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May 1

A train collision near Zibo, China kills at least 66 people. added by Caulde, 15:32, 01 May 2008
A train collision near Zibo, China kills at least 66 people. updated by Caulde, 15:33, 01 May 2008
A train collision near Zibo, China, kills at least 66 people. added by Caulde, 15:33, 01 May 2008
A train collision near Zibo, China, kills at least 71 people. updated by Art LaPella, 16:59, 01 May 2008

May 3

In Zimbabwe, results of the presidential election held in March 2008 are announced with no outright winner, necessitating a run-off between Morgan Tsvangirai and incumbent Robert Mugabe. added by PFHLai, 15:50, 03 May 2008
A train collision near Zibo, China, kills at least 72 people. updated by Art LaPella, 15:51, 03 May 2008
A train collision near Zibo, China, kills at least 72 people. removed by David Levy, 21:16, 08 May 2008

May 4

In Zimbabwe, results of the presidential election held in March 2008 are announced with no outright winner, necessitating a run-off between Morgan Tsvangirai and incumbent Robert Mugabe (pictured). updated by Raul654, 15:30, 04 May 2008
In Zimbabwe, results of the presidential election held in March 2008 are announced with no outright winner, necessitating a run-off between Morgan Tsvangirai (pictured) and incumbent Robert Mugabe. updated by Raul654, 15:31, 04 May 2008
Big Brown wins the 2008 Kentucky Derby added by Raul654, 15:31, 04 May 2008
Big Brown wins the 2008 Kentucky Derby updated by Raul654, 15:31, 04 May 2008
HP Labs announces the creation of a memristor, the fourth basic element of electronic circuits with the resistor, capacitor and inductor. added by Raul654, 15:35, 04 May 2008
Big Brown wins the 2008 Kentucky Derby. updated by Art LaPella, 15:55, 04 May 2008
Big Brown wins the 2008 Kentucky Derby. removed by Tone, 16:41, 04 May 2008
Cyclone Nargis makes landfall in Myanmar as a Category 3 cyclone and killing at least 350 people. added by JForget, 18:29, 04 May 2008
Cyclone Nargis makes landfall in Myanmar as a Category 3 cyclone killing at least 350 people. updated by JForget, 18:32, 04 May 2008
Cyclone Nargis makes landfall in Myanmar as a Category 3 cyclone, killing at least 350 people. updated by PFHLai, 19:47, 04 May 2008
In Zimbabwe, results of the presidential election held in March 2008 are announced with no outright winner, necessitating a run-off between Morgan Tsvangirai (pictured) and incumbent Robert Mugabe. updated by PFHLai, 19:49, 04 May 2008
HP Labs announces the creation of a memristor, the fourth basic element of electronic circuits with the resistor, capacitor, and inductor. updated by Andonic, 22:51, 04 May 2008
HP Labs announces the creation of a memristor, the fourth basic element of electronic circuits with the resistor, capacitor, and inductor. removed by Thue, 09:18, 09 May 2008

May 5

Cyclone Nargis makes landfall in Myanmar as a Category 3 cyclone, killing at least 3,900 people. updated by ChrisO~enwiki, 11:50, 05 May 2008
Cyclone Nargis makes landfall in Myanmar as a Category 4 cyclone, killing at least 3,900 people. updated by Art LaPella, 14:09, 05 May 2008
Cyclone Nargis (pictured) makes landfall in Myanmar as a Category 4 cyclone, killing at least 3,900 people. updated by GDonato, 14:30, 05 May 2008
In Zimbabwe, results of the presidential election held in March 2008 are announced with no outright winner, necessitating a run-off between Morgan Tsvangirai and incumbent Robert Mugabe. updated by GDonato, 14:30, 05 May 2008
In Zimbabwe, results of the presidential election held in March 2008 are announced with no outright winner, necessitating a run-off between Morgan Tsvangirai and incumbent Robert Mugabe. removed by BorgQueen, 03:09, 11 May 2008
Cyclone Nargis (pictured) makes landfall in Myanmar as a Category 4 cyclone, killing over 10,000 people. updated by Verrai, 16:52, 05 May 2008
Cyclone Nargis (pictured) makes landfall in Myanmar as a Category 4 cyclone, reportedly killing over 15,000 people. updated by ChrisO~enwiki, 17:47, 05 May 2008
Cyclone Nargis (pictured) makes landfall in Myanmar as a Category 4 cyclone, reportedly killing over 10,000 people. updated by Rmhermen, 20:09, 05 May 2008

May 6

Cyclone Nargis (pictured) makes landfall in Myanmar as a Category 4 cyclone, reportedly killing over 15,000 people. updated by Mr.Z-man, 06:06, 06 May 2008
Cyclone Nargis (pictured) makes landfall in Myanmar as a Category 4 cyclone, reportedly killing over 22,000 people. updated by Tariqabjotu, 14:57, 06 May 2008
Cyclone Nargis (pictured) makes landfall in Myanmar as a Category 4 cyclone, reportedly killing more than 22,000 people. updated by RockMFR, 21:03, 06 May 2008

