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January 1

Wikinews – Recent deaths – More current events... added by Xoloz, 15:38, 01 January 2008
Cyprus and Malta adopt the euro currency, becoming the 14th and 15th countries to do so. added by Thue, 15:53, 01 January 2008

January 2

Cyprus and Malta adopt the euro currency, becoming the 14th and 15th countries to do so. updated by Anonymous Dissident, 09:48, 02 January 2008
Violence erupts in Kenya after Mwai Kibaki (pictured) is declared the winner of the Kenyan presidential election amidst allegations of fraud. added by Tone, 12:48, 02 January 2008
Violence erupts in Kenya after Mwai Kibaki (pictured) is declared the winner of the Kenyan presidential election amidst allegations of fraud. updated by Tone, 13:05, 02 January 2008
In Iowa, Democratic and Republican voters go the polls in the first primary election in the forthcoming presidential election for the Presidency of the United States. added by Jacoplane, 23:53, 02 January 2008
In Iowa, Democratic and Republican voters go the polls in the first primary election in the forthcoming presidential election for the Presidency of the United States. added by Jacoplane, 23:55, 02 January 2008
Democratic and Republican voters go the polls in the first caucus in the forthcoming presidential election for the Presidency of the United States. added by Jacoplane, 23:59, 02 January 2008
Democratic and Republican voters go the polls in the first caucus in the forthcoming presidential election for the Presidency of the United States. removed by Stephen, 10:33, 03 January 2008

January 3

The price of oil reaches a record high of $100 per barrel. added by Thue, 09:16, 03 January 2008
The price of oil reaches a record high of USD$100 per barrel. updated by Nat, 09:51, 03 January 2008
The price of oil reaches a record high of US$100 per barrel. updated by Nat, 09:52, 03 January 2008
The price of oil reaches a record high of US$100 per barrel. updated by Thue, 19:03, 03 January 2008

January 4

The price of oil reaches a record high of US$100 per barrel. added by PFHLai, 00:41, 04 January 2008
Cyprus and Malta become the 14th and 15th countries to adopt the euro currency, replacing the Cypriot pound and the Maltese lira. added by PFHLai, 00:41, 04 January 2008
Violence erupts in Kenya after Mwai Kibaki (pictured) is declared the winner of the Kenyan presidential election amidst allegations of fraud. added by PFHLai, 00:41, 04 January 2008
The price of oil reaches a record high of US$100 per barrel. updated by Graham87, 02:39, 04 January 2008
Barack Obama and Mike Huckabee win the Democratic and Republican Iowa caucuses, respectively, in the race for their parties' nominations for the United States Presidential election. added by Verrai, 04:19, 04 January 2008
Barack Obama and Mike Huckabee win the Democratic and Republican Iowa caucuses, respectively, in the races for their parties' nominations for the United States Presidential election. updated by Verrai, 05:03, 04 January 2008
Barack Obama and Mike Huckabee win the Democratic and Republican Iowa caucuses, respectively, in the races for their parties' nominations for the United States Presidential election. removed by Kicking222, 05:54, 04 January 2008
Barack Obama and Mike Huckabee win the Democratic and Republican Iowa caucuses, respectively, in the races for their parties' nominations for the United States Presidential election. updated by RyanGerbil10, 06:34, 04 January 2008
Barack Obama and Mike Huckabee win the Democratic and Republican Iowa caucuses, respectively, in the races for their parties' nominations for the United States Presidential election. removed by PFHLai, 07:08, 04 January 2008

January 5

The 2008 Dakar Rally is cancelled for security concerns following the death of four French tourists in Mauritania. added by Stephen, 06:24, 05 January 2008
The 2008 Dakar Rally is cancelled for security concerns following the death of four French tourists in Mauritania. added by Woody, 22:34, 05 January 2008

January 7

The 2008 Dakar Rally is cancelled due to security concerns following the death of four French tourists in Mauritania. updated by Woody, 15:38, 07 January 2008
The 2008 Dakar Rally is cancelled due to security concerns following the death of four French tourists in Mauritania. removed by ChrisO~enwiki, 22:39, 12 January 2008

January 8

The price of oil reaches a record high of US$100 per barrel before falling. updated by Woody, 15:59, 08 January 2008
The price of oil reaches a record high of US$100 per barrel before falling. removed by Riana, 12:33, 12 January 2008
The 65th Golden Globe Awards ceremony is cancelled due to the ongoing Writers Guild of America strike. added by Stephen, 23:15, 08 January 2008
The 65th Golden Globe Awards ceremony is cancelled due to the ongoing Writers Guild of America strike. removed by Raul654, 20:04, 16 January 2008
Violence erupts in Kenya after Mwai Kibaki (pictured) is declared the winner of the Kenyan presidential election amidst allegations of fraud. added by SoLando, 23:22, 08 January 2008

