Portal:Current events/2013 September 14

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September 14, 2013 (Saturday)

Armed conflicts and attacks

Syrian civil war:
- The United States and Russia reach a deal on Syrian chemical weapons. (Washington Times)
Moro National Liberation Front rebel soldiers continue to hold 100 people hostage in the Philippine city of Zamboanga as they exchange gunfire with Philippine Army troops. (AP)

Disasters and accidents

Authorities in Mexico's Veracruz state evacuate residents in low-lying areas ahead of the arrival of Hurricane Ingrid. (AP)

Science and technology

Japan's Epsilon rocket makes its maiden flight, carrying the Hisaki satellite from the Uchinoura Space Centre (AFP)

Sports

Floyd Mayweather defeats Canelo Álvarez in a Las Vegas championship superfight. (BBC)