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America's Most Endangered Historic Places 2001
In a report released in June 2001, the National Trust for Historic Preservation listed 11 historic sites across America that are in danger of being lost forever. Some of the sites…January 2003
WorldBritain Arrests Terror Suspects (Jan. 5): Six arrested when police find traces of the toxic agent ricin in a London apartment. (Jan. 14): Three more arrested in Manchester. (Jan. 21):…September 2000 News and Events
WorldBurmese Opposition Leader under House Arrest (Sept. 4): Government and police shut down activities of National League for Democracy, led by Nobel Peace Prize winner Aung San Suu Kyi.…Foreign Languages
Homework Center – Frequently Asked Questions Foreign Languages Where can I find help learning a foreign language? How do I translate a word into another language? How do I find out what…March 2006
WorldIndia and the U.S. Agree on Nuclear Pact (March 2): Controversial deal allows India to buy nuclear fuel and components. In exchange, India will separate its nuclear energy program from…November 2006
WorldTaiwanese President Accused of Corruption (Nov. 3): Prosecutors indict Wu Shu-chen, the wife of President Chen Shui-ban, charging that she spent $450,000 in public funds on personal…March 2001 News and Events
WorldSuicide Bomber Kills Three Israelis (March 4): Attack in Netanya, town north of Tel Aviv, follows slaying by Israelis of six Palestinians. Tension builds in area.Israel Restores…April 2001 News and Events
WorldSerbs Arrest Slobodan Milosevic (April 1): Former Yugoslav president held at Belgrade's Central Prison. He surrenders after receiving a guarantee of a fair trial. U.S. Plane and Chinese…Ancient Egypt: Rulers
Amenemhet I, king of ancient Egypt, founder of the XII dynasty (2000–1970 B.C.)Sesostris I, king of ancient Egypt, second ruler of the XII dynasty (1980–1926 B.C.)Amasis I, king of ancient…2001 Nobel Prize Winners
Peace: United Nations and Kofi Annan, secretary-general of the UN, were cited “for their work for a better organized and more peaceful world.” Literature: Sir V. S. Naipaul (UK) “for having…Trending
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