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The area also symbolizes an inevitable truth about London: Without the thronging masses of tourists, and the attractions designed to amuse them, the city might disintegrate completely.

But throngs of them wearing crisp uniforms and bristling with weaponry have been a prominent feature at hostage-handover ceremonies that have been periodically taking place since the cease-fire began last month.

In a city known for its culinary traditions and signature dishes, the former Bellflower St. John Bosco High star surprised a throng of media members when he reported his favorite meal so far was shawarma.

But for its throng of faults, the movie does sport a critical saving grace that keeps it from being completely unwatchable: its achingly human star.

Many of the worshippers then go to where the body has been prepared for prayers - it is then transported to the graveyard for burial, often thronged by the mourners.