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title: Elections in Syria

text: Elections in Syria Elections in Syria gives information on election and election results in Syria. A civil war has been going on in Syria since 2011 following a period of demonstrations and unrest in 2011, which was part of the international wave of protest known as the Arab Spring. The government, headed by Bashar al-Assad, son of previous leader Hafez al-Assad, is based in Damascus, the traditional capital. Elections were held on 3 June 2014. The winner was Bashar al-Assad of the Ba'ath party. There were observers from more than 30 countries. Summary of the 7 May 2012 People's Council

title: Croatia–Syria relations

text: to visit Croatia. On 29 October, Mesić suggested that Israeli and Syrian representatives should have a meeting at Croatian island of Brijuni. Mesić said that he has a close contact with Syrian president Bashar al-Assad and that he is holding frequent talks with him on improvement of the relationship between Croatia and Syria. He described Assad as serious" and "intelligent" leader and he supported return of the Golan Heights back to Syria. Mesić's proposal came after he met with Israeli prime minister Benjamin Netanyahu and president Shimon Peres a week before. Croatia–Syria relations Croatia–Syria relations are bilateral relations between Croatia

title: Pakistan–Syria relations

text: Pakistan–Syria relations Pakistan–Syria relations are the historic, international, and bilateral relations between Syria and Pakistan. Through the ancient civilization exchange, areas of modern Pakistan were part of the silk route with the Syria and for centuries, Syrian Islamic missionaries that introduced Islam in the parts of now integrated in Pakistan after 711 AD were from Syria. Along with Russia and Iran, Pakistan has raised its voice for the support for President Bashar al-Assad, and greatly exhorted for peaceful solution of Syrian crises as well as opposing any military actions against Syria, but recently has reduced their supports for Bashar al-Assad

title: The Future Is Now

text: Kill Me". "Black Helicopters" was the only charting single from the album, peaking at #46 on the Hot Rap Singles chart. Futurama The C.I.A Is Trying to Kill Me Drug Music If You Got Love Rock Stars Say Goodbye to Yesterday Black Helicopters Strange Universe Cult Leader It's Us Suicide Bomb We Are the Future The Future Is Now The Future Is Now is the debut album by the New York City hip hop group Non Phixion, released in March 2002 on Uncle Howie Records. The album garnered acclaim among critics and fans, and is considered to be an underground

title: Reform Party of Syria

text: parliament described Ghadry as not being a "major figure", and was perplexed by U.S. backing of him. Similarly Haitham al-Maleh, who would later become a senior figure in the Syrian National Council, viewed Ghadry as an "opportunist". Reform Party of Syria The Reform Party of Syria ( "Ḥizb Al-Iṣlāḥ Al-Sūrīy"), or RPS is a Syrian political party and lobby group based in the United States that was active in the mid to late 2000s. Its leader Farid Ghadry is a United States citizen and has been described as "controversial" by "Al Jazeera". The RPS claims to have been formed in

title: Who Are You Now? (The Walking Dead)

text: ‘’The Walking Dead’’ has gotten, and while I was worried before (and still have some doubts) I don’t think it’s going to suffer too much without Rick. His “death” serves as an interesting catalyst for character growth throughout the community, as they no longer have the luxury of one leader calling all the shots.” "Who Are You Now?" received a total viewership of 5.40 million with a 2.0 rating in adults aged 18-49. It was the highest-rated cable program of the night, and the episode was steady in viewership from the previous week. Who Are You Now? (The Walking Dead)

title: Leader of the Labour Party (UK)

text: Leader of the Labour Party (UK) The Leader of the Labour Party is the most senior political figure within the Labour Party in the United Kingdom. Since 12 September 2015, the office has been held by Jeremy Corbyn; who has represented the constituency of Islington North since 1983. Harriet Harman was the Deputy Leader of the Labour Party and also Acting Leader since the resignation of Ed Miliband on 8 May 2015 following Labour's defeat at the 2015 general election. On 12 September 2015, she was replaced by Jeremy Corbyn, who won the Labour leadership election. Tom Watson is now

title: History of the Jews in Syria

text: History of the Jews in Syria Syrian Jews derive their origin from two groups: those who inhabited Syria from early times and the Sephardim who fled to Syria after the expulsion of the Jews from Spain (1492 AD). There were large communities in Aleppo, Damascus, and Qamishli for centuries. In the early 20th century, a large percentage of Syrian Jews immigrated to Israel, the U.S., and Latin America. The largest Syrian-Jewish community is located in Israel and is estimated at 80,000. Following the Syrian Civil War and rise of ISIL, the majority of the remaining Jews of Syria have fled

title: History of Syria

text: of Antioch (1098-1268) and County of Tripoli (1109-1289). The area was also threatened by Shi'a extremists known as Assassins ("Hassassin") and in 1260 the Mongols briefly swept through Syria. The withdrawal of the main Mongol army prompted the Mamluks of Egypt to invade and conquer Syria. In addition to the sultanate's capital in Cairo, the Mamluk leader, Baibars, made Damascus a provincial capital, with the cities linked by a mail service that traveled by both horses and carrier pigeons. The Mamluks eliminated the last of the Crusader footholds in Syria and repulsed several Mongol invasions. In 1400, Timur Lenk, or

title: History of Syria

text: EU regard as terrorist groups. In 2003 the US threatened sanctions if Damascus failed to make what Washington called the "right decisions". Syria denied US allegations that it was developing chemical weapons and helping fugitive Iraqis. An Israeli air strike against a Palestinian militant camp near Damascus in October 2003 was described by Syria as "military aggression". President Assad visited Turkey in January 2004, the first Syrian leader to do so. The trip marked the end of decades of frosty relations, although ties were to sour again after 2011. In May 2004, the USA imposed economic sanctions on Syria over

title: Music of Syria

text: Music of Syria The music of Syria may refer to musical traditions and practices in modern-day Syria (as opposed to Greater Syria), merging the habits of people who settled in Syria throughout its history. Syria was long one of the Arab world's centers for musical innovation in the field of classical Arab music; for example, the city of Aleppo is known for its "muwashshah" music, which was specially conceived to accompany Andalusian "muwashshah" poetry. Folk music of Syria is for the most part based on the oud, which is a stringed instrument considered to be the ancestor of the European

title: Music of Syria

text: well as oriental dance for women. Music of Syria The music of Syria may refer to musical traditions and practices in modern-day Syria (as opposed to Greater Syria), merging the habits of people who settled in Syria throughout its history. Syria was long one of the Arab world's centers for musical innovation in the field of classical Arab music; for example, the city of Aleppo is known for its "muwashshah" music, which was specially conceived to accompany Andalusian "muwashshah" poetry. Folk music of Syria is for the most part based on the oud, which is a stringed instrument considered to

