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UN Peacekeeping Missions

Since 1948 there have been 67 UN peacekeeping operations. Close to 130 nations have contributed personnel at various times, and 115 are currently providing uniformed peacekeepers. As of Aug.31, 2012…

Percent of Undernourished Populations, by Country

People whose food intake is chronically insufficient to meet their minimum energy requirements.Country1990–19912001–20032002–2004Country1990–19912001–20032002–2004Eritrean.a. 73%75%Bangladesh35%30%…

Recent Volcanic Activity

(Bold indicates activity in 2008, 2009, and 2010) The following table shows the recent and ongoing volcanic history around the world by year of activity and volcano name…

Zapotec

(Encyclopedia) ZapotecZapoteczäˈpətĕk, säˈ– [key], indigenous people of Mexico, primarily in S Oaxaca and on the Isthmus of Tehuantepec. Little is known of the origin of the Zapotec. Unlike most…

Women Nobel Peace Prize Winners

Women who fought for peace Malala Yousafzai accepts her Nobel Prize Source: AP Photo/Matt DunhamWomen's History Month Nobel Winning Scientists Pulitzer Prize Winners in Literature…

2012 Competing Countries

205 countries are participating in the London Summer Olympics Photo Credit: London 2012 Related Links 2012 Summer OlympicsMemorable Olympic MomentsBirth of the Modern OlympicsEncyclopedia:…

Ten Most Wanted List FAQ

The Ten Most Wanted FAQ by David Johnson 1. Have any women ever appeared on the list? Answer: Yes. Eight women have appeared on the list, starting 1968, with Ruth Eisemann-Schier. She was charged…