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CNN Editorial Research (CNN) — Here’s a look at the London Underground, also known as “The Tube,” the oldest subway or metro transit system in the world. Facts There are currently 272 stations open and 249 miles (402 km) of active lines. There are a number of old stations and tunnels that are now closed.

CNN Editorial Research (CNN) — Here is a look at the life of Yoweri Museveni, president of Uganda since 1986. Personal Birth date: August 15, 1944 Birth place: Ntungamo, Uganda Birth name: Yoweri Kaguta Museveni Father: Amos Kaguta, a cattle keeper Mother: Esteri Kokundeka Marriage: Janet (Kataaha) Museveni (August 1973-present) Children: Muhoozi Kainerugaba and three

CNN Editorial Research (CNN) — Here’s a look at the life of one of the most successful investment financiers in the world, George Soros. An active philanthropist, Soros has donated more than $30 billion to various causes over the years. Personal: Birth date: August 12, 1930 Birth place: Budapest, Hungary Birth name: György Soros Father:

CNN Editorial Research (CNN) — Here’s a look at the life of singer, songwriter and Rolling Stones front man, Mick Jagger. Personal Birth date: July 26, 1943 Birth place: Dartford, England Birth name: Michael Philip Jagger Father: Basil “Joe” Jagger, a teacher Mother: Eva (Scutts) Jagger Marriages: Jerry Hall (November 21, 1990-August 13, 1999, annulled);

By Nadeen Ebrahim, CNN (CNN) — Arab and Muslim states including Qatar, Saudi Arabia and Egypt have for the first time issued a joint call for Hamas to disarm and relinquish power in the Gaza Strip as part of efforts to end the war in the territory. The 22-member Arab League, the entire European Union

By Kara Fox, CNN London (CNN) — The founder of a pro-Palestinian activist group has won the right to challenge the British government’s decision to ban the group under anti-terrorism laws. London High Court Judge Martin Chamberlain granted Palestine Action’s co-founder Huda Ammori permission to seek a judicial review Wednesday, saying that it was “reasonably

CNN By Tareq Al Hilou, Sarah El Sirgany, Abeer Salman, Paula Hancocks, Eyad Kourdi, CNN Gaza City, Gaza (CNN) — It’s a long and dangerous walk to the point through which trucks carrying aid into Gaza are expected to pass. Um Khader and other women who live in the tents neighboring hers are huddled next

CNN By Lex Harvey, CNN (CNN) — One of the most powerful earthquakes in modern history shook Russia’s remote east coast Wednesday, sending tsunami waves hurtling across the Pacific Ocean and putting nations from Japan to the United States to Chile on high alert with millions urged to evacuate. The waves hit Russia and Japan

By Tareq Al Hilou, Sarah El Sirgany, Abeer Salman, Paula Hancocks, Eyad Kourdi, CNN Gaza City, Gaza (CNN) — It’s a long and dangerous walk to the point through which trucks carrying aid into Gaza are expected to pass. Um Khader and other women who live in the tents neighboring hers are huddled next to

CNN By Lex Harvey, CNN (CNN) — Tsunami waves have hit nations across the Pacific after a massive 8.8 magnitude earthquake struck off Russia’s remote east coast Wednesday local time, with millions of people urged to evacuate to higher ground. The waves hit Russia and Japan first and then the US states of Hawaii, California,

By Lex Harvey, CNN (CNN) — One of the most powerful earthquakes in modern history shook Russia’s remote east coast Wednesday, sending tsunami waves hurtling across the Pacific Ocean and putting nations from Japan to the United States to Chile on high alert with millions urged to evacuate. The waves hit Russia and Japan first