Like Queens Alexandra and Mary before her (who were both Queens Mother after the deaths of their husbands) she should now be referred to as Queen Elizabeth.

The three eastern districts where the army reported making advances are on the edge of the Ghouta district which was hit by chemical weapons last month.

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Another issue is that the lighting is not uniform, despite what B&N told us at a briefing. The screen is clearly brighter around the edges, which can be a distraction while reading.

Brent crude, which posted its fourth consecutive weekly gain, also topped $120 a barrel in the week, before ending slightly lower on Friday.