Saturday, November 10, 2012

THE WEEK IN REVIEW: NOVEMBER 4-10, 2012

TOMORROW IS VETERANS' DAY IN THE UNITED STATES.

Amongst events happening around the world this past week:
*Incumbent United States President Barack Obama won re-election. But while the Democratic Party strengthened its majority in the Senate, the Republican Party managed to maintain their majority in the House of Representatives, leaving many to wonder what to expect come January 2013.
*American colony Puerto Rico has decided to start perusing official membership with the United States.
*BBC Chief George Entwhistle has done the "honorable thing" and is resigning his position after backlash concerning recent coverage of a sex scandal in England.
*After admitting he was involved in an extramarital affair, CIA director David Petraeus has resigned his position.
*Justin Welby has been named the 105th Archbishop of Canterbury.
*Civil unrest continues in Syria, Lybia, and Afghanistan.

For more news at any time, either scroll down to our IN OTHER NEWS feature at the bottom of your screen or visit any reputable news source.

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