July 24, 1997: Taylor is Liberia’s President
Former warlord in landslide victory in presidential election, achieving through the ballot box what he failed to get through the barrel of a gun
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Netherlands
- Capital:Amsterdam
- Population:16.8 million (July 2014)
- Languages:Dutch
- Head of State:King Willem-Alexander
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1 in 3 Indians use free Wi-Fi for adult content
Study also found 96 per cent of the respondents had acted in a risky manner online using public Wi-Fi
Implementing Hamdan’s vision through the DIAR
Al Sayegh has worked tirelessly to promote Arabian racing worldwide
Germany, Sweden prevail at women’s Euro
Peter’s second-half penalty seals issue against Italy
All eyes on Dubai International Arabian Races
Last year’s Group 1 winners on schedule to defend titles at Newbury gala
Nine lady jockeys vie for ticket to Abu Dhabi
All to play for in Group 3 HH Shaikha Fatima Ladies World Championship in the Netherlands
UAE shows the way in competitiveness rankings
The gains have been made by easing up on the freedom to do business
Meet the Syrian Billy Elliot: Ahmad Joudeh
Former Palestinian refugee is invited to Paris by singer Sanga, his friend and admirer, for a special one-off performance, using a song specially written for him
Duterte vows to hunt down Maoist rebels
Government unwilling to resume peace talks until militant attacks halt
Duterte scraps peace talks with Maoists
Philippine leader says would order an offensive against the New People's Army (NPA) after Marawi City seize is over
Dutch prisoners given cold-case calendars
Police received 160 tipoffs after trial run of calendars featuring unsolved murders