May 7

Cyclone Nargis (pictured) makes landfall in Burma as a Category 4 cyclone, reportedly killing more than 22,000 people. updated by Golbez, 10:00, 07 May 2008
Cyclone Nargis (pictured) makes landfall in Burma as a Category 4 cyclone, reportedly killing more than 22,000 people. removed by ChrisO~enwiki, 19:05, 07 May 2008
An international relief operation gets underway after Cyclone Nargis (pictured) strikes Burma, with at least 63,500 people reported killed or missing. added by ChrisO~enwiki, 19:05, 07 May 2008
An international relief operation is begun after Cyclone Nargis (pictured) strikes Burma, with at least 63,500 people reported killed or missing. updated by Andonic, 19:10, 07 May 2008
An international relief operation begins after Cyclone Nargis (pictured) strikes Burma, with at least 63,500 people reported killed or missing. updated by Golbez, 19:27, 07 May 2008

May 8

Dmitry Medvedev is sworn in as the third President of the Russian Federation, replacing Vladimir Putin who becomes the Prime Minister. added by Tone, 13:53, 08 May 2008
Dmitry Medvedev is sworn in as the third President of Russia, replacing Vladimir Putin, who becomes the Prime Minister. updated by David Levy, 14:36, 08 May 2008
Dmitry Medvedev (pictured) is sworn in as the third President of Russia, replacing Vladimir Putin, who becomes the Prime Minister. updated by David Levy, 15:43, 08 May 2008
An international relief operation begins after Cyclone Nargis strikes Burma, with at least 63,500 people reported killed or missing. updated by David Levy, 15:43, 08 May 2008
Brian Cowen succeeds Bertie Ahern as Taoiseach (prime minister) of the Republic of Ireland. added by The Tom, 18:11, 08 May 2008
Brian Cowen succeeds Bertie Ahern as Taoiseach (prime minister) of the Republic of Ireland. removed by Renamed user ixgysjijel, 12:06, 12 May 2008
Dmitry Medvedev (pictured) is sworn in as the third President of Russia, replacing Vladimir Putin, who becomes the Prime Minister. updated by Lord Voldemort, 23:52, 08 May 2008

May 9

Dmitry Medvedev is sworn in as the third President of Russia, replacing Vladimir Putin, who becomes the Prime Minister. updated by Zzyzx11, 04:02, 09 May 2008
An international relief operation begins after Cyclone Nargis (pictured) strikes Burma, with at least 63,500 people reported killed or missing. updated by Zzyzx11, 04:02, 09 May 2008
Fierce fighting erupts between supporters of Lebanon's government and the opposition in Beirut. added by Thue, 09:18, 09 May 2008
Dmitry Medvedev (pictured) is sworn in as the third President of Russia, replacing Vladimir Putin, who becomes the Prime Minister. updated by BorgQueen, 10:44, 09 May 2008
An international relief operation begins after Cyclone Nargis strikes Burma, with at least 63,500 people reported killed or missing. updated by BorgQueen, 10:44, 09 May 2008
An international relief operation begins after Cyclone Nargis strikes Burma, with at least 63,500 people reported killed or missing. removed by Titoxd, 00:11, 11 May 2008
Armed clashes erupt between supporters of Lebanon's government and the opposition in Beirut. updated by Thue, 22:19, 09 May 2008
Skirmishes between supporters of Lebanon's government and the opposition in Beirut erupt. updated by Andonic, 23:36, 09 May 2008

May 10

Skirmishes between supporters of Lebanon's government and the opposition erupt in Beirut. updated by Aecis, 11:20, 10 May 2008
Yahya Ould Ahmed El Waghef takes of office as Prime Minister of Mauritania. added by Caulde, 12:18, 10 May 2008
Yahya Ould Ahmed El Waghef takes office as Prime Minister of Mauritania. updated by Aecis, 12:21, 10 May 2008
Yahya Ould Ahmed El Waghef takes office as Prime Minister of Mauritania. removed by Renamed user ixgysjijel, 12:06, 12 May 2008

May 11

An international relief operation begins after Cyclone Nargis strikes Burma, with at least 63,500 people reported killed or missing. Burmese military regime conducts a significant referendum days from the cyclone's strike despite international appeals. added by Titoxd, 00:11, 11 May 2008
Skirmishes erupt between supporters of Lebanon's government and the opposition in Beirut. updated by Stephen, 01:48, 11 May 2008
An international relief operation begins after Cyclone Nargis strikes Burma, with at least 63,500 people reported killed or missing. The Burmese military regime conducts a significant referendum days from the cyclone's strike despite international appeals. updated by Stephen, 01:49, 11 May 2008
Skirmishes erupt in Beirut between supporters of Lebanon's government and the opposition. updated by Stephen, 01:51, 11 May 2008

