Saddam hussein dies and Kerala mourns
Saddam hussein death probably affected Kerala most. All TV channels were trying their best to make it a big news. A 3 hour harthal (Kerala's first, I think) was also observed across the state.
There is even a bean called Saddam beach near Kozhikkode. There were black flags around these coastal areas.
Saddam would be wondering (from wherever his soul is now!) what he had done to get the affection of malayalees...