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December 1

In sumo, yokozuna Harumafuji Kōhei retires amidst investigations into an assault on fellow wrestler Takanoiwa Yoshimori. added by Jenks24, 08:51, 01 December 2017
In sumo, yokozuna Harumafuji Kōhei retires amidst investigations into an assault on fellow wrestler Takanoiwa Yoshimori. removed by Jayron32, 01:36, 08 December 2017
Jerry Fodor added by Alex Shih, 21:19, 01 December 2017
Jerry Fodor removed by The ed17, 23:26, 05 December 2017

December 3

Shadia added by Vanamonde93, 13:27, 03 December 2017
Shadia removed by Stephen, 08:27, 05 December 2017

December 4

Former President of Yemen Ali Abdullah Saleh is killed amid clashes with Houthis in Sana'a. added by Tone, 19:31, 04 December 2017
Former President of Yemen Ali Abdullah Saleh is killed amid clashes with Houthis in Sana'a. removed by Tone, 20:34, 04 December 2017
John B. Anderson added by Ad Orientem, 23:15, 04 December 2017
John B. Anderson removed by The ed17, 01:35, 08 December 2017

December 5

Former President of Yemen Ali Abdullah Saleh is killed amidst the ongoing conflict in Sana'a. added by Stephen, 01:48, 05 December 2017
Former President of Yemen Ali Abdullah Saleh (pictured) is killed amidst the ongoing conflict in Sana'a. updated by Patar knight, 08:18, 05 December 2017
Michael I, the last King of Romania, dies at the age of 96. added by Tone, 21:25, 05 December 2017
At least 39 die, with hundreds missing, as Cyclone Ockhi strikes India and Sri Lanka. added by The ed17, 23:25, 05 December 2017
Christine Keeler added by The ed17, 23:26, 05 December 2017
Christine Keeler removed by Alex Shih, 16:34, 10 December 2017

December 6

Cyclone Ockhi strikes India and Sri Lanka, killing at least 39 people and leaving hundreds of others missing. added by Stephen, 00:49, 06 December 2017
Michael I (pictured), the last King of Romania, dies at the age of 96. updated by Stephen, 01:08, 06 December 2017
Michael I (pictured), the last King of Romania, dies at the age of 96. removed by Stephen, 02:16, 06 December 2017
Former President of Yemen Ali Abdullah Saleh is killed amidst the ongoing conflict in Sana'a. updated by Stephen, 01:08, 06 December 2017
Former President of Yemen Ali Abdullah Saleh is killed amidst the ongoing conflict in Sana'a. removed by Espresso Addict, 05:05, 08 December 2017
The International Olympic Committee bans Russia from competing at the 2018 Winter Olympics, following investigation into doping at the 2014 Games. added by Stephen, 01:25, 06 December 2017
The International Olympic Committee bans Russia from competing at the 2018 Winter Olympics, following investigation into doping at the 2014 Games. added by Stephen, 02:16, 06 December 2017
Cyclone Ockhi (satellite image pictured) strikes India and Sri Lanka, killing at least 39 people and leaving hundreds of others missing. added by Stephen, 02:16, 06 December 2017
Michael I of Romania added by Stephen, 02:16, 06 December 2017
Michael I of Romania removed by Stephen, 22:54, 11 December 2017
Cyclone Ockhi (satellite image shown) strikes India and Sri Lanka, killing at least 39 people and leaving hundreds of others missing. updated by David Levy, 13:35, 06 December 2017

