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Oxford is the oldest university city in England, situated to the west of London, on the rivers Thames and Cherwell. Picturesque architecture and a vibrant modern life (driven by students, light industry and technology) set in the rolling countryside of Oxfordshire make this a great destination. (more...)
Svalbard (also known as Spitsbergen) is a group of islands between the Arctic Ocean, Barents Sea, Greenland Sea, and the Norwegian Sea. It is the location of the northernmost settlements on the planet, directly north of and administered by Norway. (more...)
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The term hanging judge derives from Judge Issac Parker of Fort Smith, Arkansas, who sentenced more than a hundred criminals to death by hanging.
The origin of the poker term Dead Man's Hand comes from the murder of Wild Bill Hickok, who was holding a pair of aces and eights when he was shot from behind in Deadwood, South Dakota.
In Jeddah's old town of Al-Balad, the teetering seven-story houses are made from coral.
Volcano, earthquake near Yogyakarta
27 May 2006
Mount Merapi, a volcano about 30 km from Yogyakarta, Indonesia, has started to erupt, with pyroclastic flows reaching 4 km from the crater, and a possibly related earthquake killed over 4500 in the area. The region around the volcano has been evacuated and is closed to visits. (more...)
New Berlin station opens
26 May 2006
After a €700 million construction project, a new Central Railway Station has opened in Berlin, Germany. Nearly all long-distance trains to and from Berlin will be rerouted to use the station, and travel times north and south will be significantly reduced. (more...)
Fighting in East Timor
26 May 2006
The East Timorese capital Dili has been wracked by gun battles as disgruntled soldiers protest against layoffs. Australian troops have moved in to quell the fighting, but most countries are advising tourists to steer clear. (more...)
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