January 9

- The Indian cricket team's tour of Australia is suspended following controversial Test match involving a racism row involving Harbhajan Singh as well as dubious umpiring and allegations of dishonest play. added by Daniel, 00:16, 09 January 2008
The Indian cricket team's tour of Australia is suspended following controversial Test match involving a racism row involving Harbhajan Singh as well as dubious umpiring and allegations of dishonest play. added by Daniel, 00:16, 09 January 2008
The Indian cricket team's tour of Australia is suspended following controversial Test match due to a racism row involving Harbhajan Singh as well as dubious umpiring and allegations of dishonest play. updated by Daniel, 00:17, 09 January 2008
The Indian cricket team's tour of Australia is suspended following a controversial Test match, due to a racism row involving Harbhajan Singh as well as dubious umpiring and allegations of dishonest play. updated by Daniel, 00:22, 09 January 2008
The Indian cricket team's tour of Australia is suspended following a controversial Test match, due to a racism row involving Harbhajan Singh (pictured) as well as dubious umpiring and allegations of dishonest play. updated by Daniel, 00:24, 09 January 2008
Violence erupts in Kenya after Mwai Kibaki is declared the winner of the Kenyan presidential election amidst allegations of fraud. updated by Daniel, 00:24, 09 January 2008
Violence erupts in Kenya after Mwai Kibaki is declared the winner of the Kenyan presidential election amidst allegations of fraud. removed by Stephen, 00:45, 11 January 2008
The Indian cricket team's tour of Australia is suspended following a controversial Test match, due to a racism row involving Harbhajan Singh (pictured) as well as dubious umpiring and allegations of dishonest play. updated by PFHLai, 01:24, 09 January 2008
The Indian cricket team's tour of Australia is temporarily suspended following a controversial Test match, due to a racism row involving Harbhajan Singh (pictured). updated by Stephen, 02:16, 09 January 2008
The Indian cricket team's tour of Australia is temporarily suspended following a controversial Test match, due to a racism row involving Harbhajan Singh (pictured). updated by Daniel, 06:22, 09 January 2008
The Indian cricket team's tour of Australia is temporarily suspended following a controversial Test match marred by dubious umpiring and claims of poor sportsmanship, due to a racism row involving Harbhajan Singh (pictured). updated by YellowMonkey, 06:48, 09 January 2008
Cyprus and Malta become the 14th and 15th countries to adopt the euro as their currency, replacing the Cypriot pound and the Maltese lira. updated by Fvasconcellos, 14:34, 09 January 2008
Cyprus and Malta become the 14th and 15th countries to adopt the euro as their currency, replacing the Cypriot pound and the Maltese lira. removed by Golbez, 00:56, 11 January 2008

January 11

Indian car manufacturer Tata Motors unveils the world's cheapest car, the Tata Nano, priced at 100,000 rupees (US$ 2,500). added by Stephen, 00:45, 11 January 2008
Indian car manufacturer Tata Motors unveils the world's cheapest production car, the Tata Nano, priced at 100,000 rupees (US$ 2,500). updated by Stephen, 00:54, 11 January 2008
Former Colombian vice presidential candidate Clara Rojas is released by FARC guerrillas after nearly six years in captivity. added by Golbez, 00:56, 11 January 2008
Former Colombian vice presidential candidate Clara Rojas is released by FARC guerrillas after nearly six years in captivity. removed by Raul654, 20:04, 16 January 2008
Cyprus and Malta become the 14th and 15th countries to adopt the euro as their currency. updated by Aecis, 01:09, 11 January 2008
Cyprus and Malta become the 14th and 15th countries to adopt the euro as their currency. removed by MJCdetroit, 04:46, 11 January 2008
Indian car manufacturer Tata Motors unveils the world's cheapest production car, the Tata Nano, priced at 100,000 rupees (US$2,500). updated by Nishkid64, 01:29, 11 January 2008
Indian car manufacturer Tata Motors unveils the world's cheapest production car, the Tata Nano, priced at 100,000 rupees (US$2,500). removed by RenamedUser jaskldjslak903, 02:04, 11 January 2008
Indian car manufacturer Tata Motors unveils the world's cheapest production car, the Tata Nano, priced at 100,000 rupees (US$2,500). updated by Nishkid64, 02:19, 11 January 2008
Sir Edmund Hillary (pictured), who was one of the first to reach the summit of Mount Everest in 1953, has died at age 88 in New Zealand. added by MJCdetroit, 04:46, 11 January 2008
The Indian cricket team's tour of Australia is temporarily suspended following a controversial Test match marred by dubious umpiring and claims of poor sportsmanship, due to a racism row involving Harbhajan Singh. updated by MJCdetroit, 04:46, 11 January 2008
Sir Edmund Hillary (pictured), one of the first people to reach the summit of Mount Everest in 1953, dies at age 88 in New Zealand. added by Tariqabjotu, 05:06, 11 January 2008
Sir Edmund Hillary (pictured), one of the first people to reach the summit of Mount Everest in 1953, dies at age 88 in New Zealand. removed by Nishkid64, 05:18, 11 January 2008
The Indian cricket team's tour of Australia is temporarily suspended following a controversial Test match marred by dubious umpiring and claims of poor sportsmanship, due to a racism row involving Harbhajan Singh (pictured). updated by Nishkid64, 05:18, 11 January 2008
Cyprus and Malta become the 14th and 15th countries to adopt the euro as their currency. updated by Nishkid64, 05:18, 11 January 2008
Cyprus and Malta become the 14th and 15th countries to adopt the euro as their currency. removed by Stephen, 08:36, 11 January 2008
The Indian cricket team's tour of Australia is temporarily suspended following a controversial Test match, due to a racism incident involving Harbhajan Singh (pictured), along with claims of poor sportsmanship and bad umpiring. updated by Stephen, 08:21, 11 January 2008
Mikheil Saakashvili wins the Georgian presidential elections amidst allegations of vote-rigging. added by Stephen, 08:36, 11 January 2008
Mikheil Saakashvili (pictured) wins the Georgian presidential elections amidst allegations of vote-rigging. updated by GeeJo, 09:06, 11 January 2008
The Indian cricket team's tour of Australia is temporarily suspended following a controversial Test match, due to a racism incident involving Harbhajan Singh, along with claims of poor sportsmanship and bad umpiring. updated by GeeJo, 09:06, 11 January 2008
The Indian cricket team's tour of Australia is temporarily suspended following a controversial Test match, due to a racism incident involving Harbhajan Singh, along with claims of poor sportsmanship and bad umpiring. removed by Aecis, 00:32, 13 January 2008
Indian car manufacturer Tata Motors unveils the world's cheapest production car, the Tata Nano, priced at 100,000 rupees (€1,700). updated by OldakQuill, 22:30, 11 January 2008
Indian car manufacturer Tata Motors unveils the world's cheapest production car, the Tata Nano, priced at 100,000 rupees (US$2,500). updated by Nishkid64, 23:34, 11 January 2008

