Topic: Historical figures

The Instant Expert: Go ahead and cry for Evita

May 03, 2011

Float through any social event with M's fast facts. This week Rick Arthur looks at the life and times of María Eva Duarte de Perón – Evita – who was born on this day in 1919. Read Article The Instant Expert: Go ahead and cry for Evita

Iraq's next chapter

Aug 29, 2010

The US pulls out of Iraq on Tuesday - but in what state? The National looks at how things have changed with a series of articles, video and photos. See Interactive Iraq's next chapter

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Vaccine set to vanquish Delhi belly

An Indian food vendor in New Delhi. According to the Centres for Disease Control and Prevention in the United States, about 10 million people develop Traveller's Diarrhoea, commonly known as Delhi belly, every year. Dibyangshu Sarkar / AFP Photo

British scientists have discovered a vaccine that creates an immunity to Traveller's Diarrhoea - the global curse with a handful of names, but one certain unpleasant effect. Vaccine set to vanquish Delhi belly

The Sopranos star James Gandolfini dies in Rome

James Gandolfini, whose portrayal of a brutal, emotionally fragile mob boss in HBO's 'The Sopranos' helped create one of TV's greatest drama series, has died. The Sopranos star James Gandolfini dies in Rome

Confederations Cup: Brazil beat Mexico

A 2-0 win provides welcome distraction amid protests, reports Gary Meenaghan from Brazil. Confederations Cup: Brazil beat Mexico

Arab Spring Islamist leaders support Erdogan

FILE - In this Tuesday, June 11, 2013, file photo, protesters run to avoid the tear gas during clashes at the Taksim Square in Istanbul. (AP Photo/Thanassis Stavrakis) *** Local Caption *** Turkey Protests Photo Gallery.JPEG-00827.jpg

Most ruling politicians and their supporters in the post-uprising North African states are likely to support Turkish premier Recep Tayyip Erdogan. Arab Spring Islamist leaders support Erdogan