title: Coele-Syria

text: and Lake Kinneret, now called Tiberias, and then the Jordan River which discharges into the salt sea, now called the Dead Sea. Libanius (died 392 CE) was born at Antioch, the capital of Coele Syria as it is called. This city was founded by Seleucus surnamed Nicator. Coele-Syria Coele-Syria, Coele Syria, Coelesyria (, "Koílē Syría"), also rendered as Coelosyria and Celesyria, otherwise Hollow Syria (, ), was a region of Syria in classical antiquity. It probably derived from the Aramaic for "all" of the region of Syria but more often was applied to the Beqaa Valley between the Lebanon and

title: Cleopatra Selene of Syria

text: other brother Ptolemy X. In 102 BC, Cleopatra III decided to establish an alliance with Antiochus VIII of Seleucid Syria; Cleopatra Selene was sent as his bride and stayed with him until his assassination in 96 BC. The now widowed queen decided to marry Antiochus VIII's brother Antiochus IX, but she lost her new husband in 95 BC. Her last marriage was to her stepson, Antiochus IX's heir Antiochus X, who disappeared from the records and is presumed to have died in 92 BC. Cleopatra Selene hid somewhere in Syria with her children until 83/82 BC (230 Seleucid year (SE)),

title: Now Is the Time

text: Now Is the Time Now Is the Time is the second studio album by Alanis Morissette, released only in Canada on August 1, 1992. It was the final album for MCA Records Canada. Morissette recorded the album with Leslie Howe, who produced her debut album, "Alanis" (1991). In 1995 Morissette released her Grammy winning-international acclaimed debut album "Jagged Little Pill" through U.S. label Maverick Records. Executives at Maverick persuaded MCA Records to withdraw all copies of "Alanis" and "Now Is the Time" from circulation, and they did not mention either album in the promotional material for "Jagged Little Pill". According

title: Reform Party of Syria

text: Reform Party of Syria The Reform Party of Syria ( "Ḥizb Al-Iṣlāḥ Al-Sūrīy"), or RPS is a Syrian political party and lobby group based in the United States that was active in the mid to late 2000s. Its leader Farid Ghadry is a United States citizen and has been described as "controversial" by "Al Jazeera". The RPS claims to have been formed in response to 9/11. It is a member of fellow lobbying organization the Coalition Against Terrorist Media. WikiLeaks cables released revealed that Ghadry and his organization were viewed as "unwelcome" by Riad Seif, and a Syrian member of

title: Who Then Now?

text: Who Then Now? Who Then Now? is a platinum-certified biographical video released by the band Korn on March 18, 1997. It features interviews with the band up to the recording of "Life Is Peachy", and music videos for "Blind", "Shoots and Ladders", "Clown" and "Faget". The last video, "Faget", like "Good God", was never released. The original VHS is out of production, but it can be found in its entirety on the follow-up release, "Deuce", which effectively picks up where "Who Then Now?" left off and follows the band up to the recording of "Untouchables". Korn re-released "Who Then Now?"

title: Syria Files

text: value) as he sold, buying and selling of shares, mostly in Qatar National Bank–Syria and Syria International Islamic Bank. WikiLeaks leader Julian Assange said of the files that "it helps us not merely to criticise one group or another, but to understand their interests, actions and thoughts. It is only through understanding this conflict that we can hope to resolve it." On September 9, 2016, reporters from "The Daily Dot" broke a story describing unsealed U.S. court documents showing that the leaked version of the Syria Files omitted records of a €2 billion transfer from the Central Bank of Syria

title: Coele-Syria

text: Coele-Syria Coele-Syria, Coele Syria, Coelesyria (, "Koílē Syría"), also rendered as Coelosyria and Celesyria, otherwise Hollow Syria (, ), was a region of Syria in classical antiquity. It probably derived from the Aramaic for "all" of the region of Syria but more often was applied to the Beqaa Valley between the Lebanon and Anti-Lebanon mountain ranges. The area now forms part of the modern nations of Lebanon and Syria. It is widely accepted that the term Coele is a transcription of Aramaic "kul", meaning "all, the entire", such that the term originally identified "all" of Syria. The word "Coele", which

title: History of the Jews in Syria

text: International Religious Freedom Report. As of December 2014, fewer than 50 Jews remained in the area due increasing violence and war. In October 2015, with the threat of ISIS nearby, nearly all of the remaining Jews in Aleppo were rescued in a covert operation and moved to Ashkelon, Israel. It was estimated in November 2015 that only 18 Jews remain in Syria. History of the Jews in Syria Syrian Jews derive their origin from two groups: those who inhabited Syria from early times and the Sephardim who fled to Syria after the expulsion of the Jews from Spain (1492 AD).

title: Flag of Syria

text: 1 September 1920, after which Syria was split into separate territories, each eventually given its own flag. The Prime Minister of Syria under French Mandate, Jamil al-Ulshi, adopted the new flag on 22 June 1920. This flag was in use until 1930. The third and final flag under the French Mandate was adopted by Prime Minister Taj al-Din al-Hasani in 1930 and was used until 1 January 1932. The flag of the newly established Syrian Republic, under the French mandate was determined by the 1930 constitution. The constitution was drafted by a parliamentary committee led by nationalist leader Ibrahim Hananu.

title: Who Then Now?

text: in its entirety on DVD on July 14, 2009. It does not include any new extra features. Who Then Now? Who Then Now? is a platinum-certified biographical video released by the band Korn on March 18, 1997. It features interviews with the band up to the recording of "Life Is Peachy", and music videos for "Blind", "Shoots and Ladders", "Clown" and "Faget". The last video, "Faget", like "Good God", was never released. The original VHS is out of production, but it can be found in its entirety on the follow-up release, "Deuce", which effectively picks up where "Who Then Now?"

title: Regions of the Democratic Federation of Northern Syria

text: local councils of the Jazira Region, Euphrates Region and Afrin Region will be held in December 2017. The regions act as the primary sub-division for a "future decentralized system of federal governance in Syria." Article 7 of the Constitution of the DFNS states: Since the adoption of the Constitution, only the Shahba region (now the Shahba canton of the Afrin Region) has been added to the federation in March 2016. The YPG has controlled Sheikh Maqsood since 2012, but this territory has never been incorporated into the North Syria Federation. Regions of the Democratic Federation of Northern Syria The Regions

title: Now Is the Time

text: with my moving from Canada and moving away from any preconceived notions of how songs 'should' be written. It was the beginning of a new way to approach songwriting altogether." Now Is the Time Now Is the Time is the second studio album by Alanis Morissette, released only in Canada on August 1, 1992. It was the final album for MCA Records Canada. Morissette recorded the album with Leslie Howe, who produced her debut album, "Alanis" (1991). In 1995 Morissette released her Grammy winning-international acclaimed debut album "Jagged Little Pill" through U.S. label Maverick Records. Executives at Maverick persuaded MCA