January 12

Sir Edmund Hillary, one of the first people to reach the summit of Mount Everest in 1953, dies at age 88 in New Zealand. updated by Riana, 12:33, 12 January 2008
Sir Edmund Hillary, one of the first two people to reach the summit of Mount Everest in 1953, dies at age 88 in New Zealand. updated by DragonflySixtyseven, 14:35, 12 January 2008
Sir Edmund Hillary, one of the first two people to reach the summit of Mount Everest in 1953, dies at age 88 in New Zealand. removed by Nishkid64, 01:50, 13 January 2008
Indian car manufacturer Tata Motors unveils the world's least expensive production car, the Tata Nano, priced at 100,000 rupees (US$2,500). updated by Woody, 15:16, 12 January 2008
The Kuomintang and its allies win a landslide victory in the Republic of China legislative elections, securing a majority of seats in the Legislative Yuan. added by ChrisO~enwiki, 22:39, 12 January 2008
The Kuomintang (symbol pictured) and its allies win a landslide victory in the Republic of China legislative elections, securing a majority of seats in the Legislative Yuan. updated by ChrisO~enwiki, 22:40, 12 January 2008
Mikheil Saakashvili wins the Georgian presidential elections amidst allegations of vote-rigging. updated by ChrisO~enwiki, 22:40, 12 January 2008
Mikheil Saakashvili wins the Georgian presidential elections amidst allegations of vote-rigging. removed by Raul654, 20:04, 16 January 2008

January 13

The Indian cricket team's tour of Australia is temporarily suspended following a controversial Test match, due to a racism incident involving Harbhajan Singh, along with claims of poor sportsmanship and bad umpiring. updated by Nishkid64, 01:50, 13 January 2008
The Indian cricket team's tour of Australia is temporarily suspended following a controversial Test match, due to a racism incident involving Harbhajan Singh, along with claims of poor sportsmanship and bad umpiring. removed by Nishkid64, 23:31, 14 January 2008
The Kuomintang party (symbol pictured) and its allies win a landslide victory in the Republic of China (Taiwan) legislative elections, securing a majority of seats in the Legislative Yuan. updated by Wknight94, 04:23, 13 January 2008
The Kuomintang (symbol pictured) and its allies win a landslide victory in the Republic of China (Taiwan) legislative elections, securing over three-fourths of seats in the Legislative Yuan. updated by Jiang, 10:34, 13 January 2008
The Kuomintang (symbol pictured) and its allies win a landslide victory in the Republic of China (Taiwan) legislative elections, securing over three quarters of the seats in the Legislative Yuan. updated by ChrisO~enwiki, 10:52, 13 January 2008
The Kuomintang (symbol pictured) and its allies win a landslide victory in the Republic of China (Taiwan) legislative elections, securing over three quarters of the seats in the Legislative Yuan. updated by Nat, 13:57, 13 January 2008
The Kuomintang (symbol pictured) and its allies win a landslide victory in the Republic of China (Taiwan) legislative elections, securing over three quarters of the seats in the Legislative Yuan. updated by Wknight94, 16:04, 13 January 2008
Indian car manufacturer Tata Motors unveils the world's cheapest production car, the Tata Nano, priced at 100,000 rupees (US$2,500). updated by Heron, 20:04, 13 January 2008
Indian car manufacturer Tata Motors unveils the world's least expensive production car, the Tata Nano, priced at 100,000 rupees (US$2,500). updated by David Levy, 20:44, 13 January 2008
Indian car manufacturer Tata Motors unveils the world's least expensive production car, the Tata Nano, priced at 100,000 rupees (US$2,500). removed by Kingturtle, 16:26, 18 January 2008

