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October 8, 2011 (Saturday)
Armed conflicts and attacks
- 2011 Libyan civil war: After a lengthy and bloody siege, National Transitional Council forces approach the center of the city of Sirte, facing heavy resistance from troops loyal to the ousted dictator Muammar Gaddafi. (Channel 4 News)
- Rocket fire and gunshots are reported in the Afghan city of Kandahar. (Xinhua)
International relations
- The United Nations High Commissioner for Refugees opens a new refugee camp in western Ethiopia for refugees from Sudan and South Sudan. (BNO News)
Law and crime
- Indonesian police arrest four people in connection with the suicide bombing of a mosque in Cirebon, West Java. (Jakarta Post)
Sport
- In horse racing, the Australian mare Black Caviar ties the record set by Phar Lap for consecutive victories,with an unbeaten run of 14 wins. (ABC News Australia)
- In rugby league, Leeds Rhinos win the European Super League Grand Final at Old Trafford by defeating St Helens 32-16. (BBC)
Transportation
- Stages 4 and 5 of Circle MRT line began operations, with all 12 stations along the Stage 4 and 5 of the MRT line from Caldecott to HarbourFront (except Bukit Brown) being opened at the same time operated by SMRT Trains Ltd.
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