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August 1997 News and Events

1997 News Month-By-MonthWorldIsrael Steps Up Pressure on Palestinians (Aug. 1): Arrests dozens in wake of suicide bombing in crowded market. Delays drastic action against Palestinian leaders.…

August 2018 Current Events: US News

Top of Page World News | Science & Technology News | Disaster News The world is a very busy place, and it's hard to stay on top of everything. Infoplease has got you covered. Here are the world…

October 2006 Disasters

Oct. 1, Vietnam Typhoon Xangsane hits central Vietnam, killing 68. Oct. 12–13, Buffalo, NY.: a freak early snowstorm dropped 2 feet of snow on Buffalo, causing widespread outrages and…

July 2000 Disasters

early July, southern Europe: Recording breaking heat wave in Italy and the Balkans resulted in dozens of deaths and set the stage for numerous wildfires damaging crops and forests.…

Bhutto, Benazir

(Encyclopedia) Bhutto, BenazirBhutto, Benazirbĕnˌəzĭrˈ b&oomacr;ˈtō [key], 1953–2007, prime minister of Pakistan (1988–90; 1993–96), daughter of Zulfikar Ali Bhutto. Educated at Radcliffe and…

February 2009 Current Events: World News

U.S. News | Business/Science News Here are the key events in world news for the month of February, 2009. Iceland Swears in First Female Prime Minister (Feb. 1): Johanna Sigurdardottir will lead an…

June 2019 Current Events: US News

Top of Page Disaster News | Science & Technology News | World News The world is a very busy place, and it's hard to stay on top of everything. Infoplease has got you covered. Here are the world…