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Afghanistan War

(Encyclopedia) Afghanistan War, 1978–92, conflict between anti-Communist Muslim Afghan guerrillas (mujahidin) and Afghan government and Soviet forces. The conflict had its origins in the 1978 coup…

2013 World News: Kenya

Presidential Election Largely Peaceful in Kenya   Map of Kenya Related Links Kenya Country Profile 2013 Year in Review 2013 News of the Nation 2013 People…

2013 World News: Ukraine

President's Rejection of Trade Deal with European Union Sparks Massive Protests Flag of North KoreaRelated Links Ukraine Country Profile 2013 Year in…

November 2009 Current Events: U.S. News

World News | Business/Science News Here are the key events in United States news for the month of November 2009. Maine Voters Overturn Same-Sex Marriage Law (Nov. 3): Maine voters overturn a…

Henry (Smokey) Yunick 2001 Deaths

Henry (Smokey) YunickAge: 77 pioneer stock-car mechanic who worked for years out of the self-proclaimed "Best Damn Garage in Town" in Daytona Beach, Fla.; helped develop Chevrolet's original…

2013 World News: Central African Republic

Country Falls into a Civil War after Coup   Flag of Central African Republic Related Links Central African Republic Country Profile 2013 Year in Review 2013 News…

2013 World News: Mali

Islamic Militants to Expand Their Control Over Mali; Presidential Election Mostly Peaceful   Map of Mali Related Links Mali Country Profile 2013 Year in Review…

2013 World News

Major World News Stories of 2013 By Beth Rowen Edward SnowdenRelated Links 2013 Year in Review 2013 News of the NationScience News of 2013 2013…

Mauritania Department of State Background

U.S. Department of State Background Note Mauritania Index: History Government and Political Conditions U.S.-Mauritanian Relations HISTORYFrom the 3rd to 7th centuries, the migration of Berber…