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June 1

• Space Shuttle mission STS-124 launches, carrying the main module of the Japanese laboratory Kibō for the International Space Station. added by Renamed user ixgysjijel, 00:13, 01 June 2008
• Former Croatian Army general Mirko Norac is sentenced by a Croatian court to seven years in prison for his role in the 1993 Operation Medak Pocket. added by Renamed user ixgysjijel, 00:13, 01 June 2008
• Space Shuttle mission STS-124 launches, carrying the main module of the Japanese laboratory Kibō (pictured) for the International Space Station. updated by Renamed user ixgysjijel, 01:47, 01 June 2008
• China begins inspecting the ruins of thousands of schools that collapsed in the Sichuan earthquake, searching for clues about why they crumbled. added by Renamed user ixgysjijel, 03:01, 01 June 2008
• China begins inspecting the ruins of thousands of schools that collapsed in the Sichuan earthquake, searching for clues about why they crumbled. removed by David Levy, 08:34, 02 June 2008
• Snowstorms in eastern Mongolia kill 26 people; 51 people remain missing. added by Renamed user ixgysjijel, 03:01, 01 June 2008
• Snowstorms in eastern Mongolia kill 26 people; 51 people remain missing. removed by Renamed user ixgysjijel, 22:04, 01 June 2008
• Space Shuttle mission STS-124 launches, carrying the Japanese laboratory Kibō's main module (pictured) for the International Space Station. updated by Renamed user ixgysjijel, 06:05, 01 June 2008
• In rugby union, the Crusaders defeat the New South Wales Waratahs in the 2008 Super 14 Final. added by Renamed user ixgysjijel, 08:21, 01 June 2008
• In rugby union, the Crusaders defeat the New South Wales Waratahs in the 2008 Super 14 Final. removed by Renamed user ixgysjijel, 01:45, 05 June 2008
• Usain Bolt of Jamacia sets a new 100 metres world record at the Reebox Grand Prix in New York. added by Tone, 19:30, 01 June 2008
• Usain Bolt of Jamaica sets a new 100 metres world record at the Reebox Grand Prix in New York. updated by King of Hearts, 19:42, 01 June 2008
• Usain Bolt of Jamaica sets a new 100 metres world record at the Reebok Grand Prix in New York. updated by Lexicon, 19:48, 01 June 2008
• Usain Bolt of Jamaica sets a new world record in the 100 metre dash at the Reebok Grand Prix in New York. updated by Lexicon, 19:51, 01 June 2008
• Usain Bolt of Jamaica sets a new world record in the 100 metre dash at the Reebok Grand Prix in New York. updated by Dale Arnett, 21:32, 01 June 2008
• Macedonian voters go to the polls for parliamentary elections amid reports of violence in ethnic Albanian areas. added by Renamed user ixgysjijel, 22:04, 01 June 2008
• Usain Bolt (pictured) of Jamaica sets a new world record in the 100 metre dash at the Reebok Grand Prix in New York. updated by Renamed user ixgysjijel, 22:04, 01 June 2008
• Space Shuttle mission STS-124 launches, carrying the Japanese laboratory Kibō's main module for the International Space Station. updated by Renamed user ixgysjijel, 22:04, 01 June 2008
• Space Shuttle mission STS-124 launches, carrying the Japanese laboratory Kibō's main module for the International Space Station. removed by Renamed user ixgysjijel, 01:57, 04 June 2008
• Grupo TACA Flight 390, an Airbus A320 flying from San Salvador, El Salvador, crashes in Tegucigalpa, Honduras added by Renamed user ixgysjijel, 22:04, 01 June 2008
• Usain Bolt (pictured) of Jamaica sets a new world record in the 100 metre dash of 9.72 seconds at the Reebok Grand Prix in New York. updated by Renamed user ixgysjijel, 22:16, 01 June 2008
• Grupo TACA Flight 390, an Airbus A320 flying from San Salvador, El Salvador, crashes in Tegucigalpa, Honduras. updated by Fvasconcellos, 22:20, 01 June 2008
• Grupo TACA Flight 390, an Airbus A320 flying from San Salvador, El Salvador, crashes in Tegucigalpa, Honduras. removed by Renamed user ixgysjijel, 01:51, 04 June 2008
• Usain Bolt (pictured) of Jamaica sets a new world record in the 100 metre sprint of 9.72 seconds at the Reebok Grand Prix in New York. updated by Stephen, 23:29, 01 June 2008
• Macedonian voters go to the polls for parliamentary elections amid reports of violence in ethnic Albanian areas. updated by Stephen, 23:34, 01 June 2008
• Macedonian voters go to the polls for parliamentary elections amid reports of violence in ethnic Albanian areas. added by RockMFR, 23:41, 01 June 2008

June 2

• Usain Bolt of Jamaica sets a new world record in the 100 metre sprint of 9.72 seconds at the Reebok Grand Prix in New York. updated by Pharos, 05:14, 02 June 2008
• Former Croatian Army general Mirko Norac is sentenced by a Croatian court to seven years in prison for his role in the 1993 Operation Medak Pocket. --> added by Pharos, 05:14, 02 June 2008
• A bomb explodes outside of the Danish embassy in Islamabad, Pakistan, killing at least eight. added by PZFUN, 08:18, 02 June 2008
• A bomb explodes (flag, pictured) outside of the Danish embassy in Islamabad, Pakistan, killing at least eight. updated by PZFUN, 08:21, 02 June 2008
• A suicide car bomb explodes (flag, pictured) outside of the Danish embassy in Islamabad, Pakistan, killing at least eight. updated by PZFUN, 08:27, 02 June 2008
• A suicide car bomb explodes outside the Danish embassy (flag, pictured) in Islamabad, Pakistan, killing at least eight. updated by YellowMonkey, 08:31, 02 June 2008
• A suicide car bomb explodes outside the Danish embassy in Islamabad, Pakistan, killing at least eight. updated by David Levy, 08:34, 02 June 2008
• Usain Bolt (pictured) of Jamaica sets a new world record in the 100 metre sprint of 9.72 seconds at the Reebok Grand Prix in New York. updated by David Levy, 08:34, 02 June 2008
• Former Croatian Army general Mirko Norac is sentenced by a Croatian court to seven years in prison for his role in the 1993 Operation Medak Pocket. updated by David Levy, 08:34, 02 June 2008
• A suicide car bomb explodes outside the Danish embassy in Islamabad, Pakistan, killing at least eight. added by Nightstallion, 12:02, 02 June 2008
• Macedonian voters go to the polls for parliamentary elections amid reports of violence in ethnic Albanian areas. The governing christian democratic VMRO–DPMNE wins a landslide victory. updated by Nightstallion, 12:02, 02 June 2008
• Usain Bolt (pictured) of Jamaica sets a new world record in the 100 metre sprint of 9.72 seconds at the Reebok Grand Prix in New York. updated by Kingturtle, 12:04, 02 June 2008
• Macedonian voters go to the polls for parliamentary elections amid reports of violence in ethnic Albanian areas. The governing Christian democratic VMRO–DPMNE wins a landslide victory. updated by Art LaPella, 13:47, 02 June 2008
• A suicide car bomb explodes outside the Danish embassy in Islamabad, Pakistan, killing at least eight. updated by Tariqabjotu, 16:48, 02 June 2008
• A suicide car bomb explodes outside the Danish embassy in Islamabad, Pakistan, killing at least eight. added by Tariqabjotu, 16:48, 02 June 2008
• A suicide car bomb explodes outside the Danish embassy in Islamabad, Pakistan, killing at least five. updated by Thue, 17:41, 02 June 2008
• Former Croatian Army general Mirko Norac is sentenced by a Croatian court to seven years in prison for his role in the 1993 Operation Medak Pocket. added by BorgQueen, 23:09, 02 June 2008

