33,286 source-backed world facts - each attributed to a named person and a number, linked to the original source. Page 233 of 333.
“Operation Moshtarak in Helmand province in February”
“more than 2,500 political candidates - including 400 women”
“assassinations had risen 45%”
“sophisticated suicide bombings had doubled from last year to roughly two per month”
“44.4% fewer civilian casualties”
“For real wine enthusiasts who really know their stuff then it might be worth getting over there, but for the vast majority of people, what they're offering here is good enough and cheap enough.”
“HMS H5 was overdue by four days and it became apparent that the merchant ship had actually struck a British submarine.”
“It was some 50 years later before the tragic circumstances emerged.”
“A dedication service is also taking place for a seaman from Amlwch on Anglesey, who was part of the crew of HMS Pargust in July 1917.”
“The crew's efforts were recognised with a Victoria Cross, and a ballot was held to see which members of the crew would collect the medal.”
“The building was constructed between 1959 and 1963 to a design by Sir Basil Spence”
“It began generating electricity in January 1965 as Britain's fourth nuclear power station.”
“The power station was taken off line in 1991 and decommissioning began in 1993.”
“The power station was the first inland nuclear power station in Britain.”
“At least 88 people have been killed and another 44 are missing in the wake of flooding in southern China over the last week, state media say.”
“About half a million people have been evacuated because of the flash flooding, caused by heavy rain.”
“State news agency Xinhua reported on Saturday that the heavy rains had caused landslides that have killed 35 people.”
“A number of highways and more than 33,000 homes have been damaged by the flooding, officials said.”
“Robert Dziekanski, who did not speak English, died after being stunned five times with a Taser in 2007.”
“The inquiry was set up after a video, filmed by a bystander, was released to the media.”
“One of the officers involved is already suspended due to an investigation into a separate incident, while the other three remain in their positions but are not involved in "front-line policing", he said.”
“Mr Braidwood said the video "shocked and repulsed people around the world".”
“The club's chairman, Tim Phillips, says: "If you want to watch the football, you can go to South Africa or watch it on television"”
“The Deepwater Horizon rig exploded on 20 April, killing 11 workers.”
“for leading the 500-strong team in capturing the port of Kiel.”
“In May 1945, Operation Eclipse led to the surrender of a large German garrison and all the Nazis in Denmark.”
“Maj Hibbert, 92, said of receiving the seal”
“He added that he was on crutches at the time of the action because he had suffered an injury while fighting in Arnhem.”
“Germany has bestowed the Great Seal of Kiel on Maj Tony Hibbert, who lives in Cornwall, for leading the 500-strong team in capturing the port of Kiel.”
“Maj Hibbert, 92, said of receiving the seal...”
“The sprawling southern city, with its population of about 18 million, is an ideal place for militants to get lost in the crowd.”
“He is in charge of Sohrab Goth, a down-at-heel district of four million on the edge of the city, which is a Taliban safe haven.”
“One study of militant strength in the city suggested as many as 17 different militant organisations and splinter groups were present.”
“He answered our questions without hesitation but kept the meeting brief, due to his fear of arrest. Security experts say the Taliban in Karachi present a new threat for Pakistan and the West, because they are forging links with other milit…”
“The 21-year-old, who is now lying low in Karachi, told us they were looking to the West for recruits.”
“He said he was recruited at the age of 17 and fought with the Taliban in the Swat valley before parting company with them last year, at his mother's request.”
“Experts warn that the Pakistani diaspora in the US and the UK could provide eager recruits.”
“Up to a million people are said to have been affected by fighting between the Kyrgyz majority and minority Uzbeks.”
“the aid will last at least six months.”
“an estimated 300,000 people were living displaced within Kyrgyzstan and up to 100,000 had fled to Uzbekistan, of whom 80,000 were located in refugee camps.”
“He said an estimated 300,000 people were living displaced within Kyrgyzstan and up to 100,000 had fled to Uzbekistan, of whom 80,000 were located in refugee camps.”
“Tens of thousands more are reportedly waiting to cross the border,”
“There are shortages of food, water and electricity, said Mr Ban, because of looting, lack of supplies and restrictions on movement.”
“He said he had contacted Kyrgyzstan's interim leader, Roza Otunbayeva, Uzbek President Islam Karimov and others "to explore options for restoring order, preventing further loss of life and coordinating humanitarian assistance".”
“Mr Holmes urged a 'generous and rapid response' from donors.”
“She said the Muslim tradition of burying the dead before sunset on the day of death meant many hundreds of victims had not been counted.”
“Visiting a refugee camp in Uzbekistan, US Assistant Secretary of State Robert Blake said there must be an independent investigation into what had happened.”
“In 2006, the local authority's tenants voted against transferring ownership of 14,500 homes to a private housing association.”
“More than 60% of tenants voted and 59.7% were against plans to transfer to Highland Housing Association.”
“and 1,000 more houses built.”
“The three-day strike is the latest action in their ongoing pay dispute over pay and conditions.”
“Unions said they were fighting a 10% wage cut for 150 workers, a pay freeze and cuts in public holidays and overtime rates.”
