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October 2000 News and Events
WorldEngland Debuts Bill of Rights (Oct. 2): Labor Party's pet project, part of the Human Rights Act, will likely reshape centuries-old relationship between citizens and government.Violence…AMERICAN LEAGUE DIVISION SERIES—2004
New York Yankees defeated Minnesota Twins3 games to 1 Oct. 5—Minnesota 2, New York 0 Oct. 6—New York 7, Minnesota 6 Oct. 8—New York 8, Minnesota 4 Oct. 9—New York 6, Minnesota 5Boston Red Sox…Notable Decisions of the U.S. Supreme Court, 2003–2004 Term
Court Upholds Campaign Finance Laws (December 10, 2003): Court, 5–4, upholds major aspects of the 2001 law intended to thwart corruption—or the appearance of such—in political elections. In…June 2000 News and Events
WorldClinton and Putin Unable to Agree (June 4): End cordial two-day Moscow conference without compromise on U.S. plans for national missile defense system. Presidents, however, do pledge to…Modern Egypt: Rulers
Baybars I, Mamluk sultan (1260–77) of Egypt and SyriaMuhammad Ali, pasha of Egypt after 1805Ismail Pasha, ruler of Egypt (1863–79)Tewfik Pasha (Muhammad Tewfik), khedive of Egypt (1879–92)…Other 2005 Grand Slam Champions
French Open(Paris, May 23–June 5, 2005)Men's singles—Rafael Nadal defeated Mariano Puerta, 6–7 (6–8), 6–3, 6–1, 7–5.Women's singles—Justine Henin-Hardenne defeated Mary Pierce, 6–1, 6–1.Men's…Other 2007 Grand Slam Champions
French Open (Roland Garros)(Paris, May 27–June 10, 2007)Men's singles—Rafael Nadal defeated Roger Federer, 6–3, 4–6, 6–3, 6–4 (7–4).Women's singles—Justine Henin-Hardenne defeated Ana…December 2006
WorldThousands Protest in Lebanon (Dec. 1): Members of Hezbollah and its supporters gather peacefully in Beirut and call for the resignation of Fouad Siniora, the U.S.-backed prime minister.…April 2006
WorldShiite Bloc Urges Prime Minister to Resign (April 2): Leaders of the Supreme Council for the Islamic Revolution in Iraq call on Ibrahim al-Jaafari to resign, citing his failure to form a…November 2002
WorldTurkey Elects New Leadership (Nov. 3): Justice and Development Party, led by Recep Erdogan, a former Islamicist, takes 34.1% of the vote.Netanyahu Accepts Cabinet Post (Nov. 3): Former…Trending
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