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Iraq Timeline: 2006

  by Borgna Brunner 1920s–1999 • 2002 • 2003 • 2004 • 2005 • 2006 • 2007 • 2008 • 2009 • 2010 • Jan. 20, 2006 Preliminary election results are reported for the Dec. 15 parliamentary…

Timeline: The Taliban - 2006-Present

Key dates in the history of the Taliban and Contemporary Afghanistan 1979-2000 2001 2002-2006 2006-present 2006 September The Taliban fight back with renewed strength.…

Timeline: Olympics, 1950s -1980s

From ancient Greece to the present day Previous | 1950s | 1960s | 1970s | 1980s | Next   Winter 1952 Oslo Winter Games The Olympic torch is lit in the fireplace of skiing pioneer Sondre…

J'Accuse! By Emile Zola

I Accuse...! LETTER TO THE PRESIDENT OF THE REPUBLIC By ÉMILE ZOLA The text of the letter, as published in L'Aurore Letter to Mr. Félix Faure,President of the Republic Mr. President, Would you…

Azerbaijan Department of State Background

U.S. Department of State Background Note Azerbaijan Index: Historical Highlights Government and Political Conditions Economy Defense and Military Issues Foreign Relations U.S.-Azerbaijan…

Solomon Islands Department of State Background

U.S. Department of State Background Note Solomon Islands Index: Geography People History Government Political Conditions Economy Foreign Relations U.S.-Solomon Islands Relations GEOGRAPHYThe…

Turkmenistan Department of State Background

U.S. Department of State Background Note TurkmenistanYoung people in native costume dance during ceremony in Gyami, Turkmenistan, February 11, 2007. [© AP Images]PROFILEOFFICIAL NAME:…

Cromwell, Oliver

(Encyclopedia) Cromwell, OliverCromwell, Oliverkrŏmˈwĕl, krŭmˈ–, –wəl [key], 1599–1658, lord protector of England. Opinions of Cromwell have always varied widely. His military skill and force of…