independent
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Sri Lanka has maintained a long-standing policy of non-alignment since it became independent in 1948.
From BBC • Apr. 15, 2026
On Saturday, actor Sarah Jessica Parker will join author Alexandra Oliva at the festival to discuss Oliva’s new novel “The Radiant Dark” from Parker’s SJP Lit, an imprint from the independent publisher Zando.
From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 15, 2026
Cook is Nike’s lead independent director External link and has been on the company board since 2005.
From Barron's • Apr. 14, 2026
He checked the Nationals’ boxes: Mathews was a Georgetown graduate who had a brief minor-league career before working at cutting-edge independent training facilities such as Driveline and Push Performance.
From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 14, 2026
Ho sent a series of messages to President Harry Truman, asking the United States to recognize the independent nation of Vietnam.
From "Most Dangerous: Daniel Ellsberg and the Secret History of the Vietnam War" by Steve Sheinkin
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