title: An Ishmael of Syria

text: escape from the conflict zone is cut short, witnessing the toll the war has taken on them. Though he could now articulate an answer to Nyhad’s piteous question, it no longer needs to be said. An Ishmael of Syria An Ishmael of Syria is the first novel by Syrian author Asaad Almohammad. Published in 2016, it tells the story of Adam, a young man from Raqqa city, and follows his journey across Syria, Lebanon, and Malaysia, for the period between 1989 and 2015. With the refugee crisis, the Syrian conflict, and radicalisation at the centre of international affairs, Adam, an

title: History of the Jews in Syria

text: decline. Beginning around 1850, and with increasing frequency until the First World War, many families left Syria for Egypt, and later moved from there to Manchester in England, often following the cotton trade. Later still a considerable number left Manchester for Latin America, in particular Mexico and Argentina. Jews continued to emigrate from Syria into the early 20th century. From around 1908, many Syrian Jews migrated to New York City, where the Brooklyn community is now the world's largest single Syrian Jewish community. For these communities at the present day, see Syrian Jews. With anti-Jewish feeling reaching a climax in

title: Leader of the Green Party of England and Wales

text: Wales Green Party has a Leader, Pippa Bartalotti, and Deputy Leader Chris Were. The North West of England appointed a Leader some years ago in the run up to a European election but this has now been abandoned. However, some regional and local groups have adopted the gender balance principle and emulated the Principal Speaker structure, including the LSE Students' Union Green Party, who have a Female and Male Co-Chair. Leader of the Green Party of England and Wales The Leader of the Green Party of England and Wales is the most senior political figure within the Green Party of

title: Syria

text: and called on their supporters to boycott the elections. As of 2008 the President is the Regional Secretary of the Ba'ath party in Syria and leader of the National Progressive Front governing coalition. Outside of the coalition are 14 illegal Kurdish political parties. Syria's judicial branches include the Supreme Constitutional Court, the High Judicial Council, the Court of Cassation, and the State Security Courts. Islamic jurisprudence is a main source of legislation and Syria's judicial system has elements of Ottoman, French, and Islamic laws. Syria has three levels of courts: courts of first instance, courts of appeals, and the constitutional

title: The Cleveland Leader

text: The Cleveland Leader The Cleveland Leader was an online Cleveland-based news publication focused on covering Cleveland news, culture, and events, and other national and international interest stories. The "Cleveland Leader" was first created in 1854 by Edwin Cowles, who merged a variety of abolitionist, pre-Republican Party titles under the "Leader". From a program celebrating the opening of the Leader Building in 1913, "In 1847 an anti-slavery Whig paper which had been published for about a year in Olmsted Falls, now, as then, a small village, was moved to Cleveland and changed from a weekly to a daily, retaining the name

title: History of Syria

text: Tamerlane, invaded Syria, defeated the Mamluk army at Aleppo and captured Damascus. Many of the city's inhabitants were massacred, except for the artisans, who were deported to Samarkand. At this time the Christian population of Syria suffered persecution. By the end of the 15th century, the discovery of a sea route from Europe to the Far East ended the need for an overland trade route through Syria. In 1516, the Ottoman Empire conquered Syria. Ottoman Sultan Selim I conquered most of Syria in 1516 after defeating the Mamlukes at the Battle of Marj Dabiq near Aleppo. Syria was part of

title: Now Is the Time

text: "Now Is the Time", "...I'm not scared people might hear these records. I never did "Playboy" centerfolds. There's nothing I regret. Maybe people will just understand that my lyrics are from different experiences if they hear those records. It validates ["Jagged Little Pill"] ... There was an element of me not being who I really was at the time and now i'm more experienced with my life. It was because I wasn't prepared to open up that way. The focus for me then was entertaining people and getting my feet wet in the business, it was about being young &

title: Then and Now (The Who album)

text: Then and Now (The Who album) Then and Now is a 2004 greatest hits compilation album by The Who released internationally by Polydor Records and by Geffen Records in the United States. It features 18 Who classics and two new tracks—"Real Good Looking Boy" and "Old Red Wine"—which were the first Who originals since "Dig" from Pete Townshend's 1989 album "". "Real Good Looking Boy" is a tribute to Elvis Presley, and "Old Red Wine" is a tribute to former band member John Entwistle, who died in 2002. The album was re-released in 2007 and replaced "Old Red Wine" with

title: The One Who Loves You Now

text: The One Who Loves You Now "The One Who Loves You Now" is a song by Swedish recording artist and former ABBA member Agnetha Fältskog. It was released in Germany and Austria on as the first single off her 5th English solo album ""A"". Internationally, the first single from ""A"" was When You Really Loved Someone. The song was released as a single on CD in the United Kingdom on November 25, 2013. "The One Who Loves You Now" was written by Jörgen Elofsson together with Pär Westerlund a few years before Fältskog was approached to make a recording. Though

title: Leader of the Independent Members

text: Leader of the Independent Members The Leader of the Independent Members, also referred to as Leader of the Independent Group, is a Member of the National Parliament of Solomon Islands who is officially recognised as leader of a group of MPs who are aligned neither with the government nor with the Official Opposition. The position is established by the Constitution of 1978, which has been in force since the country's independence from the United Kingdom. Article 66 of the Constitution creates the functions of Leader of the Opposition and Leader of the Independent Members, which are separate. (While "Leader of

title: Leader of the Opposition (Pakistan)

text: of the Opposition in the Senate, who is elected / nominated separately. A list of the leaders of the Opposition before and according to the 1973 Constitution of Pakistan; Leader of the Opposition (Pakistan) The Leader of the Opposition (Urdu: قائد حزب اختلاف), is the people's elected politician who, by law, is the leader of the Official Opposition in Pakistan. The Leader of the Opposition also leads the Official Opposition to National Assembly of Pakistan, a lower house of Pakistan Parliament. The Leader of the Opposition is normally the leader of the largest party not within the government which is

title: Malchus of Syria

text: Malchus of Syria Saint Malchus of Syria (or Malchus of Chalcis, Malchus of Maronia) (died c. 390) is the subject of Saint Jerome's biography "Life of Malchus the Captive Monk" ("Vita Malchi monachi captivi"), written in Latin around 391/392 CE. According to Jerome, Malchus was a monk who was sold into slavery and forced to marry another slave. While never consummating the marriage, he escaped with his wife and returned to his monastery. Jerome interviewed Malchus at his home in Maronia, Syria, while Malchus and his wife were still alive. Malchus is commemorated 26 March by the Eastern Orthodox and

title: Jobert of Syria

text: the Order in exchange for assistance from Jobert in the planned campaign there. Though Jobert supported the Egyptian policy, he is last mentioned in January 1177, and his successor, Roger de Moulins, did not agree with the plan, which was abandoned. Jobert of Syria Jobert of Syria (also known as Gilbert, Josberto, or Joubert) was the seventh Grand Master of the Knights Hospitaller in Syria from 1172 to his death, which is thought to have occurred in 1177. He succeeded Cast de Murols (1170–1172), while Cast's predecessor, Gilbert d'Aissailly, who was still living, had been deposed. The memory of Gilbert

title: Leader of the Opposition (Jamaica)

