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Robert De Niro thanks Francis Ford Coppola for not casting him in ‘The Godfather’ • Apr. 29, 2025, 1:33 AM ET (The Indian Express)
Godfather director Coppola bags lifetime achievement award • Apr. 28, 2025, 6:13 AM ET (Straits Times)
Coppola receives AFI Life Achievement Award, 'The Godfather' stars pay tribute • Apr. 27, 2025, 5:20 AM ET (Daily Star)
Secret societies and thug gangs ‘rule’ the streets, say police • Apr. 26, 2025, 2:01 PM ET (The Star)

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