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May 1

Sweden becomes the seventh country in the world to recognize same-sex marriages nationwide. added by BorgQueen, 01:27, 01 May 2009
Sweden becomes the seventh country in the world to recognize same-sex marriages nationwide. removed by BorgQueen, 12:37, 04 May 2009
At least 12 people are shot to death at the State Oil Academy in Baku, Azerbaijan. added by BorgQueen, 01:34, 01 May 2009
At least 12 people are shot dead at the State Oil Academy in Baku, Azerbaijan. updated by BorgQueen, 09:08, 01 May 2009
At least 12 people are killed in a shooting spree at the State Oil Academy in Baku, Azerbaijan. updated by Anonymous Dissident, 11:14, 01 May 2009
At least 12 people are killed in a shooting spree at the State Oil Academy in Baku, Azerbaijan. removed by BorgQueen, 08:24, 02 May 2009
Six people are killed after a car interrupts the Koninginnedag celebrations in Apeldoorn, the Netherlands, in the first attack on the Dutch Royal Family in modern times. added by BorgQueen, 15:01, 01 May 2009
100x100px|Mexican police officers with masks, to avoid infection. added by BorgQueen, 15:21, 01 May 2009
Six people are killed after a car interrupts the Koninginnedag celebrations in Apeldoorn, the Netherlands, in the first attack on the Dutch Royal Family (Queen Beatrix pictured) in modern times. updated by BorgQueen, 15:21, 01 May 2009
100x100px|Queen Beatrix of the Netherlands updated by BorgQueen, 15:21, 01 May 2009
100x100px|Mexican police officers with masks, to avoid infection. removed by BorgQueen, 15:21, 01 May 2009
100x100px|Queen Beatrix of the Netherlands removed by BorgQueen, 08:29, 02 May 2009
Police clash with protesters across the world as traditional May Day marches turn violent in Germany, Greece and Turkey. added by BorgQueen, 18:19, 01 May 2009
Police clash with protesters across the world as traditional May Day marches turn violent. updated by BorgQueen, 18:26, 01 May 2009
Six people are killed in an attempt on the Dutch Royal Family (Queen Beatrix pictured) as a car driver crashed through crowds watching the annual Koninginnedag celebrations. updated by BorgQueen, 19:49, 01 May 2009
Six people are killed in an attack on the Dutch Royal Family (Queen Beatrix pictured) as a car driver crashed through crowds watching the annual Koninginnedag celebrations. updated by BorgQueen, 20:16, 01 May 2009
Police clash with protesters across the world as traditional May Day marches turn violent over the current global economic crisis. updated by BorgQueen, 21:13, 01 May 2009
Police clash with protesters across the world as traditional May Day marches turn violent over the current global economic crisis. removed by BorgQueen, 12:38, 04 May 2009

May 2

Carol Ann Duffy is named Poet Laureate of the United Kingdom, the first female, the first Scot and the first openly gay occupant of the post. added by BorgQueen, 04:32, 02 May 2009
Souleymane Ndéné Ndiaye replaces Cheikh Hadjibou Soumaré as Prime Minister of Senegal. added by BorgQueen, 08:24, 02 May 2009
100x100px|Souleymane Ndéné Ndiaye added by BorgQueen, 08:29, 02 May 2009
100x100px|Souleymane Ndéné Ndiaye removed by BorgQueen, 04:24, 03 May 2009
Souleymane Ndéné Ndiaye (pictured) replaces Cheikh Hadjibou Soumaré as Prime Minister of Senegal. updated by BorgQueen, 08:29, 02 May 2009
Six people are killed in an attack on the Dutch Royal Family as a car driver crashed through crowds watching the annual Koninginnedag celebrations. updated by BorgQueen, 08:29, 02 May 2009
Six people are killed in an attack on the Dutch Royal Family as a car driver crashed through crowds watching the annual Koninginnedag celebrations. removed by BorgQueen, 10:19, 03 May 2009

May 3

Carol Ann Duffy is named Poet Laureate of the United Kingdom, the first female, the first Scot and the first openly gay occupant of the post. updated by Graham87, 03:30, 03 May 2009
Carol Ann Duffy is named Poet Laureate of the United Kingdom, the first female, the first Scot and the first openly gay occupant of the post. removed by BorgQueen, 13:16, 04 May 2009
Filipino boxer Manny Pacquiao defeats British Ricky Hatton via a 2nd round technical knockout to win the IBO and The Ring light welterweight championships. added by BorgQueen, 04:16, 03 May 2009
100x100px|Manny Pacquiao added by BorgQueen, 04:24, 03 May 2009
Filipino boxer Manny Pacquiao (pictured) defeats British Ricky Hatton via a 2nd round technical knockout to win the IBO and The Ring light welterweight championships. updated by BorgQueen, 04:24, 03 May 2009
Souleymane Ndéné Ndiaye replaces Cheikh Hadjibou Soumaré as Prime Minister of Senegal. updated by BorgQueen, 04:24, 03 May 2009
Souleymane Ndéné Ndiaye replaces Cheikh Hadjibou Soumaré as Prime Minister of Senegal. removed by BorgQueen, 14:00, 03 May 2009
Filipino boxer Manny Pacquiao (pictured) defeats Ricky Hatton via a 2nd round technical knockout to win the IBO and The Ring light welterweight championships. updated by BorgQueen, 04:26, 03 May 2009
The Pacific Islands Forum suspends Fiji's membership indefinitely due to the "recent deterioration of the political, legal and human rights situation" in the country. added by BorgQueen, 10:19, 03 May 2009
The Pacific Islands Forum suspends Fiji's membership indefinitely due to the recent "political, legal and human rights situation" in the country. updated by BorgQueen, 10:37, 03 May 2009
The Pacific Islands Forum suspends Fiji's membership indefinitely due to the recent political, legal and human rights situation in the country. updated by BorgQueen, 10:43, 03 May 2009
In boxing, Manny Pacquiao (pictured) of the Philippines defeats Ricky Hatton of the United Kingdom via a technical knockout to win the IBO and The Ring light welterweight championships. added by BorgQueen, 11:31, 03 May 2009
In boxing, Manny Pacquiao (pictured) of the Philippines defeats Ricky Hatton of the United Kingdom to win the IBO and The Ring light welterweight championships. updated by BorgQueen, 11:32, 03 May 2009
Floods and mudslides across Brazil kill at least 14 people and displace over 62,000 more from their homes. added by BorgQueen, 14:00, 03 May 2009
Floods and mudslides across Brazil kill at least 14 people and displace over 62,000 more from their homes. removed by BorgQueen, 17:42, 04 May 2009
The Pacific Islands Forum suspends Fiji's membership indefinitely due to the recent political, legal and human rights situation in the country. updated by BorgQueen, 17:01, 03 May 2009
The Pacific Islands Forum suspends Fiji's membership indefinitely due to the recent political, legal and human rights situation in the country. removed by BorgQueen, 01:43, 05 May 2009