June 3

• Former Croatian Army general Mirko Norac is sentenced by a Croatian court to seven years in prison for his role in the 1993 Operation Medak Pocket. updated by BorgQueen, 00:00, 03 June 2008
• Former Croatian Army general Mirko Norac is sentenced by a Croatian court to seven years in prison for his role in the 1993 Operation Medak Pocket. removed by BorgQueen, 11:32, 03 June 2008
• A car bomb explodes outside the Danish embassy in Islamabad, Pakistan, killing at least five. added by Kizor, 07:19, 03 June 2008
• The Australian Army ends its combat role in Iraq, as about 500 troops withdraw from Nasiriyah. added by Renamed user ixgysjijel, 11:17, 03 June 2008
• The Australian Army ends its combat role in Iraq, as about 500 troops withdraw from Nasiriyah. removed by Renamed user ixgysjijel, 02:21, 06 June 2008
• In Macedonian, the governing Christian democratic VMRO–DPMNE wins a landslide victory in parliamentary elections amid reports of violence in ethnic Albanian areas. added by Renamed user ixgysjijel, 11:17, 03 June 2008
• In the Republic of Macedonia, the governing Christian democratic VMRO–DPMNE wins a landslide victory in parliamentary elections amid reports of violence in ethnic Albanian areas. added by Renamed user ixgysjijel, 12:14, 03 June 2008
• In the Republic of Macedonia, the governing Christian democratic VMRO–DPMNE wins a landslide victory in parliamentary elections amid reports of violence in ethnic Albanian areas. removed by Zzyzx11, 03:19, 05 June 2008

June 4

• A car bomb explodes outside the Danish embassy in Islamabad, Pakistan, killing at least five. updated by Stephen, 01:04, 04 June 2008
• A car bomb explodes outside the Danish embassy in Islamabad, Pakistan, killing at least five. removed by BorgQueen, 05:47, 06 June 2008
• In the U.S. Presidential campaign, Sen. Barack Obama (pictured) obtains a predicted majority of Democratic delegates needed to become the party's presumptive nominee. added by Andrew Levine, 01:16, 04 June 2008
• Usain Bolt of Jamaica sets a new world record in the 100 metre sprint of 9.72 seconds at the Reebok Grand Prix in New York. updated by Andrew Levine, 01:16, 04 June 2008
• In the U.S. Presidential campaign, Sen. Barack Obama (pictured) obtains a predicted majority of delegates needed to become the Democratic Party's presumptive nominee. updated by Andrew Levine, 01:19, 04 June 2008
• In the U.S. Presidential campaign, Sen. Barack Obama (pictured) obtains a predicted majority of delegates needed to become the Democratic Party's presumptive nominee. removed by Pharos, 01:23, 04 June 2008
• Usain Bolt (pictured) of Jamaica sets a new world record in the 100 metre sprint of 9.72 seconds at the Reebok Grand Prix in New York. updated by Pharos, 01:23, 04 June 2008
• In the U.S. Presidential campaign, Sen. Barack Obama (pictured) obtains a predicted majority of delegates needed to become the Democratic Party's presumptive nominee. updated by Andrew Levine, 01:32, 04 June 2008
• Usain Bolt of Jamaica sets a new world record in the 100 metre sprint of 9.72 seconds at the Reebok Grand Prix in New York. updated by Andrew Levine, 01:32, 04 June 2008
• Usain Bolt of Jamaica sets a new world record in the 100 metre sprint of 9.72 seconds at the Reebok Grand Prix in New York. removed by Renamed user ixgysjijel, 01:45, 05 June 2008
• In the U.S. Presidential campaign, Sen. Barack Obama (pictured) obtains a predicted majority of delegates needed to become the Democratic Party's presumptive nominee. updated by Renamed user ixgysjijel, 01:42, 04 June 2008
• The United Nations Security Council unanimously passes a declaration allowing foreign naval vessels to enter Somali territorial waters to deal with pirates. added by Renamed user ixgysjijel, 01:50, 04 June 2008
• The United Nations Security Council unanimously passes a declaration allowing foreign naval vessels to enter Somali territorial waters to deal with pirates. removed by BorgQueen, 00:03, 08 June 2008
• In the U.S. Presidential campaign, Sen. Barack Obama (pictured) obtains a predicted majority of delegates needed to become the Democratic Party's presumptive nominee. updated by Renamed user ixgysjijel, 02:07, 04 June 2008
• In the U.S. Presidential campaign, Sen. Barack Obama (pictured) obtains a predicted majority of delegates needed to become the Democratic Party's presumptive nominee. updated by Renamed user ixgysjijel, 04:38, 04 June 2008
• In the U.S. Presidential campaign, Sen. Barack Obama (pictured) obtains a predicted majority of delegates needed to become the Democratic Party's presumptive nominee, becoming the first African-American ever to do so. updated by Zzyzx11, 14:28, 04 June 2008
• In the U.S. Presidential campaign, Sen. Barack Obama (pictured) obtains a predicted majority of delegates needed to become the Democratic Party's presumptive nominee, the first African-American ever to do so. updated by Zzyzx11, 14:33, 04 June 2008
• In the U.S. Presidential campaign, Senator Barack Obama (pictured) obtains a predicted majority of delegates needed to become the Democratic Party's presumptive nominee, the first African-American ever to do so. updated by Renamed user ixgysjijel, 23:43, 04 June 2008

