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News of the World: 1998

A Small Step for Middle East Peace... An October 1998 summit at Wye Mills, Md., generated the first real progress in the stymied Middle East peace talks in 19 months. With President Bill Clinton…

Beersheba

(Encyclopedia) Beersheba Beersheba bērshēˈbə, bērˈshēbə [key] [Heb.,=seven wells or…

(Encyclopedia) Sadat, Anwar al-Sadat, Anwar al-änwärˈ äl-sädätˈ [key], 1918–81, Egyptian political leader and president (1970–81). He entered (1936) Abbasia Military Academy, where he became friendly…

Chushan-rishathaim

(Encyclopedia) Chushan-rishathaimChushan-rishathaimky&oomacr;ˈshăn-rĭshəthāˈĭm [key], in the Bible, Mesopotamian king, conqueror and oppressor of Israel.

Bezek

(Encyclopedia) BezekBezekbēˈzĕk [key], in the Bible. 1 Country or city of Adoni-bezek. 2 Bivouac of Israel.

Beth-haccerem

(Encyclopedia) Beth-hacceremBeth-haccerembĕth-hăkˈərĕm [key], in the Bible, town, probably the modern En Kerem (Israel), SW of Jerusalem.

Sihon

(Encyclopedia) SihonSihonsīˈhən [key], in the Bible, king of the Amorites, who attacked Israel. He became a figure for the mighty fallen.

Balak

(Encyclopedia) BalakBalakbāˈlăk [key], in the Bible, king of Moab who hired Balaam to curse Israel. Balac is a Greek form.

Mitt Romney: Campaign Issues

Where he stands Mitt RomneyRelated Links Barack Obama: Campaign Issues Campaign 2012 Closest Presidential Races…

Hanukkah

The Festival of Lights Hannukah Dates (from sundown to sundown of the following dates) 2016 Dec. 24-Jan. 1 2017 Dec. 12-Dec. 20 2018 Dec…