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{{*mp|December 24}} In [[Turkmenistan]], the '''[[Turkmenistani parliamentary election, 2008–2009|first parliamentary election]]''' since the abolition of the [[People's Council of Turkmenistan|People's Council]] is held, and winners are announced for 123 of 125 seats. |
{{*mp|December 24}} In [[Turkmenistan]], the '''[[Turkmenistani parliamentary election, 2008–2009|first parliamentary election]]''' since the abolition of the [[People's Council of Turkmenistan|People's Council]] is held, and winners are announced for 123 of 125 seats. |
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{{*mp|December 24}} The '''[[Tennessee coal sludge spill|largest-ever coal slurry spill]]''' ''(aftermath pictured)'' in the [[United States]] occurs when a [[Kingston Fossil Plant|coal-fired power plant]] in [[Kingston]], [[Tennessee]], |
{{*mp|December 24}} The '''[[Tennessee coal sludge spill|largest-ever coal slurry spill]]''' ''(aftermath pictured)'' in the [[United States]] occurs when a retaining pond at a [[Kingston Fossil Plant|coal-fired power plant]] in [[Kingston]], [[Tennessee]], bursts, releasing 500 million gallons (1.8 billion litres) of [[fly ash]] slurry into the surrounding area. |
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{{*mp|December 23}} A '''[[2008 Guinean coup d'état|military coup d'état]]''' in [[Guinea]] is announced shortly after the death of [[List of heads of state of Guinea|President]] '''[[Lansana Conté]]'''. |
{{*mp|December 23}} A '''[[2008 Guinean coup d'état|military coup d'état]]''' in [[Guinea]] is announced shortly after the death of [[List of heads of state of Guinea|President]] '''[[Lansana Conté]]'''. |
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{{*mp|December 22}} The [[Democratic Liberal Party (Romania)|Democratic Liberal Party]] and the [[Social Democratic Party (Romania)|Social Democratic Party]] '''[[Romanian legislative election, 2008|form a coalition government]]''' in [[Romania]], with [[Emil Boc]] as the new [[Prime Minister of Romania|Prime Minister]]. |
{{*mp|December 22}} The [[Democratic Liberal Party (Romania)|Democratic Liberal Party]] and the [[Social Democratic Party (Romania)|Social Democratic Party]] '''[[Romanian legislative election, 2008|form a coalition government]]''' in [[Romania]], with [[Emil Boc]] as the new [[Prime Minister of Romania|Prime Minister]]. |
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- In Turkmenistan, the first parliamentary election since the abolition of the People's Council is held, and winners are announced for 123 of 125 seats.
- The largest-ever coal slurry spill (aftermath pictured) in the United States occurs when a retaining pond at a coal-fired power plant in Kingston, Tennessee, bursts, releasing 500 million gallons (1.8 billion litres) of fly ash slurry into the surrounding area.
- A military coup d'état in Guinea is announced shortly after the death of President Lansana Conté.
- The Democratic Liberal Party and the Social Democratic Party form a coalition government in Romania, with Emil Boc as the new Prime Minister.
- The United States and Canada announce automotive industry bailout packages to counter the global auto industry financial crisis.
- Clashes between rioters and the Greek Police continue near the National Technical University of Athens in Greece.