January 14

The Kuomintang (symbol pictured) and its allies win a landslide victory in the Republic of China (Taiwan) legislative elections, securing nearly three quarters of the seats in the Legislative Yuan. updated by Roadrunner, 00:01, 14 January 2008
The Kuomintang (symbol pictured) and its allies win a landslide victory in the Republic of China (Taiwan) legislative elections, securing over three quarters of the seats in the Legislative Yuan. updated by Jiang, 20:10, 14 January 2008
The Indian cricket team's tour of Australia is temporarily suspended following a controversial Test match, due to a racism incident involving Harbhajan Singh, along with claims of poor sportsmanship and bad umpiring. updated by YellowMonkey, 23:35, 14 January 2008
The Indian cricket team's tour of Australia is temporarily suspended following a controversial Test match, due to a racism incident involving Harbhajan Singh, along with claims of poor sportsmanship and bad umpiring. removed by Stephen, 01:14, 15 January 2008

January 15

The NASA mission MESSENGER flies by Mercury, the first spacecraft to do so in thirty-three years. added by Stephen, 01:14, 15 January 2008
The NASA mission MESSENGER (pictured) flies by Mercury, the first spacecraft to do so in thirty-three years. updated by Stephen, 01:27, 15 January 2008
The Kuomintang and its allies win a landslide victory in the Republic of China (Taiwan) legislative elections, securing over three quarters of the seats in the Legislative Yuan. updated by Stephen, 01:27, 15 January 2008
The NASA mission MESSENGER (artist's impression pictured) flies by Mercury, the first spacecraft to do so in thirty-three years. updated by East718, 03:15, 15 January 2008
NASA's MESSENGER (artist's impression pictured) flies by Mercury, the first spacecraft to do so in thirty-three years. added by Stephen, 04:03, 15 January 2008
The Indian cricket team's tour of Australia is temporarily suspended following a controversial Test match, due to a racism incident involving Harbhajan Singh, along with claims of poor sportsmanship and bad umpiring. updated by YellowMonkey, 04:07, 15 January 2008
The Indian cricket team's tour of Australia is temporarily suspended following a controversial Test match, due to a racism incident involving Harbhajan Singh, along with claims of poor sportsmanship and bad umpiring. removed by Caulde, 17:28, 15 January 2008
updated by YellowMonkey, 04:07, 15 January 2008

January 16

The Indian cricket team's tour of Australia is temporarily suspended following a controversial Test match, due to a racism incident involving Harbhajan Singh, along with claims of poor sportsmanship and bad umpiring. updated by YellowMonkey, 03:07, 16 January 2008
The Indian cricket team's tour of Australia is temporarily suspended following a controversial Test match, due to a racism incident involving Harbhajan Singh, along with claims of poor sportsmanship and bad umpiring. removed by Raul654, 20:04, 16 January 2008
NASA's MESSENGER flies by Mercury (pictured), the first spacecraft to do so in thirty-three years. updated by Evil Monkey, 03:08, 16 January 2008
Former US Republican Congressman Mark D. Siljander is indicted for helping the Islamic American Relief Agency raise money that was sent to [Al-Qaeda]]. added by Raul654, 20:03, 16 January 2008
Former Republican U.S. Representative Mark D. Siljander is indicted for helping the Islamic American Relief Agency raise money that was sent to [Al-Qaeda]]. added by Raul654, 20:04, 16 January 2008
Former Republican U.S. Representative Mark D. Siljander is indicted for helping the Islamic American Relief Agency raise money that was sent to Al-Qaeda. updated by Raul654, 20:04, 16 January 2008
Former Republican U.S. Representative Mark D. Siljander is indicted for helping the Islamic American Relief Agency raise money that was sent to Al-Qaeda. removed by Stephen, 23:22, 16 January 2008
Mikheil Saakashvili wins the Georgian presidential elections amidst allegations of vote-rigging. updated by Kicking222, 21:11, 16 January 2008
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The Kuomintang and its allies win a landslide victory in the Republic of China (Taiwan) legislative elections, securing more than three quarters of the seats in the Legislative Yuan. updated by Deckiller, 23:14, 16 January 2008
The Kuomintang and its allies win a landslide victory in the Republic of China (Taiwan) legislative elections, securing more than three quarters of the seats in the Legislative Yuan. removed by Aecis, 01:15, 21 January 2008
Former Colombian vice presidential candidate Clara Rojas is released by FARC guerrillas after nearly six years in captivity. updated by Stephen, 23:22, 16 January 2008
The 65th Golden Globe Awards ceremony is cancelled due to the ongoing Writers Guild of America strike. updated by Stephen, 23:22, 16 January 2008
The 65th Golden Globe Awards ceremony is cancelled due to the ongoing Writers Guild of America strike. removed by Stephen, 23:24, 16 January 2008
The Indian cricket team's tour of Australia is temporarily suspended following a controversial Test match, due to a racism incident involving Harbhajan Singh, along with claims of poor sportsmanship and bad umpiring. updated by Stephen, 23:22, 16 January 2008
The Indian cricket team's tour of Australia is temporarily suspended following a controversial Test match, due to a racism incident involving Harbhajan Singh, along with claims of poor sportsmanship and bad umpiring. removed by Stephen, 23:24, 16 January 2008
Former Colombian vice presidential candidate Clara Rojas is released by FARC guerrillas after nearly six years in captivity. updated by Stephen, 23:24, 16 January 2008
Former Colombian vice presidential candidate Clara Rojas is released by FARC guerrillas after nearly six years in captivity. removed by Stephen, 23:50, 16 January 2008
Two crew members of the Sea Shepherd vessel MY Steve Irwin are detained on a Japanese whaling ship after boarding it. added by Stephen, 23:50, 16 January 2008
Two crew members of the Sea Shepherd vessel MY Steve Irwin are detained on a Japanese whaling ship after boarding it. removed by KFP, 00:01, 17 January 2008
Mikheil Saakashvili wins the Georgian presidential elections amidst allegations of vote-rigging. updated by Stephen, 23:50, 16 January 2008

