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AIDS in the Middle East
What lies behind the Middle East and North Africa's low number of HIV/AIDS cases?
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Barbarossa - Part 7 and North Africa - Part 1
Stalingrad and El Alamein, the two pivotal points of the war, demonstrating that Hitler's army was fallible and that the end was beginning.

North Africa - Cities in Algeria
Algeria may not always be the safest place but with a local guide, travelers can experience the magic of the desert and the wonder of interesting North African cities.
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North Africa - Part 2
The 'sideshows' in North Africa and the Mediterranean were obviously not appreciated by Hitler as being a crucial battlefield, and the resources sent were never enough so that defeat was inevitable.

Traveling in Libya, North Africa
There is plenty to do and see in Libya especially for travelers who like antiquities, ruins and deserts, beaches, and all the magic of the ages that surrounds them.
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Ultra and the Battle for North Africa (1941-43)
Article about British intelligence's role in the North African campaign (1941-1943] during the Second World War.
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Celebrate the New Year in Europe and North Africa!
The travelsleuth looks at some January highlights in London, Scotland, France, Germany and Arabia.
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El Ghriba - Jewish Traditions
In the male dominated Jewish religion it's good to find a unique festival that celebrates feminism.
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Morocco Marrakesh Market
The market and souks of Marrakesh are arguably the most exciting, enticing and colourful markets in Africa.
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Turning the Tide in World War II
Six decades after World War II, historians still debate which battles really stopped the Germans and gave victory in europe to the Allies.
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Algiers, Capital City of Algeria
Algiers is a modern North African city in a country emerging from a troubled past. Here, the old and the new stand side by side to welcome the traveler.
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Celebrate in Morocco and Egypt
Get away from the crowds and the cold into the warm exotic climate of North Africa. Embrace Morocco and Egypt as perfect Xmas and New Year destinations.
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Jewish Cooking My Style
Jewish cooking my style. So how could I do it otherwise?
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Medieval Spain: Reconquista
The Muslim conquest of the Iberian peninsula in 711 seemed complete by 718. But some of their Christian neighbors had other ideas.
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Millet:The Neglected Grain
Millet is still a major food source in Asia and North Africa.
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Review: Who's Gurkhan?
After a pretty dull start to the sixth season, fan favorite R.J. Stewart brings us a script that should reaffirm your faith in the series. Why, do you ask? Well read on and find out!
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Tripoli, Libya - Old and New
Libya is a destination for the connoisseur. The antiquities are awesome and because of its isolation, not many people have visited this fascinating North African country.
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A Brief History of Belly Dancing
As an art form belly dancing honours the goddess within all of us and celebrates the female body of all shapes and sizes.
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Best Vacations in Morocco
Morocco is an exotic, all-year round destination where visitors can enjoy one of the best vacations of their lives. Why not kick off in Casablanca or Marrakesh?
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Enjoy the Best Holidays in Egypt
There is something very special about Egypt. Head straight for Cairo and see the Pyramids at Luxor and the Sphinx; cruise the Nile and enjoy the Red Sea beach resorts.
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Eugene Delacroix
Brief biography of Eugéne Delacroix, known for swinging brush strokes and vivid colors. His subjects were historical, religious, literary, and portraits of friends.
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Why We Need Another GATT Round
This article examines why the global economy need another multilateral round of negotiations to further liberalize trade and investment
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Messerschmitt AG
In the years before World War II, Professor Willi Messerschmitt founded the aeronautic design firm that was to change the nature of flight forever. This article looks at the history, accomplishments, and foibles of Messerschmitt AG.
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Mozart One-Act Operas
Mozart's operas in one-act: Bastien und Bastienne (Bastien and Bastienne), Il sogno di Scipione (Scipio's Dream), and Der Schauspieldirektor: summaries and information.
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OKW versus OKH
OKH remained beyond Adolf Hitler's control in 1939. The traditional independence of the Army generals proved to be impossible to overcome and lengthy arguments over policy and strategy were inevitable to bring about Army compliance. Hiter found a willing alternative in OKW.
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Ten Best Crete Beaches
Crete is the biggest of the Greek islands and has some of the best beaches, from quiet coves where you can sunbathe naked to huge stretches of sand that are always busy
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The World at War
But there was the rest of the world to be taken care of, a task obviously way beyond Hitler's capabilities, with or without the help of Japan.