December 7

U.S. President Donald Trump announces that the United States recognizes Jerusalem as Israel's capital. added by Stephen, 01:47, 07 December 2017
U.S. President Donald Trump (pictured) announces that the United States recognizes Jerusalem as Israel's capital. updated by Stephen, 02:22, 07 December 2017
Cyclone Ockhi strikes India and Sri Lanka, killing at least 39 people and leaving hundreds of others missing. updated by Stephen, 02:22, 07 December 2017
U.S. President Donald Trump announces that the United States recognizes Jerusalem as Israel's capital. updated by Filelakeshoe, 09:17, 07 December 2017
U.S. President Donald Trump announces that the United States recognizes Jerusalem as Israel's capital. removed by Coffee, 21:23, 14 December 2017
Cyclone Ockhi (satellite image shown) strikes India and Sri Lanka, killing at least 39 people and leaving hundreds of others missing. updated by Filelakeshoe, 09:17, 07 December 2017
Cyclone Ockhi (satellite image shown) strikes India and Sri Lanka, killing at least 39 people and leaving hundreds of others missing. removed by Cyclonebiskit, 17:13, 10 December 2017
The International Olympic Committee bans Russia from competing at the 2018 Winter Olympics, following investigation into doping at the 2014 Games. updated by Black Kite, 23:47, 07 December 2017

December 8

Johnny Hallyday added by The ed17, 01:28, 08 December 2017
Johnny Hallyday removed by Stephen, 22:58, 11 December 2017
Jean d'Ormesson added by The ed17, 01:35, 08 December 2017
Jean d'Ormesson removed by Stephen, 22:56, 10 December 2017
The Parliament of Australia passes legislation to make same sex marriage legal in Australia. added by Jayron32, 01:36, 08 December 2017
The Parliament of Australia passes legislation to make same sex marriage legal. updated by Stephen, 02:33, 08 December 2017
Halszkaraptor, a duck-like dinosaur genus thought to have been semiaquatic, is described from a Mongolian fossil. added by Espresso Addict, 05:05, 08 December 2017
The Parliament of Australia passes legislation to create same-sex marriage. updated by Nyttend, 06:49, 08 December 2017
The International Olympic Committee bans Russia from competing at the 2018 Winter Olympics, following investigation into doping at the 2014 Games. updated by Nyttend, 06:49, 08 December 2017
The International Olympic Committee bans Russia from competing at the 2018 Winter Olympics, following investigation into doping at the 2014 Games. removed by Espresso Addict, 01:20, 09 December 2017
The Parliament of Australia passes legislation to allow same-sex marriage. updated by Stephen, 07:05, 08 December 2017

December 10

The Parliament of Australia passes legislation to allow same-sex marriage. updated by Espresso Addict, 08:29, 10 December 2017
The Parliament of Australia passes legislation to allow same-sex marriage. removed by Stephen, 00:18, 19 December 2017
Max Clifford added by Alex Shih, 16:34, 10 December 2017
Max Clifford removed by Stephen, 23:29, 11 December 2017
The International Olympic Committee bans Russia from competing at the 2018 Winter Olympics, following investigation into doping at the 2014 Games. updated by Cyclonebiskit, 17:13, 10 December 2017
The International Olympic Committee bans Russia from competing at the 2018 Winter Olympics, following investigation into doping at the 2014 Games. removed by Dumelow, 09:29, 13 December 2017
Halszkaraptor, a duck-like dinosaur genus thought to have been semiaquatic, is described from a Mongolian fossil (pictured). updated by Stephen, 22:18, 10 December 2017
Simeon Booker added by Stephen, 22:56, 10 December 2017
Simeon Booker removed by Stephen, 22:14, 12 December 2017

December 11

Iraqi Prime Minister Haider al-Abadi declares victory against ISIL after capturing the group's remaining territory in the country. added by Stephen, 00:00, 11 December 2017
Halszkaraptor, a duck-like dinosaur genus thought to have been semiaquatic, is described from a Mongolian fossil (pictured). updated by Stephen, 03:01, 11 December 2017
Iraqi Prime Minister Haider al-Abadi declares victory against the Islamic State of Iraq and the Levant, after capturing the group's remaining territory in the country. updated by Amakuru, 11:59, 11 December 2017
Keith Chegwin added by Stephen, 22:54, 11 December 2017
Keith Chegwin removed by Stephen, 23:02, 14 December 2017
Vera Katz added by Stephen, 22:58, 11 December 2017
Vera Katz removed by Ad Orientem, 00:05, 17 December 2017
Lalji Singh added by Stephen, 23:29, 11 December 2017
Lalji Singh removed by Coffee, 21:37, 14 December 2017

