Portal:Current events/2009 November 4
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- Iranian protesters mark the 30th anniversary of the takeover of the U.S. embassy in Tehran. There are also clashes between security forces and anti-government demonstrators. (Press TV) (Al Jazeera) (BBC)
- The United Nations General Assembly debates on whether to endorse the Goldstone report on the Gaza War. (New York Times)
- The death toll from Typhoon Mirinae in Vietnam rises to at least 90. (AFP)
- United States officials meet Aung San Suu Kyi and the Burmese Prime Minister Thein Sein in rare talks. (BBC) (TIME) (Bangkok Post)
- Italian politicans and the Vatican condemn a ruling by a European Court that says having a crucifix in a classroom is a breach of human rights. (RTÉ) (Jewish Telegraphic Agency)
- Around 700 people are injured in two earthquakes in southern Iran. (CNN) (Fars News Agency) (Times of India)
- China approves a Disney theme park in Shanghai after a decade of negotiations. (The Times) (China Daily)
- Australia and New Zealand expel Fiji's top diplomats in response to the decision of the Government of Prime Minister Frank Bainimarama to expel senior Australian and New Zealand diplomats from Fiji. (AFP via Google News)
- A fire at a warehouse in Huwei Yunlin County, Taiwan, destroys between 400 and 500 historic puppets. (BBC) (Reuters India)
- United States elections, 2009
- Michael Bloomberg wins a third term as Mayor of New York City. (Politico)
- Chris Christie wins the position of Governor of New Jersey, United States, defeating incumbent Jon Corzine. (CNN)
- Bob McDonnell wins the position of Governor of Virginia, United States. (CNN)
- Bill Owens wins the New York 23rd congressional district special election. (CQ Politics)
- Maine voters reject a law allowing gay marriage. (New York Times)
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