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Gulf War orphans: Iraq's Kurds face hunger and war this winter

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The Kurds in Iraq have established a quasi-government in an effort to maintain order while they face persecution from Iraqi troops and strained relations with Turkish Kurds. The 750,000 refugees receive supplies from convoys sponsored by the United Nations.

Author: Steele, Scott
Publisher: Rogers Publishing Ltd.
Publication Name: Maclean's
Subject: News, opinion and commentary
ISSN: 0024-9262
Year: 1993
International aspects, Iraq, Kurds, Kurds in Iraq, Humanitarian aid

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Rebuking the NDP

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The New Democratic Party (NDP) lost two byelections in Toronto, Ontario, in Apr 1993, indicating a lack of support for the government of Premier Bob Rae. The gay community is angry with the NDP for failing to keep promises to end sexual discrimination.

Author: Steele, Scott
Publisher: Rogers Publishing Ltd.
Publication Name: Maclean's
Subject: News, opinion and commentary
ISSN: 0024-9262
Year: 1993
Gays, Political activity, Political aspects, Ontario, New Democratic Party (Canada)

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Rural rhapsodies: six pianists make beautiful music in the boonies

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Janina Fialkowska and five other Canadian concert pianists formed Piano Six to spend 10 days each year giving recitals and master classes in rural Canadian communities. They have performed in 135 communities since 1994.

Author: Steele, Scott
Publisher: Rogers Publishing Ltd.
Publication Name: Maclean's
Subject: News, opinion and commentary
ISSN: 0024-9262
Year: 1997
Canada, Behavior, Study and teaching, Music, Pianists, Piano music, Fialkowska, Janina

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