December 12

Iraqi Prime Minister Haider al-Abadi (pictured) declares victory against the Islamic State of Iraq and the Levant, after capturing the group's remaining territory in the country. updated by Stephen, 05:01, 12 December 2017
Halszkaraptor, a duck-like dinosaur genus thought to have been semiaquatic, is described from a Mongolian fossil. updated by Stephen, 05:01, 12 December 2017
Halszkaraptor, a duck-like dinosaur genus thought to have been semiaquatic, is described from a Mongolian fossil. removed by Coffee, 21:25, 14 December 2017
Setya Novanto, speaker of Indonesia's People's Representative Council, resigns from his post amidst a corruption scandal. added by Coffee, 18:12, 12 December 2017
Setya Novanto, speaker of Indonesia's People's Representative Council, resigns from his post amidst a corruption scandal. removed by Coffee, 18:13, 12 December 2017
Setya Novanto, speaker of Indonesia's People's Representative Council, resigns from his post amidst a corruption scandal. added by Coffee, 18:14, 12 December 2017
Setya Novanto (pictured), speaker of Indonesia's People's Representative Council, resigns from his post amidst a corruption scandal. updated by Coffee, 18:43, 12 December 2017
Setya Novanto (pictured), speaker of Indonesia's People's Representative Council, resigns from his post amidst a corruption scandal. removed by Coffee, 20:16, 12 December 2017
Iraqi Prime Minister Haider al-Abadi declares victory against the Islamic State of Iraq and the Levant, after capturing the group's remaining territory in the country. updated by Coffee, 18:43, 12 December 2017
Iraqi Prime Minister Haider al-Abadi (pictured) declares victory against the Islamic State of Iraq and the Levant, after capturing the group's remaining territory in the country. updated by Coffee, 20:16, 12 December 2017
Grant Munro added by Stephen, 22:14, 12 December 2017
Grant Munro removed by Jayron32, 15:22, 13 December 2017

December 13

Southern California wildfires added by Stephen, 00:01, 13 December 2017
Southern California wildfires removed by Stephen, 22:07, 26 December 2017
Ed Lee added by Jayron32, 15:22, 13 December 2017
Ed Lee removed by Thryduulf, 19:11, 18 December 2017

December 14

The United States Federal Communications Commission votes to repeal Title II Net Neutrality rules. added by Coffee, 21:23, 14 December 2017
The Walt Disney Company announces it will buy most of 21st Century Fox's entertainment divisions, valued at roughly $52.4 billion. added by Coffee, 21:25, 14 December 2017
Alessandro Kokocinski added by Coffee, 21:37, 14 December 2017
Alessandro Kokocinski removed by Ad Orientem, 15:18, 19 December 2017
The United States Federal Communications Commission (Chairman Ajit Pai pictured) votes to repeal Title II Net Neutrality rules. updated by Stephen, 22:14, 14 December 2017
Iraqi Prime Minister Haider al-Abadi declares victory against the Islamic State of Iraq and the Levant, after capturing the group's remaining territory in the country. updated by Stephen, 22:14, 14 December 2017
The United States Federal Communications Commission (Chairman Ajit Pai pictured) votes to repeal Title II Net Neutrality rules. updated by Masem, 22:43, 14 December 2017
Dan Johnson added by Stephen, 23:02, 14 December 2017
Dan Johnson removed by Stephen, 05:27, 20 December 2017
The Walt Disney Company announces that it will buy most of 21st Century Fox's entertainment divisions, valued at roughly $52.4 billion. updated by Stephen, 23:19, 14 December 2017

December 15

Halszkaraptor, a duck-like dinosaur genus thought to have been semiaquatic, is described from a Mongolian fossil. updated by Coffee, 00:17, 15 December 2017
Halszkaraptor, a duck-like dinosaur genus thought to have been semiaquatic, is described from a Mongolian fossil. removed by Jayron32, 22:29, 18 December 2017
The United States Federal Communications Commission (Chairman Ajit Pai pictured) votes to repeal Title II Net neutrality rules. updated by Stephen, 08:08, 15 December 2017