May 12

In Zimbabwe, results of the presidential election held in March 2008 are announced with no outright winner, necessitating a run-off between Morgan Tsvangirai and incumbent Robert Mugabe. updated by YellowMonkey, 03:36, 12 May 2008
In Zimbabwe, results of the presidential election held in March 2008 are announced with no outright winner, necessitating a run-off between Morgan Tsvangirai and incumbent Robert Mugabe. removed by BorgQueen, 03:49, 12 May 2008
An earthquake (epicenter and affected area pictured) measuring 7.8 on the Richter scale affects the Sichuan province of China, with several hundred people reported missing. added by Renamed user ixgysjijel, 12:06, 12 May 2008
Sudan cuts diplomatic relations with Chad, blaming it for helping rebels from Darfur to launch an attack on Sudan's capital, Khartoum. added by Renamed user ixgysjijel, 12:06, 12 May 2008
A tornado outbreak in Oklahoma and Missouri, United States kills at least 23 people. added by Renamed user ixgysjijel, 12:06, 12 May 2008
Dmitry Medvedev is sworn in as the third President of Russia, replacing Vladimir Putin, who becomes the Prime Minister. updated by Renamed user ixgysjijel, 12:06, 12 May 2008
Dmitry Medvedev is sworn in as the third President of Russia, replacing Vladimir Putin, who becomes the Prime Minister. removed by BorgQueen, 12:23, 12 May 2008
An international relief operation begins after Cyclone Nargis strikes Burma, with at least 100,000 people reported killed or missing. The Burmese military regime conducts a significant referendum days from the cyclone's strike despite international appeals. updated by Art LaPella, 13:56, 12 May 2008
An earthquake (epicenter and affected area pictured) measuring 7.8 M_w affects the Sichuan province of China, with several hundred people reported missing. updated by Art LaPella, 14:03, 12 May 2008
An earthquake (epicenter shown in map) measuring 7.8 M_w strikes the Sichuan province of China, with several hundred people reported missing. updated by PFHLai, 15:18, 12 May 2008
Sudan cuts diplomatic relations with Chad, blaming it for helping rebels from Darfur to launch an attack on Sudan's capital, Khartoum. updated by PFHLai, 15:18, 12 May 2008
A tornado outbreak in Oklahoma and Missouri, United States kills at least 23 people. added by PFHLai, 15:18, 12 May 2008
Skirmishes between supporters of Lebanon's government and the opposition erupt in Beirut. added by PFHLai, 15:18, 12 May 2008
Skirmishes between supporters of Lebanon's government and the opposition erupt in Beirut. removed by Davodd, 18:00, 15 May 2008
An earthquake (epicenter shown in map) measuring 7.8 M_w strikes the Sichuan province of China, with several thousand people reported dead. updated by PFHLai, 15:23, 12 May 2008
Sudan cuts diplomatic relations with Chad, blaming it for helping rebels from Darfur to launch an attack on Sudan's capital, Khartoum. updated by PFHLai, 15:23, 12 May 2008
Sudan cuts diplomatic relations with Chad, blaming it for helping rebels from Darfur to launch an attack on Sudan's capital, Khartoum. removed by BorgQueen, 03:29, 18 May 2008
An international relief operation begins after Cyclone Nargis strikes Burma, with at least 100,000 people reported killed or missing. The Burmese military regime conducts a significant referendum days from the cyclone's strike despite international appeals. updated by PFHLai, 15:23, 12 May 2008
An earthquake (epicenter shown in map) measuring 7.9 M_w strikes the Sichuan province of China, with several thousand people reported dead. updated by Spangineer, 17:04, 12 May 2008
An earthquake (epicenter shown in map) measuring 7.9 M_w strikes Sichuan, China with several thousand people reported dead. updated by PFHLai, 18:50, 12 May 2008
An international relief operation begins after Cyclone Nargis strikes Burma, with at least 100,000 people reported killed or missing. The Burmese military regime conducts a constitutional referendum days after the cyclone's strike. updated by PFHLai, 18:50, 12 May 2008

May 13

An earthquake (epicenter shown in map) measuring 7.9 M_w strikes Sichuan, China with over ten thousand people reported dead. updated by Carcharoth, 11:02, 13 May 2008
Dmitry Medvedev is sworn in as the third President of Russia, replacing Vladimir Putin, who becomes the Prime Minister. updated by PFHLai, 16:09, 13 May 2008
Dmitry Medvedev is sworn in as the third President of Russia, replacing Vladimir Putin, who becomes the Prime Minister. removed by Stephen, 01:13, 14 May 2008
An earthquake (epicenter shown on map) measuring 7.9 M_w strikes Sichuan, China with over ten thousand people reported dead. updated by J Milburn, 19:55, 13 May 2008
An earthquake (epicenter shown on map) measuring 7.9 M_w strikes Sichuan, China with over thirteen thousand people reported dead. updated by Aecis, 20:53, 13 May 2008

May 14

At least sixty people are killed in a series of bomb blasts in Jaipur, India. added by Stephen, 01:13, 14 May 2008
At least eighty people are killed in a series of bomb blasts in Jaipur, India. added by Nishkid64, 04:43, 14 May 2008
A series of bomb blasts in Jaipur, India kills at least 80 people. added by PFHLai, 04:45, 14 May 2008
An earthquake (epicenter shown on map) measuring 7.9 M_w strikes Sichuan, China with over 13,000 people reported dead. updated by Kimchi.sg, 08:59, 14 May 2008
An earthquake (epicenter shown on map) measuring 7.9 M_w strikes Sichuan, China with over 16,000 people reported dead. updated by Aecis, 17:23, 14 May 2008

