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Rabat

(Encyclopedia) RabatRabaträbätˈ [key], city (1994 pop. 787,745), capital of Morocco, on the Atlantic Ocean at the mouth of the Bou Regreg estuary, opposite Salé. Silting problems have diminished the…

Tewfik Pasha

(Encyclopedia) Tewfik Pasha (Muhammad Tewfik)Tewfik Pashatoufēkˈ päshäˈ [key], 1852–92, khedive of Egypt (1879–92). He acceded to office when his father, Ismail Pasha, was deposed. In 1880, Tewfik…

Essaouira

(Encyclopedia) EssaouiraEssaouiraĕsəwērˈə [key], city, W Morocco, on the Atlantic Ocean. Essaouira's pleasant climate and picturesque location, buildings, and ruins have made it a tourist resort.…

Frazier, Joe

(Encyclopedia) Frazier, Joe (William Joseph Frazier), 1944–2011, African-American boxer, b. Beaufort, S.C. Known for a brawling style and devastating left hook, “Smokin' Joe” won Olympic gold in 1964…

Ahmad Shah

(Encyclopedia) Ahmad ShahAhmad Shahäkhmädˈ shäˈ [key], c.1723–1773, Afghan ruler (1747–73), founder of the Durani dynasty. His success in commanding Afghan forces in India for Nadir Shah of Iran won…

Year in Review 2001 | Movies

By Beth Rowen Before Harry ShrekMementoNicole KidmanHedwig and the Angry InchA.I.Waking LifePearl HarborDavid LynchGhost WorldAfter Harry The Fellowship of the RingOcean's 11Vanilla SkyThe…

Michael Allen ANDREWS, Congress, TX (1944)

ANDREWS Michael Allen , a Representative from Texas; born in Houston, Harris County, Tex., February 7, 1944; graduated from Arlington Heights High School, Fort Worth, Tex., 1962; B.A., University…

Donald Allen BAILEY, Congress, PA (1945)

BAILEY Donald Allen , a Representative from Pennsylvania; born in Pittsburgh, Allegheny County, Pa., July 21, 1945; attended the public schools of Allegheny and Westmoreland Counties; graduated,…

William Allen CULLOP, Congress, IN (1853-1927)

CULLOP William Allen , a Representative from Indiana; born near Oaktown, Knox County, Ind., March 28, 1853; attended the common schools; was graduated from Hanover (Ind.) College in June 1878;…

Thomas Allen COBURN, Congress, OK (1948)

Senate Years of Service: 2005-2015 Party: Republican COBURN Thomas Allen , A Senator and a Representative from Oklahoma; born in Casper, Wyo., March 14, 1948; graduated Central High School;…