text: Leader of the Opposition (Jamaica) The Leader of Her Majesty's Opposition in Jamaica is the leader of the largest political party which has not formed the current government. The Leader of the Opposition is seen as the alternative Prime Minister and leads the Shadow Cabinet of Jamaica. As of January 2012, Jamaica has had no Leader of the Opposition who has not also served as Prime Minister. P. J. Patterson and Donald Sangster are the only two of Jamaica's nine Prime Ministers who has not also served as Leader of the Opposition. The current holder of the post of Leader

title: Muslim Brotherhood of Syria

text: the Hama uprising of 1982, when thousands were killed by the military. Membership in the Syrian Brotherhood became a capital offence in Syria in the 1980 (under Emergency Law 49) and the Brotherhood was crushed, though it retained a network of support in the country, of unknown strength, and had external headquarters in London and Cyprus. In recent years it has renounced violence and adopted a reformist platform, calling for the establishment of a pluralistic, democratic political system. For many years the leader of the Syrian Muslim Brotherhood was Ali Sadreddine Al-Bayanouni, who lives as a political refugee in London.

title: Cleopatra Selene of Syria

text: generally accepted by the Syrians, and the people of Antioch invited Tigranes II to rule Syria, being frustrated by the Seleucids' constant civil wars. The year in which this event took place is debated; 83 BC is, without any proof, commonly accepted as Philip I's year of death by the majority of scholars who count on the account of Appian, who assigned a reign of fourteen years for Tigranes II, which ended in 69 BC. Oliver D. Hoover suggested that Tigranes II invaded Syria only in 74 BC, with Philip I ruling until 75 BC in Northern Syria, allowing Cleopatra

title: Ravi Shankar (spiritual leader)

text: breed Naxalism. More clarification followed on his Twitter account: "I specifically referred to sick government schools in Naxal affected areas. Many who have turned to Naxalism have come from these schools. I did not say all Govt schools (where lakhs study) breed Naxalism. Great talents have emerged from these schools & I would never generalize." In March 2018, he faced criticism from political leaders for his commentary, where he said, India will turn into Syria if the Ram temple issue is not resolved soon. Ravi Shankar (spiritual leader) Ravi Shankar (born 13 May 1956) is an Indian spiritual leader. He

title: Jobert of Syria

text: Jobert of Syria Jobert of Syria (also known as Gilbert, Josberto, or Joubert) was the seventh Grand Master of the Knights Hospitaller in Syria from 1172 to his death, which is thought to have occurred in 1177. He succeeded Cast de Murols (1170–1172), while Cast's predecessor, Gilbert d'Aissailly, who was still living, had been deposed. The memory of Gilbert must have informed Jobert of how not to waste the Order's funds, for he seems to have been a responsible steward of the order's assets. He set aside property for the production of white bread for the poor at the hospital

title: Then and Now (The Who album)

text: at the end of some versions of "My Generation" from the 2000 tour. The riff was also played in a performance of the same song during Entwistle's last show, at the Royal Albert Hall on 8 February 2002. Portions of the song were also played sometimes after "My Generation" on the band's 2002 (after Entwistle's death), 2004, 2006, 2007 and 2008 tours. Then and Now (The Who album) Then and Now is a 2004 greatest hits compilation album by The Who released internationally by Polydor Records and by Geffen Records in the United States. It features 18 Who classics and

title: Abu Sayyaf (ISIL leader)

text: Abu Sayyaf (ISIL leader) Abu Sayyaf is the "nom de guerre" of a senior leader of the Islamic State of Iraq and the Levant (ISIL) who was described as overseeing gas and oil operations. United States authorities identified Abu Sayyaf's real name as Fathi Ben Awn Ben Jildi Murad al-Tunisi. Abu Sayyaf was killed on the night of May 15–16, 2015 while resisting capture during a United States Army Delta Force operation in eastern Syria. The operation was conducted to try to capture him and his wife on suspicion of their involvement in, or "deep knowledge" of, Islamic State hostage

title: Modern history of Syria

text: increase in the strength of Syrian military technology worried Turkey, as it seemed feasible that Syria might attempt to retake Iskenderon, a formerly Syrian city now in Turkey. On the other hand, Syria and the USSR accused Turkey of massing its troops at the Syrian border. During this standoff, Communists gained more control over the Syrian government and military. Only heated debates in the United Nations (of which Syria was an original member) lessened the threat of war. Syria's political instability during the years after the 1954 coup, the parallelism of Syrian and Egyptian policies, and the appeal of Egyptian

title: Culture of Syria

text: New York. One of the most popular dances in Syria is the Dabkeh, a folk dance combining circle dancing and line dancing formed from right to left and headed by a leader which alternates between facing the audience and other dancers. It is mostly performed at weddings and other joyous occasions. Other popular folklore dances include the "Arāḍa" (Arabic: عراضة), a dance performed with swords as well as oriental dance for women. Traditional Houses of the Old Cities in Damascus, Aleppo and some other Syrian cities are preserved and traditionally the living quarters are arranged around one or more courtyards,

title: Music of Syria

text: There was formerly a distinctive tradition of Syrian Jewish religious music, which still flourishes in Syrian-Jewish communities around the world, such as New York City, Mexico City and Buenos Aires: see The Weekly Maqam, Baqashot and Pizmonim. One of the most popular dances in Syria is the Dabkeh, a folk dance combining circle dancing and line dancing formed from right to left and headed by a leader which alternates between facing the audience and other dancers. It is mostly performed at weddings and other joyous occasions. Other popular folklore dances include the "Arāḍa" (), a dance performed with swords as

title: History of the Jews in Syria

text: it was estimated that there were 4,000 Jews still in Syria. In November 1989, the Syrian government agreed to facilitate the emigration of 500 single Jewish women, who greatly outnumbered eligible Jewish men. During the 1991 Madrid peace conference, the United States pressured Syria to ease restriction on its Jewish population following heavy lobbying from Americans of Syrian-Jewish descent. As a result, Syria lifted many restrictions on its Jewish community, and allowed Jews to leave on condition that they not immigrate to Israel. Beginning on the Passover Holiday of 1992, 4,000 remaining members of the Damascus Jewish community (Arabic "Yehud

title: Dium (Coele-Syria)

text: Dium (Coele-Syria) Dium or Dion () or Dia (Δία) was a city in ancient Coele-Syria mentioned by numerous ancient writers. According to Stephanus of Byzantium, the city was a foundation of Alexander the Great, and named after the city Dium in Macedon. According to the ancient sources, it was very close to Pella, which is now in modern Jordan. Stephanus notes that the city's water was unhealthy. Little is known about the history of the city. Like most of the Hellenistic cities in that region, it was subjugated to the Jews under Alexander Jannaeus, who conquered the town, which was

