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“If the situation remains what we know now, the information reaped by this suspected espionage is laughable. However, the political damage is already disproportionate and serious.” — German Interior Minister Thomas de Maiziere on a new round of allegations of U.S. spying.

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“It is unacceptable for citizens on both sides to permanently live in fear of the next aerial attack. My paramount concern is the safety and well-being of all civilians, no matter where they are.” — U.N. Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon, expressing deep concern about the threats to civilians in Israel and Gaza at an emergency meeting of the U.N. Security Council.

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“He tried to teach me all about the musicality of a line, but that’s not a good way to go about your acting. He has helped me in other ways, but not really as an acting coach. I call him and ask him about scripts and directors.”– Bono’s daughter Eve Hewson on her father’s help with her fledgling acting career.

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