December 16

The United States Federal Communications Commission (Chairman Ajit Pai pictured) votes to repeal Title II net neutrality rules. updated by Stephen, 00:36, 16 December 2017
The United States Federal Communications Commission (Chairman Ajit Pai pictured) votes to repeal Title II net neutrality rules. removed by Ad Orientem, 18:44, 17 December 2017

December 17

Heinz Wolff added by Ad Orientem, 00:05, 17 December 2017
The Walt Disney Company announces its intention to buy most of 21st Century Fox's entertainment divisions, valued at roughly $52.4 billion. updated by Stephen, 05:15, 17 December 2017
The Walt Disney Company announces its intention to buy most of 21st Century Fox's entertainment divisions, valued at roughly $52.4 billion. removed by Stephen, 21:49, 19 December 2017
U.S. President Donald Trump announces that the United States recognizes Jerusalem as Israel's capital. updated by Ad Orientem, 18:44, 17 December 2017
U.S. President Donald Trump announces that the United States recognizes Jerusalem as Israel's capital. removed by Ad Orientem, 21:53, 17 December 2017
Iraqi Prime Minister Haider al-Abadi (pictured) declares victory against the Islamic State of Iraq and the Levant, after capturing the group's remaining territory in the country. updated by Ad Orientem, 18:52, 17 December 2017
The United States Federal Communications Commission (Chairman Ajit Pai pictured) votes to repeal Title II net neutrality rules. updated by Ad Orientem, 21:53, 17 December 2017
Iraqi Prime Minister Haider al-Abadi declares victory against the Islamic State of Iraq and the Levant, after capturing the group's remaining territory in the country. updated by Ad Orientem, 21:53, 17 December 2017
Iraqi Prime Minister Haider al-Abadi declares victory against the Islamic State of Iraq and the Levant, after capturing the group's remaining territory in the country. removed by Stephen, 00:31, 19 December 2017

December 18

Bernard Sherman added by Thryduulf, 19:11, 18 December 2017
Bernard Sherman removed by Black Kite, 10:17, 24 December 2017
The Amtrak Cascades passenger train, on its inaugural run, is derailed in DuPont, Washington, United States, killing six and injuring at least more than 77. added by Jayron32, 22:29, 18 December 2017
The Amtrak Cascades passenger train, on its inaugural run, is derailed in DuPont, Washington, United States, killing six people and injuring more than 77 others. updated by Stephen, 22:41, 18 December 2017
The United States Federal Communications County ommission (Chairman Ajit Pai pictured) votes to repeal Title II net neutrality rules. updated by Stephen, 22:41, 18 December 2017
The United States Federal Communications Commission (Chairman Ajit Pai pictured) votes to repeal Title II net neutrality rules. updated by Floquenbeam, 22:45, 18 December 2017
In the United States, the Amtrak Cascades passenger train derails in DuPont, Washington, killing six people and injuring more than 77 others. added by Stephen, 22:50, 18 December 2017
In the United States, the Amtrak Cascades passenger train derails on the inaugural run of the Point Defiance Bypass in DuPont, Washington, killing six people and injuring more than 77 others. updated by Stephen, 22:55, 18 December 2017

