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*[[Central African Republic conflict (2012–13)]]: |
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**[[France]] announces that it plans to intervene in the conflict in the [[Central African Republic]]. [ |
**[[France]] announces that it plans to intervene in the conflict in the [[Central African Republic]]. [https://www.bloomberg.com/news/2013-11-26/france-to-boost-troops-in-central-african-republic-amid-chaos-.html (Bloomberg)] |
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*[[Typhoon Haiyan]]: |
*[[Typhoon Haiyan]]: |
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**39 musicians, including [[The Beatles]], [[U2]], [[Madonna ( |
**39 musicians, including [[The Beatles]], [[U2]], [[Madonna (entertainer)|Madonna]], [[Lady Gaga]], [[Beyoncé Knowles|Beyoncé]], [[Katy Perry]], [[Lorde]], [[One Direction]], and [[Justin Bieber]], release a charity album to help the victims. [https://www.usatoday.com/story/life/music/2013/11/25/songs-for-the-philippines-album-compilation/3704555/ (''USA Today'')] [https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/entertainment-arts-25102418 (BBC)] |
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*An archaeological site is discovered in [[Nepal]] dating to 550 BC which is claimed to be a [[Buddhism|Buddhist]] shrine. If true, the [[Buddha's birthday|birthday]] of the [[Siddharta Gautama|Buddha]] would be pushed back. However, not all experts agree on the significance of the site. [http://news.nationalgeographic.com/news/2013/11/131125-buddha-birth-nepal-archaeology-science-lumbini-religion-history/ (''National Geographic'')] |
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**[[CBS]] suspends [[Lara Logan]] and her producer after she admitted that portions of her ''[[60 Minutes]]'' report on the death of [[U.S. Ambassador]] [[J. Christopher Stevens]] were false. [https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-us-canada-25114145 (BBC)] |
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*The U.K. [[Chancellor of the Exchequer]] asks the [[Bank of England]] whether it needs more power. The central bank's Financial Policy Committee will study the question. [https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/business-25103344 (BBC)] |
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*[[Ford Motor Company|Ford]] recalls 140,000 [[Ford Escape|Escape]] model cars from the [[United States]] and an additional 21,000 from other nations after 13 engine fires were reported. [https://www.nytimes.com/2013/11/27/automobiles/ford-issues-2-more-recalls-for-the-2013-escape.html?_r=0 (''The New York Times'')] |
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*At least 30 Haitian migrants die when a boat capsizes off the Bahamas. [https://www.nytimes.com/2013/11/27/us/10-haitians-dead-after-boat-capsizes-off-bahamas.html?_r=0 (''The New York Times'')] |
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*[[Islam in Angola]]: |
*[[Islam in Angola]]: |
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**[[Angola]] denies it has banned [[Islam]]. [http://tribune.com.pk/story/637133/just-media-rumours-angola-denies-it-banned-islam/ (''The Express Tribune'')] |
**[[Angola]] denies it has banned [[Islam]]. [http://tribune.com.pk/story/637133/just-media-rumours-angola-denies-it-banned-islam/ (''The Express Tribune'')] |
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*[[United Kingdom|Britain]] makes a protest to the [[Spain|Spanish]] authorities over the opening of a [[diplomatic bag]] at the border with [[Gibraltar]] on Friday 22 November 2013. [ |
*[[United Kingdom|Britain]] makes a protest to the [[Spain|Spanish]] authorities over the opening of a [[diplomatic bag]] at the border with [[Gibraltar]] on Friday 22 November 2013. [https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-25100083 (BBC)] |
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*[[Law enforcement in China|Chinese police]] detain nine people for alleged negligence in relation to the November 22 [[Sinopec]] oil pipeline explosions in the eastern port city of [[Qingdao]] which killed at least 55 people. [https://www.reuters.com/article/2013/11/26/us-china-sinopec-blasts-idUSBRE9AP02N20131126 (Reuters)] |
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*[[Police constable|P.C.]] Keith Wallis is charged as part of the investigation into the [[Plebgate]] incident at [[Downing Street]]. [ |
*[[Police constable#United_Kingdom_and_the_Commonwealth|P.C.]] Keith Wallis is charged as part of the investigation into the [[Plebgate]] incident at [[Downing Street]]. [https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-politics-25101706#sa-ns_mchannel=rss&ns_source=PublicRSS20-sa (BBC)] |
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*[[Lostprophets]] frontman [[Ian Watkins (Lostprophets)|Ian Watkins]] pleads guilty at [[Cardiff Crown Court]] to a range of child sex offences including the attempted rape of a baby. [http://www.walesonline.co.uk/news/wales-news/ian-watkins-trial-lostprophets-singer-6343182 (Wales Online)] |
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*The [[Supreme Court of the United States|U.S. Supreme Court]] agrees to hear certain major religious freedom cases that will decide whether a company that is for-profit (including family-run ones)- and other entities who are not themselves churches- can refuse to provide contraceptive coverage that would otherwise be required under the [[Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act]]; [[United States courts of appeals|lower courts]] are split. [http://usnews.nbcnews.com/_news/2013/11/26/21627485-supreme-court-will-take-up-controversial-obamacare-provision-on-contraception?lite&ocid=msnhp&pos=2 (NBC)] |
