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November 7, 2013 (Thursday)

Armed conflicts and attacks

War in North-West Pakistan:
- The Pakistani Taliban names Maulana Fazlullah as its new leader six days after Hakimullah Mehsud was killed in a drone attack in North Waziristan. (BBC)
M23 rebellion:
- M23 rebel chief Sultani Makenga, along with hundreds of rebels, surrenders to authorities in Mgahinga Gorilla National Park, Uganda. (BBC)
Syrian civil war:
- Turkey seizes a truck loaded with 1,200 rocket warheads and other weapons near the border with Syria and detain nine people. (Reuters)

Law and crime

A person of interest is arrested in connection with a shooting in Detroit, Michigan, USA, on November 6 that left 3 people dead and 6 others wounded. (AP via FOX News)

Politics and elections

Voters in the Falkland Islands go to the polls in their general election to elect members of the Legislative Assembly. (The Telegraph)

Summary