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Mombasa finally win Tannahill Shield tournament • Apr. 22, 2025, 3:52 AM ET (The Standard)
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St Joseph's Girls Kitale seek to reclaim handball title in Mombasa • Apr. 5, 2025, 8:28 AM ET (The Standard)
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Tower Bridge over the Thames River in London, England. Opened in 1894. Remains an Important Traffic Route with 40,000 Crossings Every Day.
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