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State Department Notes on Morocco

U.S. Department of State Background Note Index: People History Government and Political Conditions Economy Foreign Relations U.S.-Moroccan Relations PEOPLEMoroccans are predominantly Sunni…

State Department Notes on Tonga

U.S. Department of State Background Note Index: Geography People History Government Political Conditions Economy Foreign Relations U.S.-Tonga Relations GEOGRAPHYTonga is an archipelago…

State Department Notes on Nepal

U.S. Department of State Background Note Index: People History Government and Political Conditions Economy Defense Foreign Relations U.S.-Nepal Relations PEOPLEPerched on the southern slopes…

Negroponte, John Dimitri

(Encyclopedia) Negroponte, John Dimitri, 1939–, U.S. public official, b. London, England. He joined the U.S. Foreign Service in 1960, and during his long diplomatic career was posted to Asia, Europe…

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Michael Kors Biography

Born: 1959Birthplace: Long Island, New YorkBest Known as: Top Fashion Designer Michael Kors got his start in fashion by designing and merchandising a collection for…

Michael Kors Biography

Born: 1959Birthplace: Long Island, New YorkBest Known as: Top Fashion Designer Michael Kors got his start in fashion by designing and merchandising a collection for…

Daniel C. Tsui

physicistBorn: 1939Birthplace: Henan Province, China Daniel Tsui was born in a remote Chinese village to illiterate parents who were determined that their children would be educated. His sent him…

Ma Ying-jeou

(Encyclopedia) Ma Ying-jeouMa Ying-jeoumä yēng-jō [key], 1950–, Taiwanese political leader, president of Taiwan (2008–16), b. Hong Kong, grad. National Taiwan Univ. (LL.B., 1972), New York Univ. (LL.…

Bowring, Sir John

(Encyclopedia) Bowring, Sir JohnBowring, Sir Johnbouˈrĭng [key], 1792–1872, British diplomat, linguist, and writer. An extraordinarily versatile linguist, he is remembered for his anthologies and…