Portal:Current events/2005 August 13

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[edit] August 13, 2005 (Saturday)

• Former Prime Minister David Lange of New Zealand dies. His 1984–1989 administration has left a permanent mark on New Zealand. (NZ National Business Review)
• German Chancellor Gerhard Schröder warns the U.S. to back away from the possibility of military action against Iran over its nuclear program. (BBC)

• Ernest "Smokey" Smith, the last surviving Canadian recipient of the Victoria Cross, is laid to rest in Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada following the largest Canadian military funeral in recent history. He died on 3 August at the age of 91. (CBC)
• Singapore President SR Nathan is returned unopposed by the Presidential Elections Committee, which ruled that he is the only eligible candidate out of 4 applicants. Singapore's nomination day is on October 17. (Bernama)