdullah II of Jordan - Vatican

Pope Francis Meets King Abdullah II of Jordan - Vatican

Pope Francis meets king Abdullah II bin Al-Hussein of Jordan ​at the Vatican on May 2, 2024. Photo by (EV) Vatican Media /ABACAPRESS.COM

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Pope Francis Meets King Abdullah II of Jordan - Vatican

Pope Francis Meets King Abdullah II of Jordan - Vatican

Pope Francis meets king Abdullah II bin Al-Hussein of Jordan ​at the Vatican on May 2, 2024. Photo by (EV) Vatican Media /ABACAPRESS.COM

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Pope Francis Meets King Abdullah II of Jordan - Vatican

Pope Francis Meets King Abdullah II of Jordan - Vatican

Pope Francis meets king Abdullah II bin Al-Hussein of Jordan ​at the Vatican on May 2, 2024. Photo by (EV) Vatican Media /ABACAPRESS.COM

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Pope Francis Meets King Abdullah II of Jordan - Vatican

Pope Francis Meets King Abdullah II of Jordan - Vatican

Pope Francis meets king Abdullah II bin Al-Hussein of Jordan ​at the Vatican on May 2, 2024. Photo by (EV) Vatican Media /ABACAPRESS.COM

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Pope Francis Meets King Abdullah II of Jordan - Vatican

Pope Francis Meets King Abdullah II of Jordan - Vatican

Pope Francis meets king Abdullah II bin Al-Hussein of Jordan ​at the Vatican on May 2, 2024. Photo by (EV) Vatican Media /ABACAPRESS.COM

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Mexico: Intense Hail And Flooding Hit Saltillo, Coahuila

Heavy rain with hail hit Coahuila state's Saltillo on Thursday afternoon, April 18, during a severe thunderstorm. Traffic along Venustiano Carranza Boulevard, one of the main roads in Saltillo, was hampered due to flooding. Hail fell north of the city, but there were no reports of damage.

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Jordan Royals Visit Local Leaders - Aqaba

Jordan Royals Visit Local Leaders - Aqaba

King Abdullah II and Queen Rania and their son Crown Prince Al Hussein meet with local community leaders and figures at Aqaba Castle, in Aqaba, Jordan, on February 28, 2024. Photo by Balkis Press/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Jordan Royals Visit Local Leaders - Aqaba

Jordan Royals Visit Local Leaders - Aqaba

King Abdullah II and Queen Rania and their son Crown Prince Al Hussein meet with local community leaders and figures at Aqaba Castle, in Aqaba, Jordan, on February 28, 2024. Photo by Balkis Press/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Jordan Royals Visit Local Leaders - Aqaba

Jordan Royals Visit Local Leaders - Aqaba

King Abdullah II and Queen Rania and their son Crown Prince Al Hussein meet with local community leaders and figures at Aqaba Castle, in Aqaba, Jordan, on February 28, 2024. Photo by Balkis Press/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Jordan Royals Visit Local Leaders - Aqaba

Jordan Royals Visit Local Leaders - Aqaba

King Abdullah II and Queen Rania and their son Crown Prince Al Hussein meet with local community leaders and figures at Aqaba Castle, in Aqaba, Jordan, on February 28, 2024. Photo by Balkis Press/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Jordan Royals Visit Local Leaders - Aqaba

Jordan Royals Visit Local Leaders - Aqaba

King Abdullah II and Queen Rania and their son Crown Prince Al Hussein meet with local community leaders and figures at Aqaba Castle, in Aqaba, Jordan, on February 28, 2024. Photo by Balkis Press/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Jordan Royals Meet With Vice President Harris  - DC

Jordan Royals Meet With Vice President Harris - DC

L-R : JordanâÂÂs Crown Prince Hussein, his father King Abdullah II, Vice President of the United States Kamala Harris meet in Washington, DC, United States of America on July 20, 2021. Photo by Balkis Press/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Jordan Royals Meet With Vice President Harris  - DC

Jordan Royals Meet With Vice President Harris - DC

JordanâÂÂs Crown Prince Hussein (3rd from R), his father King Abdullah II (2nd from R) and Vice President of the United States Kamala Harris (2nd from L) meet in Washington, DC, United States of America on July 20, 2021. Photo by Balkis Press/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Jordan Royals Meet With Vice President Harris  - DC

Jordan Royals Meet With Vice President Harris - DC

L-R : Vice President of the United States Kamala Harris, King Abdullah II of Jordan and his son Crown Prince Hussein, meet in Washington, DC, United States of America on July 20, 2021. Photo by Balkis Press/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Jordan Royals At The White House - Washington

Jordan Royals At The White House - Washington

L-R : President of the United States Joseph or Joe Biden receives Jordanâs Crown Prince Hussein and his father King Abdullah II, at the White House in Washington, DC, United States of America on July 19, 2021. Photo by Balkis Press/ABACAPRESS.COM

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