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*[[2013 Thai protests]]: |
*[[2013 Thai protests]]: |
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**Protestors demand the resignation of [[Prime Minister of Thailand|Prime Minister]] [[Yingluck Shinawatra]] who they believe is the puppet of her deposed brother [[Thaksin Shinawatra|Thaksin]]. [ |
**Protestors demand the resignation of [[Prime Minister of Thailand|Prime Minister]] [[Yingluck Shinawatra]] who they believe is the puppet of her deposed brother [[Thaksin Shinawatra|Thaksin]]. [https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-asia-25099105 (BBC News)] |
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*[[Scottish independence referendum]]: |
*[[2014 Scottish independence referendum|Scottish independence referendum]]: |
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**A White Paper is released regarding the effects of [[Scotland]]'s secession. [ |
**A [[White Paper]] is released regarding the effects of [[Scotland]]'s secession. [https://www.telegraph.co.uk/news/uknews/scotland/10474570/Watch-live-White-Paper-on-Scotland-independence-launched.html (''The Telegraph'')] |
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*In Canada, the [[National Hockey League]] (NHL) and [[Rogers Communications]] announce a 12-year, [[Canadian dollar|$]]5.2 billion deal that grants national television rights of the NHL to the Rogers-owned [[Sportsnet]]. The agreement includes a provision that allows [[Canadian Broadcasting Corporation|CBC]] to continue airing ''[[Hockey Night in Canada]]'' on Saturday nights; however, Rogers will have creative and financial control of the program. [[The Sports Network|TSN]], which has held some national broadcast rights to the NHL since 2002, is shut out of the deal. [http://winnipeg.ctvnews.ca/rogers-to-rule-over-iconic-hockey-night-in-canada-cbc-job-cuts-loom-1.1560861] |
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Latest revision as of 04:23, 10 March 2022
November 26, 2013
(Tuesday)
Armed conflicts and attacks
- Central African Republic conflict (2012–13):
- France announces that it plans to intervene in the conflict in the Central African Republic. (Bloomberg)
Arts and culture
- Typhoon Haiyan:
- 39 musicians, including The Beatles, U2, Madonna, Lady Gaga, Beyoncé, Katy Perry, Lorde, One Direction, and Justin Bieber, release a charity album to help the victims. (USA Today) (BBC)
- An archaeological site is discovered in Nepal dating to 550 BC which is claimed to be a Buddhist shrine. If true, the birthday of the Buddha would be pushed back. However, not all experts agree on the significance of the site. (National Geographic)
- 2012 Benghazi attack:
- CBS suspends Lara Logan and her producer after she admitted that portions of her 60 Minutes report on the death of U.S. Ambassador J. Christopher Stevens were false. (BBC)
Business and economy
- The U.K. Chancellor of the Exchequer asks the Bank of England whether it needs more power. The central bank's Financial Policy Committee will study the question. (BBC)
- Ford recalls 140,000 Escape model cars from the United States and an additional 21,000 from other nations after 13 engine fires were reported. (The New York Times)
Disasters and accidents
- At least 30 Haitian migrants die when a boat capsizes off the Bahamas. (The New York Times)
International relations
- Islam in Angola:
- Angola denies it has banned Islam. (The Express Tribune)
- Britain makes a protest to the Spanish authorities over the opening of a diplomatic bag at the border with Gibraltar on Friday 22 November 2013. (BBC)
Law and crime
- Chinese police detain nine people for alleged negligence in relation to the November 22 Sinopec oil pipeline explosions in the eastern port city of Qingdao which killed at least 55 people. (Reuters)
- P.C. Keith Wallis is charged as part of the investigation into the Plebgate incident at Downing Street. (BBC)
- Lostprophets frontman Ian Watkins pleads guilty at Cardiff Crown Court to a range of child sex offences including the attempted rape of a baby. (Wales Online)
- The U.S. Supreme Court agrees to hear certain major religious freedom cases that will decide whether a company that is for-profit (including family-run ones)- and other entities who are not themselves churches- can refuse to provide contraceptive coverage that would otherwise be required under the Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act; lower courts are split. (NBC)
Politics and elections
- 2013 Thai protests:
- Protestors demand the resignation of Prime Minister Yingluck Shinawatra who they believe is the puppet of her deposed brother Thaksin. (BBC News)
- Scottish independence referendum:
- A White Paper is released regarding the effects of Scotland's secession. (The Telegraph)
Sports
- In Canada, the National Hockey League (NHL) and Rogers Communications announce a 12-year, $5.2 billion deal that grants national television rights of the NHL to the Rogers-owned Sportsnet. The agreement includes a provision that allows CBC to continue airing Hockey Night in Canada on Saturday nights; however, Rogers will have creative and financial control of the program. TSN, which has held some national broadcast rights to the NHL since 2002, is shut out of the deal. [1]