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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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[A]: yes

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In 1948 he moved to Cyprus , to England in 1958 .
In 1948 he moved to Cyprus , to England in 1958 .
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[A]: yes

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From 1996 to 2005 , Adila Laidi was the first director of the center , and Saheer Turjman is the current administrative director , and Rula Khoury is the current artistic director .
Rula Khoury was the current director of the centre from 1996 until 2005 . Saheer Turjman is the first Administrative Director and Adila Laidi is the current Artistic Director .
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[A]: no

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The Charge Spear is a large spear that can be '' sharpened '' to form a charged organic blade that can be used to stab foes .
The Charge Spear is a large spear that can be '' sharpened to form a charged organic blade that can be used to strike opponents .
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yes