title: History of Syria

text: Faisal I of the Hashemite dynasty, who later became the king of Iraq. In March 1920, the Syrian National Congress proclaimed Faisal as king of Syria "in its natural boundaries" from the Taurus mountains in Turkey to the Sinai desert in Egypt. However, his rule in Syria ended after only a few months following a clash between his Syrian Arab forces and French forces at the Battle of Maysalun. French troops took control of Syria and forced Faisal to flee. Later that year the San Remo conference split up Faisal's kingdom by placing Syria-Lebanon under a French mandate, and Palestine

title: History of Syria

text: pardoned. He returned to Syria in 1937 and was met with a huge public reception. Elections were held in 1928 for a constituent assembly, which drafted a constitution for Syria. However, the French High Commissioner rejected the proposals, sparking nationalist protests. Syria and France negotiated a treaty of independence in September 1936. France agreed to Syrian independence in principle although maintained French military and economic dominance. Hashim al-Atassi, who had been Prime Minister under King Faisal's brief reign, was the first president to be elected under a new constitution, effectively the first incarnation of the modern republic of Syria. However,

title: Leader of the Opposition (Pakistan)

text: Leader of the Opposition (Pakistan) The Leader of the Opposition (Urdu: قائد حزب اختلاف), is the people's elected politician who, by law, is the leader of the Official Opposition in Pakistan. The Leader of the Opposition also leads the Official Opposition to National Assembly of Pakistan, a lower house of Pakistan Parliament. The Leader of the Opposition is normally the leader of the largest party not within the government which is usually the second largest political party in the National Assembly. In established democracies he or she is normally viewed as an alternative Prime Minister. There is also a Leader

title: That Was Then, This Is Now (Josh Wilson album)

text: That Was Then, This Is Now (Josh Wilson album) That Was Then, This Is Now is the fourth studio album by Josh Wilson. Sparrow Records alongside distributor Capitol Christian Music Group released the album on July 31, 2015. Awarding the album four stars from "CCM Magazine", Rebekah Bell states, "a great all-around album to listen to front to back", where its "a spiritually deep and thought-provoking collection." Amanda Furbeck, giving the album four stars at "Worship Leader", says, ""That Was Then, This Is Now" exudes the excitement, enthusiasm, and charisma of a sinner who is thankful to be saved by

title: The Childhood of a Leader (film)

text: said that I have intentionally not revealed the identity of (the boy who will become leader) character. And it's a funny thing because it's not for the reasons that people think. One thing I will happily tell everybody is that the character is not Hitler [laughs]. And the character is not Mussolini. It's someone else. And there's the dramatic event where you learn who this person is and that's something I want to save for people. Robert Pattinson is not playing Hitler as you now know [laughs]. I'll go on the record saying that. Corbet held auditions for the casting

title: Leader of the Christian Union

text: Leader of the Christian Union The Leader of the Christian Union is the most senior politician within the Christian Union (, CU) in the Netherlands. The post is currently held by Gert-Jan Segers, who succeeded Arie Slob in 2015. The Leaders outwardly act as the 'figurehead' and the main representative of the party. Within the party, they must ensure political consensus. At election time the Leader is always the Lijsttrekker (top candidate) of the party list. Outside election time the Leader can serves as the Opposition leader. In the Christian Union the Leader is often the Parliamentary leader in the

title: Syria Direct

text: journalism. Syria Direct Syria Direct or Syria:direct, founded in 2013, is a non-governmental organization based in Amman, Jordan, providing news coverage on Syria's war and politics, and giving training to journalists. They have been funded by an American organization, the Global Peace and Development (GPD) Charitable Trust, and by the US State Department. "Syria Direct" is published in English and Arabic. The articles are for readers who are already knowledgeable about Syria but want more detailed information. "Syria Direct" employs about 24 Syrians and Americans who talk to Syrian activists and civilians on both sides of the conflict every day

title: Syria Direct

text: Syria Direct Syria Direct or Syria:direct, founded in 2013, is a non-governmental organization based in Amman, Jordan, providing news coverage on Syria's war and politics, and giving training to journalists. They have been funded by an American organization, the Global Peace and Development (GPD) Charitable Trust, and by the US State Department. "Syria Direct" is published in English and Arabic. The articles are for readers who are already knowledgeable about Syria but want more detailed information. "Syria Direct" employs about 24 Syrians and Americans who talk to Syrian activists and civilians on both sides of the conflict every day by

title: Now is the Hour (TV series)

text: Now is the Hour (TV series) Now is the Hour is a mockumentary television series starring New Zealand singer Deane Waretini who had a #1 hit with The Bridge in 1981. In the series, Dean Waretini is a 65 year old taxi driver. The seven part comedy series, which is about Waretini, is a blurring of fact and fiction. Besides Waretini, it also features Orlando, the manager from "Wayne Anderson - Singer of Songs", and a former Russian nuclear physicist. It has a "road trip" theme to it. Along for the ride is Raewyn-Anne who is the founder of his

title: Scout leader

text: "Scout Leader" is now used. Other adult leaders in the Scout Troop are called "Assistant Scout Leaders". Terms used in other sections are "Beaver Scout Leader", "Assistant Beaver Scout Leader", "Cub Scout Leader", "Assistant Cub Scout Leader", "Explorer Scout Leader", "Assistant Explorer Scout Leader", and so on. The Scout Group is led by a "Group Scout Leader" and who may be assisted by an appointed "Assistant Group Scout Leader". When Rover Scouts existed, there were "Rover Scout Leaders" and "Assistant Rover Scout Leaders". Collectively all adult leaders are called "Scouters". One of the leaders may take on the role of

title: Leader of the Opposition (Mauritius)

text: Leader of the Opposition (Mauritius) The Leader of the Opposition () of the Republic of Mauritius is the Member of Parliament who leads the Opposition party in the National Assembly. This office is a constitutional one guaranteed by the laws of the country. The current office holder becomes automatically 7th in the order of precedence. The current Leader of the Opposition is Xavier-Luc Duval who was appointed by President Ameenah Gurib on December 20, 2016. The political party or party alliance which wins the majority of seats in Parliament forms the government and its leader usually becomes the Prime Minister.

title: Now Is Good

text: Now Is Good Now Is Good is a 2012 British teen drama film directed by Ol Parker. Based on Jenny Downham’s 2007 novel "Before I Die", it was adapted by Parker who had recently written the screenplay for "The Best Exotic Marigold Hotel". The film, which stars Dakota Fanning, Jeremy Irvine and Paddy Considine, centres on Tessa, a girl who is dying of leukaemia and tries to enjoy her remaining life as much as she possibly can. The first trailer for the film was released on 5 March 2012. Tessa, a teen with terminal acute lymphoblastic leukemia, and her best

title: The One Who Loves You Now

text: the song wasn't written with Fältskog in mind, it was one of the first songs that Elofsson played to her when discussing a possible future album project. Fältskog apparently liked the song very much and chose to record it as the very first track for her album "A". When asked about the final result, Pär Westerlund stated that the song "sounds very good" and that he was "very proud to be involved in that project". The One Who Loves You Now "The One Who Loves You Now" is a song by Swedish recording artist and former ABBA member Agnetha Fältskog.

