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April 2018 Current Events: World News

Top of Page Disaster News | Science & Technology News | US 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…

mine, in warfare

(Encyclopedia) mine, in warfare, term formerly applied to a system of tunnels dug under an army fortification and ending in a chamber where either explosives were placed to be detonated at a chosen…

International Criminal Court

(Encyclopedia) International Criminal Court (ICC), first permanent world court created specifically to try individuals for genocide, war crimes, crimes of aggression, and crimes against humanity, est…

budget

(Encyclopedia) budget, inclusive list of proposed expenditures and expected receipts of any person, enterprise, or government for a specified period, usually one year. Budget estimates are based on…

2013 World News: China

Geopolitical Maritime Dispute Shares Headlines with Change of Leadership by Beth Rowen Xi JinpingRelated Links China Country Profile 2013 Year in…

In God We Poll?

A look at the role religion and faith play in the race to be presidentRelated Links Campaign 2012 U.S. Constitution Encyclopedia:…

Tallest Buildings in the United States

Below is a list of the tallest buildings in the United States by height. Also included is date of completion and the number of stories in each structure. Building, City…

Presidential Trivia

Who was the only bachelor to lead the nation? Presidents Who Were Related to Each Other John Adams was the father of John Quincy Adams. James Madison and Zachary Taylor were second cousins…

Year in Review, 2013: World News

2013 World News: Iran President Rouhani Engages West with a Charm Offensive President Hassan RouhaniRelated Links Iran Country Profile 2013 Year in…

2013 World News: Pakistan

Pakistan elected a prime minister and president in 2013; Taliban leader killed in a drone strike   Flag of Pakistan Related Links 2013 Year in Review Pakistan Country…