May 4

100x100px|Prachanda added by BorgQueen, 12:37, 04 May 2009
100x100px|Prachanda removed by BorgQueen, 01:43, 05 May 2009
Prime Minister of Nepal Prachanda (pictured) resigns, after his move to sack the army chief Rookmangud Katawal was opposed by President Ram Baran Yadav. added by BorgQueen, 12:37, 04 May 2009
In boxing, Manny Pacquiao of the Philippines defeats Ricky Hatton of the United Kingdom to win the IBO and The Ring light welterweight championships. updated by BorgQueen, 12:37, 04 May 2009
In boxing, Manny Pacquiao of the Philippines defeats Ricky Hatton of the United Kingdom to win the IBO and The Ring light welterweight championships. removed by BorgQueen, 03:06, 05 May 2009
Prime Minister of Nepal Prachanda (pictured) resigns, after his move to sack the army chief Rookmangud Katawal was opposed by President Ram Baran Yadav. added by BorgQueen, 12:44, 04 May 2009
Ricardo Martinelli of Democratic Change is elected as President of Panama. added by BorgQueen, 13:16, 04 May 2009
Ricardo Martinelli of Democratic Change is elected as President of Panama. removed by BorgQueen, 20:22, 05 May 2009
A Venezuelan Army helicopter crashes near the Colombian border, killing 18 people on board. added by BorgQueen, 13:20, 04 May 2009
A Venezuelan Army helicopter crashes near the Colombian border, killing 18 people on board. removed by BorgQueen, 20:29, 05 May 2009
The Republic of China allows financial investment from mainland China for the first time since 1949. added by BorgQueen, 17:42, 04 May 2009
The Republic of China allows financial investment from People's Republic of China for the first time since 1949. updated by BorgQueen, 18:08, 04 May 2009
The Republic of China allows financial investment from the People's Republic of China for the first time since 1949. updated by BorgQueen, 18:09, 04 May 2009
The Republic of China allows financial investment from the People's Republic of China for the first time since 1949. removed by BorgQueen, 13:36, 05 May 2009

May 5

100x100px|John Higgins added by BorgQueen, 01:43, 05 May 2009
100x100px|John Higgins removed by BorgQueen, 13:36, 05 May 2009
John Higgins (pictured) beats Shaun Murphy in the final of the 2009 World Snooker Championship, becoming the oldest winner of the tournament since 1985 and the sixth to win three or more titles in modern times. added by BorgQueen, 01:43, 05 May 2009
Prime Minister of Nepal Prachanda resigns, after his move to sack the army chief Rookmangud Katawal was opposed by President Ram Baran Yadav. updated by BorgQueen, 01:43, 05 May 2009
Prime Minister of Nepal Prachanda resigns, after his move to sack the army chief Rookmangud Katawal was opposed by President Ram Baran Yadav. removed by BorgQueen, 09:48, 06 May 2009
John Higgins (pictured) of Scotland beats Shaun Murphy of England in the final of the 2009 World Snooker Championship, becoming the sixth player of the tournament to win three or more titles in modern times. updated by BorgQueen, 01:48, 05 May 2009
Austria's deadliest avalanche since 2000 kills six hikers on Schalfkogel in Sölden. added by BorgQueen, 03:06, 05 May 2009
Austria's deadliest avalanche since 2000 kills six hikers on Schalfkogel in Sölden. removed by BorgQueen, 09:30, 06 May 2009
100x100px|Mikhail Saakashvili added by BorgQueen, 13:36, 05 May 2009
100x100px|Mikhail Saakashvili removed by BorgQueen, 09:48, 06 May 2009
Georgian troops mutiny after officials uncover a plot to assassinate President Mikhail Saakashvili (pictured). added by BorgQueen, 13:36, 05 May 2009
John Higgins of Scotland beats Shaun Murphy of England in the final of the 2009 World Snooker Championship, becoming the sixth player of the tournament to win three or more titles in modern times. updated by BorgQueen, 13:36, 05 May 2009
Georgian troops mutiny after officials claimed to have uncovered a plot to assassinate President Mikhail Saakashvili (pictured). updated by BorgQueen, 13:50, 05 May 2009
John Higgins of Scotland beats Shaun Murphy of England in the final of the 2009 World Snooker Championship, becoming the sixth player to win three or more world titles in modern times. updated by Dweller, 15:36, 05 May 2009
John Higgins of Scotland beats Shaun Murphy of England in the final of the 2009 World Snooker Championship, becoming the sixth player to win three or more world titles in modern times. updated by Dweller, 15:38, 05 May 2009
Egypt commences the extermination of all domestic pigs in the country, as a response to the recent swine flu outbreak. added by BorgQueen, 20:22, 05 May 2009
Gunmen kill 44 people at a wedding party using grenades and automatic weapons in Mardin Province, Turkey. added by BorgQueen, 20:29, 05 May 2009
John Higgins of Scotland beats Shaun Murphy of England in the final of the 2009 World Snooker Championship, becoming the sixth player to win three or more world titles in modern times. updated by BorgQueen, 20:29, 05 May 2009

