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The single "We Are the World 25 for Haiti" was released and debuted on 12 February 2010 during an opening ceremony of the 2010 Winter Olympics. February 12 – 28 – The United States compete at the Winter Olympics in Vancouver , British Columbia , and win 9 gold, 15 silver, and 13 bronze medals.
Business and economy French strikes France braces itself for another day of strikes against proposed cuts to pensions that the Senate will consider later this week. (Reuters via Yahoo! News) The Government of France sends in security forces to lift blockades in three oil depots at Donges, La Rochelle and Le Mans. (BBC) China denies reports that it has banned export of rare earth mineral to the ...
Benedict prepares for a trip to Malta, his first trip abroad in 2010, where abuse survivors demand to meet him. (Voice of America) The Government of Ireland announces a statutory fund of €110 million for former residents of institutions who were abused as children. (Irish Independent) (The Irish Times) Israeli–Palestinian conflict:
2010 – The Deepwater Horizon oil rig in the Gulf of Mexico explodes, spilling millions of gallons of oil into the sea. The spill becomes the worst oil spill in American history. 2010 – In the 2010 Midterm elections, the Republicans retake the House of Representatives as the Democrats lose 63 seats. [1]
Johnson & Johnson announces the recall of 43 over-the-counter medicines intended for infants and children, affecting the United States and nine other markets. ( Washington Post ) At least 150,000 people gather in Kathmandu to support Maoists who want the Prime Minister to resign; a general strike is called for on Sunday, May 2.
Business and economy Philippine Airlines tells 25 airline pilots to return to work after quitting without notice forcing the airline to cancel flights. (Bloomberg via Business Week) Manufacturing output in China grows at its slowest rate in 17 months in July, with the Purchasing Managers Index falling 0.9% to 51.2%. (BBC) (Xinhua) The United Arab Emirates will suspend some BlackBerry mobile ...
The Indian government initiates The Right of Children to Free and Compulsory Education Act to provide free and compulsory education to all children aged between 6 and 14 years, making education a fundamental right for millions of children. Israeli–Palestinian conflict:
International relations North Korea announces it will release seven detained Chinese and South Korean fishermen. (Yonhap) (Xinhua) (Al Jazeera) Bernard Kouchner, the French Minister of Foreign Affairs, and the Vatican offer to assist Sakineh Mohammadi Ashtiani sentenced to death by stoning for adultery in Iran. (BBC) Avigdor Lieberman, the Israeli Foreign Affairs Minister and leader of the ...