Australian Open Fast Facts

2014 Results: Stanislas Wawrinka of Switzerland defeats Rafael Nadal of Spain in the men’s final. Li Na of China defeats Dominika Cibulkova of Slovakia in the women’s final. – 2003…

GOP lawmakers gather amid division

Comedian Jay Leno is slated to warm up the group on Wednesday night. But even before boarding buses to Pennsylvania, some Republicans clearly weren’t ready to sing kumbaya. “I think…

Golden Globe Awards Fast Facts

Other Facts:The Hollywood Foreign Press Association (HFPA), a group that represents journalists from 55 countries, presents the awards. The awards are presented in the fields of both television and motion…

Cristiano Ronaldo Fast Facts

Birth Place: Funchal, Portugal Birth Name: Cristiano Ronaldo dos Santos Aveiro Father: Jose Dinis Aveiro, a gardener Mother: Maria Dolores dos Santos Aveiro, a cook Children: Cristiano Ronaldo Jr., June…

Hosni Mubarak Fast Facts

Birth place: Kafr-el Meselha, Minufiya, Egypt Birth name: Mohammed Hosni Mubarak Marriage: Suzanne (Thabet) Mubarak Children: Gamal, 1963 (son); Alaa, 1961 (son) Education: National Military Academy (Egypt), 1949; Air Force…

Why cartoonists should give it a rest

The latest Charlie Hebdo cartoon, produced after last week’s horrific attacks on the Paris magazine’s offices, literally adds insult to injury. Admittedly a portrait in mixed messages, the cover reads…

King Juan Carlos I Fast Facts

Personal:Birth date: January 5, 1938 Birth place: Rome, Italy Birth name: Juan Carlos Alfonso Victor Maria de Borbon y Borbon Father: Don Juan de Borbon y Battenburg, Count of Barcelona,…

Iran’s Nuclear Capabilities Fast Facts

Timeline:1957 – The United States signs a civil nuclear cooperation agreement with Iran. 1958 – Iran joins the International Atomic Energy Agency. 1967 – The Tehran Nuclear Research Center, which…