May 6

100x100px|Seal added by BorgQueen, 09:48, 06 May 2009
100x100px|Seal removed by BorgQueen, 01:51, 07 May 2009
The European Parliament endorses a bill banning imports of seal products (seal pictured), drawing complaints from the Canadian government. added by BorgQueen, 09:48, 06 May 2009
Georgian troops mutiny after officials claimed to have uncovered a plot to assassinate President Mikhail Saakashvili. updated by BorgQueen, 09:48, 06 May 2009
Georgian troops mutiny after officials claimed to have uncovered a plot to assassinate President Mikheil Saakashvili. updated by BorgQueen, 10:26, 06 May 2009
Egypt commences the slaughter of all domestic pigs in the country, as a response to the recent swine flu outbreak. updated by BorgQueen, 10:27, 06 May 2009
Egypt commences the slaughter of all domestic pigs in the country, as a response to the recent swine flu outbreak. removed by BorgQueen, 00:21, 08 May 2009
Georgian troops mutiny after officials claimed to have uncovered a plot to assassinate President Mikheil Saakashvili. updated by BorgQueen, 14:09, 06 May 2009
The European Parliament endorses a bill banning imports of seal products (seal pictured), drawing complaints from the Canadian government. updated by Dweller, 15:27, 06 May 2009
The European Parliament endorses a bill banning imports of seal products (seal pictured), drawing complaints from the Canadian government. updated by Dweller, 15:28, 06 May 2009
Georgian troops mutiny after officials said that they uncovered a plot to assassinate President Mikheil Saakashvili. updated by WhisperToMe, 16:37, 06 May 2009
John Higgins of Scotland defeats Shaun Murphy of England in the final of the 2009 World Snooker Championship, becoming the sixth player to win three or more world titles in modern times. updated by BorgQueen, 22:45, 06 May 2009
John Higgins of Scotland defeats Shaun Murphy of England in the final of the 2009 World Snooker Championship, becoming the sixth player to win three or more world titles in modern times. removed by BorgQueen, 01:51, 07 May 2009

May 7

Prime Minister of Nepal Prachanda resigns, after his move to sack the army chief Rookmangud Katawal was opposed by President Ram Baran Yadav. updated by BorgQueen, 00:52, 07 May 2009
Prime Minister of Nepal Prachanda resigns, after his move to sack the army chief Rookmangud Katawal was opposed by President Ram Baran Yadav. removed by BorgQueen, 10:55, 07 May 2009
Georgian troops mutiny after officials announced that they uncovered a plot to assassinate President Mikheil Saakashvili. updated by BorgQueen, 01:09, 07 May 2009
100x100px|Wang Hao added by BorgQueen, 01:51, 07 May 2009
100x100px|Wang Hao removed by BorgQueen, 10:55, 07 May 2009
The 2009 World Table Tennis Championships conclude, with China's Wang Hao (pictured) and Zhang Yining winning the men's singles and women's singles titles respectively. added by BorgQueen, 01:51, 07 May 2009
The European Parliament endorses a bill banning imports of seal products, drawing complaints from the Canadian government. updated by BorgQueen, 01:51, 07 May 2009
Gunmen kill 44 people at a wedding party using grenades and automatic weapons in Mardin Province, Turkey. updated by BorgQueen, 01:51, 07 May 2009
Gunmen kill 44 people at a wedding party using grenades and automatic weapons in Mardin Province, Turkey. removed by BorgQueen, 13:32, 07 May 2009
The European Parliament endorses a bill banning imports of seal products, drawing complaints from the Canadian government. updated by Woohookitty, 06:27, 07 May 2009
The European Parliament endorses a bill banning imports of seal products, drawing complaints from the Canadian government. updated by David Levy, 06:35, 07 May 2009
The European Parliament endorses a bill banning imports of seal products, drawing complaints from the Canadian government. removed by BorgQueen, 05:18, 09 May 2009
100x100px|Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva in 2003 added by BorgQueen, 10:55, 07 May 2009
The death toll in the Brazilian floods and mudslides reaches 19, with 186,000 people left homeless as President Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva (pictured) inspects the disaster area. added by BorgQueen, 10:55, 07 May 2009
The 2009 World Table Tennis Championships conclude, with China's Wang Hao and Zhang Yining winning the men's singles and women's singles titles respectively. updated by BorgQueen, 10:55, 07 May 2009
The 2009 World Table Tennis Championships conclude, with China's Wang Hao and Zhang Yining winning the men's singles and women's singles titles respectively. removed by BorgQueen, 06:07, 09 May 2009
Guinea withdraws ambassadors from 30 countries worldwide, for no apparent reason. added by BorgQueen, 13:32, 07 May 2009
Guinea withdraws ambassadors from 30 countries worldwide without explanation. updated by Pharos, 13:45, 07 May 2009
Guinea recalls ambassadors from 30 countries worldwide without explanation. updated by Pharos, 13:47, 07 May 2009
Guinea recalls ambassadors from 30 countries worldwide without explanation. removed by BorgQueen, 15:57, 10 May 2009
The death toll in the Brazilian floods and mudslides reaches 19, with 186,000 people left homeless; President Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva (pictured) inspects the disaster area. updated by Ihcoyc, 16:42, 07 May 2009
100x100px|Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva in 2008 added by David Levy, 17:37, 07 May 2009
100x100px|Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva in 2008 removed by BorgQueen, 20:39, 08 May 2009
Georgian troops mutiny after officials announced that they uncovered a plot to assassinate President Mikheil Saakashvili. updated by Spencer, 19:48, 07 May 2009

