October 14, 1973
“Some days are just meant to be remembered.”
The alliance announced new restrictions on aid to refugees streaming across the borders. Officials cautioned that humanitarian assistance.
Microsoft trial enters second week as prosecutors detail evidence of monopolistic practices.
Local officials report broad consensus on appropriations measure; committee meets later this week to reconcile differences.
Technology shares led the broader market higher as investors poured cash into Internet stocks. Analysts predict continued growth.
Wall Street closes at record highs for seventh consecutive trading session.
- 2025: A coup d'état successfully overthrows Malagasy president Andry Rajoelina.
- 2023: Australians vote to reject a constitutional amendment that would have established an Indigenous Voice to Parliament.
- 2021: About 10,000 American employees of John Deere go on strike.
- 2017: An Al-Shabaab suicide bomber detonated a massive truck bomb at the Zobe junction in Somalia's capital, Mogadishu, killing 587 people, injuring 316 others, and leaving more than 500 missing.
2021
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- Humidity
- 52%
- Wind
- 25 km/h
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