DIARY - Political and General News Events From Dec 27

International political and general news events for 2013 (FirstDraft). * All dates subject to change. * Further updates will be added periodically * TBC dates are based on historical data * Items marked '**' denote new or amended listings * Please email diaries@thomsonreuters.com foradditions/corrections TUESDAY, JANUARY 1 EUROPEAN UNION - Ireland takes over EU Presidency (to June 30). UNITED