independence

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Sudan has been at war in some form or another most of the time since its independence from British colonial rule in 1956 – 58 out of the past 70 years.

From BBC

In the background, the Indian independence movement gathered pace, as did the rift between the country’s Hindu and Muslim populations.

From The Wall Street Journal

“Fight or Fall” is a gorgeous midtempo ballad urging unity among men, and “Cowboy Song” looks at the lonely independence of a rodeo bronco-buster.

From The Wall Street Journal

“For FX markets, this continues to look like a tale of the haves and the have-nots when it comes to energy independence,” he said.

From Barron's

Many survivors treated in childhood or young adulthood are working toward finishing school, launching careers, gaining independence, or starting families.

From Science Daily