September 2013 News |
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Here are some major events that occurred in September, 2013:
September 1, 2013 - Egyptian Military Crackdown on Protests: The Egyptian military cracked down on supporters of ousted President Mohamed Morsi in Cairo, resulting in a significant loss of life. The incident highlighted the ongoing political turmoil in Egypt. September 9, 2013 - Syrian Chemical Weapons Agreement: The United States and Russia reached an agreement on the removal and destruction of Syria's chemical weapons stockpile. This agreement followed a chemical weapons attack in the Damascus suburb of Ghouta, which had raised international concerns. September 21, 2013 - Nairobi Westgate Mall Attack: The Westgate Shopping Mall in Nairobi, Kenya, was attacked by a group of armed militants from the extremist group Al-Shabaab. The attack resulted in a siege, numerous casualties, and a multi-day standoff with Kenyan security forces. September 24, 2013 - Iran's New President Addresses the UN: Iranian President Hassan Rouhani addressed the United Nations General Assembly in New York, signaling a willingness to engage in diplomacy and negotiate on Iran's nuclear program. September 24, 2013 - United Nations Climate Change Summit: The United Nations Climate Change Summit took place in New York, aiming to address climate change and set the stage for future climate negotiations. September 25, 2013 - Nepal's Mount Everest Avalanche: An avalanche struck Mount Everest in Nepal, killing climbers and Sherpas at the base camp. It was one of the deadliest incidents in the history of Mount Everest expeditions. September 28, 2013 - Indonesia Earthquake and Tsunami: A powerful earthquake followed by a tsunami struck the Indonesian island of Sulawesi, causing widespread destruction and resulting in a significant loss of life. September 29, 2013 - Angela Merkel Re-Elected in Germany: Angela Merkel secured her third term as Chancellor of Germany after her party, the Christian Democratic Union, won the federal election. Merkel remained a key figure in European and global politics. These events in September, 2013, had significant impacts on international relations, politics, natural disasters, and global security, shaping the course of events in the respective areas during that time. |
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