June 5

• Zimbabwean police briefly detain opposition Movement for Democratic Change leader Morgan Tsvangirai during campaigning in the second round of the Zimbabwe presidential election. added by Renamed user ixgysjijel, 01:42, 05 June 2008
• Zimbabwean police briefly detain opposition Movement for Democratic Change leader Morgan Tsvangirai (pictured) during campaigning in the second round of the Zimbabwe presidential election. updated by Renamed user ixgysjijel, 01:44, 05 June 2008
• In the U.S. Presidential campaign, Senator Barack Obama obtains a predicted majority of delegates needed to become the Democratic Party's presumptive nominee, the first African-American ever to do so. updated by Renamed user ixgysjijel, 01:44, 05 June 2008
• The Detroit Red Wings win ice hockey's Stanley Cup after defeating the Pittsburgh Penguins in Game Six of the Stanley Cup Finals. added by Zzyzx11, 03:19, 05 June 2008
• The Detroit Red Wings win ice hockey's Stanley Cup after defeating the Pittsburgh Penguins in Game Six of the Finals. updated by Stephen, 03:33, 05 June 2008
• The Detroit Red Wings win ice hockey's Stanley Cup after defeating the Pittsburgh Penguins in Game Six of the Finals. removed by David Levy, 03:35, 05 June 2008
• In the Republic of Macedonia, the governing Christian democratic VMRO–DPMNE wins a landslide victory in parliamentary elections amid reports of violence in ethnic Albanian areas. updated by David Levy, 03:35, 05 June 2008
• In the Republic of Macedonia, the governing Christian democratic VMRO–DPMNE wins a landslide victory in parliamentary elections amid reports of violence in ethnic Albanian areas. removed by Zzyzx11, 03:52, 05 June 2008
• The Detroit Red Wings win ice hockey's Stanley Cup after defeating the Pittsburgh Penguins in Game Six of the Finals. updated by Zzyzx11, 03:52, 05 June 2008
• The Detroit Red Wings win ice hockey's Stanley Cup after defeating the Pittsburgh Penguins in Game Six of the Finals (MVP Henrik Zetterberg pictured) . updated by Renamed user ixgysjijel, 06:42, 05 June 2008
• Zimbabwean police briefly detain opposition Movement for Democratic Change leader Morgan Tsvangirai during campaigning in the second round of the Zimbabwe presidential election. updated by Renamed user ixgysjijel, 06:42, 05 June 2008
• The Detroit Red Wings win ice hockey's Stanley Cup after defeating the Pittsburgh Penguins in Game Six of the Finals (MVP Henrik Zetterberg pictured). updated by Renamed user ixgysjijel, 07:31, 05 June 2008

June 6

• Turkey's Constitutional Court reinstates a ban on the hijab in universities, citing the constitution's secular principles. added by Renamed user ixgysjijel, 02:21, 06 June 2008
• Turkey's Constitutional Court reinstates a ban on the hijab (example pictured) in universities, citing the constitution's secular principles. updated by Renamed user ixgysjijel, 02:29, 06 June 2008
• The Detroit Red Wings win ice hockey's Stanley Cup after defeating the Pittsburgh Penguins in Game Six of the Finals. updated by Renamed user ixgysjijel, 02:29, 06 June 2008
• Turkey's Constitutional Court reinstates a ban on the hijab (example pictured) in universities, citing the constitution's secular principles. updated by Renamed user ixgysjijel, 02:33, 06 June 2008
• A car bomb explodes outside the Danish embassy in Islamabad, Pakistan, killing at least five. updated by BorgQueen, 05:48, 06 June 2008
• A car bomb explodes outside the Danish embassy in Islamabad, Pakistan, killing at least five. removed by BorgQueen, 09:57, 06 June 2008
• A car bomb explodes outside the Danish embassy in Islamabad, Pakistan, killing at least five. updated by BorgQueen, 16:01, 06 June 2008
• A car bomb explodes outside the Danish embassy in Islamabad, Pakistan, killing at least five. removed by Renamed user ixgysjijel, 02:02, 07 June 2008

June 7

• The Diet of Japan recognizes the Ainu (pictured) as an indigenous people for the first time. added by Renamed user ixgysjijel, 02:02, 07 June 2008
• Turkey's Constitutional Court reinstates a ban on the hijab in universities, citing the constitution's secular principles. updated by Renamed user ixgysjijel, 02:02, 07 June 2008
• Turkey's Constitutional Court reinstates a ban on the hijab in universities, citing the constitution's secular principles. removed by BorgQueen, 06:35, 11 June 2008
• A car bomb explodes outside the Danish embassy in Islamabad, Pakistan, killing at least five. updated by Renamed user ixgysjijel, 02:05, 07 June 2008
• A car bomb explodes outside the Danish embassy in Islamabad, Pakistan, killing at least five. removed by BorgQueen, 00:01, 08 June 2008

June 8

• Israeli minister Shaul Mofaz threatens an attack on Iran's nuclear program. added by Pharos, 01:13, 08 June 2008
• Israeli minister Shaul Mofaz threatens an attack on Iran's nuclear program. removed by Renamed user ixgysjijel, 12:58, 11 June 2008
• Senator Barack Obama effectively wins the Democratic Party primary in the U.S. Presidential campaign, the first African-American ever to do so. added by Pharos, 01:21, 08 June 2008
• The Detroit Red Wings win the Finals of ice hockey's Stanley Cup by defeating the Pittsburgh Penguins. updated by Pharos, 01:27, 08 June 2008
• Senator Barack Obama secures the Democratic Party nomination in the U.S. Presidential campaign, the first African American ever to do so. updated by Pharos, 01:29, 08 June 2008
• Senator Barack Obama secures the Democratic Party nomination in the U.S. Presidential campaign, the first African American ever to do so. removed by Zzyzx11, 00:51, 09 June 2008
• The United Nations Security Council unanimously passes a declaration allowing foreign naval vessels to enter Somali territorial waters to deal with pirates. updated by BorgQueen, 06:57, 08 June 2008
• The United Nations Security Council unanimously passes a declaration allowing foreign naval vessels to enter Somali territorial waters to deal with pirates. removed by Renamed user ixgysjijel, 07:15, 08 June 2008
• In tennis, Ana Ivanović (pictured) defeats Dinara Safina to win the women's singles title in the 2008 French Open. added by Renamed user ixgysjijel, 07:15, 08 June 2008
• The Diet of Japan recognizes the Ainu as an indigenous people for the first time. updated by Renamed user ixgysjijel, 07:15, 08 June 2008
• In tennis, Rafael Nadal and Ana Ivanović (pictured) win the singles titles in the 2008 French Open. updated by Aecis, 18:06, 08 June 2008
• In ice hockey, the Detroit Red Wings win the Stanley Cup by defeating the Pittsburgh Penguins in six games in the 2008 Finals. added by Zzyzx11, 21:06, 08 June 2008
• In ice hockey, the Detroit Red Wings win the Stanley Cup by defeating the Pittsburgh Penguins in six games in the 2008 Finals. removed by Renamed user ixgysjijel, 00:42, 10 June 2008
• In tennis, Rafael Nadal (pictured) and Ana Ivanović win the singles titles in the 2008 French Open. updated by Renamed user ixgysjijel, 23:18, 08 June 2008

