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- The United States announces that it will recognize the Former Yugoslav Republic of Macedonia as the Republic of Macedonia, setting off protests troughout Greece. This pronouncment comes just before a conference of the dispute of the name was to begin in Brussels. The Greek Foreign Minister has cancelled his trip to the city.
- Palestinian president Yasser Arafat is transferred to intensive care, possibly in a coma.
- Republican U.S. President George W. Bush is elected to a second term, defeating Democratic challenger John Kerry; see election results.
- Sheikh Zayed bin Sultan Al Nahayan, the longtime ruler of Abu Dhabi and president of the United Arab Emirates, dies. He is succeeded by his son Khalifa bin Zayed Al Nahayan.
- Aníbal Acevedo Vilá is elected to the post of Governor of Puerto Rico. A full recount, scheduled to begin on November 9, is legally required because the margin of victory is so small (approximately 5,000 votes.)