May 15

An earthquake (epicenter shown on map) measuring 7.9 M_w strikes Sichuan, China with over 19,000 people reported dead. updated by Fox, 12:13, 15 May 2008
Same-sex marriage is legalized in California by state supreme court decision. added by Davodd, 18:00, 15 May 2008
Same-sex marriage is legalized in California by state supreme court decision. removed by Tariqabjotu, 18:19, 15 May 2008
An earthquake (epicenter shown on map) measuring 7.9 M_w strikes Sichuan, China with over 19,500 people reported dead. updated by Caulde, 18:04, 15 May 2008
An earthquake (epicenter shown on map) measuring 7.9 M_w strikes Sichuan, China with over 19,000 people reported dead. updated by Tariqabjotu, 18:19, 15 May 2008
Skirmishes between supporters of Lebanon's government and the opposition erupt in Beirut. updated by Tariqabjotu, 18:19, 15 May 2008
Skirmishes between supporters of Lebanon's government and the opposition erupt in Beirut. removed by Nightstallion, 15:05, 16 May 2008
A series of bomb blasts in Jaipur, India, kills at least 80 people. updated by Tariqabjotu, 19:06, 15 May 2008
An earthquake (epicenter shown on map) measuring 7.9 M_w strikes Sichuan, China, with over 19,000 people reported dead. updated by Tariqabjotu, 19:06, 15 May 2008
A tornado outbreak in Oklahoma and Missouri, United States, kills at least 23 people. updated by Tariqabjotu, 19:06, 15 May 2008
A tornado outbreak in Oklahoma and Missouri, United States, kills at least 25 people. updated by Caulde, 19:26, 15 May 2008
A tornado outbreak in Oklahoma and Missouri, United States, kills at least 25 people. removed by BorgQueen, 15:07, 16 May 2008
An earthquake (epicenter shown on map) measuring 7.9 M_w strikes Sichuan, China, with more than 19,000 people reported dead. updated by Nakon, 22:32, 15 May 2008

May 16

An earthquake (epicenter shown on map) measuring 7.9 M_w strikes Sichuan, China, with more than 22,000 people reported dead. updated by Art LaPella, 13:52, 16 May 2008
President Boris Tadić's coalition For a European Serbia wins a plurality in Serbia's first parliamentary election since the Kosovo declaration of independence, displacing the Serbian Radical Party as the largest party. added by Nightstallion, 15:05, 16 May 2008
President Boris Tadić's coalition For a European Serbia wins a plurality in Serbia's first parliamentary election since the Kosovo declaration of independence, displacing the Serbian Radical Party as the largest party. removed by Stephen, 00:56, 20 May 2008

May 17

The Nigerian Red Cross says 100 people are dead after a pipeline explosion in Lagos. added by Blood Red Sandman, 17:14, 17 May 2008
The Nigerian Red Cross says 100 people are dead after a pipeline explosion in Lagos. updated by Zzyzx11, 17:23, 17 May 2008

May 18

An earthquake (epicenter shown on map) measuring 7.9 M_w strikes Sichuan, China, with more than 28,000 people reported dead. updated by Aecis, 00:35, 18 May 2008
An earthquake (epicenter shown on map) measuring 7.9 M_w strikes Sichuan, China, with more than 32,000 people reported dead. updated by Art LaPella, 17:27, 18 May 2008
Leonel Fernández of the Dominican Liberation Party is re-elected President of the Dominican Republic. added by Woody, 19:35, 18 May 2008
Russia wins the 2008 World Championship in ice hockey, defeating Canada in the final. added by Aecis, 20:25, 18 May 2008
Russia wins the 2008 World Championship in ice hockey, defeating Canada in the final. removed by Zzyzx11, 00:03, 26 May 2008
An international relief operation begins after Cyclone Nargis strikes Burma, with at least 100,000 people reported killed or missing. updated by Aecis, 20:25, 18 May 2008
An international relief operation begins after Cyclone Nargis strikes Burma, with at least 100,000 people reported killed or missing. The Burmese military regime conducts a constitutional referendum days after the cyclone's strike. removed by Aecis, 20:25, 18 May 2008
An international relief operation begins after Cyclone Nargis strikes Burma, with at least 100,000 people reported killed or missing. removed by PFHLai, 00:05, 20 May 2008
Leonel Fernández (pictured) of the Dominican Liberation Party is re-elected President of the Dominican Republic. updated by PFHLai, 20:28, 18 May 2008
An earthquake measuring 7.9 M_w strikes Sichuan, China, with more than 32,000 people reported dead. updated by PFHLai, 20:28, 18 May 2008

May 19

The Nigerian Red Cross reports 100 people are dead after a pipeline explosion in Lagos. updated by Woody, 12:57, 19 May 2008
An earthquake measuring 7.9 M_w strikes Sichuan, China, with more than 34,000 people confirmed dead. updated by IronGargoyle, 20:08, 19 May 2008