title: Constitution of the Democratic Federation of Northern Syria

text: Constitution of the Democratic Federation of Northern Syria The Constitution of the Democratic Federation of Northern Syria, officially titled Charter of the Social Contract, is the provisional constitution of the self-proclaimed autonomous region of Syria known as the Democratic Federation of Northern Syria (DFNS). It was adopted on 29 January 2014, when the Democratic Union Party (PYD), claiming to represent the DFNS population, declared the three DFNS regions it controls autonomous from the Syrian government. Article 12 states the DFNS remains an "integral part of Syria", tentatively implementing an expected future federal Syrian governance in Northern Syria. The constitution has

title: Leader of the Opposition (United Kingdom)

text: Leader of the Opposition (United Kingdom) The Leader of Her Majesty's Most Loyal Opposition (more commonly known as the Leader of the Opposition) is the politician who leads the official opposition in the United Kingdom. The Leader of the Opposition by convention leads the largest party not within the government: where one party wins outright this is the party leader of the second largest political party in the House of Commons. The current Leader of the Opposition is Jeremy Corbyn, leader of the Labour Party, who was elected to the leadership of the Labour Party on 12 September 2015. The

title: Leader of the Independent Members

text: the Opposition" is a position found throughout the Commonwealth realms, "Leader of the Independent Members" is specific to Solomon Islands.) Both are officially appointed by the Governor-General, who appoints as Leader the Member of Parliament recognised as such by the Opposition, or by unaligned Members, respectively. The Governor-General may dismiss the Leader of the Independent Members if it appears he no longer enjoys the support of those members. The Leader of the Independent Members has no specific, constitutionally defined functions. The following have served as Leader of the Independent Members: Leader of the Independent Members The Leader of the Independent

title: Leader of the Opposition (India)

text: Leader of the Opposition (India) The Leader of the Opposition is the politician who leads the official opposition in either House of the Parliament of India. While the position also existed in former Central Legislative Assembly of British India, and holders of it there included Motilal Nehru, it received statutory recognition through the "Salary and Allowances of Leaders of Opposition in Parliament Act, 1977" which defines the term "Leader of the Opposition" as that member of the Lok Sabha or the Rajya Sabha who, for the time being, is the Leader of that House of the Party in Opposition to

title: Scouts of Syria

text: Scouts of Syria Scouts of Syria () is the national Scout and Guide organization of Syria. Scouting in Syria was founded in 1912; Guiding started in the 1950s. The coeducational association serves 9,358 members and is a member of both the World Organization of the Scout Movement and the World Association of Girl Guides and Girl Scouts. Scouting started in Syria in 1912, when the country was part of the Ottoman Empire. In 1924, a federation of Christian and Muslim associations from Lebanon and Syria became member of the World Organization of the Scout Movement (WOSM). In the 1930s and

title: Leader of the Opposition (Jamaica)

text: of the Opposition is Peter Phillips as a result of his party's loss in the 2016 general election and his ascension to leader of the main opposition party in Jamaica in 2017, succeeding Portia Simpson Miller. Leader of the Opposition (Jamaica) The Leader of Her Majesty's Opposition in Jamaica is the leader of the largest political party which has not formed the current government. The Leader of the Opposition is seen as the alternative Prime Minister and leads the Shadow Cabinet of Jamaica. As of January 2012, Jamaica has had no Leader of the Opposition who has not also served

title: Leader of the Opposition (Greece)

text: Leader of the Opposition (Greece) The Leader of the Opposition () is the politician who leads the official Opposition in Greece. The Leader of the Opposition is normally the leader of the largest party not within the government, which is usually the second largest political party in the Hellenic Parliament. One exception to this rule was during the Papademos government, when Antonis Samaras, leader of the New Democracy, despite supporting the new government, retained the position of Leader of the Opposition. According to the Standing Orders of the Hellenic Parliament (Art. 20) "The President of the largest Parliamentary Group which

title: Syria

text: few months later, the Mamluks arrived with an army from Egypt and defeated the Mongols in the Battle of Ain Jalut in Galilee. The Mamluk leader, Baibars, made Damascus a provincial capital. When he died, power was taken by Qalawun. In the meantime, an emir named Sunqur al-Ashqar had tried to declare himself ruler of Damascus, but he was defeated by Qalawun on 21 June 1280, and fled to northern Syria. Al-Ashqar, who had married a Mongol woman, appealed for help from the Mongols. The Mongols of the Ilkhanate took the city, but Qalawun persuaded Al-Ashqar to join him, and

title: Leader of the Christian Union

text: House of Representatives. One Christian Union leader became a Minister in a Cabinet. Leader of the Christian Union The Leader of the Christian Union is the most senior politician within the Christian Union (, CU) in the Netherlands. The post is currently held by Gert-Jan Segers, who succeeded Arie Slob in 2015. The Leaders outwardly act as the 'figurehead' and the main representative of the party. Within the party, they must ensure political consensus. At election time the Leader is always the Lijsttrekker (top candidate) of the party list. Outside election time the Leader can serves as the Opposition leader.

title: Leader of the Liberal Democrats

text: two parties which merged to form the Liberal Democrats, the Liberal Party and the SDP, served as joint interim leaders. In the event that the leader dies, resigns or loses his or her seat in Parliament, the deputy leader (if there is one) serves as interim leader until a leadership election takes place. This has occurred twice, with Menzies Campbell serving as interim leader following the resignation of Charles Kennedy (Campbell was elected leader in the ensuing election) and Vince Cable serving as interim leader following Campbell's resignation. The current leader is Vince Cable, who was elected unopposed following the

title: The Future Is Now

text: The Future Is Now The Future Is Now is the debut album by the New York City hip hop group Non Phixion, released in March 2002 on Uncle Howie Records. The album garnered acclaim among critics and fans, and is considered to be an underground classic. A double disc "Platinum Edition" of the album was released in 2004, with the second disc featuring instrumental versions of the fourteen full-length tracks found on disc one. "The Future Is Now" features an all-star production lineup, including legends such as DJ Premier, Pete Rock, Large Professor and JuJu of The Beatnuts, as well

title: The Life and Deeds of the Immortal Leader Karađorđe

text: preserve an estimated eighty to ninety percent of the film during their restoration. Once the pair had completed their work, the film, now with a reduced length of 62 minutes, was broadcast on Serbian television after many decades of being considered lost. The Life and Deeds of the Immortal Leader Karađorđe The Life and Deeds of the Immortal Leader Karađorđe (, ), or simply Karađorđe (Карађорђе), is a 1911 silent film which was the first feature-length motion picture made in Serbia and the Balkans. Directed by Ilija Stanojević, who also acted in it, the film depicts the life of early

title: Leader of the Opposition (New Zealand)