May 8

Egypt commences the slaughter of all domestic pigs in the country, as a response to the recent swine flu outbreak. updated by BorgQueen, 01:21, 08 May 2009
Egypt commences the slaughter of all domestic pigs in the country, as a response to the recent swine flu outbreak. removed by BorgQueen, 20:39, 08 May 2009
Georgian troops abandon their mutiny. updated by Dweller, 10:42, 08 May 2009
Georgian troops mutiny after officials announced that they uncovered a plot to assassinate President Mikheil Saakashvili. removed by Dweller, 10:42, 08 May 2009
Georgian troops abandon their mutiny. removed by BorgQueen, 20:40, 08 May 2009
100x100px|Blackwater helicopter over Republican Palace and heroic bust of Saddam Hussein, Baghdad, Iraq added by BorgQueen, 20:39, 08 May 2009
100x100px|Blackwater helicopter over Republican Palace and heroic bust of Saddam Hussein, Baghdad, Iraq removed by BorgQueen, 09:10, 09 May 2009
The United States private military company Xe, formerly Blackwater Worldwide, ends its operations in Baghdad, Iraq (company helicopter over the Saddam Hussein bust pictured). added by BorgQueen, 20:39, 08 May 2009
The death toll in the Brazilian floods and mudslides reaches 19, with 186,000 people left homeless; President Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva inspects the disaster area. updated by BorgQueen, 20:40, 08 May 2009

May 9

The death toll in Brazil's worst floods in over 20 years reaches 19, with 186,000 people left homeless; President Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva inspects the disaster area. updated by BorgQueen, 02:54, 09 May 2009
The arrest of Mas Selamat bin Kastari, Singapore's most-wanted fugitive, is announced. added by BorgQueen, 04:33, 09 May 2009
The controversial United States private military company Xe, formerly Blackwater Worldwide, ends its operations in Baghdad, Iraq (company helicopter over the Saddam Hussein bust pictured). added by BorgQueen, 05:16, 09 May 2009
The arrest of Mas Selamat bin Kastari, Singapore's most-wanted fugitive and allegedly the head of the Singapore branch of militant group Jemaah Islamiyah, is announced. updated by BorgQueen, 05:18, 09 May 2009
The arrest of Mas Selamat bin Kastari, Singapore's most-wanted fugitive, is announced. removed by BorgQueen, 05:18, 09 May 2009
The controversial United States private military company Xe, formerly Blackwater Worldwide, ends its operations in Baghdad, Iraq (company helicopter pictured). updated by BorgQueen, 05:28, 09 May 2009
The arrest of Mas Selamat bin Kastari, Singapore's most-wanted fugitive and allegedly a Jemaah Islamiyah militant, is announced. updated by BorgQueen, 05:34, 09 May 2009
The arrest of Mas Selamat bin Kastari, Singapore's most-wanted fugitive and allegedly a Jemaah Islamiyah militant, is announced. removed by BorgQueen, 21:42, 10 May 2009
The controversial United States private military company Xe, formerly Blackwater Worldwide, ends its operations in Baghdad, Iraq (company helicopter pictured). added by BorgQueen, 05:54, 09 May 2009
The controversial United States private military company Xe, formerly Blackwater Worldwide, ends its operations in Baghdad, Iraq (company helicopter pictured). removed by BorgQueen, 09:10, 09 May 2009
Typhoon Chan-hom causes at least 26 deaths in northern Luzon, Philippines, with certain areas placed under the state of calamity. added by BorgQueen, 05:54, 09 May 2009
100x100px|Typhoon Chan-hom right after being upgraded added by BorgQueen, 09:10, 09 May 2009
100x100px|Typhoon Chan-hom right after being upgraded removed by BorgQueen, 13:40, 09 May 2009
Typhoon Chan-hom (pictured) causes at least 26 deaths in northern Luzon, Philippines, with certain areas placed under the state of calamity. updated by BorgQueen, 09:10, 09 May 2009
The 2009 World Table Tennis Championships conclude, with China's Wang Hao and Zhang Yining winning the men's singles and women's singles titles respectively. updated by BorgQueen, 09:11, 09 May 2009
The 2009 World Table Tennis Championships conclude, with China's Wang Hao and Zhang Yining winning the men's singles and women's singles titles respectively. removed by BorgQueen, 13:40, 09 May 2009
100x100px|Jacob Zuma added by BorgQueen, 13:40, 09 May 2009
100x100px|Jacob Zuma removed by BorgQueen, 07:01, 10 May 2009
Jacob Zuma (pictured) is sworn in as South Africa's fourth president since the end of apartheid. added by BorgQueen, 13:40, 09 May 2009
Typhoon Chan-hom causes at least 26 deaths in northern Luzon, Philippines, with certain areas placed under the state of calamity. updated by BorgQueen, 13:40, 09 May 2009
The death toll in Brazil's worst floods in over 20 years reaches 19, with 186,000 people left homeless. updated by BorgQueen, 13:55, 09 May 2009
The 2009 World Table Tennis Championships conclude, with China's Wang Hao and Zhang Yining winning the men's singles and women's singles titles respectively. updated by BorgQueen, 13:55, 09 May 2009
The 2009 World Table Tennis Championships conclude, with China's Wang Hao and Zhang Yining winning the men's singles and women's singles titles respectively. removed by BorgQueen, 08:03, 10 May 2009
Typhoon Chan-hom causes at least 26 deaths in northern Luzon, Philippines, with certain areas placed under a state of calamity. updated by Art LaPella, 19:32, 09 May 2009
Typhoon Chan-hom causes at least 26 deaths in northern Luzon, Philippines, with certain areas placed under a state of calamity. removed by BorgQueen, 04:04, 11 May 2009

