Portal:Current events/2013 October 22

Current events of October 22, 2013 (2013-10-22) (Tuesday)

Armed conflicts and attacks Islamist insurgency in Nigeria: Nigerian troops kill 37 Boko Haram Islamist militants in air and ground strikes in their bases in the northeast. (Reuters) Iraqi insurgency (post-U.S. withdrawal): Militants kill 22 security forces in police and military checkpoints in Anbar Province. (Reuters) Business and economy Apple announces the introduction of iPad Air and the availability of the newest version of OS X, Mavericks. (CNN) Law and crime Australian Capital Territory becomes the first Australian territory to legalize same-sex marriage while the Government of Australia launches a legal challenge in the High Court. (News.com.au) Politics and elections The Maldives sets a new date for a presidential election to be held on November 9. (AP via The Hindu)