text: opposition has changed. Now, though the leader of the largest non-Government party still becomes the Leader of the Opposition, there will usually be several parties who are "in opposition". An example of this arose after the 2002 general election, when the National Party gained only 27 seats, less than half the 58 seats held by opposition parties. This prompted calls from a number of parties, notably New Zealand First and the Greens, for the abolition or reform of the post. It was argued by these parties that the position had become an "anachronism" in the modern multi-party environment, and that

title: Leader of the Pack

text: Leader of the Pack "Leader of the Pack" is a song written by George "Shadow" Morton, Jeff Barry, and Ellie Greenwich. It was a number one pop hit in 1964 for the American girl group The Shangri-Las. The single is one of the group's best known songs as well as a popular cultural example of a "teenage tragedy song". The song was covered in 1985 by the heavy metal band Twisted Sister who had a moderate hit with their version. The tune of "Leader of the Pack" is credited to pop impresario George "Shadow" Morton together with Jeff Barry and

title: Scouts of Syria

text: but the local variant is "Wa-a-iddoo" (). The noun for a single Scout is "Kashaf" (). Syrian Scouts have a national training center at Zabadani, where the first Arab Jamboree was held in 1954. Scouts of Syria Scouts of Syria () is the national Scout and Guide organization of Syria. Scouting in Syria was founded in 1912; Guiding started in the 1950s. The coeducational association serves 9,358 members and is a member of both the World Organization of the Scout Movement and the World Association of Girl Guides and Girl Scouts. Scouting started in Syria in 1912, when the country

title: Authorization for the Use of Military Force Against the Government of Syria to Respond to Use of Chemical Weapons

text: Authorization for the Use of Military Force Against the Government of Syria to Respond to Use of Chemical Weapons The Authorization for the Use of Military Force Against the Government of Syria to Respond to Use of Chemical Weapons () is a United States Senate Joint Resolution that would have authorized President Barack Obama to use the American military to intervene in the ongoing Syrian Civil War. The bill was filed by Senate Majority Leader Harry Reid on September 6, 2013 in a specially scheduled pro forma Senate session that took place during the last week of the August recess.

title: Media of Syria

text: Media of Syria The media of Syria consists primarily of television, radio, Internet, film and print. The national language of Syria is Arabic but some publications and broadcasts are also available in English and French. While television is the most popular medium in Syria, the Internet has become a widely utilized vehicle to disseminate content. Transcending all available media, the government seeks to control what Syrians see by restricting coverage from outside sources. Publications and broadcasts are monitored by members of the government. Syria is ranked as one of the most dangerous places in the world for journalists. There were

title: Now Is the Month of Maying

text: Now Is the Month of Maying "Now is the month of maying" is one of the most famous of the English balletts (a light dancelike part song similar to a madrigal, frequently with a 'fa-la-la' chorus). It was written by Thomas Morley and published in 1595. It is based on the canzonet "So ben mi ch'a bon tempo" used by Orazio Vecchi in his 1590 "Selva di varia ricreatione". It was printed in Thomas Morley's "First Book of Ballets to Five Voyces" (1595). The song delights in bawdy double-entendre. It is apparently about spring dancing, but this is a metaphor

title: Leader of the Opposition (Dominica)

text: Leader of the Opposition (Dominica) The Leader of the Opposition of the Commonwealth of Dominica is the Member of Parliament who leads the Official Opposition in the House of Assembly of Dominica. The current Leader of the Opposition is Hector John of the United Workers' Party, sworn in 19 July 2010; John is the youngest to hold the position. Chapter IV Section 66 of The Constitution of the Commonwealth of Dominica provides: The House of Assembly did not have a Leader of the Opposition in early 2010, following the results of the 2009 general election. The leader of the opposition

title: Leader of the Opposition (Mauritius)

text: The Prime Minister selects the members of the composition of the Cabinet from elected members of the Assembly, except for the Attorney General who may not be an elected member of the Assembly. The political party or alliance which has the second largest majority forms the Official Opposition and its leader is normally nominated by the President of the Republic as the Leader of the Opposition. According to Section 73 of the Constitution of Mauritius, there shall be a Leader of the Opposition who shall be appointed by the President, where the President has occasion to appoint a Leader of

title: DFNS–Syria relations

text: Al-Hasakah. In October 2016, a Russian initiative for federalization with a focus on northern Syria was reported, which at its core called to turn the existing institutions of the Democratic Federation of Northern Syria into legitimate institutions of Syria; also reported was its rejection for the time being by the Syrian government. On 23 November, clashes broke out between the Asayish and government forces in Qamishli, resulting in the deaths of at 2 Syrian soldiers, including an officer. In an interview in March 2017, Zaynab Jamil Kanbar, the co-leader of the Manbij administration council, which was created on 12 March,

title: Leader of the House of Lords

text: Leader of the House of Lords The Leader of the House of Lords is a member of the Cabinet of the United Kingdom who is responsible for arranging government business in the House of Lords. The role is always held in combination with a formal Cabinet position, usually one of the sinecure offices of Lord President of the Council, Lord Privy Seal or Chancellor of the Duchy of Lancaster. Unless the Leader is also a departmental minister, being Leader constitutes the bulk of his or her government responsibilities, but it has never been an independent salaried office. The Office of

title: Leader of the Christian Democratic Union

text: Laschet and Thomas Strobl. A list of leaders since 1946 Leader of the Christian Democratic Union The Leader of the Christian Democratic Union ("Vorsitzender der Christlich Demokratischen Union") is the most senior political figure within the Christian Democratic Union of Germany. Since 7 December 2018, the office has been held by Annegret Kramp-Karrenbauer who is the second female leader of the party, following her immediate predecessor Angela Merkel. The Leader of the Christian Democratic Union Party is supported by a General Secretary who, since 2018, has been Paul Ziemiak. Furthermore, the leader is supported by five deputy leaders: these currently

text: Leader of the Christian Democratic Union The Leader of the Christian Democratic Union ("Vorsitzender der Christlich Demokratischen Union") is the most senior political figure within the Christian Democratic Union of Germany. Since 7 December 2018, the office has been held by Annegret Kramp-Karrenbauer who is the second female leader of the party, following her immediate predecessor Angela Merkel. The Leader of the Christian Democratic Union Party is supported by a General Secretary who, since 2018, has been Paul Ziemiak. Furthermore, the leader is supported by five deputy leaders: these currently are Ursula von der Leyen, Volker Bouffier, Julia Klöckner, Armin

title: Leader of the Opposition (Mauritius)

text: the Opposition, he shall in his own deliberate judgment appoint – Leader of the Opposition (Mauritius) The Leader of the Opposition () of the Republic of Mauritius is the Member of Parliament who leads the Opposition party in the National Assembly. This office is a constitutional one guaranteed by the laws of the country. The current office holder becomes automatically 7th in the order of precedence. The current Leader of the Opposition is Xavier-Luc Duval who was appointed by President Ameenah Gurib on December 20, 2016. The political party or party alliance which wins the majority of seats in Parliament

