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Elk City, city, Beckham county, western Oklahoma, U.S., on Elk Creek. Laid out in
1901, the town was first called Busch. It is now the service centre for an
agricultural, oil, and livestock area and has industries that include oil refining, gas
...
Elk City, city, Beckham county, western Oklahoma, U.S., on Elk Creek. Laid out in
1901, the town was first called Busch. It is now the service centre for an
agricultural, oil, and livestock area and has industries that include oil refining, gas
...
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Europe, Council of, organization of representatives of 21 western European
states for the purpose of promoting European unity, protecting human rights, and
facilitating social and economic progress. The Council was established on May 5,
...
Europe, Council of, organization of representatives of 21 western European
states for the purpose of promoting European unity, protecting human rights, and
facilitating social and economic progress. The Council was established on May 5,
...
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The European Court of Justice serves as the final arbiter of the growing body of
international law that accompanied the economic integration of western Europe
in the late 20th century. The court's full bench consists of 13 judges and six ...
The European Court of Justice serves as the final arbiter of the growing body of
international law that accompanied the economic integration of western Europe
in the late 20th century. The court's full bench consists of 13 judges and six ...
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