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Explosion near the Acropolis in Athens kills two American tourists

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An explosion destroyed a building near the Acropolis in Athens, killing at least two people, both American tourists, and leaving four people missing. The building included a holiday rental, and U.S. tourists and a British national are among the missing. The mayor of Athens said the explosion was likely caused by a gas leak.

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