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	*The ] confirms the use of ] in the ].		*The ] confirms the use of ] in the ].
	*]: The ] launches a helicopter strike against ] rebels holed up in parts of the city of ].		*]: The ] launches a helicopter strike against ] rebels holed up in parts of the city of ].

	;Disasters and accidents		;Disasters and accidents
	*] is due to make landfall in ] as the remnants of ] causes heavy rain on the Pacific coast. So far, 21 people have died as a result of the two storms including 14 people in ] state.		*] is due to make landfall in ] as the remnants of ] causes heavy rain on the Pacific coast. So far, 21 people have died as a result of the two storms including 14 people in ] state.
	*] hits central ] with concerns raised about a possible impact on the stricken ].		*] hits central ] with concerns raised about a possible impact on the stricken ].
	*Rain continues in the American state of ] as more than 1,200 people remain unaccounted for in the ].		*Rain continues in the American state of ] as more than 1,200 people remain unaccounted for in the ].

	;International relations		;International relations
	*The ] and ] agree to a deal to eradicate ]s in ]. The government of ] ] agrees to the deal but the opposition does not.		*The ] and ] agree to a deal to eradicate ]s in ]. The government of ] ] agrees to the deal but the opposition does not.

	;Law and crime		;Law and crime
	*At least one gunman ] at Washington, D.C.'s ]; the city's mayor said at least 13 have been killed. One of the gunmen is dead, while the police chief states that another suspect is at large.		*At least one gunman ] at Washington, D.C.'s ]; the city's mayor said at least 13 have been killed. One of the gunmen is dead, while the police chief states that another suspect is at large.

	;Politics and elections		;Politics and elections
	*Voters in ] go to the polls for a ].		*Voters in ] go to the polls for a ].

	;Sport		;Sport
	*In ], the coach and eight players with ] are arrested in relation to matchfixing in ]'s ].		*In ], the coach and eight players with ] are arrested in relation to matchfixing in ]'s ].

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Current events of September 16, 2013 (2013-09-16) (Monday)

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Armed conflict and attack

The United Nations confirms the use of sarin gas in the Ghouta Attacks. (The Guardian)
Battle of Zamboanga City: The Armed Forces of the Philippines launches a helicopter strike against Moro National Liberation Front rebels holed up in parts of the city of Zamboanga. (AFP)

Disasters and accidents

Hurricane Ingrid is due to make landfall in Mexico as the remnants of Tropical Storm Manuel causes heavy rain on the Pacific coast. So far, 21 people have died as a result of the two storms including 14 people in Guerrero state. (AP via ABC News America)
Typhoon Man-yi hits central Japan with concerns raised about a possible impact on the stricken Fukushima Daiichi Nuclear Power Plant. (The Australian)
Rain continues in the American state of Colorado as more than 1,200 people remain unaccounted for in the current floods. (Los Angeles Times)

International relations

The United States and Russia agree to a deal to eradicate chemical weapons in Syria. The government of President Bashar al-Assad agrees to the deal but the opposition does not. (AFP/Reuters via ABC News Australia)

Law and crime

At least one gunman opens fire at Washington, D.C.'s Naval Yard; the city's mayor said at least 13 have been killed. One of the gunmen is dead, while the police chief states that another suspect is at large. (NBC) (The Washington Post) (CNN)

Politics and elections

Voters in Rwanda go to the polls for a parliamentary election. (AFP via Google News)

Sport

In association football, the coach and eight players with Southern Stars FC are arrested in relation to matchfixing in Australia's Victorian Premier League. (The Australian)

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