May 20

The Nigerian Red Cross reports that at least 100 people are dead after a pipeline explosion in Lagos. updated by Master of Puppets, 00:26, 20 May 2008
The Nigerian Red Cross reports that at least 100 people are dead after a pipeline explosion in Lagos. removed by Aecis, 10:20, 24 May 2008
At least 22 people are killed as a wave of anti-foreign violence spreads across South Africa. added by Stephen, 00:56, 20 May 2008
A series of bomb blasts in Jaipur, India, kills at least 63 people. updated by Art LaPella, 13:56, 20 May 2008
A series of bomb blasts in Jaipur, India, kills at least 63 people. removed by BorgQueen, 03:31, 22 May 2008
An earthquake measuring 7.9 M_w strikes Sichuan, China, with more than 40,000 people confirmed dead. updated by Art LaPella, 13:56, 20 May 2008

May 21

Ma Ying-jeou is sworn in as the President of the Republic of China (Taiwan). added by Jiang, 14:08, 21 May 2008
Ma Ying-jeou (pictured) is sworn in as the President of the Republic of China (Taiwan). updated by Fvasconcellos, 16:01, 21 May 2008
Leonel Fernández of the Dominican Liberation Party is re-elected President of the Dominican Republic. updated by Fvasconcellos, 16:01, 21 May 2008
Manchester United win the 2008 UEFA Champions League, defeating Chelsea F.C. in the final. added by Jacoplane, 21:53, 21 May 2008
Manchester United win the UEFA Champions League 2007-08, defeating Chelsea F.C. in the final. updated by Jacoplane, 21:54, 21 May 2008
Manchester United win the UEFA Champions League, defeating Chelsea F.C. in the final. updated by Titoxd, 21:55, 21 May 2008
Manchester United win the UEFA Champions League, defeating Chelsea in the final. updated by Aecis, 22:06, 21 May 2008

May 22

A series of bomb blasts in Jaipur, India, kills at least 63 people. updated by BorgQueen, 03:32, 22 May 2008
A series of bomb blasts in Jaipur, India, kills at least 63 people. removed by BorgQueen, 15:49, 22 May 2008
An earthquake measuring 7.9 M_w strikes Sichuan, China, with more than 51,000 people confirmed dead. updated by Aecis, 10:13, 22 May 2008
An earthquake measuring 7.9 M_w strikes Sichuan, China, with more than 51,000 people confirmed dead. removed by Nightstallion, 06:01, 24 May 2008
Manchester United win the UEFA Champions League, defeating Chelsea in the final. updated by SGGH, 12:54, 22 May 2008
Manchester United win the UEFA Champions League, defeating Chelsea in the final. updated by SGGH, 12:54, 22 May 2008
At least 24 people are killed as a wave of anti-foreign violence spreads across South Africa. added by Caulde, 15:38, 22 May 2008

May 23

A series of bomb blasts in Jaipur, India, kills at least 63 people. updated by BorgQueen, 06:03, 23 May 2008
Manchester United wins the UEFA Champions League, defeating Chelsea in the final. updated by Pax:Vobiscum, 15:29, 23 May 2008
Manchester United win the UEFA Champions League, defeating Chelsea in the final. updated by Bobo192, 16:05, 23 May 2008
Manchester United win the UEFA Champions League, defeating Chelsea in the final. removed by Stephen, 01:21, 26 May 2008
At least 40 people are killed as a wave of anti-foreign violence spreads across South Africa. added by Caulde, 16:09, 23 May 2008
At least 40 people are killed as a wave of anti-foreign violence spreads across South Africa. removed by Zzyzx11, 00:06, 26 May 2008

May 24

Ma Ying-jeou is sworn in as the President of the Republic of China (Taiwan). updated by Zzyzx11, 05:58, 24 May 2008
Leonel Fernández (pictured) of the Dominican Liberation Party is re-elected President of the Dominican Republic. updated by Zzyzx11, 05:58, 24 May 2008
The Union of South American Nations, a supranational union modelled on the European Union, is founded in Brasília. added by Nightstallion, 06:01, 24 May 2008
A series of bomb blasts in Jaipur, India, kills at least 63 people. updated by Nightstallion, 06:01, 24 May 2008
A series of bomb blasts in Jaipur, India, kills at least 63 people. removed by BorgQueen, 10:15, 24 May 2008
The Union of South American Nations, a supranational union modelled on the European Union, is founded in Brasília. added by Nightstallion, 06:01, 24 May 2008
The Nigerian Red Cross reports that at least 100 people are dead after a pipeline explosion in Lagos. updated by BorgQueen, 15:27, 24 May 2008
The Nigerian Red Cross reports that at least 100 people are dead after a pipeline explosion in Lagos. removed by BorgQueen, 16:50, 25 May 2008
The Union of South American Nations (flag pictured), a supranational union modelled on the European Union, is founded in Brasília. updated by Master of Puppets, 17:24, 24 May 2008
Leonel Fernández of the Dominican Liberation Party is re-elected President of the Dominican Republic. updated by Master of Puppets, 17:24, 24 May 2008
The Union of South American Nations, a supranational union modelled on the European Union, is founded in Brasília. updated by Fvasconcellos, 18:01, 24 May 2008
The Union of South American Nations, a supranational union modelled on the European Union, is founded in Brasília. removed by BorgQueen, 03:48, 26 May 2008
Leonel Fernández (pictured) of the Dominican Liberation Party is re-elected President of the Dominican Republic. updated by Fvasconcellos, 18:01, 24 May 2008
Ma Ying-jeou (pictured) is sworn in as the President of the Republic of China (Taiwan). updated by PFHLai, 20:13, 24 May 2008
Ma Ying-jeou (pictured) is sworn in as the President of the Republic of China (Taiwan). removed by Stephen, 00:44, 26 May 2008
Leonel Fernández of the Dominican Liberation Party is re-elected President of the Dominican Republic. updated by PFHLai, 20:13, 24 May 2008
Leonel Fernández of the Dominican Liberation Party is re-elected President of the Dominican Republic. removed by Yonatan, 22:44, 25 May 2008
Russia wins the Eurovision Song Contest 2008. added by JIP, 22:09, 24 May 2008
Russia wins the Eurovision Song Contest 2008. removed by Blood Red Sandman, 22:16, 24 May 2008
Dima Bilan wins the 2008 Eurovision Song Contest for Russia with Believe. added by Blood Red Sandman, 22:16, 24 May 2008
Dima Bilan wins the 2008 Eurovision Song Contest for Russia with "Believe". updated by Mattbr, 22:54, 24 May 2008

