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{{*mp|December 14}} A research expedition concludes that the ''']''' ''(illustration pictured)'' is now likely ], marking the first extinction of a large ] in recent decades. | {{*mp|December 14}} A research expedition concludes that the ''']''' ''(illustration pictured)'' is now likely ], marking the first extinction of a large ] in recent decades. | ||
{{*mp|December 13}} ]s on mission ''']''' attempt to redeploy a new ] on the ]'s ]. | {{*mp|December 13}} ]s on mission ''']''' attempt to redeploy a new ] on the ]'s ]. | ||
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{{*mp|December 11}} A ''']''' aiming to "] ]" is held in ], ]. | {{*mp|December 11}} A ''']''' aiming to "] ]" is held in ], ]. | ||
{{*mp|December 11}} In his final speech in office, ] ] ''']''' encourages the ] to provide global leadership whilst respecting ]. | {{*mp|December 11}} In his final speech in office, ] ] ''']''' encourages the ] to provide global leadership whilst respecting ]. |
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- A research expedition concludes that the Chinese River Dolphin (illustration pictured) is now likely extinct, marking the first extinction of a large mammal in recent decades.
- Astronauts on mission STS-116 attempt to redeploy a new solar array on the International Space Station's Integrated Truss Structure.
- Former President of Ethiopia Mengistu Haile Mariam is convicted of genocide in absentia by an Ethiopian court for his part in the so-called "Red Terror".
- A conference aiming to "review the Holocaust" is held in Tehran, Iran.
- In his final speech in office, UN Secretary-General Kofi Annan encourages the United States to provide global leadership whilst respecting multilateralism.
- A military funeral is held for former Chilean head of state Augusto Pinochet.
- Incumbent Igor Smirnov wins presidential elections in the internationally unrecognized state of Transnistria.
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