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Flag of Northern Ireland The longest conflict in the history of the British army came to a close this week in 2007, as Operation Banner ended in Northern Ireland. British troops had supported the police in Northern Ireland for 38 years during the “Troubles,” a period of violence between Roman Catholics and Protestants.

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July 30, 2010 - NASA reports today that their Mars Spirit Rover has not communicated with Earth since March 22 and is trying to survive the Martian winter.

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