(Encyclopedia) prisoner of war, in international law, person captured by a belligerent while fighting in the military. International law includes rules on the treatment of prisoners of war but…
Here are the key news events of the month organized into three categories: World News, U.S. News, and Business, Society, and Science News. World | Nation | Business/…
People in the News Whether taking the helm of a newly-independent South Africa or simply living "La Vida Loca," these were the ones who made the headlines in 1999.by Beth Rowen…
The Fog at the Beginning of the Universe A team of astronomers from the California Institute of Technology, led by S. George Djorgovski, may have glimpsed the dawn of our universe. In Aug. 2001,…
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 its…
Pat BuchananRabble rouser for the Reform party by Beth Rowen Buchanan speaks with steel workers in Weirton, West Virginia.This article was posted on September 29, 1999.Born to fight Since he…
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Labor Pains A guide to Major League Baseball's contraction issue by John Gettings This article was posted in 2001.The decision made by Major League Baseball owners to contract two teams…
A disaster and its catastrophic aftermath by Borgna Brunner The eye of the storm bears down on the Gulf Coast Hurricane Links Hurricane Katrina TimelineHurricane Season 2008Maps: Louisiana…
