Word: continente
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Dates: during 1970-1979
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Turgenev began his career as a narrative poet. He was later to describe his verse as "dirty tepid water." But it served to attract influential critics, and propelled him to local prominence. Like many in his privileged caste, Ivan furthered his education in Western Europe. On the Continent, the perpetual...
Tight as a Tick. Arriving in London aboard Air Force One with an entourage that included more than 50 Secret Service agents, Carter was grandly welcomed by Prime Minister James Callaghan "on behalf of the whole Continent." The President responded warmly by emphasizing "the special and very precious relationship" between...
Before long, he creates a government, complete with constitution and courts. He declares independence from Spain and claim to the vast land he and his group are dreamily yet viciously floating through, starving as the Indians grow bolder. In the end, no one is left but Aguirre, who is last...
So far, Moscow has been able to extend its influence in Africa aggressively, although the long-range benefits of this effort are not yet clear. With client regimes in power in Angola and Mozambique, the Russians have buckled a kind of Red belt of influence across the middle of the...
For one thing, King Hassan said that he was ready to send additional troops to Zaïre. For another, some of the French planes that were involved in the airlift of the Moroccans have been shifted to bases in Senegal and Chad; they can return to Zaïre...