Articles related to "Nations"

Canadian history is traditionally thought to have begun with the arrival of the first Europeans. Recently more focus has been given to the first inhabitants of Canada

Developing countries have become the fastest-growing force in the profitable - but deadly - global tobacco trade.

Carry Nation, a drama by Douglas Moore: opera plot summary, character list, and other opera information.

Australia, South Africa and New Zealand compete annually for the Tri Nations trophy and 2009 will see the competition as fierce as ever. Full tournament details follow.

Wales will host its first ever Friday night game in the Six Nations Championship against France on February 26th. Grand Slam winners Ireland play Italy in the first game.

The 2008 African Cup of Nations begins in January and as dozens of players flock to Ghana in search of glory it's time to take a look at the runners and riders.

A stunning long-range effort from Sulley Ali Muntari gave hosts Ghana a welcome win in the opening match against an impressive Guinea side.

A goal from Mohamed Aboutreika gave the Pharaohs their second consecutive Cup of Nations Final victory against Cameroon in Accra.

Elizabeth Wurtzel's autobiographical tale Prozac Nation gives readers a haunting look into the life of a clinically depressed young adult and the horrors she endured.

Organization of the Petroleum Exporting Countries (OPEC) controls crude oil supplies. To what extent does OPEC set or influence prices that consumers see at the pump?

A look at which teams and players will be most effected by the African Nations Cup which takes place in the middle of the Premiership season.

After rice, wheat, and corn, bananas are the fourth most widely consumed food for humans. Bananas are grown in 130 countries worldwide - more than any other fruit crop.

Details of the matches for England, Scotland, Wales, Ireland, France and Italy in the 2008 Six Nations Rugby Championships listed in full

Involvement of farmers' organizations helps overcome objections to farmers' rights by industrialized countries and ensures more rapid implementation of the 2004 treaty.

One of the Senate's leading opponents of United States participation in the League of Nations, Idaho's William Borah helped defeat Woodrow Wilson's vision of world peace.

Northwards of the bustling city of Vancouver, a wilderness opens up: no roads and no notable towns. In this lonely landscape survive many of Canada's 600 native peoples.

Scotland, Wales and France win in the latest round of Six Nations matches played on Saturday March 8th and Sunday March 9th.

Cameroon and Egypt upset the odds in the Cup of Nations semi finals to send hosts Ghana and favourites Ivory Coast crashing out.

Nothing can stifle a country's global trade like high corporate taxes on profits. Here are the ten top countries where businesses face the heaviest tax burdens.

Rugby Union is a sport played world wide and features a variety of tournaments in different regions.

Wales won the 2008 Six Nations Championship and completed the Grand Slam after beating France in the final game of the tournament.

Wales, England and Ireland win in the third round of matches played in the Rugby Union Six Nations Championship on 23 February 2008.

The 2009 Six Nations fixture list has been released. Holders Wales begin against Scotland and 2009 will see the first Friday night game in the history of the tournament.

Burundi and Sierra Leone are plagued by poverty, violence and suffering. According the United Nations, which African nation is the world's deadliest country to live in?

What really makes the Jewish nation a nation, and what will it take for Israel to finally become independent? The answer to both questions is mutual guarantee.

The Boston Red Sox enter the 2007 season with a lot of questions. How players answer those questions will determine whether they can get back to the World Series.

Though Brazil is exempt from the immediate restrictions under the United Nations Framework for Climate Change, the country has reduced the emissions of CO2 by 13 tons.

Boys are checking out of education. Why are males less successful in school than girls?

Abraham's contract with God eventually gives birth to Israel and indirectly to the creation of Christianity and Islam.

Two American air guitarists compete regionally, nationally, and internationally - but mostly against each other in this hilarious documentary.

Guide to episodes 1 - 10 of Alien Nation, a sci-fi police procedural which used science fiction to approach issues of racism and inequality.

Guide to episodes 11 - 22 of the 1989 sci-fi detective series Alien Nation, starring Gary Graham and Eric Pierpoint.

Terry Pratchett has chosen a new style and setting for his latest novel, an enjoyable and thought provoking story about the nature of belief, truth and leadership.

Vibrant and diverse Addis Ababa is the capital of Ethiopia, Africa's oldest nation, where ancient historical traditions have been preserved in remarkable ways.

Based on the best selling book, the film adaptation of FAST FOOD NATION has its heart in the right place and possible also in your next burger.

Of every dollar spent on health care, 75 cents is spent on diseases that obesity causes, aggravates, or accelerates. But the cost of fat America goes beyond health care.

The bonds these Harvard classmates made as students helped them to unite to fight a war with England and build a new democratic nation unlike any in their world.

While engaging Indian resistance in the southeast, the United States encountered a unique ally and a powerful enemy in the Creek Nation.

The Neighborhood Inaugural Ball at the Washington Convention Center will be televised live on ABC and connect the nation with text messaging and webcasts.

Eighty-three players from 35 countries outside the United States are starting on rosters in the NBA. Leading the way is France with 10 NBA players.

Touring Key West Lighthouse and Keepers Quarters gives you a rare glimpse into Key West's history. And kids shouldn't miss climbing 80 feet up to the observation deck!

The Huron Wendat First Nation, whose 3000 members live north of downtown Québec, are the owners of a new four star luxury hotel in Wendake, their traditional homeland.

So incongruous is the notion of an underweight actress that it has made news headlines. Our nation is in trouble. Why are we gossiping about Megan Fox!?

Mobile Nation is a treasure chest of learning and design strategies leveraging the cell phone. Educators and designers will find inspiration and delight in its pages.

It's an early opener that won't exactly excite the average college football fan. But if the Indiana State Sycamores win, they'll be positively jubilant.

This article takes a look at the most recent Bad Brains release in comparison to their older works

Oklahoma has the most Native America tribes in the nation, and the Cherokee Nation offers seven casinos to please any visiting gambler to the Sooner State.

The pledge of allegiance contains the words under God. A recent court case sought to exclude those words from the pledge. The importance of those words is debated.

An overview of the pacific island of Tuvalu with general information about the nation as well as specific details on revenue, lifestyle and travel.

Love her or hate her, Elizabeth Wurtzel's autobiographical novel became an instant global phenomenon on its release in 1994.