May 25

Dima Bilan wins the 2008 Eurovision Song Contest for Russia with "Believe". updated by BorgQueen, 08:05, 25 May 2008
The Lebanese Parliament elects General Michel Sleiman, commander of the Lebanese Armed Forces, to the six-month-vacant post of President. added by Yonatan, 22:44, 25 May 2008

May 26

In auto racing, New Zealander Scott Dixon wins the Indianapolis 500. added by Stephen, 00:33, 26 May 2008
NASA's Phoenix (artist's impression pictured) lands on Mars, with the first successful powered descent in over 30 years. added by Stephen, 00:44, 26 May 2008
NASA's Phoenix (artist's impression pictured) lands on Mars, the first successful powered descent in over 30 years. updated by Stephen, 00:49, 26 May 2008
In rugby union, Munster defeat Toulouse to win the Heineken Cup. added by Stephen, 01:21, 26 May 2008
NASA's Phoenix (artist's impression pictured) lands on Mars, the first successful powered descent on the planet in over 30 years. updated by PFHLai, 02:07, 26 May 2008
Dima Bilan wins the Eurovision Song Contest for Russia with "Believe". updated by PFHLai, 02:07, 26 May 2008
In rugby union, Munster defeat Toulouse to win the Heineken Cup.--> added by PFHLai, 02:54, 26 May 2008
The International Court of Justice awards Pedra Branca to Singapore and Middle Rocks to Malaysia, ending a 29-year territorial dispute between the two countries. added by PFHLai, 02:54, 26 May 2008
The International Court of Justice awards Pedra Branca to Singapore and Middle Rocks to Malaysia, ending a 29-year territorial dispute between the two countries. removed by Carabinieri, 00:12, 28 May 2008
In rugby union, Munster defeat Toulouse to win the Heineken Cup. updated by PFHLai, 05:45, 26 May 2008
In auto racing, New Zealander Scott Dixon wins the Indianapolis 500. --> added by PFHLai, 05:53, 26 May 2008
In auto racing, New Zealander Scott Dixon wins the Indianapolis 500. updated by Aecis, 18:56, 26 May 2008
Dima Bilan wins the Eurovision Song Contest for Russia with "Believe". --> added by BorgQueen, 19:11, 26 May 2008
The Union of South American Nations, a supranational union modelled on the European Union, is founded in Brasília. --> added by BorgQueen, 22:07, 26 May 2008
In auto racing, New Zealander Scott Dixon wins the Indianapolis 500. --> updated by PFHLai, 22:26, 26 May 2008
Dima Bilan wins the Eurovision Song Contest for Russia with "Believe". updated by PFHLai, 22:26, 26 May 2008
A court in Ethiopia sentences former ruler Mengistu Haile Mariam in absentia to death for his role in the Red Terror. added by PFHLai, 23:59, 26 May 2008

