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King Gyanendra, 2006 News

leader of Nepal, capitulated to an alliance of seven opposition parties in April, after nearly three weeks of deadly pro-democracy demonstrations. The protesters demanded that the king…

Ron King 2000 Deaths

Ron KingAge: 74 former professional cyclist who died minutes after completing his leg of the Olympic torch relay in his hometown northwest of Sydney; of a heart attackDied: Muswellbrook,…

King Gyanendra, 2005 News

leader of Nepal, fired the entire government and declared a state of emergency in February, saying the government had failed to make progress toward elections and to pursue negotiations with…

Alan King 2004 Deaths

Alan KingAge: 76 comedian with a decidedly borscht-belt sensibility. His shtick typically focused on the frustrations of middle-class Americans. He appeared on Broadway and in 30 films,…

The Devil's Dictionary: King's Evil

by Ambrose Bierce KINGKISSKING'S EVIL -n. A malady that was formerly cured by the touch of the sovereign, but has now to be treated by the physicians. Thus "the most pious Edward" of…

Aesop's Fables: The Monkey as King

by Aesop The Dog and the CookThe Thieves and the CockThe Monkey as King At a gathering of all the animals the Monkey danced and delighted them so much that they made him their King. The…

The Hungry Stones: Once There Was a King

by Rabindranath Tagore The VictoryThe Home-ComingOnce There Was a King "Once upon a time there was a king." When we were children there was no need to know who the king in the fairy…

King Clancy Memorial Trophy

Awarded to the player who “best exemplifies leadership on and off the ice and who has made a noteworthy humanitarian contribution to his community” and named after former player, coach,…

Quiz: Kings of Judah and Israel

From the wise and prosperous reign of King Solomon to the tumultuous rule of King David, this quiz will challenge you to match each king with their accomplishments and legacy. You'll also have to…

King Charles III of England

Top of Page Source: AP Images/Dan KitwoodThe Queen is dead, long live the King. This phrase has been used for centuries to signify the unbroken continuation of the British Monarchy. The death of…