“We want Culture and Sport Glasgow to offer an acceptable 2010/11 pay rise to all its workers.”
“On the last strike day, around one in six of our staff took action and we will work to minimise any future disruption and keep facilities open.”
“Mr Gelmini set up the Communita Incontro in 1963 in the Umbrian town of Amelia.”
“Pierino Gelmini, 85, is alleged to have abused 12 young people at a drug rehabilitation centre he had founded.”
“In 2005, Prime Minister Silvio Berlusconi gave $6m (£4m) to his organisation.”
“It has more than 200 centres in Italy - and others in France, Spain, the US, Brazil and Thailand.”
“The allegations against him surfaced in 2008 when nine young men said he had sexually abused them.”
“The first hearing of his trial is due on 29 March 2011.”
“The Roman Catholic Church in Italy has admitted that about 100 cases of paedophile priests have been reported to church authorities during the past 10 years.”
“Last month, the Pope said the Church has "a very deep need" to acknowledge that it must do penance for its sins and "accept purification".”
“Around 1200 people, including 19 bands, took part in the parade.”
“The brochure gives a highly critical account of Mr Putin's 10 years in power: first as president and now as prime minister.”
“One of the main conclusions is that corruption in the country has now reached what it calls a catastrophic scale”
“The pamphlets were confiscated on the eve of a major business conference in the city which was opened by President Dmitry Medvedev.”
“The Institution of Civil Engineers (ICE) has categorised the region's infrastructure as "at risk".”
“Thousands of motorists were stranded on the main trunk road in and out of the South West in January when heavy snow made the A30 impassable, leading to miles of queues.”
“And in March Cross Country Trains warned that some train services between Exeter and Plymouth along the coastal railway line will be cancelled in very bad weather.”
“High tides and bad weather along sea walls in Dawlish can stop the company's Voyager trains because water affects the electrics.”
“I'd say seven of 10 of us play,”
“Jamaica is hoping that by playing host to the 10th World Domino Championships in 2012”
“Hundreds of players from around the globe will be in Montego Bay for the competition”
“It is already being accepted as a national sport around the globe from Azerbaijan to Barbados, the US to Russia.”
“in which 118 people lost their lives.”
“The crash on 18 June 1972 remains one of the UK's worst air disasters”
“in 2004 a stained glass window was installed in St Mary's Church to commemorate the disaster. "That is when we started having the service," he said.”
“It was very difficult to contact the relatives after 32 years but one of the things that became apparent very quickly was that there had never been a meeting of the families.”
“Since 2004, relatives of the victims from across Europe and the USA have attended the memorial services.”
“in 2004 a stained glass window was installed in St Mary's Church to commemorate the disaster. "That is when we started having the service," he said.”
“The fire, at Little Holme Walk in Great Lever, Bolton, killed Hameeda Begum, 71, and her four-year-old granddaughter Alana Mian in June 2008.”
“Alana, who was visiting from Sydney, died in hospital six weeks later.”
“The drinks trolley is nicely full at the moment and it makes such a difference to their day.”
“The women often like a little bit of vodka or a glass of wine and the men enjoy a can of beer in the sun.”
“They're not too keen on bottles of blue WKD, but we put them up for the raffle so we can raise some money for the hospice.”
“Donald Worster was recognised at the Borders Book Festival in Melrose for his work A Passion for Nature.”
“Since 1972 the awards have successfully captured the quality and scope of literature produced in Scotland and this year is no exception.”
“The judging panel comprised Catherine Lockerbie, Kirsty Gunn and Pat Kane.”
“Mr Worster was selected winner of the non-fiction category of the awards.”
“He was shortlisted alongside fiction winner Strip the Willow by John Aberdein, the poetry winner Tom Leonard's Outside the Narrative, and first book winner Sarah Gabriel's Eating Pomegranates.”
“Dr Wallace, head of literature with the Scottish Arts Council, said he hoped the book could help raise Mr Muir's profile. "A Passion for Nature: The Life of John Muir is beautifully written, deeply accessible and should be in every Scottis…”
“"John Muir is one of history's greatest evangelists for the natural world, and his life and achievements as an architect of conservation should be understood and valued by every Scot.”
“The revelations triggered by the book's huge insight and relevance for today's global society inspired intense debate amongst the judges, and its sheer 'worldliness' solidly secured its selection as book of the year.”
“Culture Minister Fiona Hyslop said the awards highlighted the "wealth of writing talent" Scotland had to offer.”
“In 2008 Mr Scott took the 400-year-old book to the Folger Shakespeare Library in Washington DC to have it authenticated.”
“He said the book, which was normally kept in a safe, was stolen from a reinforced exhibition cabinet protected by three mortise locks.”
“At least fourteen people have been killed in three separate attacks in Iraq.”
“one of which has reached two miles (3km) below the seabed”
“Rachael, who also works as a hair stylist and received 38% of the total votes cast, said she was pleased by the response of the crowd outside the Big Brother house.”
“The opening to the current series attracted an audience of 5.1 million, slightly down on 2009.”