January 17

Former Republican U.S. Representative Mark D. Siljander is indicted for helping the Islamic American Relief Agency raise money that was sent to Al-Qaeda. updated by KFP, 00:01, 17 January 2008
Former Republican U.S. Representative Mark D. Siljander is indicted for helping the Islamic American Relief Agency raise money that was sent to Al-Qaeda. removed by Stephen, 00:11, 17 January 2008
Mikheil Saakashvili wins the Georgian presidential elections amidst allegations of vote-rigging. updated by KFP, 00:01, 17 January 2008
updated by KFP, 00:01, 17 January 2008
Two crew members of the Sea Shepherd vessel MY Steve Irwin are detained on a Japanese whaling ship after boarding it. updated by Stephen, 00:11, 17 January 2008
Mikheil Saakashvili wins the Georgian presidential elections amidst allegations of vote-rigging. updated by Stephen, 00:11, 17 January 2008
Mikheil Saakashvili wins the Georgian presidential elections amidst allegations of vote-rigging. removed by Mark, 05:47, 18 January 2008
Two crew members of the Sea Shepherd vessel MV Steve Irwin are detained on a Japanese whaling ship after boarding it. updated by Wafulz, 04:55, 17 January 2008
Two crew members of the Sea Shepherd vessel MV Steve Irwin are detained on a Japanese whaling ship after boarding it. removed by Thue, 19:36, 24 January 2008

January 18

The Democratic Labour Party win the Barbadian parliamentary elections with their leader David Thompson becoming the new Prime Minister. added by Evil Monkey, 00:40, 18 January 2008
British Airways flight 38 (pictured) crash lands short of the runway at London Heathrow Airport, narrowly missing the perimeter fence and local homes. added by Mark, 05:47, 18 January 2008
NASA's MESSENGER flies by Mercury, the first spacecraft to do so in thirty-three years. updated by Mark, 05:47, 18 January 2008
NASA's MESSENGER flies by Mercury, the first spacecraft to do so in thirty-three years. removed by Thue, 19:02, 22 January 2008
British Airways flight BA38 (pictured) crash lands short of the runway at London Heathrow Airport, narrowly missing the perimeter fence and local homes. updated by Mark, 05:48, 18 January 2008
British Airways Flight 38 (pictured) crash lands short of the runway at London Heathrow Airport, narrowly missing the perimeter fence and local homes. updated by Mark, 05:49, 18 January 2008
British Airways Flight 38 (pictured) crash lands short of the runway at London Heathrow Airport, narrowly missing the perimeter fence and local homes and causing no fatalities. updated by Mark, 07:11, 18 January 2008
British Airways Flight 38 (pictured) crash lands short of the runway at London Heathrow Airport, narrowly missing the perimeter fence and local homes and causing no fatalities. updated by Denelson83, 08:12, 18 January 2008
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British Airways Flight 38 (pictured) crash lands short of the runway at London Heathrow Airport, narrowly missing the perimeter fence and local homes; there were no fatalities. updated by Art LaPella, 14:55, 18 January 2008
Former World Chess Champion Bobby Fischer dies in Iceland. added by Kingturtle, 16:26, 18 January 2008

