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A maritime disaster is an event involving a ship or ships that causes substantial loss of life, pollution, or economic damage. This web page lists the most notable maritime disasters in the 20th century, from the sinking of the Titanic to the Doña Paz ferry fire.
Learn about the history and operations of the Canadian retail business group that started as a fur trading company in 1670. Find out how it became the largest and oldest corporation in Canada, and how it evolved into a major fashion retailer with global presence.
One of the Boys is the second studio album by American singer Katy Perry, released in 2008. It features pop rock, soft rock, pop-punk and power pop songs, and includes the hit singles "I Kissed a Girl" and "Hot n Cold".
The Mayaguez incident was a conflict between the U.S. and the Khmer Rouge over a merchant ship seized by the Cambodians in disputed waters. The U.S. launched a rescue mission that resulted in a battle on Koh Tang island, where the crew was released but three helicopters were shot down and three Marines were killed.
A comprehensive list of various freedom indices published by different non-governmental organizations, covering different aspects of freedom, such as civil liberties, political rights, economic rights, and corruption. Compare the rankings and scores of different countries based on different definitions and indicators of freedom.
The Index of Economic Freedom is an annual ranking of 177 countries by The Heritage Foundation and The Wall Street Journal. It measures the degree of economic freedom based on four broad policy areas: rule of law, government size, regulatory efficiency, and open markets.
Miriam Makeba was born on 4 March 1932 in Johannesburg, South Africa, to a Swazi mother and a Xhosa father. She became a renowned singer, songwriter, actress, and civil rights activist, known as Mama Africa, and died in 2008.
Madonna performing during the BBC Radio 1's Big Weekend, two months before kicking off the Sticky & Sweet Tour.. In October 2007, Madonna announced her departure from Warner Bros. Records, and signed a $120 million, ten-year 360 deal with Live Nation; the deal would encompass her future music-related businesses, including touring, merchandising and associated sponsorship agreements, among ...