Articles related to "Commonwealth"

The "Harare Declaration" made Zimbabwe the pivot of Commonwealth diplomacy in Africa in the 1990s. How and why then did Mugabe walk Zimbabwe out of the Commonweath?

The recent terror attacks in Mumbai have cast further doubt as to whether India should retain the right to host the 2010 Commonwealth Games.

Despite taking a heavy pounding from Michael 'The Amazing' Gbenga, Jermain 'Chu-Chu' Mackey prevailed to become the new British Commonwealth Super Middle Boxing Champion.

Dresses and gowns worn by HM Queen Elizabeth II during royal tours are on view at Buckingham Palace. The display also includes over 100 gifts received during such visits.

The Commonwealth and Frontline States were two important groups of countries which exerted great influence on the course of Zimbabwe's struggle for independence.

Netball, similar to and derived from basketball, is one of the foremost games for women in many Commonwealth countries.

The Commonwealth Fund's scorecard on the U.S. health system finds broad evidence of inefficient and inequitable care, as the overall system continues to lose ground.

As India prepares to host the 2010 Commonwealth Games, Delhi is fast improving its infrastructure to accommodate world class sport and benefit tourism in the long term.

'Imagine This,' first published in paperback by SW Books in 2007, ISBN 978-0-9555453-0-6, won the Best First Book, Africa Region in the 2008 Commonwealth Writers Prize.

In Leviathan, Thomas Hobbes set out his doctrine of the foundation of states and legitimate government based on social contract theories.

Now used as the headquarters for the British Commonwealth, Marlborough House was built by a Duchess and was the residence of royalty.

The health care system in the United States is under scrutiny as more citizens lose insurance benefits. Swiss and Dutch systems cover all but one percent of citizens.

A government with its political base in oil-producing provinces is reluctant to get serious about reducing greenhouse gas emissions.

Elizabeth Alexandra Mary Windsor is the current Queen of 16 independent states including the United Kingdom, as well as the supreme Governor of the Church of England .

Zimbabwe's liberation struggle and the attainment of independence owed greatly to many external players. Among them were the OAU and its liberation Committee.

Celebrities flock to Anguilla, British West Indies, an exclusive Caribbean Island retreat nearby St. Martin. The destination continues to lure top stars like Brad Pitt.

From writer residency programs to distinguished speakers, festivals to really good bookstores, the city of Calgary, Alberta, offers varied & interesting literary events.

Australia's CSIRO produces a great range of fun science resources for students of all ages including magazines and a weekly email with science projects and information.

From 1999 to 2008, family premiums for employer-sponsored health insurance increased 119% and could rise another 94% by 2020, a new report found.

The last weekend in March sees the IRB rugby Sevens Series arrive at its most prestigious stop, Hong Kong. As 40,000 fans prepare to party, how did this event evolve?

Adam Mickiewicz (1798-1855) was one of 19th century Poland's "Three Bards" who grew up in political turmoil. As a poet he was bound to express the unrest of his time.

Lloyd Jones' novel, Mister Pip, is a truly unique story that will keep readers hooked through to the last page.

Shortlisted for the 2006 Man Booker Prize, the new novel by the author of The Idea of Perfection is about the early settlement of Australia from 1806 to the 1820's.

The Speke Resort and Commonwealth Hotel is situated at Munyonyo, just outside Uganda's capital, Kampala.

This collection of information, photographs, letter and document facsimiles and illustrations offers thought-provoking insights into Australia's past and present.

If you're searching for a large, diversified campus set in a beautiful rural area of New England, look no further than the main campus of the University of Massachusetts.

The medal has become one of the most coveted awards for valour in the world and the Commonwealth's highest honour for conspicuous bravery in the face of the enemy.

Virginia Beach's green restaurants allow responsible tourists to do the right thing for the environment without sacrificing flavor while on vacation.

This Italian immigrant used a long running get rich quick scam to make millions of dollars.

Women are more likely than men to feel the effects of increasing health costs in the United States and do not have enough health insurance, according to a new study.

Traveling with pets is an adventure, and finding a hotel or motel that welcomes cats, dogs and other pets is key. Check out these pet-friendly Bay State Hotels.

A Massachusetts Health Council report finds violent crime in the Bay State is on the rise, and almost 60 percent of the state's adults are overweight or obese.

Anne Hutchinson's emphasis on the covenant of grace threatened the leadership of the Massachusetts Commonwealth as it attempted to organize the colony.

The outcome of Zimbabwe's liberation struggle was shaped by the forces of the Cold War. It involved the US, Britain, China, Russia, UN, OAU, and Commenwealth.

Michael Gomez and Amir Khan fought in Birmingham on 21st June 2008 for the Commonwealth lightweight title in a match it would be hard to forget.

Disguised as a man, Deborah Samson fought during the American Revolution; after being wounded, she received an honorable discharge and began a public speaking career.

Dilli Haat is a treasure house of Indian culture, handicrafts and ethnic cuisine from different parts of India offering tourists an exposure of the country.

Steve Douglas started a massive project that will enable Canadians to view graves of their twentieth century war dead.

The best live band in the world in 2007 may well be The Cat Empire, with its high-energy fusion of jazz, reggae, salsa, hip-hop, rock and pure pop.

Memorial Day is observed in the U.S.A. on the last Monday of May. Corn Poppies enliven summer gardens while symbolizing remembrance. These articles offer design ideas.

Puerto Rico will soon get its own peseta or quarter, now that Congress has approved a bill extending the U.S. Mint's popular state quarter program.

Planning to take a vacation in 2009? International travellers should stay up to date with the latest travel advisories and warnings.

The new VCU Brandcenter is committed to helping the industry navigate the transition from advertising to brand building, starting with itself.

Cromwell's dismissal of the Rump Parliament is one of the Commons' most famous scenes in its history. Cromwell changed from bully to dictator.

The Bahamas will be missing their 'Golden Girl' when the Summer Games open on August 8th in Beijing, China.

Though not permitted as pilots, over 17,000 women joined the Royal Canadian Air Force during WW2 in jobs ranging from clerical duties to driver to airframe maintenance

The third story in a trilogy, Steven Carroll's The Time We Have Taken describes the events in an unnamed Melbourne suburb during its centenary celebrations in 1970.

In 2007, nearly 116 million adults aged 19-64 had no health insurance, were underinsured, struggled with medical debts, or could not afford necessary health care.

St. Lucia's dual volcanic peaks, Les Pitons, continue to delight visitors, including Oprah Winfrey. The Windward Island in Caribbean reminds many travelers of Hawaii.

In Kanchanaburi Province in Thailand, pilgrims visit the War Graves of the prisoners killed in the fruitless task of creating a rail link between Thailand and Burma.