We had barely crossed Dartmouth Street, less than a block from the finish, when we were shaken by the first explosion.

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The Royals are staying at the Westin Copley Place hotel, about a block from the marathon finish line.

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Moreover, by calling for sanctions, Israel contributes to the delusion that sanctions are sufficient to block Iran's race to the nuclear finish line.

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The most exciting finish in the competition's history saw Yorkshire block out the final ball to win the trophy, with Jim Love winning the Man of the Match award for his unbeaten 75.

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