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Sworn in

Black is sworn in as an MP at Westminster. I, Mhairi Black, Paisley and Renfrewshire South, do solemnly, sincerely and truly declare and affirm that I will be faithful and bear true allegiance to Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth, her heirs and successors, according to law.

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Purges cabinet

President Nkurunziza purges his cabinet, while protesters are warned that they will be treated as accomplices of the rebel generals who staged the coup. Defence Minister Gaciyubwenge is replaced by Ntahonvukiye, a lawyer who becomes the first civilian defence chief in 50 years. Foreign Minister Kavakure is replaced by Aime, a former ambassador to the African Union; while Trade Minister […]

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Elected Deputy President ANC

Zuma is elected deputy president of the African National Congress (ANC) at the national conference held in Mafikeng.

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Sworn in as Secretary of State

After her nomination is unanimously confirmed by the Senate, Albright is sworn in. To Secretary Christopher, I want to express my gratitude. I can only hope that my heels can fill your shoes.

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Nominates Albright for Secretary of State

Clinton nominates Albright to succeed Warren Christopher as U.S. Secretary of State. When my name came up to be Secretary of State, there were those who said that a woman cannot be Secretary of State,  that other countries would not deal with a women. The Arab ambassadors at the U.N said, we have dealt with […]

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Appointed president

Sudan announces return to civil rule and appoints Bashir as president. Before disbanding, the Council issues a decree specifying that Islamic law will be the basis of Sudan’s political system, but guaranteeing freedom of religion. The Council’s deputy leader says the move is necessary “to put a framework for the government.”

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Supreme Court nomination

President Clinton nominates Ginsburg for Associate Justice of the Supreme Court. I decided on her for three reasons. First, in her years on the bench she has genuinely distinguished herself as one of our Nation’s best judges, progressive in outlook, wise in judgment, balanced and fair in her opinions. Second, over the course of a lifetime, […]

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Supreme Court nomination confirmed

The Senate confirms Marshall’s nomination as Supreme Court Justice. He is the first African American to sit on the high court. The roll-call vote is 69 to 11. Southerners try to delay Marshall’s appointment. The Southern opposition charges that Marshal was a “judicial activist” who looks to his personal philosophies rather than to the law for guidance. Senator Javits defends the appointment: […]