May 27

The Union of South American Nations, a supranational union modelled on the European Union, is founded in Brasília. updated by BorgQueen, 00:01, 27 May 2008
The Union of South American Nations, a supranational union modelled on the European Union, is founded in Brasília. removed by BorgQueen, 18:48, 27 May 2008
A court in Ethiopia sentences former ruler Mengistu Haile Mariam to death in absentia for his role in the Red Terror. updated by Stephen, 00:23, 27 May 2008
Ethiopia's Supreme Court sentences former ruler Mengistu Haile Mariam to death in absentia for his role in the Red Terror. added by Stephen, 00:30, 27 May 2008
Ethiopia's Supreme Court sentences former ruler Mengistu Haile Mariam to death in absentia for his role in the Red Terror. updated by Stephen, 00:35, 27 May 2008
NASA's Phoenix (artist's impression pictured) lands on Mars, the first successful powered descent on the planet in over 30 years. updated by Kakofonous, 00:38, 27 May 2008
Dima Bilan wins the Eurovision Song Contest for Russia with "Believe". --> updated by BorgQueen, 00:56, 27 May 2008
The Lebanese Parliament elects General Michel Sleiman, commander of the Lebanese Armed Forces, to the six-month-vacant post of president. updated by Stephen, 01:21, 27 May 2008
The Lebanese Parliament elects General Michel Sleiman, commander of the Lebanese Armed Forces, to the six-month-vacant post of president. removed by Carabinieri, 00:12, 28 May 2008
In rugby union, Munster defeats Toulouse to win the Heineken Cup. updated by SchuminWeb, 03:35, 27 May 2008
In rugby union, Munster defeat Toulouse to win the Heineken Cup. updated by David Levy, 03:52, 27 May 2008
In rugby union, Munster defeat Toulouse to win the Heineken Cup. removed by Pharos, 16:37, 28 May 2008
Dima Bilan wins the Eurovision Song Contest for Russia with "Believe". updated by YellowMonkey, 07:07, 27 May 2008
Dima Bilan wins the Eurovision Song Contest for Russia with "Believe". removed by Carabinieri, 00:12, 28 May 2008
Ethiopia's Supreme Court upholds an earlier conviction made in absentia of former ruler Mengistu Haile Mariam for his role in the EthiopianRed Terror; however his punishment was increased from life imprisonment to death. updated by Llywrch, 18:24, 27 May 2008
Ethiopia's Supreme Court upholds an earlier conviction made in absentia of former ruler Mengistu Haile Mariam for his role in the EthiopianRed Terror; however his sentence was changed from life imprisonment to death. updated by Llywrch, 18:25, 27 May 2008
Ethiopia's Supreme Court upholds an earlier conviction made in absentia of former ruler Mengistu Haile Mariam for his role in the Ethiopian Red Terror; however his sentence was changed from life imprisonment to death. updated by BorgQueen, 18:28, 27 May 2008
In auto racing, Scott Dixon wins the Indianapolis 500 and Lewis Hamilton wins the Monaco Grand Prix added by Pharos, 22:28, 27 May 2008
Ethiopia's Supreme Court upholds former ruler Mengistu Haile Mariam's conviction and sentences him to death in absentia for his role in the Red Terror. updated by Pharos, 22:36, 27 May 2008
In aftermath of the Sichuan earthquake, 100,000 people are evacuated from Mianyang in the PRC as engineers prepare to drain the landslide-created Tangjiashan Lake. added by Pharos, 22:58, 27 May 2008
In auto racing, Scott Dixon wins the Indianapolis 500 and Lewis Hamilton wins the Monaco Grand Prix. updated by Pharos, 23:02, 27 May 2008
In the aftermath of the Sichuan earthquake, the People's Republic of China evacuates 100,000 people from Mianyang as engineers prepare to drain the landslide dam-created Tangjiashan Lake. added by Pharos, 23:18, 27 May 2008

May 28

In auto racing, Lewis Hamilton wins the Monaco Grand Prix. updated by PFHLai, 05:48, 28 May 2008
In auto racing, updated by Jacoplane, 06:29, 28 May 2008
added by Jacoplane, 06:30, 28 May 2008
The Lebanese Parliament elects General Michel Sleiman, commander of the Lebanese Armed Forces, to the six-month-vacant post of president. updated by Jacoplane, 06:31, 28 May 2008
The Lebanese Parliament elects General Michel Sleiman, commander of the Lebanese Armed Forces, to the six-month-vacant post of president. removed by Pharos, 22:40, 28 May 2008
In auto racing, Scott Dixon wins the Indianapolis 500 and Lewis Hamilton wins the Monaco Grand Prix. updated by Pharos, 16:37, 28 May 2008
In auto racing, Scott Dixon wins the Indianapolis 500 and Lewis Hamilton wins the Monaco Grand Prix. removed by Pharos, 22:40, 28 May 2008
In the aftermath of the Sichuan earthquake, the People's Republic of China evacuates 100,000 people from Mianyang as engineers prepare to drain the landslide dam-created Tangjiashan Lake. updated by Lowellian, 21:31, 28 May 2008
Nepal (flag pictured) is declared a republic by its newly-elected government, and King Gyanendra ends his reign as the last of a 240 year old monarchy. added by Pharos, 22:38, 28 May 2008
In the aftermath of the Sichuan earthquake, the People's Republic of China evacuates 100,000 people from Mianyang as engineers prepare to drain the landslide dam-created Tangjiashan Lake. added by Pharos, 22:38, 28 May 2008
NASA's Phoenix lands on Mars, the first successful powered descent on the planet in over 30 years. updated by Pharos, 22:38, 28 May 2008
NASA's Phoenix lands on Mars, the first successful powered descent on the planet in over 30 years. removed by BorgQueen, 06:23, 30 May 2008
Nepal (flag pictured) is declared a republic by its newly elected government, and King Gyanendra ends his reign as the last of a 240-year-old monarchy. updated by Woody, 23:39, 28 May 2008