January 19

Former World Chess Champion Bobby Fischer dies in his Icelandic home. updated by Schneelocke, 11:42, 19 January 2008
Former World Chess Champion Bobby Fischer dies in his Icelandic home. removed by Jacoplane, 14:04, 19 January 2008
British Airways Flight 38 (pictured) crash lands short of the runway at London Heathrow Airport, narrowly missing the perimeter fence and local homes; there were no fatalities. added by Blood Red Sandman, 12:14, 19 January 2008
Former World Chess Champion Bobby Fischer dies in his Icelandic home. updated by Kingturtle, 15:58, 19 January 2008
Former World Chess Champion Bobby Fischer dies in Iceland. updated by Haukurth, 18:14, 19 January 2008
Former World Chess Champion Bobby Fischer dies in Iceland. removed by Tone, 20:52, 19 January 2008
British Airways Flight 38 (pictured) crash lands short of the runway at London Heathrow Airport, narrowly missing the perimeter fence and local homes; there are no fatalities. updated by Mr.Z-man, 19:37, 19 January 2008

January 21

The Democratic Labour Party wins the Barbadian parliamentary elections with their leader David Thompson becoming the new Prime Minister. updated by Evil Monkey, 00:40, 21 January 2008
The Democratic Labour Party wins the Barbadian parliamentary elections with party leader David Thompson becoming the new Prime Minister. updated by Aecis, 00:47, 21 January 2008
Tomislav Nikolić wins the Presidential elections in Serbia. added by Jacoplane, 00:48, 21 January 2008
Tomislav Nikolić wins the first round of presidential elections in Serbia. updated by Jacoplane, 00:49, 21 January 2008
David Thompson of the Democratic Labour Party becomes Prime Minister of Barbados following parliamentary elections. added by Aecis, 00:50, 21 January 2008
David Thompson of the Democratic Labour Party becomes Prime Minister of Barbados following parliamentary elections. removed by Anonymous Dissident, 22:09, 22 January 2008
Tomislav Nikolić and Boris Tadić advance to the second round of presidential elections in Serbia. updated by Tone, 08:53, 21 January 2008
Tomislav Nikolić and Boris Tadić advance to the second round of presidential elections in Serbia. updated by Aecis, 11:24, 21 January 2008
Tomislav Nikolić and Boris Tadić advance to the second round of presidential elections in Serbia. removed by Tariqabjotu, 20:33, 24 January 2008

January 22

Stock markets throughout the world fall, resulting in the US Federal Reserve cutting interest rates by 0.75% to 3.5%, the largest single cut in interest rates since August 1982. added by Thue, 19:02, 22 January 2008
Stock markets throughout the world fall, resulting in the U.S. Federal Reserve cutting interest rates by 0.75% to 3.5%, the largest single cut in interest rates since August 1982. updated by Jiang, 19:29, 22 January 2008
Stock markets throughout the world fall, resulting in the U.S. Federal Reserve cutting interest rates by 0.75% to 3.5%, the largest single cut in interest rates since August 1982. updated by Wikiacc, 21:08, 22 January 2008
Australian actor Heath Ledger has been found dead in his Manhattan apartment. added by Anonymous Dissident, 22:07, 22 January 2008
Australian actor Heath Ledger is found dead in his Manhattan apartment. added by Tariqabjotu, 22:24, 22 January 2008
Australian actor Heath Ledger is found dead in an apartment in New York City. updated by Tariqabjotu, 22:37, 22 January 2008
Australian actor Heath Ledger is found dead in an apartment in New York City. removed by David Levy, 22:45, 22 January 2008
Stock markets throughout the world fall, resulting in the U.S. Federal Reserve cutting interest rates by 0.75% to 3.5%, the largest single cut in interest rates since August 1982. updated by Tariqabjotu, 22:37, 22 January 2008
David Thompson of the Democratic Labour Party becomes Prime Minister of Barbados following parliamentary elections. updated by David Levy, 22:45, 22 January 2008
David Thompson of the Democratic Labour Party becomes Prime Minister of Barbados following parliamentary elections. removed by Fish and karate, 23:36, 22 January 2008
Wikinews – Recent deaths – More current events... updated by David Levy, 22:45, 22 January 2008
Actor Heath Ledger dies at the age of 28 in Manhattan, New York. added by Fish and karate, 23:36, 22 January 2008
Actor Heath Ledger dies at the age of 28 in Manhattan, New York. added by IronGargoyle, 23:41, 22 January 2008
Australian actor Heath Ledger dies at the age of 28 in Manhattan, New York. updated by Daniel, 23:42, 22 January 2008

