He dreamed of a cycling revolution. Then an SUV crushed him
Paul Varry's death has triggered a debate in Paris over the dramatic expansion of cycle infrastructure.
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His dream of playing basketball in the U.S. helped him find a second family
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Donald Trump’s dream for a greater Gaza
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