The works of such men as the English philosophers John Locke and Thomas Hobbes helped pave the way for academic freedom in the modern sense.

They are launching a campaign to promote awareness of environmental issues.

With her sophiscated tastes, the singer has become an omnipresent icon of style and beauty.

In some Asian coutries, it is customary for people to worship their ancestors.

No one knew precisely what would happen to a human being in space.

In some countries, the disease burden could be prevented through environmental improvements.

The Red Cross is an international humanitarian agency dedicated to reducing the sufferings of wounded soldiers, civilians and prisoners of war.

The clubs meet on the last Thursday of every month in a dilapidated palace.