Myrtle - My Sainted Aunt
To her family, Aunt Myrtle personified what gardening was all about, fun and beauty. In fact it was in Aunt Myrtle's garden I began to learn how to use the four senses, many times over, to enjoy the sights, smells, sounds, and touch of those magical living items - plants.

Ancient Writings Across America
Possibly, in Ancient Times, visitors to America’s eastern shores migrated westward. If so, did they intermarry with the native population?
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Byzantium, the Lost Empire
Many people remember how Rome fell in 476 C.E. But fewer know that the Roman Empire survived until 1453 as the Byzantine Empire.
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Crete's Only Naturist Resort
Naturist & clothing-optional beaches in Greece and the Greek islands are plentiful but the Vritomartis Hotel in Crete is the only one on the island where you can bare all
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Cup of Nations Moves South
After Tunisia and Egypt won the last two African Cup of Nations tournaments on home soil, can West Africa expect success this time around in Ghana?
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Egyptian Belly Dance
Egyptian, Oriental, Arabic... the dance has many names, but the one which describes it best is the one by which it is popularly known: Belly Dance!
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Family Reunion Cruise
A family reunion cruise is a great way to gather family members together. There is a nice mix of time together on-board, and independent time on shore excursions.
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France : an introduction
Understanding another culture and language is always a daunting task. Understanding France and the French is likewise difficult to say the least.
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Herbal Remedy, Elymus repens
Elymus repens may be used as an alternative treatment to relieve disorders disorders of the kidneys and urinary tract such as Cystitis and Urethritis.
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Holidays: The Sweet Season
Sugar was first Cultivated in the Middle East and Figures highly in its Cuisines. Holiday Goodies, Like Paklava, Lokma, and Marzipans are "Musts" for Holiday Entertaining
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La Gomera Columbus´s Last Stop
The little island of La Gomera, where he provisioned his ships for the voyage, was the last place Columbus saw land before reaching the new world.
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Manuel II Paleologus pt 2
Since Benedict XVI quoted him in a speech on September 12, 2006, Manuel II's words have been closely examined. But what about the motivations behind them?
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The Black Death (1347-1351)
From Rome to London, people believed that the Apocalypse had come. It was 1348 and Europe was being devastated by the worst plague in known history: the Black Death.
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The French army of 1914
Beginning the war dressed for fashion and equipped with the most unreliable weapons, the redoubtable French "Poilus" stopped the German juggernaut and saved his country.
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Third Jewel in LACMA's Crown
This is about the newly acquired Madina Collection of Islamic art at the Los Angeles County Museum of Art (LACMA).
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US Horse Marines
The US Marine Corps used horses often over the course of their service. The golden age of these Horse Marines was 1909-1938.
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A History of Dhofar
Dhofar is a lush tropical region in the Arabian kingdom of Oman but it was not always a part of Oman and in the 1960s tried to assert its independence in civil war.
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Bela Bartok: Folk Music Collector
Brief biography of Hungarian composer Bela Bartok, whose work was greatly influenced by his country's folk music.
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Bible Spices Continued
This article discusses marjorom, mint, rue, mustard, and saffron and their use in Bible days.
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Cooking with Cilantro and Coriander
Cilantro plant leaves or coriander seeds can add an ethnic flavor to food preparation while reducing the need to use as much salt.
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Culinary Accolades for British Restaurants
The Travelsleuth celebrates his return from a hospital diet with an admiring look at British restaurants featured in Restaurant Magazine’s Top 10 gastronomic establishments in the world.
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Deer facts
The first true deer arrived here around 10 million years ago. Due to vast growth of population, it has become a necessity to for officials to regulate hunting seasons to prohibit the excess of deer growth in population. Because of our efforts an animal, which was at one time destined to extinction, is now alive and well.
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