Benjamin Netanyahu Fast Facts | CNN
CNN — Here’s a look at the life of former Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu. Birth date: October 21, 1949 Birth place: Tel Aviv, Israel Birth name: Binyamin Netanyahu Father:…
North Korea Fast Facts | CNN
CNN — Here’s some background information about the Democratic People’s Republic of Korea (DPRK), also called North Korea. It borders China, Russia and South Korea. (from the CIA World Factbook)Area:…
North Korea Nuclear Timeline Fast Facts
CNN — Here is a look at North Korea’s nuclear capabilities and the history of its weapons program. North Korea signs the Nuclear Non-Proliferation Treaty (NPT). The International Atomic Energy…
Clashes erupt along Armenia-Azerbaijan border, potentially reigniting an old conflict
CNN — A decades-old conflict may be on the verge of reigniting, as reports emerged this week of attacks along the border between Azerbaijan and Armenia. The Armenian Defense Ministry…
Facts about Queen Elizabeth II
CNN — Here’s a look at the life of Elizabeth II, Queen of the United Kingdom and other Commonwealth realms. Birth date: April 21, 1926 Birth place: London, England Birth…
Narendra Modi Fast Facts | CNN
CNN — Here is a look at the life of Narendra Modi, prime minister of India. Birth date: September 17, 1950 Birth place: Vadnagar, Gujarat, India Birth name: Narendra Damodardas…
Camp David Accords Fast Facts
CNN — Here’s a look at what you need to know about the Camp David Accords. On September 17, 1978, Egyptian President Anwar Sadat, Israeli Prime Minister Menachem Begin and…
Oslo Accords Fast Facts | CNN
CNN — Here’s a look at what you need to know about the Oslo Accords, a series of agreements between Israel and the Palestinians signed in the 1990s. Oslo I…
AQAP Fast Facts | CNN
CNN — Here is a look at Sunni extremist group Al Qaeda in the Arabian Peninsula (AQAP). The Yemeni-based arm of al Qaeda, AQAP, emerged when al Qaeda in Saudi…
Bashar al-Assad Fast Facts | CNN
CNN — Here’s a look at the life of Syrian President Bashar al-Assad. Birth date: September 11, 1965 Birth place: Damascus, Syria Father: Hafez Assad, late Syrian President Mother: Anisa…