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On July 13, several notable moments in the history of News stand out. In 1573, Eighty Years' War: The Siege of Haarlem ends after seven months. In 1922, Helmy Afify Abd El-Bar, Egyptian military commander (died 2011) was born. In 1934, Aleksei Yeliseyev, Russian engineer and astronaut was born. In 1941, World War II: Montenegrins begin the Trinaestojulski ustanak (Thirteenth of July Uprising), a popular revolt against the Axis powers. In 1956, The Dartmouth workshop is the first conference on artificial intelligence. In 1977, Somalia declares war on Ethiopia, starting the Ogaden War. In 1981, Ágnes Kovács, Hungarian swimmer was born. In 1985, Trell Kimmons, American sprinter was born. In 2011, United Nations Security Council Resolution 1999 is adopted, which admits South Sudan to member status of United Nations. In 2014, Alfred de Grazia, American political scientist, author, and academic (born 1919) passed away. Together, these milestones provide historical context for today's news news and ongoing narratives.
BRICS+ Series: Sudan's War Enters a Perilous New Chapter as Kordofan Braces for Assault
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Related coverage for "BRICS+ Series: Sudan's War Enters a Perilous New Chapter as Kordofan Braces for Assault": Associated Press — The scars of war among survivors in Sudan. Reuters — LIVE: UN Human rights council debate the situation in Sudan's al-Obeid. Modern Diplomacy — UN Warns of Human Rights Catastrophe Unfolding in Sudan’s Al-Obeid. Qatar News Agency — United Nations: Sudan Remains World's Largest Displacement Crisis. Latestly.com — Colombia vs Ghana: Predicted FIFA World Cup 2026 Lineups. Libyan News Agency — Libya presents its experience in confronting terrorist organizations at Counter-Terrorism Week in New York