June 9

• The government of Southern Sudan withdraws its mediation efforts at the Juba talks between Uganda and the rebel Lord's Resistance Army. added by Pharos, 00:26, 09 June 2008
• In tennis, Rafael Nadal (pictured) and Ana Ivanović win the singles titles in the 2008 French Open. added by Pharos, 00:26, 09 June 2008
• Zimbabwean police briefly detain foreign diplomats and opposition leader Morgan Tsvangirai before the second round of the presidential election. updated by Renamed user ixgysjijel, 01:14, 09 June 2008
• Zimbabwean police briefly detain foreign diplomats and opposition leader Morgan Tsvangirai before the second round of the presidential election. updated by Renamed user ixgysjijel, 01:18, 09 June 2008
• Zimbabwean police briefly detain foreign diplomats and opposition leader Morgan Tsvangirai before the second round of the presidential election. removed by BorgQueen, 13:53, 09 June 2008
• The government of Southern Sudan withdraws its mediation efforts at the Juba talks between Uganda and the rebel Lord's Resistance Army (leader Joseph Kony pictured). updated by Renamed user ixgysjijel, 01:43, 09 June 2008
• In tennis, Rafael Nadal and Ana Ivanović win the singles titles in the 2008 French Open. updated by Renamed user ixgysjijel, 01:43, 09 June 2008
• In tennis, Rafael Nadal and Ana Ivanović win the singles titles in the 2008 French Open. removed by BorgQueen, 02:06, 12 June 2008
• Seven people are killed and ten injured in a stabbing spree in Tokyo, Japan. added by Renamed user ixgysjijel, 13:38, 09 June 2008
• Seven people are killed and ten injured in a stabbing spree in Tokyo, Japan. removed by Renamed user ixgysjijel, 22:17, 12 June 2008
• Zimbabwean police briefly detain foreign diplomats and opposition leader Morgan Tsvangirai before the second round of the presidential election. updated by BorgQueen, 19:39, 09 June 2008
• Zimbabwean police briefly detain foreign diplomats and opposition leader Morgan Tsvangirai before the second round of the presidential election. removed by David Levy, 20:10, 09 June 2008
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• Wikinews – Recent deaths – More current events... added by Renamed user ixgysjijel, 22:51, 09 June 2008
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June 10

• Following a coal mine collapse in the Donetsk region of Ukraine, 24 miners are rescued with 12 still missing and one reported death. added by Renamed user ixgysjijel, 00:42, 10 June 2008
• {{In the news/Next update/Time}} updated by Renamed user ixgysjijel, 04:12, 10 June 2008
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• In ice hockey, the Detroit Red Wings win the Stanley Cup by defeating the Pittsburgh Penguins in six games in the 2008 Finals. updated by BorgQueen, 05:16, 10 June 2008
• In ice hockey, the Detroit Red Wings win the Stanley Cup by defeating the Pittsburgh Penguins in six games in the 2008 Finals. removed by Renamed user ixgysjijel, 11:16, 10 June 2008
• Wikipedia:In the news/Posted/June 2008/doc added by Zzyzx11, 05:20, 10 June 2008
• updated by Zzyzx11, 05:32, 10 June 2008
• ==Current topics== added by Zzyzx11, 05:32, 10 June 2008
• ==Current topics== updated by Zzyzx11, 05:35, 10 June 2008
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• IBM and Los Alamos National Laboratory break a processing speed record with the world's first petaflop computer, Roadrunner. added by Renamed user ixgysjijel, 11:16, 10 June 2008
• IBM and Los Alamos National Laboratory break a processing speed record with the world's first petaflop computer, Roadrunner (pictured). updated by Golbez, 15:36, 10 June 2008
• The government of Southern Sudan withdraws its mediation efforts at the Juba talks between Uganda and the rebel Lord's Resistance Army. updated by Golbez, 15:36, 10 June 2008
• The government of Southern Sudan withdraws its mediation efforts at the Juba talks between Uganda and the rebel Lord's Resistance Army. removed by Renamed user ixgysjijel, 04:25, 12 June 2008

June 11

• Following a coal mine collapse in the Donetsk region of Ukraine, 24 miners are rescued with 12 still missing and one reported dead. updated by Renamed user ixgysjijel, 05:12, 11 June 2008
• Following a coal mine collapse in the Donetsk region of Ukraine, 24 miners are rescued with 12 still missing and one reported dead. removed by Thue, 18:44, 13 June 2008
• Sudan Airways Flight 109 crashes on landing at Khartoum International Airport in Khartoum, Sudan, killing dozens. added by Renamed user ixgysjijel, 12:58, 11 June 2008
• Sudan Airways Flight 109 crashes on landing at Khartoum International Airport in Khartoum, Sudan, killing dozens. removed by Tariqabjotu, 19:45, 14 June 2008
• The Diet of Japan recognizes the Ainu as an indigenous people for the first time. added by BorgQueen, 14:46, 11 June 2008
• The Diet of Japan recognizes the Ainu as an indigenous people for the first time. updated by BorgQueen, 16:58, 11 June 2008
• The Diet of Japan recognizes the Ainu as an indigenous people for the first time. removed by Renamed user ixgysjijel, 22:27, 11 June 2008
• Japan's House of Councillors passes a censure motion against Prime Minister Yasuo Fukuda (pictured), the first such motion to be passed since World War II. added by Renamed user ixgysjijel, 22:27, 11 June 2008
• IBM and Los Alamos National Laboratory break a processing speed record with the world's first petaflop computer, Roadrunner. updated by Renamed user ixgysjijel, 22:27, 11 June 2008

June 12

• Pakistan condemns an apparent United States-led air strike near the border with Afghanistan that killed 11 Pakistani soldiers, in clashes that also killed eight Taliban militants. added by Renamed user ixgysjijel, 04:25, 12 June 2008
• Pakistan condemns an apparent United States-led air strike near the border with Afghanistan that killed 11 Pakistani paramilitary troops, in clashes that also killed eight Taliban militants. updated by Renamed user ixgysjijel, 04:44, 12 June 2008
• Amid an outbreak of tornadoes and derechos in central and eastern North America, a tornado hits a Boy Scout camp in Iowa, killing four. added by Renamed user ixgysjijel, 22:17, 12 June 2008
• Amid an outbreak of tornadoes and derechos in central and eastern North America, a tornado hits a Boy Scout camp in Iowa, killing four. removed by BorgQueen, 04:46, 15 June 2008
• Pakistan condemns a U.S.-led air strike, which killed eight Taliban militants near the border with Afghanistan, for allegedly also killing 11 Pakistani paramilitary troops. updated by Renamed user ixgysjijel, 22:33, 12 June 2008
• Pakistan condemns an United States-led air strike near the border with Afghanistan that allegedly killed 11 Pakistani paramilitary troops, in clashes that also killed eight Taliban militants. updated by Renamed user ixgysjijel, 22:54, 12 June 2008
• Pakistan condemns a United States-led air strike near the border with Afghanistan that allegedly killed 11 Pakistani paramilitary troops, in clashes that also killed eight Taliban militants. updated by Renamed user ixgysjijel, 23:57, 12 June 2008

