Monday March 25, 2013

Historical Events

• (Al Jazeera) (Al Jazeera). South Africa's President Jacob Zuma claims that 13 of his soldiers were killed by rebels in the Central African Republic.
• Michel Djotodia, chief of Seleka, declares himself President in the Central African Republic. He also promises to keep power-sharing government intact as part of a peace agreement and end to looting.
• Jacob Zuma, South Africa's President, says that thirteen soldiers from his country were killed by rebels in the Central African Republic.
• Syrian civil war: Rebel Free Syrian Army chief Colonel Riad Al-Asaad was injured in a blast that hit his car. (CNN) Officials from the Arab League say that the National Coalition, the Syrian opposition, will represent the country at the summit in Doha.
• After a blast hit his car, Colonel Riad al Asaad of the Rebel Free Syrian Army is hurt.
• Officials from the Arab League say that the National Coalition, the Syrian opposition, will represent Syria at the summit in Doha (Qatar).
• 2012-2013 Cypriot Financial Crisis:: Cyprus appears to have reached an outline bank bailout agreement with international lenders, including the European Union and the European Central Bank. (Reuters via The Sydney Morning Herald). The deal includes a drastic downsizing the Russian-fueled financial sector of Cyprus.
• According to reports, Cyprus has reached an outline deal for a bank bailout with international lenders such as the European Union and the European Central Bank.
• The deal was approved by the Eurozone finance ministers. It includes a drastic downsizing the Russian-fueled financial sector.
• Many homes in Scotland, Northern Ireland and elsewhere are without electricity. Roads are also closed due to snowfall or strong winds.
• Six sleepy workers are killed in an accident at a car seat factory near Bangalore, India.
• Residents in Sichuan River, southwest China are concerned about the health and environment of around 1,000 dead ducks. Over 16,000 dead pigs were also pulled from Shanghai's Huangpu River in the last two weeks.
• The United States has agreed to turn over Bagram Jail in Afghanistan to the government.
• South Korea has signed a new military agreement with the United States in order to counter any possible invasion or limited attack by North Korea.
• China's President Xi Jinping promises to strengthen ties with Africa as he addresses Tanzanian leaders in Dar es Salaam on his first visit to the continent.
• While sanctions have been lifted by the European Union against eight Zimbabwean firms and 81 officials, they remain in effect against President Robert Mugabe.
• The President of Afghanistan Hamid Karazai meets Secretary of State John Kerry of the United States to discuss the tensions between the two countries.
• Japan and the European Union have announced that they will start talks to resume free trade between their two countries starting in April.
• Many people gather in front of the Daily Mail headquarters to observe a vigil following the possible British media hounding of Lucy Meadows, a primary school teacher.
• Six people were injured in a stabbing attack at Target Store in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, United States. One 41-year-old homeless man has been arrested.
• Seven bodies of men were found lying on the streetside in Uruapan (Michoacan), Mexico. They had been shot in the heads.
• Rupiah, the former President of Zambia, is being held for alleged corruption.
• The Court of Final Appeal in Hong Kong rules that foreign domestic workers cannot become permanent residents of Hong Kong.
• American professional golfer Tiger Woods is back at World Number One after winning the 2013 Arnold Palmer Invitational.
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See also

What happened on March 25 in history? Find out the list of March 25th major events

What was 2013 famous for? Discover everything about 2013

Who died on March 25, 2013?

• Jean-Marc Roberts
• Calígula
• Ellen Einan

Other March 25th famous deaths

• Thierry Gilardi

  French football/soccer commentator on French television.

• Nancy Walker

  American actress, singer and comedienne, known for her diminutive size of 4' 11" along with a bull-moose voice.

• Giovanni Parisi

  Italian boxer who won an Olympic Gold Medal at Seoul, 1988.

• Max Ophuls

  German director and writer (Born 1902).

See all famous people who died on March 25th

Western Zodiac - Astrological Sign

Aries

Aries personality

Who should a Aries marry?

Babies born in March are either Pisces or Aries. People born before March 20th are Pisces, while people born from March 21st have the sign of Aries

Personality of March born

Chinese Zodiac

Snake

The day of the week was Monday.

March 25th marks the 83rd day of the Gregorian calendar for the year 2013.

There are 281 days remaining until the end of the year. Calculate the number of days between two dates.

March 2013 calendar

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4. Justin Timberlake - Suit & Tie
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Top #5 Rock songs

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2. Imagine Dragons - Radioactive
3. Mumford & Sons - I Will Wait
4. Imagine Dragons - It's Time
5. fun. - Carry On

Top #5 Latin songs

1. Daddy Yankee - Limbo
2. Romeo Santos - Llevame Contigo
3. Don Omar - Zumba
4. Wisin & Yandel Featuring Chris Brown & T-Pain - Algo Me Gusta De Ti
5. Voz de Mando - Y Ahora Resulta

Stock Markets

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