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31Russia and the United Nations — Russia s membership in the United Nations after the dissolution of the Soviet Union in 1991, was the succession of the Soviet Union s seat, including its permanent membership on the UN Security Council. The succession was supported by the USSR s… …
32John Scotus (Bishop of Dunkeld) — John Scotus (Latin: Johannes cognomine Scotus , also referred to as John the Scot or l Escot) was a 12th century Bishop of St. Andrews and Dunkeld. John had studied at the University of Oxford and the University of Paris before beginning his… …
33Pyeongsan Shin clan — The Pyeongsan Shin clan is an ancient aristocratic family which originates from Korea. The clan was key in helping the foundation of the Goryeo Kingdom. Although the clan gained its initial power in the military history, it converted into a more… …
34hand — ▪ I. hand hand 1 [hænd] noun [countable] 1. JOBS FARMING someone who does physical work on a farm, in a factory etc: • Cooper held several odd jobs before coming to California to work as a factory hand. • Jones hired himself out as a …
35Dismissal of U.S. attorneys controversy timeline — Dismissal of U.S. attorneys controversy (v · d · e …
36Christianity — /kris chee an i tee/, n., pl. Christianities. 1. the Christian religion, including the Catholic, Protestant, and Eastern Orthodox churches. 2. Christian beliefs or practices; Christian quality or character: Christianity mixed with pagan elements; …
37General Councils — General Councils † Catholic Encyclopedia ► General Councils This subject will be treated under the following heads: ♦ Definition ♦ Classification ♦ Historical Sketch ♦ The Pope and General Councils ♦ Composition of …
38Dismissal of U.S. attorneys controversy — (v · d · e …
39Roman Catholicism — the faith, practice, and system of government of the Roman Catholic Church. [1815 25] * * * Largest single Christian denomination in the world, with some one billion members, or about 18% of the world s population. The Roman Catholic church has… …
40religion — religionless, adj. /ri lij euhn/, n. 1. a set of beliefs concerning the cause, nature, and purpose of the universe, esp. when considered as the creation of a superhuman agency or agencies, usually involving devotional and ritual observances, and… …