June 13

• IBM and Los Alamos National Laboratory break a processing speed record with the world's first general-purpose petaflop computer, Roadrunner. updated by Art LaPella, 17:16, 13 June 2008
• IBM and Los Alamos National Laboratory break a processing speed record with the world's first general-purpose petaflop computer, Roadrunner. removed by RockMFR, 01:23, 14 June 2008
• Irish voters reject the Treaty of Lisbon in a referendum, thus putting into question the reform program of the European Union. added by Thue, 18:44, 13 June 2008
• Irish voters reject the Treaty of Lisbon in a referendum, thus putting into question the reform program of the European Union. updated by RockMFR, 20:14, 13 June 2008
• Irish voters reject the Treaty of Lisbon in a referendum, thus putting into question the reform program of the European Union. added by Art LaPella, 20:39, 13 June 2008

June 14

• Flooding continues in the Midwestern United States, leading to the evacuation of thousands of homes. added by RockMFR, 01:23, 14 June 2008
• Irish voters reject the Treaty of Lisbon in a referendum, thus putting into question the reform program of the European Union. updated by RockMFR, 01:23, 14 June 2008
• Flooding (rising Des Moines River pictured) continues in the Midwestern United States, leading to the evacuation of thousands of homes. updated by Fvasconcellos, 01:29, 14 June 2008
• Japan's House of Councillors passes a censure motion against Prime Minister Yasuo Fukuda, the first such motion to be passed since World War II. updated by Fvasconcellos, 01:29, 14 June 2008
• Pakistan condemns a United States air strike near the border with Afghanistan that killed 11 Pakistani paramilitary troops, in clashes that also killed eight Taliban militants. updated by Pharos, 15:56, 14 June 2008
• Pakistan condemns a United States air strike near the Afghan border that killed 11 Pakistani paramilitary troops, along with eight Taliban militants. updated by Pharos, 16:01, 14 June 2008
• Pakistan condemns a United States air strike near the Afghan border that killed 11 Pakistani paramilitary troops, along with eight Taliban militants. removed by Raul654, 01:56, 16 June 2008
• NBC journalist Tim Russert dies suddenly of a heart attack at the age of 58. added by Tariqabjotu, 19:45, 14 June 2008
• Japan's House of Councillors passes a censure motion against Prime Minister Yasuo Fukuda, the first such motion to be passed since World War II. updated by Tariqabjotu, 19:45, 14 June 2008
• Japan's House of Councillors passes a censure motion against Prime Minister Yasuo Fukuda, the first such motion to be passed since World War II. removed by Renamed user ixgysjijel, 00:06, 15 June 2008
• NBC journalist Tim Russert dies suddenly of a heart attack at the age of 58. updated by Tariqabjotu, 19:47, 14 June 2008
• NBC journalist Tim Russert dies suddenly of a heart attack at the age of 58. removed by Bobo192, 19:59, 14 June 2008
• NBC journalist Tim Russert dies suddenly of a heart attack at the age of 58. updated by Tariqabjotu, 21:04, 14 June 2008
• NBC journalist Tim Russert dies suddenly of a heart attack at the age of 58. removed by Geschichte, 14:13, 15 June 2008
• The People's Republic of China and Taiwan begin their first formal talks in a decade on improving Cross-Strait relations. added by Pharos, 23:11, 14 June 2008

June 15

• A magnitude 6.8 M_w earthquake shakes Iwate and Miyagi Prefectures on the Japanese island of Honshū. added by Renamed user ixgysjijel, 00:06, 15 June 2008
• The People's Republic of China and Taiwan hold their first formal talks in a decade on improving Cross-Strait relations. updated by Renamed user ixgysjijel, 00:06, 15 June 2008
• A magnitude 6.8 M_w earthquake strikes Iwate and Miyagi Prefectures on the Japanese island of Honshū. updated by Nishkid64, 04:29, 15 June 2008
• Irish voters reject the Treaty of Lisbon in a referendum, thus putting into question the reform program of the European Union. updated by Pharos, 04:51, 15 June 2008
• Irish voters reject the Treaty of Lisbon in a referendum, thus putting into question the reform program of the European Union. removed by Caulde, 17:18, 19 June 2008
• A magnitude 6.8 M_w earthquake strikes Iwate and Miyagi Prefectures on the Japanese island of Honshū. updated by Pharos, 04:52, 15 June 2008
• A magnitude 6.8 M_w earthquake strikes Iwate and Miyagi Prefectures on the Japanese island of Honshū. removed by Bedford, 01:19, 20 June 2008
• Amid an outbreak of tornadoes and derechos in central and eastern North America, a tornado hits a Boy Scout camp in Iowa, killing four. updated by BorgQueen, 07:21, 15 June 2008
• Amid an outbreak of tornadoes and derechos in central and eastern North America, a tornado hits a Boy Scout camp in Iowa, killing four. removed by Raul654, 01:56, 16 June 2008
• Japan's House of Councillors passes a censure motion against Prime Minister Yasuo Fukuda, the first such motion to be passed since World War II. updated by BorgQueen, 14:51, 15 June 2008
• Japan's House of Councillors passes a censure motion against Prime Minister Yasuo Fukuda, the first such motion to be passed since World War II. removed by BorgQueen, 14:52, 15 June 2008
• Japan's House of Councillors passes a censure motion against Prime Minister Yasuo Fukuda, the first such motion to be passed since World War II. updated by David Levy, 15:10, 15 June 2008
• Japan's House of Councillors passes a censure motion against Prime Minister Yasuo Fukuda, the first such motion to be passed since World War II. removed by Renamed user ixgysjijel, 00:33, 16 June 2008
• The People's Republic of China and Taiwan hold their first formal talks in a decade on improving cross-Strait relations. updated by Art LaPella, 15:57, 15 June 2008
• The People's Republic of China and Taiwan hold their first formal talks in a decade on improving cross-Strait relations. removed by Carabinieri, 10:32, 18 June 2008

June 16

• A new constitution comes into force in Kosovo, whose February declaration of independence has been recognised by 43 United Nations member states. added by Renamed user ixgysjijel, 00:33, 16 June 2008
• Pakistan condemns a United States air strike near the Afghan border that killed 11 Pakistani paramilitary troops, along with eight Taliban militants. updated by BorgQueen, 06:17, 16 June 2008
• Pakistan condemns a United States air strike near the Afghan border that killed 11 Pakistani paramilitary troops, along with eight Taliban militants. removed by BorgQueen, 21:13, 16 June 2008
• In golf, Tiger Woods defeats Rocco Mediate in a playoff to win the 2008 U.S. Open, his 14th major victory. added by RockMFR, 20:33, 16 June 2008
• In golf, Tiger Woods defeats Rocco Mediate in a playoff to win the 2008 U.S. Open, his 14th major victory. updated by Pharos, 20:37, 16 June 2008

