Portal:Current events/2011 November 24
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November 24, 2011 (Thursday)
Armed conflicts and attacks
- Three roadside bombs detonate in the Iraqi city of Basra, killing at least 19 people and injuring 67. (CNN)
Business and economies
- India's government decides to relax rules concerning the operation of foreign-owned retailers such as Wal-Mart and Tesco within India. (The New York Times)
Politics and elections
- The Speaker of the Australian House of Representatives Harry Jenkins resigns to be replaced by Opposition MP Peter Slipper. (The Australian) (The Australian)