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Osama bin Laden killed
Most-wanted terrorist is killed in Pakistan by David Johnson and Beth Rowen Osama bin Laden. (Source/FBI) Related Links Suspected al-Qaeda Terrorist Acts Osama bin Laden is SEALed and…Moors
(Encyclopedia) Moors, nomadic people of the northern shores of Africa, originally the inhabitants of Mauretania. They were chiefly of Berber and Arab stock. In the 8th cent. the Moors were converted…History of Lunar Calendars
The lunar calendars of the Chinese, Babylonians, Greeks, and more Related Links History of the Calendar History of the Egyptian Calendar History of the Roman (Julian) Calendar…religion
(Encyclopedia) religion, a system of thought, feeling, and action that is shared by a group and that gives the members an object of devotion; a code of behavior by which individuals may judge the…Who Are the Taliban?
Their history and their resurgence Infoplease Atlas: Afghanistan Taliban ambassador to Pakistan Abdul Salam Zaeef seated in front of Taliban militia members. Source/AP Photos If a man fears…January 2007
Here are the key news events of the month organized into three categories: World News, U.S. News, and Business, Society, and Science News. World Former Communist Countries Admitted…The Major Faiths (concise table)
JudaismChristianityIslamHinduismBuddhismFounderThe Hebrew leader Abraham founded Judaism around 2000 B.C. Moses gave the Jews the Torah around 1250 B.C. Jesus Christ, who was crucified…Afghanistan Primer
Often invaded, rarely conquered Afghanistan and Bordering Nations Country Profile: Afghanistan Pakistan | Map Iran | Map China | Map…What is Ramadan?
The Question: What is Ramadan and how is it celebrated? The Answer: Ramadan, the ninth month of the Islamic calendar, is a "month of blessing" marked by prayer, fasting, and charity. Muslims…World Religions: What People Believe and Where
Top of Page Source: iStockHow many religions are there in the world? If you ask ten different religious studies experts, you’ll probably get twenty different answers. The majority of people follow…Trending
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