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Monday, November 24, 2008

The Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation's annual summit ends in Lima, Peru, amid an ongoing economic crisis with a declaration of commitment with free markets and an openness of the economy, refrainment from raising trade barriers in goods and services over the next 12 months, the regulation and supervision of financial systems, and the ensuring of corporate social responsibility.
Bangladesh's Electoral Commission reschedules the date for the general election from December 18 to December 29. //news.bbc.co.uk/2/hi/south_asia/7745188.stm (BBC News)
The 2008 Santa Catarina floods in Santa Catarina, Brazil, kill 126 and force the evacuation of over 78,000 people.
Greenland holds a referendum for increased autonomy from Denmark. The vote is over 75% in favour.
A car bomb in St. Petersburg, Russia, kills three people and injures one.
Flooding in the Southern Brazilian state of Santa Catarina causes at least 45 deaths and forces the evacuation of 20,000 people. //news.bbc.co.uk/1/hi/world/americas/7745133.stm (BBC News)
Political crisis in Thailand: Protesters from the People\'s Alliance for Democracy party storm into Suvarnabhumi Airport and block flights from taking off. More protesters seize control of Don Mueang Airport the following day.
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