Millionaire helped finance War of IndependenceJames OMara organised the Irish government's first bond-certificate drive in the US from 1919 to 1921. Over $5.1 million was raised in the campaign. James OMara (1873-1948), pictured with his wife Agnes, was a member of the first Dáil. James OMara ... Irish Times, 22 hours ago |
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It-will-be-war-minus-the-shootingCroatia and Serbia's footballers play each other for the first time since independence on Friday, in a highly charged tie given wider significance by political, cultural and historical ties and fresh memories of war. Hindustan Times, 2 months ago
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How Long Will Bahadur Shah Zafar's Exile Continue?India's First War of Independence (described by the British colonial masters as ‘Mutiny') began on May 10, 1857 at the Meerut Cantonment. The rebel sepoys of the East India Company marched to Delhi, the seat of the Mughal King, accompanied by (...) - 2013 ... Mainstream, 5 days ago
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War, childhood and family secretsKorean-born American writer Maija Rhee Devine publishes her first novel based on life story Updated : 2013-05-23 20:42 Korean-born American writer Maija Rhee Devine was just getting ready to study abroad after graduating from the English literature ... Korea Herald, 21 hours ago
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One bloody day in the War of IndependenceBlack and Tans and Auxiliaries in a happy mood after surviving an attack on their Dublin hotel in which an attacker was killed. On the morning of April 14th, 1920, acting Sgt Patrick Lavin, a Royal Irish Constabulary drill instructor, died from a ... Irish Times, 22 hours ago
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Australian war ship in Kochi on 2 day visitThe Rana Plaza tragedy might have a significant impact on globalisation's race to the bottom Since jobs are the first shaky step on the long road to poverty reduction, the sweatshop will remain a grim reality in poor countries South Asia: All in one ... Business Standard India, 1 day ago
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Timor-Leste's independence: Not just a matter of precedence, president Megawati Soekarnoputri undertook her first state visit to Timor Leste to participate in the new nation's Independence Day celebration. This was a controversial domestic issue that Megawati had to face. But the decision was made that the ... Jakarta Post, 4 days ago
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The YouTube WarKhalid al-Hamad, left, in an undated photo that originally appeared on the website of the Syrian rebel group, the Independent Omar al-Farouk Brigade, which he commands. In a conflict that has already yielded too many scenes of graphic horror, it ... Time, 1 week ago
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The New Cold War: The Putinization of UraniumLike the United States, the European Union relies heavily on Russia and the Commonwealth of Independent States (CIS) for its uranium, as shown in the chart below: Russia is projected to produce 64 million pounds per year by 2020. The majority 40 ... Equities.com, 1 day ago
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Eritrea's Independence: Celebrate Or Commiserate?Overview: There are two parts to this article. First, brief description of two battles heroically fought during the Eritrean armed struggle for national liberation. The purpose of doing so is to commemorate those brave Eritreans who paid the ... Awate, 2 days ago
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