Portal:Current events/2013 October 22
October 22, 2013 (Tuesday)
Armed conflicts and attacks
- Islamist insurgency in Nigeria:
- Nigerian troops kill 37 Boko Haram Islamist militants in air and ground strikes in their bases in the northeast. (Reuters)
- Iraqi insurgency (post-U.S. withdrawal):
- Militants kill 22 security forces in police and military checkpoints in Anbar Province. (Reuters)
Business and economy
- Apple announces the introduction of iPad Air and the availability of the newest version of OS X, Mavericks. (CNN)
Law and crime
- Australian Capital Territory becomes the first Australian territory to legalize same-sex marriage while the Government of Australia launches a legal challenge in the High Court. (News.com.au)
Politics and elections
- The Maldives sets a new date for a presidential election to be held on November 9. (AP via The Hindu)