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Among the political figures who died in 2016 was the world's longest reigning monarch: King Bhumibol Adulyadej, who was revered in Thailand as a demigod, a father figure and an anchor of stability through decades of upheaval. Others in the world of public affairs included former United National Secretary-General Boutros Boutros-Ghali, U. |
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Nancy Reagan, 94. Helpmate, backstage adviser and fierce protector of Ronald Reagan in his journey from actor to president — and finally during his battle with Alzheimer’s disease. March 6. George Martin, 90. The Beatles’ urbane producer who quietly guided the band’s swift, historic transformation.... |
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Purchase: Order Reprint Embracing Soviet-style communism, Fidel Castro overcame imprisonment and exile to become leader of Cuba and defy the power of the United States at every turn. The strongman's half-century rule was marked by the unsuccessful U.S. |
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Opposition Zimbabwe People First (ZimPF) leader, Joice Mujuru, has reportedly sacked Bright Matonga, a top party official, for alleged spying. Local private media reports indicated on Tuesday that Matonga was suspected of snooping on ZimPF for the army and a Zanu PF faction led by Vice President Emmerson Mnangagwa. |
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The 1994 genocide in Rwanda killed thousands, whose preserved skulls reside at the Genocide memorial in Nyamata, as 10 out of 61 convicts have been granted early release including historian Ferdinand Nahimana and priest Emmanuel Rukundo (AFP Photo/Simon Maina)
Nairobi (AFP) - The UN has granted.... |
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The award-winning Live at Leeds festival has announced the first names for their 2017 event, which officially kicks off summer’s huge outdoor music season. After previously hosting the very best in new talent which saw Ed Sheeran play in front of a 100-strong crowd at Leeds’ Cockpit five years ago.... |
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Below you will find the full list of nominees received for the 2016 Dallas Morning News Texan of the Year. We received almost 600 submissions recommending almost 200 nominees (some nominees were named by multiple readers): Texas Gov. Greg Abbott: This reader from Richardson wrote: "He has tried to hold the ground for the people of Texas. |
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PORT OF SPAIN, Trinidad (CMC) The head of the Roman Catholic Church here, Archbishop Joseph Harris, is maintaining that the church is against the imposition of the death penalty, saying there could be no good reason for killing someone. Speaking on a radio station here after a Roman Catholic priest,.... |
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iStock/Thinkstock (CHARLESTON, S.C.) The federal trial for Dylann Roof, the 22-year-old accused of killing nine people in a Charleston, South Carolina, church, continued today with one of the three survivors of the deadly rampage taking the stand. Polly Sheppard, 72, told the court of how Roof.... |
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A bill that seeks a referendum to ban adoption by same-sex couples and singles passed through Colombia’s Senate on Tuesday. The legislation, which would allow only heterosexual couples to adopt, is being spearheaded by Senator Viviane Morales ( Liberal Party ), who said that it “is opening a space.... |
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The NBC hit reality competition “The Voice” has crowned its latest winner, with singer Sundance Head being named as the champion of the show’s 11th season. Mr. Head won out over fellow competitors Billy Gilman, Josh Gallagher, and Wé McDonald. Head, who also competed on the Fox reality competition.... |
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