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UN Human Rights Council: Convention Against Torture, Part II
Part IIArticle 17There shall be established a Committee against Torture (hereinafter referred to as the Committee) which shall carry out the functions hereinafter provided. The Committee shall…1993 Academy Awards
The 1993 Academy Awards were presented March 21, 1994 at the Dorothy Chandler Pavilion, Los Angeles.PictureThe Fugitive, Arnold Kopelson, producer (Warner Bros.)In the Name of the Father,…Entertainment News from January 2000
1Schindler's List tops the Broadcast Film Critics Association list of the top films of the 1990s. Saving Private Ryan places second, with L.A. Confidential in third. Rounding out the top five…The Most and Least Religious Countries
The importance of religion around the world Religion has played an extremely important role in the history of almost every country in the world. We can see this everywhere around us. From art to…The Journals of Lewis & Clark: Lewis, March 18, 1806
Day 1268 Day 1270 Lewis, March 18, 1806 Tuesday March 18th 1806. Drewyer was taken last night with a violent pain in his side. Capt. Clark blead him. several of the men are complaining of…A Look at High School Graduation Rates in the United States
By Sabrina Petrafesa Graduating high school seniors all over the U.S. are preparing to take the next step in their young lives. For most that means heading off to college and for others it…The Journals of Lewis & Clark: Clark, March 18, 1806
Day 1269 Day 1271 Clark, March 18, 1806 Tuesday March 17th 1806 Drewyer was taken last night with a violent pain in his Side. I bled him. Several of the men are complaining of being unwell…What is the World's Oldest Country?
Enduring Civilizations Over the past thousands of years, civilizations, empires, and countries have risen and fallen. Some of these have been erased from history leaving very little behind while…Human Carcinogens as of the 9th Report
"The Ninth Report on Carcinogens" The Ninth Report on Carcinogens, published May 15, 2000, lists 218 substances known or suspected to cause cancer. The Ninth Report added (or upgraded) 14…Atlantic Hurricane Names
Because hurricanes often occur at the same time, officials assign short, distinctive names to the storms to avoid confusion among weather stations, coastal bases, and ships at sea. Since 1953…