May 10

The European Parliament endorses a bill banning imports of seal products, drawing complaints from the Canadian government. updated by BorgQueen, 01:59, 10 May 2009
The European Parliament endorses a bill banning imports of seal products, drawing complaints from the Canadian government. removed by BorgQueen, 07:01, 10 May 2009
The death toll in Brazil's most devastating floods in over 20 years reaches 19, with 186,000 people left homeless. updated by WhisperToMe, 03:54, 10 May 2009
100x100px|Susilo Bambang Yudhoyono added by BorgQueen, 07:01, 10 May 2009
100x100px|Susilo Bambang Yudhoyono removed by BorgQueen, 15:57, 10 May 2009
The Democratic Party, led by Susilo Bambang Yudhoyono (pictured), wins a majority of seats in Indonesia's People's Consultative Assembly. added by BorgQueen, 07:01, 10 May 2009
Jacob Zuma is sworn in as South Africa's fourth president since the end of apartheid. updated by BorgQueen, 07:01, 10 May 2009
The Democratic Party, led by Susilo Bambang Yudhoyono (pictured), wins a plurality of seats in Indonesia's People's Consultative Assembly. updated by Davewild, 08:55, 10 May 2009
The 18,000-year-old Chacaltaya glacier in Bolivia disappears, due to global warming. added by BorgQueen, 15:22, 10 May 2009
The 18,000-year-old Chacaltaya glacier in Bolivia disappears, due to global warming. removed by BorgQueen, 08:49, 11 May 2009
100x100px|Chemical structure of lindane added by BorgQueen, 15:57, 10 May 2009
Participating countries of the Stockholm Convention on Persistent Organic Pollutants agree to add nine more substances, including lindane (structure pictured) and PFOS, to its globally banned list of chemicals. added by BorgQueen, 15:57, 10 May 2009
The Democratic Party, led by Susilo Bambang Yudhoyono, wins a plurality of seats in Indonesia's People's Consultative Assembly. updated by BorgQueen, 15:58, 10 May 2009
The Democratic Party, led by Susilo Bambang Yudhoyono, wins a plurality of seats in Indonesia's People's Consultative Assembly. removed by BorgQueen, 11:12, 13 May 2009
Participating countries of the Stockholm Convention on Persistent Organic Pollutants agree to add nine more substances, including lindane (structure pictured), to its globally banned list of chemicals. updated by BorgQueen, 15:59, 10 May 2009
Participating countries of the Stockholm Convention on Persistent Organic Pollutants agree to add nine more chemicals, including lindane (structure pictured), to its globally banned list. updated by BorgQueen, 16:00, 10 May 2009
Participating countries of the Stockholm Convention on Persistent Organic Pollutants add nine more chemicals, including lindane (structure pictured), to its globally banned list. updated by BorgQueen, 16:03, 10 May 2009
The death toll in Brazil's most devastating floods in over 20 years reaches 39, with 270,000 people left homeless. added by BorgQueen, 16:09, 10 May 2009

May 11

The death toll in Brazil's most devastating floods in more than two decades reaches 40, with over 300,000 people left homeless. updated by BorgQueen, 02:33, 11 May 2009
The death toll in Brazil's most devastating floods in over two decades reaches 40, with more than 300,000 people left homeless. updated by BorgQueen, 02:34, 11 May 2009
The death toll in Brazil's most devastating floods in over two decades reaches 40, with more than 300,000 people left homeless. removed by BorgQueen, 19:09, 11 May 2009
100x100px|Chemical structure of lindane added by BorgQueen, 04:04, 11 May 2009
Russia wins the world championship in ice hockey after defeating Canada in the 2009 IIHF World Championship final, and Ilya Kovalchuk (pictured) is named Most Valuable Player of the tournament. added by BorgQueen, 04:04, 11 May 2009
Participating countries of the Stockholm Convention on Persistent Organic Pollutants add nine more chemicals, including lindane, to its globally banned list. updated by BorgQueen, 04:04, 11 May 2009
100x100px|Ilya Kovalchuk updated by BorgQueen, 04:05, 11 May 2009
100x100px|Ilya Kovalchuk removed by BorgQueen, 18:47, 11 May 2009
In ice hockey, Russia wins the 2009 IIHF World Championship after defeating Canada, and Ilya Kovalchuk (pictured) is named Most Valuable Player of the tournament. added by BorgQueen, 04:08, 11 May 2009
In ice hockey, Russia wins the 2009 IIHF World Championship after defeating Canada, and Ilya Kovalchuk (pictured) is named Most Valuable Player of the tournament. updated by Zzyzx11, 04:12, 11 May 2009
In ice hockey, Russia wins the 2009 IIHF World Championship and Ilya Kovalchuk (pictured) is named Most Valuable Player of the tournament. updated by BorgQueen, 04:17, 11 May 2009
Participating countries of the Stockholm Convention on Persistent Organic Pollutants add nine more chemicals to its globally banned list. updated by BorgQueen, 04:22, 11 May 2009
Typhoon Chan-hom causes at least 26 deaths in northern Luzon, Philippines, with certain areas placed under a state of calamity. updated by BorgQueen, 08:49, 11 May 2009
Typhoon Chan-hom causes at least 26 deaths in northern Luzon, Philippines, with certain areas placed under a state of calamity. removed by BorgQueen, 18:35, 11 May 2009
NASA launches Space Shuttle Atlantis STS-125, the fifth and final servicing mission to the Hubble Space Telescope. added by BorgQueen, 18:35, 11 May 2009
100x100px|The Rotating Servicing Structure at Kennedy Space Centre's Launch Complex 39A retracts to reveal the Space Shuttle Atlantis as the launch countdown for STS-125, the final servicing mission to the Hubble Space Telescope, enters its final hours. added by BorgQueen, 18:47, 11 May 2009
100x100px|The Rotating Servicing Structure at Kennedy Space Centre's Launch Complex 39A retracts to reveal the Space Shuttle Atlantis as the launch countdown for STS-125, the final servicing mission to the Hubble Space Telescope, enters its final hours. removed by BorgQueen, 19:03, 11 May 2009
NASA launches the Space Shuttle Atlantis STS-125 (pictured), the fifth and final servicing mission to the Hubble Space Telescope. updated by BorgQueen, 18:47, 11 May 2009
In ice hockey, Russia wins the 2009 IIHF World Championship and Ilya Kovalchuk is named Most Valuable Player of the tournament. updated by BorgQueen, 18:47, 11 May 2009
In ice hockey, Russia wins the 2009 IIHF World Championship and Ilya Kovalchuk is named Most Valuable Player of the tournament. removed by BorgQueen, 17:21, 13 May 2009
NASA launches Space Shuttle Atlantis STS-125 (pictured), the fifth and final servicing mission to the Hubble Space Telescope. updated by BorgQueen, 18:48, 11 May 2009
100x100px|Space Shuttle Atlantis lifts off on mission STS-125 to service the Hubble Space Telescope. added by BorgQueen, 19:03, 11 May 2009
Artillery shelling by the Sri Lanka Army kills at least 378 civilians and injures over 1,000 others in the safe zone in Sri Lanka. added by BorgQueen, 19:09, 11 May 2009
Fighting between the Sri Lanka Army and the Tamil Tigers kills at least 378 civilians and injures over 1,000 others in the safe zone in Sri Lanka. added by Nick, 22:55, 11 May 2009
Fighting between the Sri Lanka Army and the Tamil Tigers kills at least 378 civilians and injures over 1,000 others in the safe zone in Sri Lanka. removed by Geni, 22:58, 11 May 2009
Artillery shelling kills at least 378 civilians and injures over 1,000 others in the safe zone in Sri Lanka. updated by Geni, 22:58, 11 May 2009

