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Do migratory birds spread highly pathogenic avian influenza viruses?
Do migratory birds spread highly pathogenic avian influenza viruses? The role of migratory birds in the spread of highly pathogenic avian influenza is not fully understood. Wild waterfowl are…Commercial Aviation
Commercial Aviation Commercial air passenger service began in the United States (and in the world) in 1914, with a regularly scheduled flight that carried passengers between St. Petersburg…Howard Hughes
Howard Hughes is most famous for the last years of his life, when his mind faded and he lived the life of a wealthy, paranoid recluse. But earlier he had been a dashing and innovative businessman and…December 1998 News and Events
1998 News Month-By-MonthWorldBosnian Serb General Arrested (Dec. 2): U.S. and Allies seize Maj. Gen. Radislav Krstic, charged with genocide by Yugoslav war crimes tribunal.Libya Refuses to…February 1999 News and Events
1999 News Month-By-MonthWorldU.S. Expands Air Strikes on Iraq (Feb. 2): Pilots hit wide range of military targets under broadened rules for attacks over northern and southern no-fly zones.…January 1998 News and Events
1998 News Month-By-Month World Netanyahu Survives Parliamentary Test (Jan. 4): Israeli Prime Minister's majority threatened by resignation of Foreign Minister David Levy. (Jan. 5): Netanyahu…Disasters in 2009
January | February | March | April | June| July | August | September | October | November | December January Jan. 9, Costa Rica: at least 20 are killed and thousands more are left homeless after…June 2009 Current Events: World News
U.S. News | Business/Science News Here are the key events in world news for the month of June 2009. Air France Plane Vanishes (June 1): In the worst aviation disaster since 2001, Air France Flight…Notable Unstaffed Lunar and Interplanetary Probes
The following table lists notable unstaffed lunar and interplanetary probes launched into space since 1958, including spacecraft name, launch date, and destination.Spacecraft Launch date…The Illiad: The Death of Hector.
The Battle in the River Scamander. Funeral Games in Honour of Patroclus. The Death of Hector. The Trojans being safe within the walls, Hector only stays to oppose Achilles. Priam is…