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{{*mp|March 23}} The [[African Union]] suspends [[Mali]] after President [[Amadou Toumani Touré]] ''(pictured)'' is ousted in '''[[2012 Malian coup d'état|a coup d'état]]'''. |
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{{*mp|March 22}} The '''[[Mahon Tribunal]]''' into political corruption in [[Republic of Ireland|Ireland]] concludes with findings against high-profile politicians, including two former [[Taoiseach|Taoisigh]]. |
{{*mp|March 22}} The '''[[Mahon Tribunal]]''' into political corruption in [[Republic of Ireland|Ireland]] concludes with findings against high-profile politicians, including two former [[Taoiseach|Taoisigh]]. |
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{{*mp|March 21}} Mohammed Merah, the suspect in '''[[2012 Midi-Pyrénées shootings|a series of fatal shootings]]''' in southern France, dies during a police siege. |
{{*mp|March 21}} Mohammed Merah, the suspect in '''[[2012 Midi-Pyrénées shootings|a series of fatal shootings]]''' in southern France, dies during a police siege. |
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Revision as of 13:24, 26 March 2012
- The African Union suspends Mali after President Amadou Toumani Touré (pictured) is ousted in a coup d'état.
- The Mahon Tribunal into political corruption in Ireland concludes with findings against high-profile politicians, including two former Taoisigh.
- Mohammed Merah, the suspect in a series of fatal shootings in southern France, dies during a police siege.
- Hungarian mathematician Endre Szemerédi wins the Abel Prize for his contributions to discrete mathematics and theoretical computer science.
- George Tupou V, the King of Tonga, dies in Hong Kong at the age of 63.
- Lindsey Vonn and Marcel Hirscher win the Alpine Skiing World Cup.
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