The English language is chock full of abbreviations. While the words behind many of these shortened forms tend to feel rather obvious (like ft. for feet and VP for vice president), there are plenty of less widely known examples ― even among the…
Category: 4. World
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Tunisia opposition leaders jailed on conspiracy and terror charges
A court in Tunisia has sentenced a group of senior politicians, businessmen and lawyers to long prison sentences on conspiracy and terrorism charges.
The defendants received sentences of up to 66 years. They include leaders of National Salvation…
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Tunisia Hands Heavy Sentences to Prominent Opposition Figures
In the latest sign of deepening repression in what was once virtually the sole Arab democracy, a court in Tunisia has handed down heavy sentences to prominent opposition figures convicted on charges of conspiring against state security, the…
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Latest news bulletin | April 19th – Midday
Catch up with the most important stories from around Europe and beyond – latest news, breaking news, World, Business, Entertainment, Politics, Culture, Travel.
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Why Manchester prides itself as working-class birthplace : NPR
British forces charge crowds during bread riots in Manchester, England, in 1819. The event became known as the Peterloo…
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Aftershocks and lack of resources hinder recovery work 3 weeks after Myanmar’s deadly earthquake
BANGKOK (AP) — Basic services have yet to be restored to the areas of Myanmar worst hit by a huge earthquake three weeks ago, and emergency workers recovering bodies and clearing debris are contending…
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Houthi rebels prepare for ground invasion: report
The Houthi rebels were positioning landmines around the port of Hodeidah and other populated areas in anticipation of a ground offensive by Yemen’s government forces, with the support of the United States, the Saudi-owned Asharq Al-Awsat reported…
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Iran, US begin second round of nuclear talks
ROME (AP) — Iran and the United States began a second round of negotiations Saturday over Tehran’s rapidly advancing nuclear program in Rome, U.S. and Iranian officials said.
The U.S. official spoke on…
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