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In 2013, the world population was approximately 7,291,793,585 people[†]
2013Mick Aston, English archaeologist and academic (born 1946)[†]
Michael Antony Aston was an English archaeologist who specialised in Early Medieval landscape archaeology. Over the course of his career, he lectured at both the University of Bristol and University of Oxford and published fifteen books on archaeological subjects. A keen populariser of the discipline, Aston was widely known for appearing as the resident academic on the Channel 4 television series Time Team from 1994 to 2011.
2013Emilio Colombo, Italian politician, 40th Prime Minister of Italy (born 1920)[†]
Emilio Colombo was an Italian politician. A member of the Christian Democracy party, he served as Prime Minister of Italy from August 1970 to February 1972. In 2003, he was appointed senator for life, a seat he held until his death.
2013Joannes Gijsen, Dutch bishop (born 1932)[†]
Joannes Baptist Matthijs Gijsen was a Dutch bishop of the Roman Catholic Church. After being Bishop (emeritus) of Roermond, Limburg, the Netherlands, he became Bishop (emeritus) of the Diocese of Reykjavík (Iceland). His episcopal motto was Parate viam Domini.
2013William Hathaway, American lawyer and politician (born 1924)[†]
William Dodd Hathaway was an American politician and lawyer from Maine. A member of the Democratic Party, he served as a United States senator for Maine from 1973 to 1979, as the U.S. representative for Maine's 2nd congressional district from 1965 to 1973, and as the commissioner of the Federal Maritime Commission from 1990 to 1999.
2013James Martin, English-Bermudian computer scientist and author (born 1933)[†]
James Martin was an English information technology consultant and author, known for his work on information technology engineering.
2013Alan Myers, American drummer (born 1955)[†]
Alan Charles Myers was an American rock drummer whose music career spanned more than 30 years. He came to prominence in the late 1970s as the third and most prominent drummer of the new wave band Devo, replacing Jim Mothersbaugh.
2013Former Italian Prime Minister Silvio Berlusconi is found guilty of abusing his power and engaging in sex with an underage prostitute, and is sentenced to seven years in prison.[†]
The prime minister of Italy, officially the president of the Council of Ministers, is the head of government of the Italian Republic. The office of president of the Council of Ministers is established by articles 92–96 of the Constitution of Italy; the president of the Council of Ministers is appointed by the president of the Republic and must have the confidence of the Parliament to stay in office.
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Despite all the childhood sacrifices and adult setbacks, Tommy Haas has never lost his passion for the game. Competing at his 14th at Wimbledon, he is seeded No. 13, which he has long considered his lucky number.
Once worth $34.5 billion, Eike Batista’s holdings are now estimated at $4.8 billion and falling. With Brazil’s streets churning in protest, the markets — and Mr. Batista’s fortune — are on uncertain terrain.
From government agencies to corporate America, there is a renewed emphasis on thwarting the rogue I.T. employee.
A Supreme Court ruling on a key provision of the Voting Rights Act could have a dramatic effect on the low-profile world of county commissions and school boards.
With a free-spending owner and no income tax, A.S. Monaco can vacuum up expensive players, an advantage that has angered the French soccer league.
Amid a transformation of New York’s long-term-care system to cut costs, the state has been quietly extending invitations to some of the very agencies accused of causing the increases.
WikiLeaks assisted Edward J. Snowden in his escape from Hong Kong and is providing legal assistance, placing the organization back in the global spotlight.
A Vanderbilt study found that as the year progressed, swinging at pitches outside the strike zone tended to rise. The researcher suggested fatigue may be a factor.
The Obama administration escalated its criticism on Monday of Russia, China and Ecuador, the countries that appeared to be protecting Edward J. Snowden, who is wanted on spying charges.
The prestigious law firm Weil, Gotshal & Manges is laying off a large number of lawyers and support staff, as well as reducing the pay of some partners, a move that underscores the difficulties facing the legal profession.
The 7-to-1 ruling was both modest and significant, and its recalibration of how courts review the programs is likely to give rise to a wave of challenges to college admissions decisions.
Neiman Marcus filed to go public on Monday, more than eight years after agreeing to go private in a sale to the investment firms TPG Capital and Warburg Pincus.