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Red Cross

(Encyclopedia) Red Cross, international organization concerned with the alleviation of human suffering and the promotion of public health; the world-recognized symbols of mercy and absolute…

torture

(Encyclopedia) torture, the intentional infliction of severe physical or mental pain or suffering in order to intimidate, coerce, obtain information or a confession, or punish. In international law,…

June 2022 Current Events: World News

Top of Page US News | Disaster News | Science & Technology News The world is a very busy place, and it's hard to stay on top of everything. Infoplease has got you covered. Here are the World…

Napoleon I

(Encyclopedia) CE5 Napoleonic Europe (1812) Napoleon INapoleon Inəpōˈlēən, Fr. näpôlāōNˈ [key], 1769–1821, emperor of the French, b. Ajaccio, Corsica, known as “the Little Corporal.” The…

National Parks and Monuments (table)

(Encyclopedia) National Parks and Monuments Name Type1 Location Year authorized Sizeacres (hectares) Description Abraham Lincoln Birthplace HP Central Ky. 1916 344.5 (139) Traditional…