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The Seven Sacraments of the Roman Catholic church

Queen Elizabeth II addresses at opening of Parliament. (Date unknown on photo, but may be 1958, the first time the opening of Parliament was filmed.)

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How Deadly Is Quicksand?

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7 Unique Burial Rituals Across the World

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7 Deadliest Weapons in History

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Professionals call for audit of illegal high rise buildings in Nairobi • Apr. 25, 2025, 7:53 AM ET (The Standard)

Divided house of the National Olympic Committee of Kenya • Apr. 25, 2025, 6:35 AM ET (The Standard)

Kenya launches strategy to boost exports • Apr. 24, 2025, 5:16 AM ET (The Standard)

Mosquitoes in Nairobi are close to 100 per cent harmless, says expert • Apr. 21, 2025, 7:22 AM ET (The Standard)

Funeral held in Kenya for TikTok content moderator following death in unclear circumstances • Apr. 17, 2025, 11:26 AM ET (AP)

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Street scene, Nairobi, the capital city of Kenya.

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