March 13, 1979
“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.
- 2020: President Donald Trump declares the COVID-19 pandemic to be a national emergency in the United States.
- 2020: Katerina Sakellaropoulou is sworn in as the first female President of Greece amid strict COVID-19 measures.
- 2016: The Ankara bombing kills at least 37 people.
- 2016: Three gunmen attack two hotels in the Ivory Coast town of Grand-Bassam, killing at least 19 people.
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- Humidity
- 60%
- Wind
- 21 km/h
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