June 17

• Pakistan condemns a United States air strike near the Afghan border that killed 11 Pakistani paramilitary troops, along with eight Taliban militants. updated by BorgQueen, 00:04, 17 June 2008
• Pakistan condemns a United States air strike near the Afghan border that killed 11 Pakistani paramilitary troops, along with eight Taliban militants. removed by Bongwarrior, 04:28, 18 June 2008
• In golf, Tiger Woods (pictured) defeats Rocco Mediate in a playoff to win the 2008 U.S. Open, his 14th major victory. updated by Stephen, 00:56, 17 June 2008
• Flooding continues in the Midwestern United States, leading to the evacuation of thousands of homes. updated by Stephen, 00:56, 17 June 2008
• Flooding continues in the Midwestern United States, leading to the evacuation of thousands of homes. removed by Bedford, 01:19, 20 June 2008
• Large areas of southern China are hit by the worst floods in decades with Guangzhou and Shenzhen most affected, and at least 63 fatalities and 1.66 million people evacuated. added by Pharos, 20:44, 17 June 2008
• A new constitution goes into effect in Kosovo, whose February declaration of independence has been recognised by 43 United Nations member states. updated by Holly Cheng, 22:05, 17 June 2008
• A new constitution takes effect in Kosovo, whose February declaration of independence has been recognised by 43 United Nations member states. updated by David Levy, 22:09, 17 June 2008

June 18

• Large areas of southern China are hit by the worst floods in decades with Guangzhou and Shenzhen most affected, and at least 169 fatalities and 1.66 million people evacuated. updated by Art LaPella, 01:31, 18 June 2008
• The Boston Celtics defeat the Los Angeles Lakers in six games to win the 2008 National Basketball Association Finals. added by Bongwarrior, 04:28, 18 June 2008
• Afghan and Canadian-led ISAF forces begin an offensive against Taliban insurgents in the Arghandab District of Kandahar Province. added by Pharos, 21:51, 18 June 2008
• Afghan and Canadian-led ISAF forces begin an offensive against Taliban insurgents in the Arghandab District of Kandahar Province. removed by BorgQueen, 13:06, 24 June 2008
• In basketball, the Boston Celtics defeat the Los Angeles Lakers to win the 2008 NBA Finals.. added by LFaraone, 23:55, 18 June 2008

June 19

• In basketball, the Boston Celtics defeat the Los Angeles Lakers to win the 2008 NBA Finals. updated by Nishkid64, 00:05, 19 June 2008
• Large areas of southern China are hit by the worst floods in decades with Guangzhou and Shenzhen most affected, and at least 169 fatalities and 1.66 million people evacuated. updated by Pharos, 03:57, 19 June 2008
• A new constitution takes effect in Kosovo, whose February declaration of independence has been recognised by 43 United Nations member states. updated by Pharos, 03:57, 19 June 2008
• A new constitution takes effect in Kosovo, whose February declaration of independence has been recognised by 43 United Nations member states. removed by BorgQueen, 04:00, 21 June 2008
• In basketball, the Boston Celtics defeat the Los Angeles Lakers to win the 2008 NBA Finals (MVP Paul Pierce pictured). updated by Pharos, 15:44, 19 June 2008
• In golf, Tiger Woods defeats Rocco Mediate in a playoff to win the 2008 U.S. Open, his 14th major victory. updated by Pharos, 15:44, 19 June 2008
• In golf, Tiger Woods defeats Rocco Mediate in a playoff to win the 2008 U.S. Open, his 14th major victory. removed by BorgQueen, 11:35, 21 June 2008
• Irish voters reject the Treaty of Lisbon in a referendum, thus putting into question the reform program of the European Union. updated by Caulde, 17:20, 19 June 2008
• Irish voters reject the Treaty of Lisbon in a referendum, thus putting into question the reform program of the European Union. removed by Pharos, 01:11, 20 June 2008

June 20

• Japan turns away a Taiwanese activist boat near the disputed Senkaku Islands in a protest against a ship collision the previous week. added by Pharos, 01:07, 20 June 2008
• Japan turns away a Taiwanese activist boat near the disputed Senkaku Islands in a protest against a ship collision the previous week. removed by LFaraone, 14:21, 20 June 2008
• A magnitude 6.8 M_w earthquake strikes Iwate and Miyagi Prefectures on the Japanese island of Honshū. updated by BorgQueen, 11:33, 20 June 2008
• A magnitude 6.8 M_w earthquake strikes Iwate and Miyagi Prefectures on the Japanese island of Honshū. removed by Bedford, 23:25, 20 June 2008
• A Taiwanese activist boat circumnavigated the disputed Diaoyutai/Senkaku Islands in an assertion of sovereignty of the islands. added by LFaraone, 14:21, 20 June 2008
• In basketball, the Boston Celtics defeat the Los Angeles Lakers to win the 2008 NBA Finals. updated by Pharos, 16:20, 20 June 2008
• In basketball, the Boston Celtics defeat the Los Angeles Lakers to win the 2008 NBA Finals. removed by BorgQueen, 07:29, 24 June 2008
• Large areas of southern China are hit by the worst floods in decades (pictured) with Guangzhou and Shenzhen most affected, and at least 169 fatalities and 1.66 million people evacuated. updated by Pharos, 16:20, 20 June 2008
• A Taiwanese activist boat circumnavigates the disputed Japanese-controlled Diaoyutai/Senkaku Islands following a diplomatically charged ship collision the previous week. updated by Pharos, 17:50, 20 June 2008
• A Taiwanese activist boat circumnavigates the disputed Japanese-controlled Diaoyutai/Senkaku Islands following a diplomatically charged ship collision the previous week. removed by BorgQueen, 12:29, 22 June 2008

June 21

• The NASA/CNES Jason-2 satellite (pictured) launches, with a mission of furthering the study of physical oceanography. added by Pharos, 03:00, 21 June 2008
• Large areas of southern China are hit by the worst floods in decades with Guangzhou and Shenzhen most affected, and at least 169 fatalities and 1.66 million people evacuated. updated by Pharos, 03:00, 21 June 2008
• Large areas of southern China are hit by the worst floods in decades with Guangzhou and Shenzhen most affected, and at least 169 fatalities and 1.66 million people evacuated. removed by Stephen, 23:40, 23 June 2008
• In golf, Tiger Woods defeats Rocco Mediate in a playoff to win the 2008 U.S. Open, his 14th major victory. updated by BorgQueen, 17:35, 21 June 2008
• In golf, Tiger Woods defeats Rocco Mediate in a playoff to win the 2008 U.S. Open, his 14th major victory. removed by BorgQueen, 00:38, 22 June 2008
• The NASA/CNES Jason-2 satellite (artist's impression pictured) launches, with a mission of furthering the study of physical oceanography. updated by Woody, 23:25, 21 June 2008