May 12

NASA launches Space Shuttle Atlantis (pictured) on STS-125, the fifth and final servicing mission to the Hubble Space Telescope. updated by BorgQueen, 00:33, 12 May 2009
Jacob Zuma is sworn in as President of South Africa, the country's fourth since the end of apartheid. updated by BorgQueen, 04:30, 12 May 2009
Jacob Zuma is sworn in as President of South Africa, the country's fourth since the end of apartheid. removed by BorgQueen, 09:23, 13 May 2009
Participating countries of the Stockholm Convention on Persistent Organic Pollutants add nine more substances to its list of globally banned chemicals. updated by BorgQueen, 08:38, 12 May 2009
Participating countries of the Stockholm Convention on Persistent Organic Pollutants add nine more substances to its list of globally banned chemicals. removed by BorgQueen, 17:10, 13 May 2009
Artillery shelling kills at least 378 civilians and injures more than 1,000 others in the safe zone in Sri Lanka. updated by Dweller, 12:03, 12 May 2009
Artillery shelling kills at least 378 civilians and injures more than 1,000 others in the safe zone in Sri Lanka. removed by BorgQueen, 01:31, 14 May 2009

May 13

The VORTEX2 project, or the "Verification of the Origins of Rotation in Tornadoes Experiment 2", begins with more than 50 scientists worldwide in Tornado alley, United States. added by BorgQueen, 09:23, 13 May 2009
100x100px|National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration vehicles on Project Vortex, equipped with surface measurement equipment added by BorgQueen, 09:32, 13 May 2009
The VORTEX2 project (project vehicle pictured), or the Verification of the Origins of Rotation in Tornadoes Experiment 2, begins with more than 50 scientists worldwide in Tornado alley, United States. updated by BorgQueen, 09:32, 13 May 2009
NASA launches Space Shuttle Atlantis on STS-125, the fifth and final servicing mission to the Hubble Space Telescope. updated by BorgQueen, 09:32, 13 May 2009
NASA launches Space Shuttle Atlantis on STS-125, the fifth and final servicing mission to the Hubble Space Telescope. removed by BorgQueen, 14:23, 14 May 2009
105x100px|National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration vehicles on Project Vortex, equipped with surface measurement equipment updated by BorgQueen, 09:34, 13 May 2009
105x100px|National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration vehicles on Project Vortex, equipped with surface measurement equipment removed by BorgQueen, 11:12, 13 May 2009
The VORTEX2 project (project vehicles pictured), or the Verification of the Origins of Rotation in Tornadoes Experiment 2, begins with more than 50 scientists worldwide in Tornado alley, United States. updated by BorgQueen, 09:35, 13 May 2009
The VORTEX2 project (project vehicles pictured), or the Verification of the Origins of Rotation in Tornadoes Experiment 2, begins in Tornado alley, United States, with more than 50 scientists from around the world. updated by Dweller, 11:08, 13 May 2009
100x100px|Westminster Palace added by BorgQueen, 11:12, 13 May 2009
100x100px|Westminster Palace removed by BorgQueen, 01:22, 14 May 2009
Scores of members of the British Parliament, including members of the Cabinet and the Shadow Cabinet, are implicated in the ongoing Parliamentary expenses scandal (Westminster Palace pictured). added by BorgQueen, 11:12, 13 May 2009
The VORTEX2 project, or the Verification of the Origins of Rotation in Tornadoes Experiment 2, begins in Tornado alley, United States, with more than 50 scientists from around the world. updated by BorgQueen, 11:12, 13 May 2009
Scores of members of the British Parliament, including members of the Cabinet and the Shadow Cabinet, are implicated in the ongoing Parliamentary expenses scandal (Palace of Westminster pictured). updated by BorgQueen, 11:15, 13 May 2009
In the ongoing Parliamentary expenses scandal, scores of members of the British Parliament (Palace of Westminster pictured), including members of the Cabinet and the Shadow Cabinet, are implicated . added by BorgQueen, 11:18, 13 May 2009
The VORTEX2 project, or the Verification of the Origins of Rotation in Tornadoes Experiment 2, begins in Tornado Alley, United States, with more than 50 scientists from around the world. updated by BorgQueen, 11:34, 13 May 2009
The VORTEX2 project, or the Verification of the Origins of Rotation in Tornadoes Experiment 2, begins in Tornado Alley, United States, with more than 50 scientists from around the world. removed by BorgQueen, 22:09, 16 May 2009
