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- ↑ "2011/12 Season Wrap-Up" . Retrieved 2019-02-10.
- ↑ "CNN.com - Palestinian leader Arafat dies at 75 - Nov 11, 2004". edition.cnn.com. Retrieved 2019-02-10.
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