June 22

• Typhoon Fengshen (pictured) hits the Philippines, killing at least 20 and forcing tens of thousands to seek shelter. added by Pharos, 00:23, 22 June 2008
• The NASA/CNES Jason-2 satellite launches, with a mission of furthering the study of physical oceanography. updated by Pharos, 00:23, 22 June 2008
• The NASA/CNES Jason-2 satellite launches, with a mission of furthering the study of physical oceanography. removed by Renamed user ixgysjijel, 17:44, 28 June 2008
• Sweden approves the FRA-law, anti-terrorism legislation allowing e-mails and phone calls to be monitored by the Swedish National Defence Radio Establishment. added by Pharos, 00:34, 22 June 2008
• Typhoon Fengshen (pictured) hits the Philippines, sinking the ferry MV Princess of Stars with hundreds of passengers unaccounted for, killing dozens on land, and forcing tens of thousands to seek shelter. updated by Pharos, 14:31, 22 June 2008
• Typhoon Fengshen (pictured) hits the Philippines, killing dozens on land, and forcing tens of thousands to seek shelter and sinking the ferry MV Princess of Stars with hundreds of passengers unaccounted for. updated by Tone, 19:19, 22 June 2008
• Typhoon Fengshen (pictured) hits the Philippines, killing dozens on land, forcing tens of thousands to seek shelter and sinking the ferry MV Princess of Stars with hundreds of passengers unaccounted for. updated by Tone, 19:19, 22 June 2008
• Typhoon Fengshen (pictured) hits the Philippines, killing dozens on land, forcing tens of thousands to seek shelter and sinking the ferry MV Princess of Stars with hundreds of passengers missing. updated by Centrx, 20:23, 22 June 2008
• Typhoon Fengshen (pictured) hits the Philippines, killing dozens on land, forcing tens of thousands to seek shelter and sinking the ferry MV Princess of Stars with hundreds of passengers missing. added by Woody, 20:24, 22 June 2008
• Sweden approves the FRA law, anti-terrorism legislation allowing e-mails and phone calls to be monitored by the Swedish National Defence Radio Establishment. updated by Pharos, 21:22, 22 June 2008
• Sweden approves the FRA law, anti-terrorism legislation allowing e-mails and phone calls to be monitored by the Swedish National Defence Radio Establishment. removed by BorgQueen, 10:19, 25 June 2008

June 23

• A Taiwanese activist boat circumnavigates the disputed Japanese-controlled Diaoyutai/Senkaku Islands following a diplomatically charged ship collision the previous week. updated by BorgQueen, 02:16, 23 June 2008
• A Taiwanese activist boat circumnavigates the disputed Japanese-controlled Diaoyutai/Senkaku Islands following a diplomatically charged ship collision the previous week. removed by BorgQueen, 03:22, 23 June 2008
• Zimbabwean opposition leader Morgan Tsvangirai pulls out of the June 27 run-off presidential election, saying that the election would not be free or fair. Despite Tsvangirai's continuing claims to have won a first round majority, he is participating in the second round. added by X!, 03:21, 23 June 2008
• Zimbabwean opposition leader Morgan Tsvangirai pulls out of the June 27 run-off presidential election, saying that the election would not be free or fair. updated by BorgQueen, 03:23, 23 June 2008
• Zimbabwean opposition leader Morgan Tsvangirai pulls out of the June 27 run-off presidential election after President Robert Mugabe's supporters attack his rally. updated by Stephen, 04:52, 23 June 2008
• NASA believes it has found ice on Mars after white patches uncovered by digging from the Phoenix lander are found to have sublimated. added by Stephen, 23:40, 23 June 2008
• NASA believes it has found ice on Mars after white patches uncovered by digging from the Phoenix lander are found to have sublimated. updated by Stephen, 23:40, 23 June 2008
• NASA believes it has found ice on Mars after white patches uncovered by digging from the Phoenix lander are found to have sublimated. updated by Stephen, 23:44, 23 June 2008

June 24

• Afghan and Canadian-led ISAF forces begin an offensive against Taliban insurgents in the Arghandab District of Kandahar Province. updated by BorgQueen, 15:37, 24 June 2008
• Afghan and Canadian-led ISAF forces begin an offensive against Taliban insurgents in the Arghandab District of Kandahar Province. removed by Pharos, 01:51, 25 June 2008

June 25

• Relatives of Srebrenica massacre victims open a case in a Dutch court against the United Nations and the Netherlands for the failure of the Dutchbat force to prevent the killings added by Pharos, 01:48, 25 June 2008
• NASA believes it has found ice on Mars after white patches uncovered by digging from the Phoenix lander are found to have sublimated (pictured). updated by Pharos, 02:05, 25 June 2008
• Typhoon Fengshen hits the Philippines, killing dozens on land, forcing tens of thousands to seek shelter and sinking the ferry MV Princess of Stars with hundreds of passengers missing. updated by Pharos, 02:05, 25 June 2008
• NASA confirms ice at the Phoenix lander site on Mars after white patches uncovered by digging are found to have sublimated (pictured). added by Pharos, 02:09, 25 June 2008
• Typhoon Fengshen hits the Philippines, killing dozens on land, forcing tens of thousands to seek shelter and sinking the ferry MV Princess of the Stars with hundreds of passengers missing. updated by Pharos, 02:12, 25 June 2008
• Typhoon Fengshen hits the Philippines, killing dozens on land, forcing tens of thousands to seek shelter and sinking the ferry MV Princess of the Stars with hundreds of passengers missing. removed by Renamed user ixgysjijel, 18:13, 28 June 2008
• Relatives of Srebrenica massacre victims open a case in a Dutch court against the United Nations and the Netherlands for the failure of the Dutchbat force to prevent the killings. updated by Stephen, 02:49, 25 June 2008
• Relatives of Srebrenica massacre victims open a case in a Dutch court against the United Nations and the Netherlands for the failure of the Dutchbat force to prevent the killings. removed by Prodego, 18:29, 25 June 2008
• The US Supreme Court rules in Kennedy v. Louisiana that the death penalty may not be applied to child rape cases. added by Prodego, 18:29, 25 June 2008
• The US Supreme Court rules in Kennedy v. Louisiana that the death penalty may not be applied to child rape cases. removed by Nishkid64, 18:38, 25 June 2008
• Relatives of Srebrenica massacre victims open a case in a Dutch court against the United Nations and the Netherlands for the failure of the Dutchbat force to prevent the killings. updated by BorgQueen, 18:31, 25 June 2008
• Relatives of Srebrenica massacre victims open a case in a Dutch court against the United Nations and the Netherlands for the failure of the Dutchbat force to prevent the killings. removed by BorgQueen, 14:47, 27 June 2008
• Zimbabwean opposition leader Morgan Tsvangirai pulls out of the June 27 run-off presidential election as election-related violence escalates. updated by Nishkid64, 19:05, 25 June 2008
• Sweden approves the FRA law, anti-terrorism legislation allowing e-mails and phone calls to be monitored by the Swedish National Defence Radio Establishment. updated by Carabinieri, 22:34, 25 June 2008
• Sweden approves the FRA law, anti-terrorism legislation allowing e-mails and phone calls to be monitored by the Swedish National Defence Radio Establishment. removed by BorgQueen, 03:11, 26 June 2008

