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Subcomandante Marcos (b.1957), identified by the Mexican government as Rafael Guillen, began a tour of 31 Mexican states under the name “Delegate Zero.” The leader of Mexico's Zapatista rebels, wearing a ski mask to protect his identity, railed against the government and free trade to kick off a six-month tour of Mexico aimed at reshaping the nation's politics.
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Russia's natural gas monopoly halted sales to Ukraine in a price dispute and began reducing pressure in transmission lines that also carry substantial supplies to western Europe. Supplies of natural gas to Poland have been hit by cuts imposed by Russia on the amount of gas entering the pipeline system in neighbouring Ukraine.
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In Venezuela 32 privately operated oil fields returned to state control. A 2001 hydrocarbons law had required oil production to be carried out by companies majority-owned by the government.
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In northern Yemen tribesmen kidnapped five Italians, a day after the government negotiated the release of five Germans held hostage. Tribesmen soon freed three Italian women, who were among a group of five Italian tourists, and pressed for the release of kinsmen held by the authorities.
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President Bush strongly defended his domestic spying program, calling it legal as well as vital to thwarting terrorist attacks.
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The California Energy Commission introduced mandatory standby requirement for various electronic devices.
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Raging bushfires have destroyed at least 10 homes and threatened scores more in southeast Australia as a scorching heat wave hit Sydney with its hottest New Year's Day on record.
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MAY, 22
- Current / Future Events
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1998 –
Marlene Lawston, American child actress
1992 –
He Kexin, Chinese gymnast
1992 –
Jack Wilshere, English footballer
1992 –
Oren Williams, American actor
1989 –
Marvin Austin, American football player
1987 –
Devin Setoguchi, Canadian professional hockey player
1987 –
Gilbert Brule, Canadian professional hockey player
1987 –
Meryl Davis, American ice dancer
1986 –
Lee Sungmin, Member of Korean boyband Super Junior
1985 –
Jeff Carter, Canadian hockey player
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January, 1
- Births
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2009,
Claiborne Pell, U.S. senator (b. 1918)
2009,
Nizar Rayan, Hamas leader (b. 1962)
2008,
Salvatore Bonanno, son of Joseph Bonanno (b. 1932)
2008,
Peter Caffrey, Irish actor (b. 1949)
2008,
Pratap Chandra Chunder, Union minister of India (b. 1919)
2008,
Harold Corsini, American photographer (b. 1919)
2007,
A. I. Bezzerides, American novelist and screenwriter (b. 1908)
2007,
Leon Davidson, American scientist known for studying UFOs (b. 1922)
2007,
Leonard Fraser, Australian serial killer (b. 1951)
2007,
Julius Hegyi, American conductor (b. 1923)
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January, 1
- Deaths
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