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In 2012, the world population was approximately 7,201,202,485 people[†]
2012Muhammed bin Saud Al Saud, Saudi Arabian politician (born 1934)[†]
Muhammed bin Saud Al Saud was a Saudi royal and politician. He was a son of King Saud and one of the grandsons of Saudi Arabia's founder King Abdulaziz. He served as the Saudi Arabian minister of defense from 1960 to 1962, during his father's reign. Later, Prince Muhammed was the governor of Al Bahah Province from 1987 to 2010.
2012Ernest Borgnine, American actor (born 1917)[†]
Ernest Borgnine was an American actor whose career spanned over six decades. He was noted for his gruff but relaxed voice and gap-toothed Cheshire Cat grin. A popular performer, he appeared as a guest on numerous talk shows and as a panelist on several game shows.
2012Gyang Dalyop Datong, Nigerian physician and politician (born 1959)[†]
Gyang Dalyop Datong was a Nigerian senator who represented the People's Democratic Party (PDP) in Plateau State. He became a member of the Nigerian Senate in 2007. On 12 April 2003, he was elected to the 5th House of Representatives on the platform of the ANPP defeating his closest rival James Vwi of the PDP. He represented Barkin Ladi/Riyom Federal Constituency from 2003 to 2007. Datong died on 8 July 2012 while attending a mass funeral of people who had been killed by Fulani herdsmen in Maase area of Riyom local government in Plateau State. The people at the funeral were attacked by gunmen thought to also be Fulani.
2012Martin Pakledinaz, American costume designer (born 1953)[†]
Martin Pakledinaz was an American costume designer for stage and film.
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Class politics are surfacing in increasingly visible ways in the campaign between President Obama and Mitt Romney, presenting big risks and opportunities to both sides.
Premier Wen Jiabao of China on Sunday called for the government to become more aggressive in using fiscal and monetary tools to respond to a slowing economy.
The post-Arab Spring rise of Islamist leaders appeared to bypass Libya, where a coalition led by a Western-educated political scientist led the early vote count.
President Mohamed Morsi’s decree appeared to be a bold effort to claim authority, raising the specter of confrontation with Egypt’s military and courts.
Roger Federer’s 4-6, 7-5, 6-3, 6-4 victory tied the men’s record shared by William Renshaw and Pete Sampras and denied Britain its first men’s singles champion since Fred Perry in 1936.
Eric McCormack stars as a brilliant neuroscientist in “Perception,” a quirky new mystery series on TNT.
A modern-dress production of Mozart’s “Don Giovanni,” with the baritone Christopher Maltman in the title role at the Staatsoper in Berlin.
Alan Cumming portrays numerous roles in a reimagining of “Macbeth” at the Lincoln Center Festival.
Chris Cleave’s novel “Gold” follows an Olympic rivalry and raises the age-old question of doing what is expedient versus doing what is right.
Between operational fiascos and flailing attempts to slash costs on the fly, it’s clear that the print newspaper business is struggling to stay afloat.
The Royals have not made the postseason since winning the World Series in 1985, but a group of promising young players has fans hopeful as Kansas City prepares to host the All-Star Game.
Cellphone carriers said they responded to 1.3 million demands last year from law enforcement agencies seeking text messages, caller locations and other information on subscribers.