He taught physics at a number of universities in Germany , Italy , France , England , Lebanon , and Jordan before joining Birzeit University in 1980 .
He taught physics at a number of universities in Germany , Italy , France , England , Lebanon , and Jordan , before switching to Birzeit University in 1980 .

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yes

On March 17 , 2015 , Actavis acquired Allergan and took the Allergan name .
Actavis acquired Allergan on 17 March 2015 and acquired the name Allergan .

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yes

Uigorlersuaq Island ( old spelling : '' Uigordlerssuaq '' ) is an uninhabited island in the Qaasuitsup municipality in northwest Greenland .
Uigorlersuaq Island ( old spelling : '' Uigordlerssuaq '' ) is an uninhabited island in the Qaasuitsup municipality in northwestern Greenland .

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yes

Songs that were used for the film but not written include :
Songs used for the film but not written include :

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yes