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Officials in the Ivory Coast said that Trafigura, a Dutch-based oil trading company, agreed to pay $197 million to secure the release of three executives from an Ivory Coast prison and settle claims that it dumped toxic waste that killed at least 10 people in the West African nation.
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Japan opened an international whaling conference by blasting a boycott by dozens of anti-whaling nations, saying their absence would block much-needed reforms of the commission that sets regulations.
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Jordan's King Abdullah II and Russian President Vladimir Putin called for a stronger international push for lasting Mideast peace and urged for a diplomatic solution to Iran's nuclear standoff.
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In Lebanon bombs packed with metal pellets tore through two commuter buses in a mainly Christian area, a day before the second anniversary of former Prime Minister Rafik Hariri's assassination. At least 3 people were killed and 20 wounded in the coordinated attack.
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In Nigeria gunmen released 24 Filipino sailors taken hostage in the lawless southern oil-producing region.
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Pakistan's ruling party introduced a bill to outlaw forced marriages, including under an ancient tribal custom in which women are married off in order to settle feuds.
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Military officials said clashes between the Yemeni army and followers of a Shiite rebel leader have killed 16 troops and 69 guerrillas during the past three days.
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- Current / Future Events
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1992 –
Kaya Scodelario, British actress
1990 –
Olivia Allison, British synchronized swimmer
1990 –
Qoigyijabu, 11th Panchen Lama of Tibet
1989 –
Carly McKillip, Canadian actress
1989 –
Rhys Palmer, Australian footballer
1989 –
Rodrigo Possebon, Brazilian Footballer
1988 –
Aston Merrygold, British Singer
1986 –
Jamie Murray, Scottish tennis player
1986 –
Luke Moore, English footballer
1985 –
Alexandros Tziolis, Greek footballer
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February, 13
- Births
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2008,
Roger Voisin, Trumpet player, Boston Symphony (b. 1918)
2007,
Elizabeth Jolley, Australian writer (b. 1923)
2007,
Charlie Norwood, American politician (b. 1941)
2007,
Johanna Sällström, Swedish actress (b. 1974)
2007,
Richard Gordon Wakeford, Air Marshal, Royal Air Force (b. 1922)
2006,
Andreas Katsulas, Greek-American actor (b. 1946)
2006,
Peter Frederick Strawson, British philosopher (b. 1919)
2005,
Nelson Briles, baseball player (b. 1943)
2005,
Lúcia Santos, Carmelite nun and Fatima visionary (b. 1907)
2005,
Maurice Trintignant, French race car driver (b. 1917)
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February, 13
- Deaths
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