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Now playing Next no comment Christians mark Good Friday in Jerusalem An Easter march takes place in Jerusalem's Old City. 30/03/2018
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Now playing Next Myanmar Suu Kyi ally is new President of Myanmar Predecessor resigns through illness 30/03/2018
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