January 23

Australian actor Heath Ledger dies at the age of 28 in Manhattan, New York. updated by Woohookitty, 00:21, 23 January 2008
Actor Heath Ledger dies at the age of 28 in Manhattan, New York. updated by Aecis, 00:44, 23 January 2008
David Thompson of the Democratic Labour Party becomes Prime Minister of Barbados following parliamentary elections. updated by Aecis, 00:44, 23 January 2008
David Thompson of the Democratic Labour Party becomes Prime Minister of Barbados following parliamentary elections. removed by The Tom, 01:55, 24 January 2008
NASA's MESSENGER flies by Mercury, the first spacecraft to do so in thirty-three years. updated by Aecis, 00:44, 23 January 2008
NASA's MESSENGER flies by Mercury, the first spacecraft to do so in thirty-three years. removed by The Tom, 01:55, 24 January 2008
The Kuomintang and its allies win a landslide victory in the legislative elections to the Legislative Yuan of the Republic of China (Taiwan). updated by Aecis, 00:46, 23 January 2008
The Kuomintang and its allies win a landslide victory in the elections to the Legislative Yuan of the Republic of China (Taiwan). updated by Aecis, 00:47, 23 January 2008
The Kuomintang and its allies win a landslide victory in the elections to the Legislative Yuan of the Republic of China (Taiwan). removed by Tone, 16:36, 23 January 2008
Actor Heath Ledger dies at the age of 28 in Manhattan, New York. updated by RG2, 01:00, 23 January 2008
Australian actor Heath Ledger dies at the age of 28 in Manhattan, New York. updated by Daniel, 01:02, 23 January 2008
Australian actor Heath Ledger dies at the age of 28 in Manhattan, New York. removed by Zocky, 01:22, 23 January 2008
Stock markets throughout the world fall, resulting in the U.S. Federal Reserve cutting interest rates by 0.75%, the largest single cut in interest rates since August 1982. updated by Brian0918, 14:50, 23 January 2008
A peace deal ends a conflict in the eastern DR Congo. added by Tone, 16:36, 23 January 2008
A peace deal ends the Kivu conflict in the Democratic Republic of the Congo. updated by Carcharoth, 18:38, 23 January 2008
Stock markets throughout the world fall, resulting in the U.S. Federal Reserve cutting interest rates by 0.75%, the largest single cut in interest rates since October 1984. updated by Woody, 20:41, 23 January 2008
Stock markets throughout the world fall, resulting in the U.S. Federal Reserve cutting interest rates by 0.75%, the largest single cut in interest rates since October 1984. removed by PFHLai, 00:19, 30 January 2008

January 24

An interim design for the Flag of Iraq (pictured) is adopted, removing the three controversial stars associated with the Ba'ath party. It is proposed that a permanent design be developed within the next year. added by The Tom, 01:55, 24 January 2008
British Airways Flight 38 crash lands short of the runway at London Heathrow Airport, narrowly missing the perimeter fence and local homes; there are no fatalities. updated by The Tom, 01:55, 24 January 2008
British Airways Flight 38 crash lands short of the runway at London Heathrow Airport, narrowly missing the perimeter fence and local homes; there are no fatalities. removed by Tone, 20:08, 24 January 2008
An interim flag of Iraq (pictured) is adopted, removing three stars associated with the Baath party; a permanent design is expected to be developed within the next year. added by Tariqabjotu, 05:01, 24 January 2008
An interim flag of Iraq (pictured) is adopted, removing three stars associated with the Baath party; a permanent design is expected within the next year. updated by Tariqabjotu, 05:02, 24 January 2008
An interim flag of Iraq (pictured) is adopted, removing three stars associated with the Baath Party; a permanent design is expected within the next year. updated by Tariqabjotu, 05:07, 24 January 2008
French banker Jérôme Kerviel of Société Générale has been alleged to be responsible for the loss of €4.9 billion as a result of fraudulent trading. added by Thue, 19:36, 24 January 2008
Thousands of Palestinians cross unhindered through a hole in the border between the Gaza Strip and Egypt, where they peacefully stock up on supplies cut off by Israel's blockade. added by Tone, 20:08, 24 January 2008
Thousands of Palestinians cross unhindered through holes in the border between the Gaza Strip and Egypt, where they peacefully stock up on supplies cut off by Israel's blockade. updated by Thue, 20:14, 24 January 2008
Thousands of Palestinians cross through holes in the border between the Gaza Strip and Egypt to stock up on supplies cut off by a blockade by Israel. updated by Tariqabjotu, 20:23, 24 January 2008
Australian actor Heath Ledger, aged 28, is found dead in his New York City apartment. updated by Tariqabjotu, 20:33, 24 January 2008
Australian actor Heath Ledger, aged 28, is found dead in his New York City apartment. removed by Tone, 20:49, 24 January 2008
French banker Jérôme Kerviel of Société Générale is alleged to be responsible for the loss of €4.9 billion as a result of fraudulent trading. updated by Carabinieri, 20:38, 24 January 2008
French banker Jérôme Kerviel of Société Générale is alleged to be responsible for the loss of €4.9 billion as a result of fraudulent trading. removed by Hbdragon88, 04:48, 25 January 2008
Tomislav Nikolić and Boris Tadić advance to the second round of presidential elections in Serbia. updated by Tone, 20:49, 24 January 2008
Tomislav Nikolić and Boris Tadić advance to the second round of presidential elections in Serbia. removed by Tone, 21:59, 24 January 2008
After losing a motion of confidence vote by 161-156 in the Senate, Italian Prime Minister Romano Prodi resigns. added by Tone, 21:59, 24 January 2008
An interim flag of Iraq is adopted, removing three stars associated with the Baath Party; a permanent design is expected within the next year. updated by Dante Alighieri, 22:47, 24 January 2008
An interim flag of Iraq is adopted, removing three stars associated with the Baath Party; a permanent design is expected within the next year. removed by PFHLai, 00:19, 30 January 2008
After losing a motion of confidence vote by 161–156 in the Senate, Italian Prime Minister Romano Prodi (pictured) resigns. updated by Fvasconcellos, 23:41, 24 January 2008
After losing a motion of confidence vote by 161–156 in the Senate, Italian Prime Minister Romano Prodi (pictured) resigns. updated by David Levy, 23:58, 24 January 2008

