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*The [[United Nations]] [[United Nations General Assembly|General Assembly]] debates on whether to endorse the [[Goldstone report]] on the [[Gaza War]]. [http://www.nytimes.com/2009/11/05/world/middleeast/05nations.html (''New York Times'')] |
*The [[United Nations]] [[United Nations General Assembly|General Assembly]] debates on whether to endorse the [[Goldstone report]] on the [[Gaza War]]. [http://www.nytimes.com/2009/11/05/world/middleeast/05nations.html (''New York Times'')] |
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*The death toll from [[Typhoon Mirinae (2009)|Typhoon Mirinae]] in [[Vietnam]] rises to at least 90. [http://www.google.com/hostednews/afp/article/ALeqM5hXmZvufG1HAZp7xHmb_pQB5BHutg (AFP)] |
*The death toll from [[Typhoon Mirinae (2009)|Typhoon Mirinae]] in [[Vietnam]] rises to at least 90. [http://www.google.com/hostednews/afp/article/ALeqM5hXmZvufG1HAZp7xHmb_pQB5BHutg (AFP)] |
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*An [[Italy|Italian]] court convicts 23 [[CIA]] agents and 2 Italian agents over the kidnap of [[Muslim]] cleric [[Hassan Mustafa Osama Nasr]] in [[Milan]] in 2003, before being sent to [[Egypt]] where he was allegedly tortured. [http://news.bbc.co.uk/1/hi/world/europe/8343123.stm (BBC)] [http://english.aljazeera.net/news/europe/2009/11/2009114164237350216.html (Al Jazeera)] [http://edition.cnn.com/2009/WORLD/europe/11/04/italy.rendition.verdict/ (CNN)] |
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*[[United States]] officials meet [[Aung San Suu Kyi]] and the [[Burma|Burmese]] [[Prime Minister of Burma|Prime Minister]] [[Thein Sein]] in rare talks. [http://news.bbc.co.uk/1/hi/world/asia-pacific/8341568.stm (BBC)] [http://www.time.com/time/world/article/0,8599,1934441,00.html?xid=rss-topstories (''TIME'')] [http://www.bangkokpost.com/breakingnews/159043/us-envoy-in-rare-talks-with-suu-kyi-burma-pm (''Bangkok Post'')] |
*[[United States]] officials meet [[Aung San Suu Kyi]] and the [[Burma|Burmese]] [[Prime Minister of Burma|Prime Minister]] [[Thein Sein]] in rare talks. [http://news.bbc.co.uk/1/hi/world/asia-pacific/8341568.stm (BBC)] [http://www.time.com/time/world/article/0,8599,1934441,00.html?xid=rss-topstories (''TIME'')] [http://www.bangkokpost.com/breakingnews/159043/us-envoy-in-rare-talks-with-suu-kyi-burma-pm (''Bangkok Post'')] |
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*[[Italy|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]]. [http://www.rte.ie/news/2009/1104/crucifix.html (RTÉ)] [http://jta.org/news/article/2009/11/04/1008940/italy-protests-ruling-banning-crucifix-display (Jewish Telegraphic Agency)] |
*[[Italy|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]]. [http://www.rte.ie/news/2009/1104/crucifix.html (RTÉ)] [http://jta.org/news/article/2009/11/04/1008940/italy-protests-ruling-banning-crucifix-display (Jewish Telegraphic Agency)] |
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*[[People's Republic of China|China]] approves a [[Disney]] [[Shanghai Disneyland Resort|theme park]] in [[Shanghai]] after a decade of negotiations. [http://www.timesonline.co.uk/tol/news/world/asia/article6902338.ece (''The Times'')] [http://www.chinadaily.com.cn/china/2009-11/04/content_8915062.htm (''China Daily'')] |
*[[People's Republic of China|China]] approves a [[Disney]] [[Shanghai Disneyland Resort|theme park]] in [[Shanghai]] after a decade of negotiations. [http://www.timesonline.co.uk/tol/news/world/asia/article6902338.ece (''The Times'')] [http://www.chinadaily.com.cn/china/2009-11/04/content_8915062.htm (''China Daily'')] |
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*[[Australia]] and [[New Zealand]] expel [[Fiji]]'s top diplomats in response to the decision of the Government of [[Prime Minister of Fiji|Prime Minister]] [[Frank Bainimarama]] to expel senior Australian and New Zealand diplomats from Fiji. [http://www.google.com/hostednews/afp/article/ALeqM5hM7EwfzLcy_jQSSSIxhfP4xfkI6w (AFP via Google News)] |
*[[Australia]] and [[New Zealand]] expel [[Fiji]]'s top diplomats in response to the decision of the Government of [[Prime Minister of Fiji|Prime Minister]] [[Frank Bainimarama]] to expel senior Australian and New Zealand diplomats from Fiji. [http://www.google.com/hostednews/afp/article/ALeqM5hM7EwfzLcy_jQSSSIxhfP4xfkI6w (AFP via Google News)] |
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*A fire at a warehouse in [[Huwei]] [[Yunlin County]], [[Taiwan]], destroys between 400 and 500 historic [[puppet]]s. [http://news.bbc.co.uk/1/hi/world/asia-pacific/8342886.stm (BBC)] [http://in.reuters.com/article/entertainmentNews/idINIndia-43665120091104 (Reuters India)] |
*A fire at a warehouse in [[Huwei]] [[Yunlin County]], [[Taiwan]], destroys between 400 and 500 historic [[puppet]]s. [http://news.bbc.co.uk/1/hi/world/asia-pacific/8342886.stm (BBC)] [http://in.reuters.com/article/entertainmentNews/idINIndia-43665120091104 (Reuters India)] |
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*Eight children drown after a boat carrying 35 pupils capsizes in [[Kerala]], southern [[India]]. [http://www.iol.co.za/index.php?set_id=1&click_id=126&art_id=nw20091104162722977C342837 (IOL)] [http://www.ptinews.com/news/362301_Eight-students-drown-as-boat-capsizes-in-Kerala (Press Trust of India)] [http://news.xinhuanet.com/english/2009-11/04/content_12387633.htm (Xinhua)] |
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**[[Michael Bloomberg]] [[New York City mayoral election, 2009|wins a third term]] as [[Mayor of New York City|Mayor]] of [[New York City]]. [http://www.politico.com/news/stories/1109/29113.html (Politico)] |
**[[Michael Bloomberg]] [[New York City mayoral election, 2009|wins a third term]] as [[Mayor of New York City|Mayor]] of [[New York City]]. [http://www.politico.com/news/stories/1109/29113.html (Politico)] |
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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)
- An Italian court convicts 23 CIA agents and 2 Italian agents over the kidnap of Muslim cleric Hassan Mustafa Osama Nasr in Milan in 2003, before being sent to Egypt where he was allegedly tortured. (BBC) (Al Jazeera) (CNN)
- 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)
- Eight children drown after a boat carrying 35 pupils capsizes in Kerala, southern India. (IOL) (Press Trust of India) (Xinhua)
- 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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