"Events September 2016"

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1 September
War and attacks
Explosions and shootout are noted in the capital of Gabon, Libreville, as security forces clash with anti-government protesters, protesting the marginal reelection of President Ali Bongo. Military helicopters bomb the Union of Forces for Change headquarters with an account of 2 dead, according to a complaint from opposition leader Jean Ping. (BBC)

Disasters
A strong 7.1-point earthquake on the Richter scale is noted on the north coast of the North Island in New Zealand. After the earthquake, a tsunami warning is issued. (BBC) (The Independent)

2 September
War and attacks
In an Islamic attack in Christian districts in Heiber Paktunqua, 13 people are killed in the city of Mardan. (CNN)
From bomb blast to night market in Davao city in the Philippines 14 people are killed and 60 injured. Abu Sayaf is responsible for the attack. (Reuters) (ABS-CBN) (ABS-CBN)

Disasters
Hurricane Ermina hits Florida, USA, leaving 1 dead and many houses without electricity. (UPI) (NHC)

Politics and elections
Uzbekistan President Islam Karimov dies after 27 years in power. (Reuters via Time) (BBC)

SME
Ten minutes before 3:00am and after 65 hours of continuous consultations at the General Secretariat for Information and Communication, the auction for the 4 television licenses in Greece was completed, which go to: Alafouzo, Marinaki, Kaloritsa, Kyriakos. The auction closed at 246m euros. DIGEA was called within 90 days to "throw black" on television stations that did not secure a television licence. (iefimerida.gr)

3 September
War and attacks
Philippine President Rodrigo Duterte declares the country to be a "state of lawlessness" following yesterday's bombing in Davao City, accounting for at least 14 dead. (AP)

Disasters and accidents
A 5.6-degree earthquake on the Richter scale is noted in Pawnee, Oklahoma, USA. (CNN)
Since the flooding of the Tumen River in North Korea at least 15 people have been missing and thousands of people are homeless in the city of Hierion. (Reuters)

Politics and elections
Around 180 million people are reported to strike in India against the privatisation plans promoted by Prime Minister Narendra Modi's government. The strike is considered the largest in human history. (Al Jazeera)

4 September
Arts and culture
Mother Teresa is declared loyal at a ceremony held at the Vatican. (BBC)

Disasters and accidents
At least 35 people die and 25 others are injured in a bus accident collided with a fuel tanker in Zabul Province, Afghanistan. (Ariana News)
The death toll from Hurricane Lionrock amounts to 17 with several more people missing. (AFP via Straits Times)

Politics and elections
State