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Earthquake in Turkey
by Borgna Brunner Learn earthquake basics in Earthquakes 101. Earthquake epicenter: near Izmit, an industrial city about 55 miles east of Istanbul on the Sea of Marmara. Aftershocks: at least…The UN's List of “Stories the World Should Hear More About,” 2006
The United Nations Department of Public Information began keeping a list of “Ten Stories the World Should Hear More About” in 2004. The stories are not ones that have never been reported, but…State of the Union Address: Grover Cleveland (December 6, 1887)
Grover Cleveland (December 6, 1887) To the Congress of the United States: You are confronted at the threshold of your legislative duties with a condition of the national finances which imperatively…June 1997 News and Events
1997 News Month-By-MonthWorldFrench Vote for Leftists (June 1): In setback to President Chirac, Socialists and Communists gain allies. Vote is a mandate to reject economic austerity and press…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.…State of the Union Address: Economic Agenda
Economic Agenda Tonight I will set out a better path, an agenda for a nation that competes with confidence, an agenda that will raise standards of living and generate new jobs. Americans…Earthquake in Taiwan
TaiwanTuesday, September 21, 1999, 1:47 a.m. local time by Ricco Villanueva Siasoco Learn earthquake basics in Earthquakes 101. Earthquake epicenter: Nantou and Taichang counties,…Brewer's: Catholic Majesty
759. A title given by Gregory III. to Alfonso I., King of Asturias. Source: Dictionary of Phrase and Fable, E. Cobham Brewer, 1894Catholic ReliefCatholic League A B C D E F G H I…Brewer's: Catholic Rent
(The), 1823. The subscription of ld. per month towards the expenses of the Catholic Association (q.v.). Source: Dictionary of Phrase and Fable, E. Cobham Brewer, 1894Catholic…Brewer's: Quadra
The border round a bas-relief. In the Santa Croce of Florence is a quadra round a bas relief representing the Madonna, in white terracotta. Several other figures are introduced. Source:…Trending
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