In the ongoing Parliamentary expenses scandal, scores of members of the British Parliament (Palace of Westminster pictured), including members of the Cabinet and the Shadow Cabinet, are implicated. updated by BorgQueen, 11:39, 13 May 2009
In the ongoing Parliamentary expenses scandal, scores of members of the British Parliament (Palace of Westminster pictured), including members of the Cabinet and the Shadow Cabinet, are implicated. updated by BorgQueen, 12:50, 13 May 2009
The European Commission levies a record €1.06 billion fine on Intel Corporation, the world's largest semiconductor company, for anti-competitive practices. added by BorgQueen, 17:10, 13 May 2009
In EuroMillions, a pan-European lottery, a Spanish woman wins €126 million, the largest amount ever to have been won by a single person in European history. added by BorgQueen, 17:21, 13 May 2009
In EuroMillions, a pan-European lottery, a Spanish woman wins €126 million, the largest amount ever to have been won by a single person in European history. removed by BorgQueen, 14:44, 14 May 2009
In the ongoing Parliamentary expenses scandal, scores of members of the Parliament of the United Kingdom (Palace of Westminster pictured), including members of the Cabinet and the Shadow Cabinet, are implicated. updated by BorgQueen, 17:38, 13 May 2009
In an ongoing Parliamentary expenses scandal, scores of members of the Parliament of the United Kingdom (Palace of Westminster pictured), including members of the Cabinet and the Shadow Cabinet, are implicated. added by Spencer, 21:51, 13 May 2009
In an ongoing Parliamentary expenses scandal, scores of members of the Parliament of the United Kingdom (Palace of Westminster pictured), including members of the Cabinet and the Shadow Cabinet, are implicated. removed by BorgQueen, 01:22, 14 May 2009

May 14

100x100px|EU Insignia added by BorgQueen, 01:22, 14 May 2009
The European Commission (EU Insignia pictured) levies a record €1.06 billion fine on Intel Corporation, the world's largest semiconductor company, for anti-competitive practices. updated by BorgQueen, 01:22, 14 May 2009
The discovery of the earliest known work of figurative art, a Venus figurine dating to the beginning of the Upper Paleolithic, in a cave in Baden-Württemberg, Germany, is announced. added by BorgQueen, 01:31, 14 May 2009
The discovery of the earliest known work of figurative art, a Venus figurine dating to the beginning of the Upper Paleolithic, in Baden-Württemberg, Germany, is announced. updated by BorgQueen, 01:31, 14 May 2009
100x100px|EU insignia updated by BorgQueen, 02:06, 14 May 2009
The European Commission (EU insignia pictured) levies a record €1.06 billion fine on Intel Corporation, the world's largest semiconductor company, for anti-competitive practices. updated by BorgQueen, 02:06, 14 May 2009
The European Commission (EU insignia pictured) levies a record €1.06 billion fine on Intel Corporation, the world's largest semiconductor company, for anti-competitive practices. updated by Stephen, 07:15, 14 May 2009
100x100px|EU insignia added by Fox, 09:17, 14 May 2009
The European Commission (EU flag pictured) levies a record €1.06 billion fine on Intel Corporation, the world's largest semiconductor company, for anti-competitive practices. updated by Fox, 09:17, 14 May 2009
100x100px|EU flag updated by BorgQueen, 09:29, 14 May 2009
100x100px|EU flag removed by BorgQueen, 14:23, 14 May 2009
The discovery of the earliest known work of figurative art, a Venus figurine dating to the beginning of the Upper Paleolithic, in Baden-Württemberg, Germany, is announced. updated by BorgQueen, 12:04, 14 May 2009
100x100px|Planck satellite added by BorgQueen, 14:23, 14 May 2009
100x100px|Planck satellite removed by BorgQueen, 16:38, 16 May 2009
The European Space Agency's Herschel Space Observatory and Planck satellite (pictured) are launched from the Guiana Space Centre, using a Ariane 5ECA rocket. added by BorgQueen, 14:23, 14 May 2009
The European Commission levies a record €1.06 billion fine on Intel Corporation, the world's largest semiconductor company, for anti-competitive practices. updated by BorgQueen, 14:23, 14 May 2009
The European Commission levies a record €1.06 billion fine on Intel Corporation, the world's largest semiconductor company, for anti-competitive practices. removed by BorgQueen, 03:27, 17 May 2009
An attack by the Democratic Forces for the Liberation of Rwanda kills more than 90 civilians and government troops in South Kivu, Democratic Republic of Congo. added by BorgQueen, 14:44, 14 May 2009
An attack by the Democratic Forces for the Liberation of Rwanda kills more than 90 civilians and government troops in South Kivu, Democratic Republic of Congo. removed by BorgQueen, 08:13, 17 May 2009