December 19

Sebastián Piñera (pictured) is elected President of Chile. added by Stephen, 00:18, 19 December 2017
The United States Federal Communications Commission votes to repeal Title II net neutrality rules. updated by Stephen, 00:18, 19 December 2017
The United States Federal Communications Commission votes to repeal Title II net neutrality rules. removed by Coffee, 20:46, 22 December 2017
Juan Orlando Hernández is declared the winner of the Honduran presidential election, with the Organization of American States calling for a new vote amidst widespread irregularities. added by Stephen, 00:31, 19 December 2017
Incumbent Juan Orlando Hernández is declared the winner of the Honduran presidential election, with the Organization of American States calling for a new vote amidst widespread irregularities. added by Stephen, 00:32, 19 December 2017
In the United States, the Amtrak Cascades passenger train derails in DuPont, Washington, killing six people and injuring more than 77 others. updated by Coffee, 01:21, 19 December 2017
Incumbent Juan Orlando Hernández is declared the winner of the Honduran presidential election, amidst widespread irregularities. updated by Coffee, 01:21, 19 December 2017
Incumbent Juan Orlando Hernández is declared the winner of the Honduran presidential election, with the Organization of American States calling for a new vote amidst widespread irregularities. updated by Coffee, 01:22, 19 December 2017
In the United States, the Amtrak Cascades passenger train derails in DuPont, Washington, killing three people and injuring more than 77 others. updated by Ad Orientem, 02:48, 19 December 2017
In the United States, the Amtrak Cascades passenger train derails in DuPont, Washington, killing three people and injuring more than seventy others. updated by Stephen, 03:12, 19 December 2017
In the United States, an Amtrak Cascades passenger train derails in DuPont, Washington, killing three people and injuring more than seventy others. updated by Stephen, 12:23, 19 December 2017
In the United States, an Amtrak Cascades passenger train derails in DuPont, Washington, killing three people and injuring more than seventy others. removed by Muboshgu, 20:48, 29 December 2017
Kim Jong-hyun (singer) added by Ad Orientem, 15:18, 19 December 2017
Kim Jong-hyun updated by Stephen, 20:37, 19 December 2017
Kim Jong-hyun removed by Spencer, 18:02, 25 December 2017

December 20

Bernard Francis Law added by Stephen, 05:27, 20 December 2017
Bernard Francis Law removed by The ed17, 15:32, 26 December 2017
Heinz Wolff added by Stephen, 05:27, 20 December 2017
Heinz Wolff removed by Black Kite, 10:17, 24 December 2017
The Walt Disney Company announces its intention to buy most of 21st Century Fox's entertainment divisions, valued at roughly $52.4 billion. updated by Coffee, 15:50, 20 December 2017
The Walt Disney Company announces its intention to buy most of 21st Century Fox's entertainment divisions, valued at roughly $52.4 billion. removed by Coffee, 15:51, 20 December 2017
The Walt Disney Company announces its intention to buy most of 21st Century Fox's entertainment divisions, valued at roughly $52.4 billion. updated by Coffee, 16:01, 20 December 2017
The Walt Disney Company announces its intention to buy most of 21st Century Fox's entertainment divisions, valued at roughly $52.4 billion. removed by Coffee, 15:42, 22 December 2017
Sebastián Piñera (pictured) is elected President of Chile for a second time. updated by Black Kite, 18:03, 20 December 2017

December 21

Sebastián Piñera is elected President of Chile for a second time. updated by Stephen, 00:50, 21 December 2017
Sebastián Piñera is elected President of Chile for a second time. removed by Stephen, 02:54, 30 December 2017
Incumbent Juan Orlando Hernández (pictured) is declared the winner of the Honduran presidential election, with the Organization of American States calling for a new vote amidst widespread irregularities. updated by Stephen, 00:50, 21 December 2017

December 22

In the Catalan election, pro-independence parties, led by the exiled Carles Puigdemont, secure a majority. added by Coffee, 20:46, 22 December 2017
In the Catalan election, pro-independence parties, led by the exiled Carles Puigdemont (pictured), secure a majority. updated by Coffee, 22:01, 22 December 2017
Incumbent Juan Orlando Hernández is declared the winner of the Honduran presidential election, with the Organization of American States calling for a new vote amidst widespread irregularities. updated by Kusma, 22:20, 22 December 2017
Incumbent Juan Orlando Hernández is declared the winner of the Honduran presidential election, with the Organization of American States calling for a new vote amidst widespread irregularities. removed by Vanamonde93, 03:05, 24 December 2017

December 23

In the Catalan election, pro-independence parties, spearheaded by the exiled Carles Puigdemont (pictured), secure a majority. updated by Stephen, 00:17, 23 December 2017

