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Sources report that the U.S. has recalled its ambassador to Zambia after a row over a conviction of men who were sentenced to prison in Zambia for consensual homosexual acts. President of Zambia Edgar Lungu declared ambassador Daniel Lewis Foote "persona non grata" because he had criticized the verdict while accusing Zambia of not actively prosecuting misappropriation of donor aid.
2019-12-24

Voters in Zambia go to the polls for a presidential election following the October 2014 death of incumbent President Michael Sata. Defence Minister Edgar Lungu (the Patriotic Front) and Hakainde Hichilema (the United Party for National Development) seek the office.
2015-01-20

Guy Scott, the Vice-President of Zambia, becomes the interim President following the death of Michael Sata in London on Tuesday.
2014-10-29

The former President of Zambia Rupiah Banda is arrested for alleged corruption and abuse of authority.
2013-03-25

Jacintha Saldanha, a nurse at a London hospital, who took a hoax call from 2Day FM prankers about the Duchess of Cambridge, is found dead in a suspected suicide.
2012-12-7

The Spanish "Indignants" protest movement celebrates its first anniversary, with at least 100,000 people gathering in Spanish cities to protest against the politicians and bankers widely blamed for the country's economic downturn. Similar protests take place in other world cities, including London, Lisbon, Frankfurt and Tel Aviv, as part of a global day of action.
2012-05-12

Patriotic Front leader Michael Sata is declared the winner of the Zambian presidential election.
2011-09-23

Voters in Zambia go to the polls for a general election, with a close presidential race expected between incumbent Rupiah Banda and opposition leader Michael Sata.
2011-09-20

Rallies occur in Berlin, London, New York City, Paris, Ottawa and elsewhere, calling for the release of Sakineh Mohammadi Ashtiani, a woman facing execution for adultery in Iran.
2010-07-24

"L'Homme Qui Marche I" by Alberto Giacometti, a bronze sculpture sells in London for £65,001,250, a new world record auction price.
2010-02-3