May 29

Ethiopia's Supreme Court upholds former ruler Mengistu Haile Mariam's conviction and sentences him to death in absentia for his role in the Red Terror. updated by RockMFR, 00:44, 29 May 2008
Ethiopia's Supreme Court upholds former ruler Mengistu Haile Mariam's conviction and sentences him to death in absentia for his role in the Red Terror. removed by Pharos, 15:05, 30 May 2008
In auto racing, Scott Dixon wins the Indianapolis 500 and Lewis Hamilton wins the Monaco Grand Prix. updated by Nishkid64, 04:16, 29 May 2008
In auto racing, Scott Dixon wins the Indianapolis 500 and Lewis Hamilton wins the Monaco Grand Prix. removed by Renamed user ixgysjijel, 23:21, 29 May 2008
The Lebanese Parliament elects General Michel Sleiman, commander of the Lebanese Armed Forces, to the six-month-vacant post of president. updated by BorgQueen, 05:28, 29 May 2008
The Lebanese Parliament elects General Michel Sleiman, commander of the Lebanese Armed Forces, to the six-month-vacant post of president. removed by Renamed user ixgysjijel, 23:21, 29 May 2008
ADMINS: if you are taking the initiative to post an item that has not been discussed at WP:ITN/Candidates, please add it there and explain why you believe that it meets the criteria. added by PeterSymonds, 14:40, 29 May 2008
In the aftermath of the Sichuan earthquake, the People's Republic of China evacuates 100,000 people from Mianyang as engineers prepare to drain the landslide dam-created Tangjiashan Lake. updated by GeeJo, 16:18, 29 May 2008
The State Peace and Development Council of Burma extends opposition leader Aung San Suu Kyi's house arrest by one year. added by Renamed user ixgysjijel, 22:48, 29 May 2008
In Dublin, over 100 countries agree to the Convention on Cluster Munitions banning cluster bombs (pictured). added by Pharos, 22:59, 29 May 2008
Nepal is declared a republic by its newly elected government, and King Gyanendra ends his reign as the last of a 240-year-old monarchy. updated by Pharos, 22:59, 29 May 2008
The BJP will lead the government by itself after elections in the Indian state of Karnataka, a first in South Indian political history. added by Pharos, 22:59, 29 May 2008
The BJP will lead the government by itself after elections in the Indian state of Karnataka, a first in South Indian political history. added by Pharos, 23:08, 29 May 2008
The BJP will lead the government by itself after elections in the Indian state of Karnataka, a first in South Indian political history. removed by Nishkid64, 01:21, 30 May 2008

May 30

The State Peace and Development Council of Burma extends opposition leader Aung San Suu Kyi's house arrest by one year. updated by Stephen, 00:28, 30 May 2008
In Dublin, over 100 countries agree to the Convention on Cluster Munitions banning cluster bombs (pictured dropping from a USAF B-1B Lancer). updated by Stephen, 02:01, 30 May 2008
In Dublin, over 100 countries agree to the Convention on Cluster Munitions banning cluster bombs (pictured). updated by BorgQueen, 04:16, 30 May 2008
The BJP will lead the government by itself after elections in the Indian state of Karnataka, a first in South Indian political history. updated by Pharos, 15:05, 30 May 2008
The BJP will lead the government by itself after elections in the Indian state of Karnataka, a first in South Indian political history. removed by Pharos, 23:31, 30 May 2008
In Dublin, over 100 countries adopt the Convention on Cluster Munitions banning cluster bombs (pictured). updated by Pharos, 15:09, 30 May 2008
Nepal is declared a republic by its newly elected government, and King Gyanendra ends his reign as the last of a 240-year-old monarchy. added by Dante Alighieri, 16:33, 30 May 2008
Nepal is declared a republic by its newly elected government, and King Gyanendra ends his reign as the last of a 240-year-old monarchy. updated by Pharos, 19:14, 30 May 2008
In auto racing, Scott Dixon wins the Indianapolis 500 and Lewis Hamilton wins the Monaco Grand Prix. updated by Pharos, 19:16, 30 May 2008
In auto racing, Scott Dixon wins the Indianapolis 500 and Lewis Hamilton wins the Monaco Grand Prix. removed by Pharos, 23:31, 30 May 2008
The Lebanese Parliament elects General Michel Sleiman, commander of the Lebanese Armed Forces, to the six-month-vacant post of president. updated by Pharos, 19:16, 30 May 2008
The Lebanese Parliament elects General Michel Sleiman, commander of the Lebanese Armed Forces, to the six-month-vacant post of president. removed by BorgQueen, 19:20, 30 May 2008
Paleontologists discover Materpiscis, a 380-million-year-old placoderm fish which is the earliest known animal to bear live young. added by Pharos, 23:31, 30 May 2008
An earthquake in Colombia kills 11 and seriously injures 54. added by Pharos, 23:31, 30 May 2008

May 31

Paleontologists discover Materpiscis, a 380-million-year-old placoderm fish which is the earliest known animal to bear live young. updated by Pharos, 03:07, 31 May 2008
In Dublin, over 100 countries adopt the Convention on Cluster Munitions banning cluster bombs (example pictured). updated by PFHLai, 14:57, 31 May 2008