December 24

More than 200 people are reported to have been killed, with dozens more missing, as Typhoon Tembin sweeps through the southern Philippines. added by Vanamonde93, 03:05, 24 December 2017
Typhoon Tembin sweeps through the southern Philippines, killing more than two hundred people and leaving dozens of others missing. added by Stephen, 03:13, 24 December 2017
In the Catalan election, pro-independence parties, spearheaded by the exiled Carles Puigdemont (pictured), secure a majority. updated by David Levy, 05:37, 24 December 2017
In the Catalan election, pro-independence parties, spearheaded by the exiled Carles Puigdemont (pictured), secure a majority. updated by Black Kite, 10:17, 24 December 2017
Bruce McCandless II added by Vanamonde93, 13:28, 24 December 2017
Incumbent Juan Orlando Hernández is declared the winner of the Honduran presidential election, with the Organization of American States calling for a new vote amidst widespread irregularities. updated by Coffee, 16:16, 24 December 2017
Incumbent Juan Orlando Hernández is declared the winner of the Honduran presidential election, with the Organization of American States calling for a new vote amidst widespread irregularities. removed by Vanamonde93, 17:12, 29 December 2017
The United States Federal Communications Commission votes to repeal Title II net neutrality rules. updated by Coffee, 16:18, 24 December 2017
The United States Federal Communications Commission votes to repeal Title II net neutrality rules. removed by Spencer, 05:01, 25 December 2017

December 25

Ken Catchpole added by Spencer, 18:02, 25 December 2017
Ken Catchpole removed by Alex Shih, 19:42, 27 December 2017

December 26

Bruce McCandless II updated by Stephen, 02:56, 26 December 2017
Bruce McCandless II removed by Stephen, 02:56, 26 December 2017
Bruce McCandless II removed by Ad Orientem, 16:20, 27 December 2017
Maurice Hayes added by The ed17, 15:30, 26 December 2017
Maurice Hayes removed by Muboshgu, 02:10, 31 December 2017
June Rowlands added by The ed17, 15:32, 26 December 2017
June Rowlands removed by Stephen, 11:03, 30 December 2017

December 27

Johnny Bower added by Ad Orientem, 16:20, 27 December 2017
Johnny Bower removed by Spencer, 20:04, 31 December 2017
Larry Libertore added by Alex Shih, 19:42, 27 December 2017
Larry Libertore removed by Spencer, 20:04, 31 December 2017

December 29

George Weah is elected President of Liberia. added by Vanamonde93, 17:12, 29 December 2017
Typhoon Tembin (pictured) sweeps through the southern Philippines, killing more than two hundred people and leaving dozens of others missing. updated by Vanamonde93, 17:15, 29 December 2017
In the Catalan election, pro-independence parties, spearheaded by the exiled Carles Puigdemont, secure a majority. updated by Vanamonde93, 17:15, 29 December 2017
Peruvian President Pedro Pablo Kuczynski pardons jailed ex-president Alberto Fujimori. added by Muboshgu, 20:48, 29 December 2017
Typhoon Tembin (satellite image shown) sweeps through the southern Philippines, killing more than two hundred people and leaving dozens of others missing. updated by Stephen, 21:45, 29 December 2017

December 30

HMAS AE1, a Royal Australian Navy submarine lost at sea in 1914, is located off the Duke of York Islands. added by Stephen, 02:54, 30 December 2017
HMAS AE1 (pictured), a Royal Australian Navy submarine lost at sea in 1914, is located off the Duke of York Islands. updated by Stephen, 03:04, 30 December 2017
Typhoon Tembin sweeps through the southern Philippines, killing more than two hundred people and leaving dozens of others missing. updated by Stephen, 03:04, 30 December 2017
Sue Grafton added by Newyorkbrad, 22:32, 30 December 2017
HMAS AE1 (pictured), a Royal Australian Navy submarine lost at sea in 1914, is located off the Duke of York Islands. added by Stephen, 23:06, 30 December 2017

December 31

Erica Garner added by Muboshgu, 02:10, 31 December 2017
Recy Taylor added by Spencer, 20:00, 31 December 2017
Cheryll Sotheran added by Spencer, 20:04, 31 December 2017
George Weah (pictured) is elected President of Liberia. updated by Muboshgu, 21:34, 31 December 2017
HMAS AE1, a Royal Australian Navy submarine lost at sea in 1914, is located off the Duke of York Islands. updated by Muboshgu, 21:34, 31 December 2017