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NAFTA was a free trade agreement between Canada, Mexico, and the United States that came into force in 1994 and was replaced by USMCA in 2020. Learn about the origins, ratification, controversies, and impacts of NAFTA on the North American economies and politics.
Learn about the history, types, and benefits of free public transport in different countries and contexts. Find out which cities, regions, and facilities offer zero-fare or no-fare access to public transport services.
In the era of Pax Britannica, 1815 to 1914, The British dominated world trade, finance and shipping. In what historians call "The Imperialism of Free Trade", London had a strong political voice in many nations in Latin America and Asia. The Royal Navy was used to help suppress the African slave trade, and to reduce piracy.
Super Bowl XLV was the 2011 NFL championship game between the Pittsburgh Steelers and the Green Bay Packers. The Packers won 31–25, led by quarterback Aaron Rodgers, who was named MVP. The game was played in Arlington, Texas, and broke the record for the most-watched program in American TV history.
Fast Five is the fifth installment in the Fast & Furious franchise, starring Vin Diesel, Paul Walker, Dwayne Johnson and others. The film follows Dom and Brian's plan to steal $100 million from a drug lord in Rio de Janeiro, while being pursued by the U.S. government.
The 2011 Cricket World Cup was the tenth edition of the tournament, hosted by India, Sri Lanka and Bangladesh. India won the final against Sri Lanka by six wickets, becoming the first home team to lift the trophy.
Emma Watson was born on 15 April 1990 in Paris, France, to English lawyers Chris Watson and Jacqueline Luesby. She is an English actress, best known for playing Hermione Granger in the Harry Potter film series, and a UN Women Goodwill Ambassador and advocate for gender equality.
Learn about the 2011 Canadian federal election that resulted in a Conservative majority government and a historic breakthrough for the NDP. Find out the background, the parties, the leaders, the results and the controversies of this election.