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Haitham bin Tariq Al-Said

(Encyclopedia) Haitham bin Tariq Al-Said, 1954–, sultan of Oman (2020–). A member of the ruling family of Oman, he held various positions in the Omani foreign ministry (1986–2002) and served as…

Tariq Aziz, 2003 News

deputy prime minister of Iraq, acted as Saddam Hussein's spokesman in the months leading up to the U.S.-led invasion of Iraq, repeatedly denying that Iraq possessed—or was developing—weapons…

Pelayo

(Encyclopedia) PelayoPelayopāläˈyō [key], d. 737, first king (c.718–737) of Asturias. He was elected king by the tribespeople of Asturias and by Visigothic leaders who had escaped Tariq. His victory…

Qaboos bin Said Al-Said

(Encyclopedia) Qaboos bin Said Al-Said, 1940–2020, sultan of Oman (1970–2020). The only son of Sultan Said bin Taimur Al-Said, he served a year in the British army after graduating from Sandhurst.…

Soldier

Director:Paul AndersonWriter:David Webb PeoplesWarner Bros. R; 99 minutesRelease:10/98Cast:Kurt Russell, Jason Scott Lee, Connie Nielsen, Michael Chiklis, Gary Busey, Sean Pertwee and Jason…

Muhammad Ali

The Champion of the World     Special Features Muhammad Ali Biography Muhammad Ali Quotes Olympic Moments: Before Ali Was King Black History Month Boxing Highlights Career Pro…

Brewer's: Ali

Cousin and son-in-law of Mahomet, the beauty of whose eyes is with the Persians proverbial; insomuch that the highest term they employ to express beauty is Ayn Hali (eyes of Ali). —Chardin…

Mahershala Ali

Name at birth: Mahershalalhashbaz GilmoreMahershala Ali received rave reviews -- and then won an Oscar -- for his performance in the 2016 film Moonlight. Two years later he won another Oscar as best…

Ali Larter

Ali Larter was James Van Der Beek's co-star in the 1999 football movie Varsity Blues, where she appeared briefly in a bikini made entirely of whipped cream. That appearance gave her a certain cachet…

Ali Landry

Ali Landry was named Miss USA of 1996 and later went on to co-host the TV series America's Greatest Pets. Her popularity soared when she appeared in a 1998 Super Bowl commercial for Doritos snack…