title: History of Syria

text: Issus which took place south of the ancient town Issus, close to the present-day Turkish town of Iskenderun. Syria was then incorporated into the Seleucid Empire by general Seleucus who started, with the Seleucid Kings after him, using the title of "King of Syria". The capital of this Empire (founded in 312 BCE) was situated at Antioch, then a part of historical Syria, but just inside the Turkish border today as well. A series of six wars, Syrian Wars, were fought between the Seleucid Empire and the Ptolemaic Kingdom of Egypt, during the 3rd and 2nd centuries BC over the

title: History of Syria

text: who moved the capital of empire to Baghdad. Arabic — made official under Umayyad rule — became the dominant language, replacing Greek and Aramaic in the Abbasid era. For periods, Syria was ruled from Egypt, under the Tulunids (887-905), and then, after a period of anarchy, the Ikhshidids (941-969). Northern Syria came under the Hamdanids of Aleppo. The court of Ali Saif al-Daula, 'Sword of the State,' (944-967) was a center of culture, thanks to its nurturing of Arabic literature. He resisted Byzantine efforts to reconquer Syria by skillful defensive tactics and counter-raids into Anatolia. After his death, the Byzantines

title: Phaethon of Syria

text: a son Cinyras. Phaethon of Syria In Greek mythology, Phaethon (; Ancient Greek: Φαέθων, "Phaéthōn", ]) was a son of Eos by Cephalus or Tithonus, born in Syria. Aphrodite stole him away while he was no more than a child to be the night-watchman at her most sacred shrines. The Minoans called him "Adymus", by which they meant the morning and evening star. Phaethon was the father of Astynous, who in his turn became father of Sandocus. Sandocus migrated from Syria to Cilicia where he founded a city Celenderis; he then married Pharnace, daughter of King Megassares of Hyria, and

title: Phaethon of Syria

text: Phaethon of Syria In Greek mythology, Phaethon (; Ancient Greek: Φαέθων, "Phaéthōn", ]) was a son of Eos by Cephalus or Tithonus, born in Syria. Aphrodite stole him away while he was no more than a child to be the night-watchman at her most sacred shrines. The Minoans called him "Adymus", by which they meant the morning and evening star. Phaethon was the father of Astynous, who in his turn became father of Sandocus. Sandocus migrated from Syria to Cilicia where he founded a city Celenderis; he then married Pharnace, daughter of King Megassares of Hyria, and had by her

title: Leader of the House of Commons

text: every Thursday. When there is either no Deputy Prime Minister or First Secretary of State, the Leader of the House may stand in for an absent Prime Minister at Prime Minister's Questions. The Osmotherly Rules, which set out guidance on how civil servants should respond to parliamentary select committees, are jointly administered by the Office of the Leader of the House of Commons and the Cabinet Office. Leader of the House of Commons The Leader of the House of Commons is generally a member of the Cabinet of the United Kingdom who is responsible for arranging government business in the

title: Leader of the House of Lords

text: 2nd Viscount Hailsham also being designated "Minister for Science" or Margaret Baroness Jay also being "Minister for Women". The first female Leader of the Lords was Janet Young, Baroness Young in 1981–1983. "Because the post is a parliamentary one and not a ministerial office in its own right, it is not always included in official lists of government offices, especially for earlier periods. This can make it difficult to determine who the Leader of the House of Lords was in a particular ministry." Leader of the House of Lords The Leader of the House of Lords is a member of

title: Leader of the Opposition (Israel)

text: 8. to the "Knesset law" of 1994 was passed, the Leader of the Opposition became the person which the largest faction of the Opposition selected: Leader of the Opposition (Israel) The Leader of the Opposition (, "Yoshev Rosh Ha-Opozitzya") is the politician who leads the Official Opposition in the Israeli legislative body, the Knesset. Until 2000, the role of the Opposition Leader was not an official position, but rather an honorary role. The Leader of the Opposition used to be the leader of the largest party not within the government, which was also the second largest party in the Israeli

title: Leader of the Opposition (Thailand)

text: Leader of the Opposition (Thailand) The Leader of the Opposition (; ) is the politician in the politics of Thailand who leads the main minority party in the House of Representatives. Following the Westminster style parliamentary system, Thailand has had an official Leader of the Opposition since 1975. Under the 2007 Constitution the Leader of the Opposition was given an official role within the Thai political system. The constitution stipulates that the Leader of the Opposition must be selected after the Prime Minister and the Cabinet has taken office. To be nominated as candidate one must be the leader of

title: Leader of the Communist Party of China

text: never served as Chairman or General Secretary, his highest post being Chairman of the CPC Central Military Commission. References for when the individuals were elected to the office of CPC leader, the name of the offices and when they established and were abolished are found below: Leader of the Communist Party of China The leader, now officially the General Secretary of the Central Committee (CC) of the Communist Party of China (CPC), is "by right of office" the Chairman of the Central Military Commission and the President of the People's Republic of China. Since its formation in 1921, the leader's

title: Now Is the Month of Maying

text: for making love/sex. For example, a "barley-break" would have suggested outdoor sexual activity (rather like we might say a "roll in the hay"). The use of such imagery and puns increased during the Renaissance. The ballett forms a key part of Oxford's May Morning celebrations, where the choir of Magdalen College sing the verses from the roof of the college's Great Tower. Now Is the Month of Maying "Now is the month of maying" is one of the most famous of the English balletts (a light dancelike part song similar to a madrigal, frequently with a 'fa-la-la' chorus). It was

title: Leader of the Band

text: Leader of the Band "Leader of the Band" is a song written by Dan Fogelberg from his 1981 album "The Innocent Age". The song was written as a tribute to his father, Lawrence Fogelberg, a musician and the leader of a band, who was still alive at the time the song was released. Lawrence died in August 1982, but not before this hit song made him a celebrity with numerous media interviews interested in him as its inspiration. Released as a single at the end of 1981, the tribute peaked at #9 on the "Billboard" Hot 100 chart in March

title: Now is the Hour (TV series)

text: 31, 2012. Andrei Frolov is a member of the Russian Cultural Centre Trust in Christchurch. Now is the Hour (TV series) Now is the Hour is a mockumentary television series starring New Zealand singer Deane Waretini who had a #1 hit with The Bridge in 1981. In the series, Dean Waretini is a 65 year old taxi driver. The seven part comedy series, which is about Waretini, is a blurring of fact and fiction. Besides Waretini, it also features Orlando, the manager from "Wayne Anderson - Singer of Songs", and a former Russian nuclear physicist. It has a "road trip"

title: Leader of the Opposition (Sri Lanka)

text: Leader of the Opposition (Sri Lanka) The Leader of the Opposition in Sri Lanka is the politician who leads the main opposition party. This is the leader of the largest party not within the government, usually the leader of the second largest party in the Parliament. The post of Leader of the Opposition is a political office common in countries that are part of the Commonwealth of Nations. Mahinda Rajapaksa is the opposition leader, since 18 December 2018 The Leader of the Opposition is ranked at the level of a Cabinet Minister in the order of precedence. In 2016, the