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Jarring, Gunnar
(Encyclopedia) Jarring, GunnarJarring, Gunnargŭnˈär yärˈĭng [key], 1907–2002, Swedish diplomat. He entered diplomatic service during World War II and was minister to India (1948–51), Ceylon (now Sri…Aden
(Encyclopedia) Aden Aden äˈdən, āˈdən [key], city, SW Yemen, on the Gulf of Aden near the southern entrance to the Red Sea. It is the chief port of Yemen. Aden consists of…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…Clarence Emir ALLEN, Congress, UT (1852-1932)
ALLEN Clarence Emir , a Representative from Utah; born in Girard Township, Erie County, Pa., September 8, 1852; attended the district school and Girard (Pa.) Academy; was graduated from Western…Middle East Map: Regions, Geography, Facts & Figures
The Middle East is a region that spans parts of Western Asia and North Africa. It is home to several countries that are culturally, historically, and religiously significant. The region is…Saudi Arabia Map: Regions, Geography, Facts & Figures
The Kingdom of Saudi Arabia, nestled in the heart of the Middle East on the Arabian Peninsula, is a country rich in history and culture. Bordered by Iraq, Jordan, Kuwait, Oman, Qatar, the United Arab…Banda, Rupiah Bwezani
(Encyclopedia) Banda, Rupiah Bwezani, 1937–, Zambian politician, president of Zambia (2008–11), b. Gwenda, Southern Rhodesia (now Zimbabwe). Educated in Ethiopia, Sweden, and England, he joined the…Iran-Iraq War
(Encyclopedia) Iran-Iraq War, 1980–88, protracted military conflict between Iran and Iraq. It officially began on Sept. 22, 1980, with an Iraqi land and air invasion of western Iran, although Iraqi…Qatar Map: Regions, Geography, Facts & Figures
Qatar, officially known as the State of Qatar, is a small country situated in the Middle East, on a peninsula fringed by the Persian Gulf.The state of Qatar is situated on the Qatar Peninsula,…Trending
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