October 2006

The month was marked by a Nuclear Test by North Korea that prompted that passing of Resolution 1718 by the United Nations Security Council .

Also at the United Nations, Ban Ki-moon was elected to succeed Kofi Annan as the Secretary-general and Belgium , Indonesia , Italy and South Africa were elected to two-year terms on the Security Council; the four nations and Ban Ki-moon began their tenures in January 2007 . A fifth temporary on the Security Council was still up for grabs at the end of the month.

The Nobel Prize s for the year were awarded, with Muhammad Yunus and the Grameen Bank receiving the Nobel Peace Prize . Lesotho adopted a New Flag , Several national elections took place around the world during October 2006 and a Scandal involving former United States Congressman Mark Foley was at the forefront just ahead of November Elections In The United States . Microsoft Corporation released version 7 of its Internet Explorer Internet Browser Software .

The following events also occurred during the month:

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