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A Glimpse Of The Weapons Used During World War II
The Second World War took place from the year 1939 to 1945 and it took place between the Axis Powers and the Allied Powers. This war is regarded as the worst war in history because it led to the deaths of a huge number of people. This war has seen the use of different kinds…
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The Cold War – An American Synopsis
https://www.timetoast.com/ When we look back over the span of centuries that represents American history, it is easy to call out major military engagements which represent the major wars of this country. From World War II to the Civil War to Korea to World War I, America has been involved in many military engagements and emerged…
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The Great War – An American Synopsis
Alliances during the Second World War, 1939-1945. Animation: Vardion, Joaopais, User:Roke~commonswiki, Heitor Carvalho Jorge, CC BY-SA 3.0, via Wikimedia Commons The history of America is decorated with some of the great conflicts that have ever been fought by civilizations and for great ideals. This was never truer than in World War II which was…
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Ukrainian president Yushchenko dismisses PM, cabinet
Thursday, September 8, 2005 Viktor Yushchenko, President of Ukraine announced the dismissal of his government Thursday, under accusations of graft and political infighting. Amongst those dismissed was Prime Minister Yulia Tymoshenko. Yushchenko, who won the Presidency almost one year ago, in what became known worldwide as the “Orange Revolution” had vowed to stamp out the…
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At least 13 killed in shootings at polling stations in Pakistan
Saturday, August 20, 2005 According to Online, 13 people were killed and over a hundred injured in armed clashes between rival political factions in Pakistan on Thursday August 18, 2005 local time. The attacks centered around polling stations throughout the country where elections for local offices were taking place. The first of the clashes occurred…
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Bangladesh hit by several bomb explosions
Wednesday, August 17, 2005 Several cities and towns in Bangladesh have been rocked by around 459 small explosions occurring simultaneously. To date at least 125 people have been injured and two people have been killed. The two people killed were a bicycle rickshaw driver in the northern town of Chapainawabganj and a 10-year-old boy…
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‘Afghanistan is a 20-year venture’ warns Canadian general
Monday, August 8, 2005 Map of Afghanistan Maj.-Gen. Andrew Leslie, one of Canada’s top generals says Canadians should prepare for a long mission to Afghanistan in order to help it break out of “a cycle of warlords and tribalism.” Leslie told the audience attending the 74th Annual Couchiching Summer Conference in Orillia, Ontario, Canada on…
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54 killed by suicide bomber at Musayyib gas station
Saturday, July 16, 2005 Location of Musayyib (red) At least 54 people died today when a suicide bomber blew himself up at a gas station near a mosque in Musayyib, about 60 km south of the Iraqi capital. Some 80 people are reported to have been injured. Witnesses said a fuel tanker was slowly approaching…
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34% more Americans killed in Iraq during past 12 months than in previous 12 months
Tuesday, July 5, 2005 According to USA Today report, U.S. Defense department numbers show that 882 U.S. troops died in the 12 months through June 30th, 2005. This is a 34.2% increase from 657 killed in the preceding 12 months. This figure does not include those troops who died during transportation out of Iraq. These…
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Alleged Al-Qaeda leader killed in Saudi Arabia
Sunday, July 3, 2005 Younis Mohammad Ibrahim al-Hayyari, who was believed to be one of the top leaders of Al-Qaeda, died after exchanging fire and hurling hand grenades at Saudi Arabian police in Riyadh. Hayyari’s name was at the top of a list of 36 al Qaeda suspects announced by Riyadh last week. The…
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