Called to do the honors from the roadside restaurant he owns, Edward (“Lofty”) Milton, 54, Rhodesia’s part-time public executioner, was professionally incapable of understanding the commotion.

When Britain imposed economic sanctions on the rebellious Southern Rhodesian government four months ago, it seemed unrealistic to argue over the terms of any future settlement. The Conservatives ...

Why is Christian Science in our name? Our name is about honesty. The Monitor is owned by The Christian Science Church, and we’ve always been transparent about that. The Church publishes the ...

When the British declared their array of embargoes against rebellious Rhodesia, the moment of truth that would bring down Ian Smith’s white regime was expected to arrive when the tobacco crop ...

Gender: Male Age: 1 year 7 months Weight: 51 pounds Species: Dog Breed: Rhodesian Ridgeback – Brown Orphaned Since: April 9 Adoption Fee: $250 Meet Pluto, a 1-year-old Rhodesian Ridgeback whose ...