Pope John Paul II visits Egypt amid sectarian tensions
Pope John Paul II arrives for a three day visit framed as a spiritual pilgrimage but likely to spotlight Egypt s sectarian strains between Muslims and Coptic Christians. Bishop Youhanna Kolta notes a political aspect as efforts to strengthen ties with Muslims and the Coptic Orthodox Church unfold. Tantawi welcomes the pope as a unifying call for cooperation.
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No Gun Ri inquiry chiefs to visit US this week
South Korea’s Defense Ministry says Lt Gen Kim Jong-hwan will lead a six member team to Washington for a five day trip to discuss progress in the No Gun Ri killings investigation. The leaders plan to share information and interview veterans involved.
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Significant U.S. milestones and events through history
A timeline notes key moments from 1732 George Washington’s birth in Virginia to 1987 Andy Warhol’s death in New York, including Florida cession in 1819, abolition of slavery in Tennessee’s 1865 constitution, Woolworth’s five cent store in 1879, statehood bills in 1889, Coolidge’s 1924 radio address, It Happened One Night premiere in 1934, China liaison offices in 1973, and the 1980 USA Olympic hockey victory over the USSR.
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