January 25

Société Générale, one of the largest banks in Europe, says one of its traders cost it €4.9 billion by making unauthorized trades. added by Hbdragon88, 04:48, 25 January 2008
Société Générale, one of the largest banks in Europe, says one of its traders cost it €4.9 billion by making unauthorized trades. updated by Aecis, 17:12, 25 January 2008

January 26

Société Générale, one of the largest banks in Europe, says one of its traders, Jérôme Kerviel cost it €4.9 billion by making unauthorized trades. updated by Jmlk17, 22:26, 26 January 2008
Société Générale, one of the largest banks in Europe, says one of its traders, Jérôme Kerviel, cost it €4.9 billion by making unauthorized trades. updated by Jmlk17, 22:28, 26 January 2008

January 27

Tomislav Nikolić and Boris Tadić advance to the second round of presidential elections in Serbia. updated by Aecis, 01:20, 27 January 2008
Tomislav Nikolić and Boris Tadić advance to the second round of presidential elections in Serbia. removed by Davidcannon, 12:12, 28 January 2008
British Airways Flight 38 crash lands short of the runway at London Heathrow Airport, narrowly missing the perimeter fence and local homes; there are no fatalities. updated by Aecis, 01:21, 27 January 2008
British Airways Flight 38 crash lands short of the runway at London Heathrow Airport, narrowly missing the perimeter fence and local homes; there are no fatalities. removed by Tone, 17:29, 27 January 2008
Denmark wins the 2008 European Men's Handball Championship, beating Croatia 24 - 20. added by Tone, 17:29, 27 January 2008
Denmark wins the 2008 European Men's Handball Championship, beating Croatia 24–20. updated by Nishkid64, 19:17, 27 January 2008
Denmark wins the 2008 European Men's Handball Championship, beating Croatia 24–20. removed by Aecis, 23:32, 27 January 2008
Thousands of Palestinians cross through holes in the border between the Gaza Strip and Egypt to stock up on supplies cut off by an Israeli blockade. updated by Prodego, 19:34, 27 January 2008
British Airways Flight 38 crash lands short of the runway at London Heathrow Airport, narrowly missing the perimeter fence and local homes; there are no fatalities. updated by Aecis, 23:32, 27 January 2008
British Airways Flight 38 crash lands short of the runway at London Heathrow Airport, narrowly missing the perimeter fence and local homes; there are no fatalities. removed by Wizardman, 03:40, 28 January 2008

January 28

Former President Suharto of Indonesia has died, aged 86. added by Davidcannon, 12:12, 28 January 2008
Former President Suharto (pictured) of Indonesia has died, aged 86. updated by Davidcannon, 12:16, 28 January 2008
After losing a motion of confidence vote by 161–156 in the Senate, Italian Prime Minister Romano Prodi resigns. updated by Davidcannon, 12:16, 28 January 2008
Former President Suharto (pictured) of Indonesia has died, aged 86. updated by Chaser, 12:18, 28 January 2008
Former President Suharto (pictured) of Indonesia dies, aged 86. updated by Bobo192, 12:26, 28 January 2008
Novak Đoković of Serbia and Maria Sharapova of Russia win the singles titles at the 2008 Australian Open. added by Warofdreams, 12:40, 28 January 2008
Hundreds of thousands of Palestinians cross through holes in the border between the Gaza Strip and Egypt to stock up on supplies cut off by an Israeli blockade. added by Rspeer, 22:51, 28 January 2008

January 29

Former Indonesian President Suharto (pictured) dies at age 86. added by Nishkid64, 02:03, 29 January 2008
added by Meno25, 08:23, 29 January 2008
After losing a motion of confidence vote by 161–156 in the Senate, Italian Prime Minister Romano Prodi resigns. updated by Merovingian, 19:55, 29 January 2008

January 30

Prime Minister Romano Prodi of Italy loses a motion of confidence vote in the Senate and resigns. added by PFHLai, 00:25, 30 January 2008
Novak Đoković of Serbia and Maria Sharapova of Russia win the singles titles at the 2008 Australian Open. updated by PFHLai, 00:29, 30 January 2008
In tennis, Novak Đoković of Serbia and Maria Sharapova of Russia win the singles titles at the 2008 Australian Open. added by PFHLai, 03:09, 30 January 2008
Prime Minister Romano Prodi of Italy loses a confidence vote in the Senate and resigns. updated by PFHLai, 03:09, 30 January 2008
Société Générale, one of the largest banks in Europe, says one of its traders, Jérôme Kerviel, cost it €4.9 billion by making unauthorized trades. added by Stephen, 23:55, 30 January 2008