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Here's a look at WikiLeaks and the trial of Chelsea Manning.FactsWikiLeaks is purportedly an organization that facilitates the anonymous leaking of secret information through its website.It was founded in 2006 by Julian Assange, activist, computer programmer and hacker.Chelsea Manning (born…

(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,…

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, 1930Birth place:…

Here is a look at the life of Bono, Grammy award-winning singer and songwriter of the band U2.PersonalBirth date: May 10, 1960Birth place: Dublin, IrelandBirth name: Paul David HewsonFather: Brendan Robert Hewson, post office workerMother: Iris Elizabeth (Rankin) HewsonMarriage: Ali…

(CNN) — Here is a look at the life of Pervez Musharraf, former president of Pakistan.PersonalBirth date: August 11, 1943Death date: February 5, 2023Birth place: New Delhi, IndiaBirth name: Pervez MusharrafFather: Syed Musharraf Uddin, career diplomatMother: Begum Zarin MusharrafMarriage: Sehba…

(CNN) — Here is a look at the life of Ringo Starr, musician and member of the Beatles.PersonalBirth date: July 7, 1940Birth place: Liverpool, EnglandBirth name: Richard Starkey Jr.Father: Richard Starkey Sr., bakery workerMother: Elsie (Gleave) Starkey, bakery workerMarriages: Barbara…

Here's a look at the life of the founder of Virgin Group, Ltd., Richard Branson. PersonalBirth date: July 18, 1950Birth place: Surrey, EnglandBirth name: Richard Charles Nicholas BransonFather: Edward Branson, lawyerMother: Eve (Huntley-Flindt) Branson, flight attendantMarriages: Joan (Templeman) Branson (1989-present);…

(CNN) — Here’s a look at the life of the founder of Virgin Group, Ltd., Richard Branson. PersonalBirth date: July 18, 1950Birth place: Surrey, EnglandBirth name: Richard Charles Nicholas BransonFather: Edward Branson, lawyer Mother: Eve (Huntley-Flindt) Branson, flight attendantMarriages: Joan…

Here is a look at the life of Ringo Starr, musician and member of the Beatles.PersonalBirth date: July 7, 1940Birth place: Liverpool, EnglandBirth name: Richard Starkey Jr.Father: Richard Starkey Sr., bakery workerMother: Elsie (Gleave) Starkey, bakery workerMarriages: Barbara Bach (April…

Here is a look at the life of musician Paul McCartney, former member of the Beatles.PersonalBirth date: June 18, 1942Birth place: Liverpool, EnglandBirth name: James Paul McCartneyFather: James McCartney, salesman and musicianMother: Mary (Mohin) McCartney, nurse and midwifeMarriages: Nancy Shevell…

(CNN) — Here is a look at the life of J.K. Rowling, author of the Harry Potter book series.PersonalBirth date: July 31, 1965Birth place: Gloucestershire, EnglandBirth name: Joanne RowlingFather: Peter Rowling, aircraft factory managerMother: Anne (Volant) Rowling, lab technicianMarriages: Neil…

Here's a look at the life of world-renowned primatologist, activist and conservationist Jane Goodall.PersonalBirth date: April 3, 1934Birth place: London, EnglandBirth name: Valerie Jane Morris-GoodallFather: Mortimer Morris-Goodall, businessmanMother: Margaret Myfanwe (Joseph) Morris-Goodall, a novelistMarriages: Derek Bryceson (1975-1980, his death); Hugo…

(CNN) — Here’s a look at the life of former Mexican President Enrique Peña Nieto.PersonalBirth date: July 20, 1966Birth place: Atlacomulco, MexicoBirth name: Enrique Peña Nieto Father: Gilberto Enrique Peña del Mazo, an engineerMother: Maria del Perpetuo Socorro Ofelia Nieto…

(CNN) — Here’s a look at the life of convicted terrorist Zacarias Moussaoui, who is serving a life sentence in prison without parole for his part in plotting the 9/11 attacks. PersonalBirth date: May 30, 1968Birth place: St. Jean-de-Luz, FranceBirth…

Here is a look at the life of Pope Francis, the current pope and first non-European pontiff of the modern era.PersonalBirth date: December 17, 1936Birth place: Buenos Aires, ArgentinaBirth name: Jorge Mario BergoglioFather: Mario BergoglioMother: Regina (Sivori) BergoglioReligion: Roman CatholicOther…

(CNN) — Here is a look at the life of Pope Francis, the current pope and first non-European pontiff of the modern era.PersonalBirth date: December 17, 1936Birth place: Buenos Aires, ArgentinaBirth name: Jorge Mario BergoglioFather: Mario BergoglioMother: Regina (Sivori) BergoglioReligion:…

Here is a look at the life of Pope Francis, the current pope and first non-European pontiff of the modern era.PersonalBirth date: December 17, 1936Birth place: Buenos Aires, ArgentinaBirth name: Jorge Mario BergoglioFather: Mario BergoglioMother: Regina (Sivori) BergoglioReligion: Roman CatholicOther…

(CNN) — Here is a look at the life of Radovan Karadzic, who was found guilty of genocide and crimes against humanity related to ethnic violence during the breakup of Yugoslavia in the 1990s.PersonalBirth date: June 19, 1945Birth place: Petnjica,…

Here’s a look at the life of Prince William, heir apparent to the throne of the United Kingdom of Great Britain. PersonalBirth date: June 21, 1982Birth place: London, EnglandBirth name: William Arthur Philip Louis Father: Charles III, King of the…

Here is a look at the life of Aung San Suu Kyi, Burmese activist and Nobel Peace Prize winner.PersonalBirth date: June 19, 1945Birth place: Rangoon (Yangon), Burma (Myanmar)Birth name: Aung San Suu KyiFather: Aung San, commander of the Burma Independence…