While the Valkyries were the choosers of the valorous slain, they were also obedient to the call of any in distress who asked their help.

Other physical signs are nonspecific, with the possible exception of nasomucosal and oromucosal ulceration and the presence of pulmonary or splenic nodules.

Hariri's endorsement of Aoun for the presidency on Thursday is a dramatic and expedient marriage of opposing political camps that have been at each other's throats for years.

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