June 26

• A land transfer to the Amarnath shrine (pictured), sacred to Shiva in Hinduism, sparks violent protests in Srinagar and other parts of the Indian state of Jammu and Kashmir. added by Pharos, 01:53, 26 June 2008
• NASA confirms ice at the Phoenix lander site on Mars after white patches uncovered by digging are found to have sublimated. added by Pharos, 01:53, 26 June 2008
• Sweden approves the FRA law, anti-terrorism legislation allowing e-mails and phone calls to be monitored by the Swedish National Defence Radio Establishment. updated by BorgQueen, 12:46, 26 June 2008
• Sweden approves the FRA law, anti-terrorism legislation allowing e-mails and phone calls to be monitored by the Swedish National Defence Radio Establishment. removed by Wizardman, 02:13, 27 June 2008
• NASA confirms ice at the Phoenix lander site on Mars after bright clumps uncovered by digging are found to have sublimated. updated by Pharos, 13:44, 26 June 2008
• NASA confirms ice at the Phoenix lander site on Mars after bright clumps uncovered by digging are found to have sublimated. removed by BorgQueen, 17:46, 28 June 2008

June 27

• In District of Columbia v. Heller, the United States Supreme Court rules that the Second Amendment to the U.S. Constitution protects an individual right to bear arms, with consequences for existing gun laws. added by Pharos, 01:48, 27 June 2008
• In District of Columbia v. Heller, the United States Supreme Court rules that the Second Amendment to the U.S. Constitution protects an individual's right to bear arms, with consequences for existing gun laws. updated by Andonic, 09:14, 27 June 2008
• Zimbabwean opposition leader Morgan Tsvangirai withdraws his candidacy from the June 27 run-off presidential election as election-related violence escalates. updated by Woody, 14:33, 27 June 2008
• In District of Columbia v. Heller, the United States Supreme Court rules that the Second Amendment to the U.S. Constitution protects an individual's right to bear arms, with consequences for existing gun laws. updated by RockMFR, 22:54, 27 June 2008

June 28

• In District of Columbia v. Heller, the United States Supreme Court rules that the Second Amendment to the U.S. Constitution protects an individual's right to bear arms, with possible consequences for existing gun control laws. updated by Lord Voldemort, 15:38, 28 June 2008
• The Supreme Court of Pakistan delays by-elections until it can handle the appeal of disqualified candidate Nawaz Sharif, former Prime Minister and leader of the Pakistan Muslim League (N). added by Renamed user ixgysjijel, 17:44, 28 June 2008
• A U.S. appeals court rules that Hozaifa Parhat, a Chinese Uyghur militant currently detained at the Guantanamo Bay detention camp, cannot be ruled an "enemy combatant" because he never took up arms against the United States. added by Renamed user ixgysjijel, 18:13, 28 June 2008
• A U.S. appeals court rules that Hozaifa Parhat, a Chinese Uyghur militant currently detained at the Guantanamo Bay detention camp, cannot be ruled an "enemy combatant" because he never took up arms against the United States. removed by Pharos, 21:09, 29 June 2008

June 29

• Pakistan holds by-elections, with the contest for one seat delayed by the Supreme Court until it can handle the appeal of disqualified candidate Nawaz Sharif (pictured), former Prime Minister and leader of the Pakistan Muslim League (N). added by Pharos, 01:01, 29 June 2008
• A land transfer to the Amarnath shrine, sacred to Shiva in Hinduism, sparks violent protests in Srinagar and other parts of the Indian state of Jammu and Kashmir. updated by Pharos, 01:01, 29 June 2008
• A land transfer to the Amarnath shrine, sacred to Shiva in Hinduism, sparks violent protests in Srinagar and other parts of the Indian state of Jammu and Kashmir. removed by Pharos, 20:54, 29 June 2008
• In District of Columbia v. Heller, the United States Supreme Court rules that the Second Amendment to the U.S. Constitution protects an individual's right to bear arms, with possible consequences for existing gun control laws. updated by LFaraone, 15:17, 29 June 2008
• Robert Mugabe is sworn in for his sixth term as President of Zimbabwe after a controversial run-off presidential election in which opposition leader Morgan Tsvangirai withdraws his candidacy due to election-related violence. added by Pharos, 20:42, 29 June 2008
• Serbian President Boris Tadić appoints Mirko Cvetković as the new Prime Minister following the parliamentary election held in May. added by Pharos, 20:48, 29 June 2008
• The state government of India's Jammu and Kashmir has rebuked the decision to transfer forested land to Amarnath shrine following wide protests across the state. added by Pharos, 20:54, 29 June 2008
• The state government of India's Jammu and Kashmir has rebuked the decision to transfer forested land to Amarnath shrine following wide protests across the state. removed by Zzyzx11, 00:52, 30 June 2008
• Spain wins the European Football Championship, defeating Germany 1-0 in the final through a goal by Fernando Torres. added by Pharos, 21:05, 29 June 2008
• Robert Mugabe (pictured) is sworn in for his sixth term as President of Zimbabwe after a controversial run-off presidential election in which opposition leader Morgan Tsvangirai withdraws his candidacy due to election-related violence. updated by Pharos, 21:12, 29 June 2008
• Pakistan holds by-elections, with the contest for one seat delayed by the Supreme Court until it can handle the appeal of disqualified candidate Nawaz Sharif, former Prime Minister and leader of the Pakistan Muslim League (N). updated by Pharos, 21:12, 29 June 2008
• Serbian President Boris Tadić names Mirko Cvetković as the new Prime Minister following the parliamentary election held in May. updated by Pharos, 21:14, 29 June 2008
• Robert Mugabe (pictured) is sworn in for his sixth term as President of Zimbabwe after a controversial run-off presidential election in which opposition leader Morgan Tsvangirai withdrew his candidacy due to election-related violence. updated by J Milburn, 21:32, 29 June 2008