June 2013 News

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Here are some major events that occurred in June, 2013: June 3, 2013 - Edward Snowden Reveals NSA Surveillance Programs: Former National Security Agency (NSA) contractor Edward Snowden leaked classified documents to the media, revealing extensive surveillance programs conducted by the NSA. This disclosure sparked a global debate about privacy and government surveillance. June 7-8, 2013 - G8 Summit: The G8 Summit was held in Northern Ireland, with world leaders discussing various global issues, including the Syrian Civil War, tax evasion, and trade agreements. June 12, 2013 - Hassan Rouhani Elected President of Iran: Hassan Rouhani, a moderate cleric, won the presidential election in Iran, signaling a potential shift in the country's foreign policy and its approach to international relations. June 13, 2013 - Same-Sex Marriage Legalized in California: The U.S. Supreme Court ruled in favor of marriage equality by declaring California's Proposition 8 unconstitutional. This decision effectively legalized same-sex marriage in California. June 14, 2013 - Hassan Rouhani Takes Office in Iran: Hassan Rouhani officially assumed the office of the President of Iran, succeeding Mahmoud Ahmadinejad. His presidency marked a period of relative moderation in Iranian politics and diplomacy. June 26, 2013 - Supreme Court Strikes Down DOMA: The U.S. Supreme Court ruled the Defense of Marriage Act (DOMA) unconstitutional, granting federal recognition of same-sex marriages performed in states where it was legal. This decision had significant implications for LGBTQ+ rights in the United States. June 28, 2013 - Military Coup in Egypt: The Egyptian military, led by General Abdel Fattah el-Sisi, staged a coup against President Mohamed Morsi, who had been democratically elected the previous year. This event marked another period of political instability in Egypt. June 30, 2013 - Protests in Brazil: Massive protests erupted across Brazil, initially sparked by discontent over rising public transportation fares but quickly evolving into broader demonstrations against corruption, government spending, and social issues. June 30, 2013 - EU Enlargement to Croatia: Croatia officially joined the European Union (EU), becoming the 28th member state of the EU. These events in June, 2013, had significant impacts on politics, civil rights, international relations, and social movements, shaping the course of events in the respective areas during that time.

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