He started his career in Paris for a year until he returned to Switzerland from 1971 to 1979 to work in gravure .
Burki started his career in Paris for a year , until he returned to Switzerland to work in rotogravure from 1971 to 1979 .

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yes

The highest temperature ever detected in Pokhara was on 4 May 2013 , while the lowest temperature ever recorded was on 13 January 2012 .
The highest temperature ever recorded in Pokhara was on 4 May 2013 , while the lowest temperature ever recorded was on 13 January 2012 .

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yes

The tournament took part in 10 Olympic teams , 3 teams from Africa and 7 teams from Europe .
Ten Olympic teams took part in the tournament , 3 teams from Africa and 7 teams from Europe .

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yes

De Doorns is a town in Cape Winelands District Municipality in the Western Cape province of South Africa .
De Doorns is a city in South Africa in the province of Western Cape Cape Winelands District Municipality .

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no