Faqīr
The Concise Oxford Dictionary of World Religions
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Faqīr (Arab., ‘poor man’, pl.,
fuqarā). One who has physical or spiritual needs. It may refer to a beggar in a miserable state, but within a religious context it implies dependence on God.
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Chile: Shareholders approved Banco de Chile and Banco Edwards merger.
News Wire article from: South American Business Information; 12/10/2001; 658 words
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Newspaper article from: Economics Week; 7/17/2009; 700+ words
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Newspaper article from: Post-Tribune (IN); 11/15/1998; 700+ words
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Chile Orthopedic Devices Investment Opportunities, Analysis and Forecasts to 2015 Report.
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Soccer-Chile: 2002 Chile Apertura Premiera A Schedule.
News Wire article from: Sports Network; 12/14/2002; 700+ words
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Magazine article from: San Diego Business Journal; 6/4/2001; ; 700+ words
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Soccer-Chile: 2003 Chile Apertura Schedule.
News Wire article from: Sports Network; 5/12/2003; 700+ words
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Chile deal a hot tamale in Congress. (including Chile in North American Free Trade Agreement)
Magazine article from: Insight on the News; 6/12/1995; ; 700+ words
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Chile courting NAFTA membership.(Originated from Knight-Ridder Newspapers)
Newspaper article from: Knight Ridder/Tribune News Service; 8/4/1995; ; 700+ words
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Chile's new supermarkets open aisles of opportunity. (includes related article on international trade with Chile)
Magazine article from: AgExporter; 4/1/1997; ; 700+ words
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Chile, Relations with
Dictionary entry from: Dictionary of American History
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Chile
Book article from: The Columbia Encyclopedia, Sixth Edition
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La Batalla de Chile: La Lucha de un Pueblo Sin Armas
Dictionary entry from: International Dictionary of Films and Filmmakers
LA BATALLA DE CHILE: LA LUCHA DE UN PUEBLO SIN ARMAS (The Battle of Chile: Struggle of People Without Arms) Chile-Cuba, 1975, 1976, 1979 Director: Patricio Guzm á n Part 1. La insurrecci ó n de la burguesia (The Insurrection...
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Banco de Chile
Book article from: International Directory of Company Histories
Banco de Chile Ahumada 251 Santiago Chile Telephone: (56) (2) 637-1111 Toll Free: (56) (600...bancochile.cl Public Company Founded: 1893 as S.A. Banco de Chile Employees: 9,133 Total Assets: $15.55 billion (2003...
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Lan Chile S.A.
Book article from: International Directory of Company Histories
Lan Chile S.A. Avenida Americo Vespucio 901 Renca Estado 10 Santiago de Chile Chile Telephone: (2) 687-2525 Toll Free: (800) 735-5526 Fax: (2) 687-2483 Web site: Public Company Incorporated: 1929 as Linea Aeropostal Santiago...
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