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Israel's Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu (R) shakes hands with Nigeria's President Goodluck Jonathan during their meeting at the prime minister's office in Jerusalem October 28, 2013. REUTERS/Abir Sultan/Pool (JERUSALEM - Tags: POLITICS) - RTX14RVU — Israel's Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu (R) shakes hands with Nigeria's President Goodluck Jonathan during their meeting at the prime minister's office in Jerusalem, Oct. 28, 2013. — REUTERS/Abir Sultan

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