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Today in the World Countries

EVENTS
50 million birds killed in record-breaking outbreak of avian flu across the US according to Department of Agriculture, amid similar outbreaks elsewhere around the world.
DEATHS
Clarence Gilyard Jr, American actor (Walker, Texas Ranger - "Trivette" ; Matlock,1989-93 - "Conrad" ; Die Hard), and educator, who died at 66.

EVENTS
Barbados becomes a Republic, removing Queen Elizabeth II as head of state in a ceremony with Sandra Mason sworn in as the first President, with Rihanna declared a national hero.
Honduras presidential elections: Xiomara Castro elected country's female president (declared 2 Dec).
Honduras presidential elections: Xiomara Castro elected country's first female president (declared 2 Dec).
DEATHS
Lee Elder, American golfer (first African-American to play in the US Masters; 4 PGA Tour titles), who died at 87.
Mustafa Cengiz, Business Executive.
Mustafa Cengiz, Turkish businessman and sports administrator (president Galatasaray S.K. 2018-21), who died from cancer at 71.
Carrie Meek, American politician (Rep-D-Florida 1993-2003), who died at 95.
Arlene Dahl, Movie Actress.
François Moncla, French rugby union flanker (31 Tests; Racing 92, Section Paloise), who died at 89.
Frank Williams, British businessman, racing team owner (Principal Williams Formula 1 team 1977-2020; 9 x F1 Constructors'C'ships,7 x Drivers'C'ships), who died at 79.
Frank Williams, Race Car Driver.
Norodom Ranariddh, Politician.
Virgil Abloh, Fashion Designer.

EVENTS
Joe Biden injures his foot playing with his dog Major.
Thousands of farmers begin entering Delhi to protest proposed agriculture reforms.
At least 110 people killed in attack on Koshobe village in north-east Nigeria by Boko Haram jihadist group.
DEATHS
Dave Prowse, English actor (Darth Vader), who died of COVID-19 pandemic at 85.
David Prowse, Bodybuilder.
Vítor Oliveira, Portuguese soccer midfielder (Braga, Portimonense) and manager (won 11 promotions to Primeira Liga,6 as champion), who died from a heart attack at 67.

EVENTS
Zimbabwe on the brink of man-made starvation according to the UN.
European parliament declares a climate emergency.
Mosconi Cup nine-ball pool, Las Vegas, Nevada: US retains trophy with an 11-8 win over Europe; MVP: Skyler Woodward (USA).
Iraqi security forces open fire on protesters killing at least 25 in Nasiriya a day after the Iranian embassy in Najais is burnt down.
DEATHS
Robert Morris, Sculptor.

EVENTS
French director Luc Besson accused of sexual harassment by five more women, adding to four already made public.
Australian state Queensland raises its fire warning to "catastrophic" for the first time as 130 fires burn.
BIRTHS
Salomé Feria Valcárcel, Instagram Star, born in Medellin, Colombia.
WEDDINGS
Quentin Tarantino at the age of 55 marries singer and model Danielle Pick at the age of 35 in Los Angeles, California.
DEATHS
Robert Morris, American sculptor and painter, who died of pneumonia at 87.
Thomas J.J. Altizer, US Radical theologian (God is Dead), who died at 91.

EVENTS
Uhuru Kenyatta sworn in for a second term as president of Kenya.
India's Supreme Court rejects appeal to block global release of controversial film "Padmavati".
DEATHS
Shadia [Fatmah Ahmed Kamal Shaker], Egyptian actress and singer Midaq Alley, The Thief and the Dogs), who died from respiratory failure at 86.
Shadia [Fatmah Ahmed Kamal Shaker], Egyptian actress (" Al Maraa Al Maghoula" (The Unknown Woman)), and singer (" Ya Habibti Ya Masr" (Oh Egypt, My Love)), who died from respiratory failure at 86.
Shadia, Movie Actress.

EVENTS
" Hamilton" sets new record for most money earned in a week on Broadway - $3.3 million.
Plane carrying Brazilian Chapecoense fooball team crashes near Medellin, Colombia killing 71 players and journalists.
Plane carrying Brazilian Chapecoense football team crashes near Medellin, Colombia killing 71 players and journalists.
Musical "Hamilton" starring Lin-Manuel Miranda and Anthony Ramos sets new record for most money earned in a week on Broadway - $3.3 million.
New Zealand born Ray Columbus, singer and songwriter, television host, music manager and entertainer died aged 74. He was the lead singer of Ray Columbus & the Invaders, who scored the 1964 hit was 'She's A Mod', a No.1 hit in Australia, the first song from a New Zealand group to reach the top of the charts in another country. During the 60s, Columbus toured with The Rolling Stones, Roy Orbison and The Newbeats..
DEATHS
Mark Taimanov, Chess Player.
Mark Taimanov, Russian pianist, who died at 90.
Allan Zavod, Australian classical and jazz pianist and composer, who died of brain cancer at 71.
Grant Tinker, American TV executive (Chairman of NBC), who died at 90.
Van Williams, American actor (Green Hornet, Tycoon), who died at 82.
William A. Christenberry, American photographer and artist, who died at 80.

EVENTS
British boxer Tyson Fury beats Ukrainian Wladimir Klitschko by unanimous decision to win WBA, WBO, IBF, IBO, The Ring magazine and lineal heavyweight titles in Düsseldorf, Germany; ends Klitschko's 9 year reign as champion.
Jamie Vardy scores for Leicester City in a 1-1 draw against Manchester United at the King Power Stadium; EPL record 11th consecutive game in which Vardy scores.
WEDDINGS
Actor Kelvin Fletcher at the age of 31 weds actress Elizabeth Marsland at the age of 32 in London.
DEATHS
Janez Strnad, Slovenian physicist, and author (We Are Such Stuff As Dreams Are Made Of), who died at 81.
Luc Bondy, Swiss theatre and opera director, who died of cancer at 67.
Marjorie Lord [Wollenberg], American actress (Make Room for Daddy, Sherlock Holmes in Washington), who died of natural causes at 97.
Olene Walker, American politician (R),1st female Governor of Utah (2003-2005), who died at 85.

EVENTS
It was reported that George Harrison's sister was living in a pre-fabricated home and "struggling for money"since her allowance from The Beatles star's estate was cut off about a year after he died. 82-year-old Louise Harrison admitted that she had no access to her brother's multi-million dollar fortune and was cash-poor living in rural Missouri. She never challenged her brother's estate, adding "I don't care about the money, it's been over ten years and I haven't made any ripples.".
DEATHS
Mitja Ribicic, Yugoslavian Prime Minister, who died at 94.