May 15

The European Space Agency's Herschel Space Observatory and Planck satellite (pictured) are launched from the Guiana Space Centre, using an Ariane 5ECA rocket. updated by BorgQueen, 00:07, 15 May 2009
In EuroMillions, a pan-European lottery, a Spanish woman wins €126 million, the largest amount ever to have been won by a single person in European history. updated by BorgQueen, 01:22, 15 May 2009
In EuroMillions, a pan-European lottery, a Spanish woman wins €126 million, the largest amount ever to have been won by a single person in European history. removed by BorgQueen, 16:29, 16 May 2009

May 16

The discovery of the earliest known work of figurative art, a Venus figurine dating to the beginning of the Upper Paleolithic, in Baden-Württemberg, Germany, is announced. updated by BorgQueen, 14:05, 16 May 2009
The discovery of the earliest known work of figurative art, a Venus figurine dating to the beginning of the Upper Paleolithic, in Baden-Württemberg, Germany, is announced. removed by BorgQueen, 01:30, 17 May 2009
In India's general election, the Bharatiya Janata Party concedes defeat to the United Progressive Alliance, the ruling coalition led by the Indian National Congress. added by BorgQueen, 16:29, 16 May 2009
100x100px|Flag of the Indian National Congress added by BorgQueen, 16:38, 16 May 2009
100x100px|Flag of the Indian National Congress removed by BorgQueen, 08:13, 17 May 2009
In India's general election, the Bharatiya Janata Party concedes defeat to the United Progressive Alliance, the ruling coalition led by the Indian National Congress (flag pictured). updated by BorgQueen, 16:38, 16 May 2009
The European Space Agency's Herschel Space Observatory and Planck satellite are launched from the Guiana Space Centre, using an Ariane 5ECA rocket. updated by BorgQueen, 16:38, 16 May 2009
The European Space Agency's Herschel Space Observatory and Planck satellite are launched from the Guiana Space Centre, using an Ariane 5ECA rocket. removed by ChrisO~enwiki, 09:05, 18 May 2009
Norway wins the Eurovision Song Contest 2009 with their song Fairytale performed by Alexander Rybak. added by JIP, 21:55, 16 May 2009
Norway wins the Eurovision Song Contest 2009 with their song Fairytale performed by Alexander Rybak, with a record-breaking 387 points. updated by JIP, 22:08, 16 May 2009
Norway wins the Eurovision Song Contest 2009 with their song Fairytale performed by Alexander Rybak, with a record-breaking 387 points. added by BorgQueen, 22:10, 16 May 2009
Norway wins the Eurovision Song Contest 2009 with their song "Fairytale" performed by Alexander Rybak, with a record-breaking 387 points. updated by BorgQueen, 22:11, 16 May 2009
Norway wins the Eurovision Song Contest 2009 with the song "Fairytale" performed by Alexander Rybak, with a record-breaking 387 points. updated by BorgQueen, 22:16, 16 May 2009

May 17

Ruth Padel is named the first female Oxford Professor of Poetry, after a controversial race. added by BorgQueen, 03:27, 17 May 2009
100x100px|Majlis al-Umma (Parliament) in Kuwait City, by architect Jørn Utzon added by BorgQueen, 08:13, 17 May 2009
100x100px|Majlis al-Umma (Parliament) in Kuwait City, by architect Jørn Utzon removed by BorgQueen, 03:01, 18 May 2009
In Kuwait's parliamentary election (parliament building pictured), several women are elected for the first time in the nation's history. added by BorgQueen, 08:13, 17 May 2009
In India's general election, the Bharatiya Janata Party concedes defeat to the United Progressive Alliance, the ruling coalition led by the Indian National Congress. updated by BorgQueen, 08:13, 17 May 2009
An attack by the Democratic Forces for the Liberation of Rwanda kills more than 90 civilians and government troops in South Kivu, Democratic Republic of Congo. updated by BorgQueen, 08:25, 17 May 2009
An attack by the Democratic Forces for the Liberation of Rwanda kills more than 90 civilians and government troops in South Kivu, Democratic Republic of Congo. removed by BorgQueen, 02:51, 18 May 2009
For the first time in Kuwaiti history, women are elected to the National Assembly. (parliament building pictured) added by PFHLai, 12:38, 17 May 2009
For the first time in Kuwaiti history, women are elected to the National Assembly (parliament building pictured). updated by BorgQueen, 12:51, 17 May 2009
For the first time in Kuwait, women are elected to the National Assembly (parliament building pictured). updated by PFHLai, 12:54, 17 May 2009
President of Sri Lanka Mahinda Rajapaksa declares victory over the Liberation Tigers of Tamil Eelam in the Sri Lankan Civil War. added by DragonflySixtyseven, 22:37, 17 May 2009
President of Sri Lanka Mahinda Rajapaksa declares victory over the Liberation Tigers of Tamil Eelam in the Sri Lankan Civil War. removed by BorgQueen, 00:15, 18 May 2009

May 18

Dalia Grybauskaitė is elected Lithuania's first female President. added by BorgQueen, 02:51, 18 May 2009
100x100px|Dalia Grybauskaitė added by BorgQueen, 03:01, 18 May 2009
Dalia Grybauskaitė (pictured) is elected Lithuania's first female President. updated by BorgQueen, 03:01, 18 May 2009
For the first time in Kuwait, women are elected to the National Assembly. updated by BorgQueen, 03:01, 18 May 2009
100x100px|Dalia Grybauskaitė added by BorgQueen, 03:02, 18 May 2009
100x100px|Dalia Grybauskaitė removed by BorgQueen, 10:57, 18 May 2009
Velupillai Prabhakaran, the leader of the rebel Tamil Tigers of Sri Lanka, is reported to have been killed by the Sri Lankan Army as the government declares victory in the Sri Lankan Civil War. added by ChrisO~enwiki, 09:05, 18 May 2009
Velupillai Prabhakaran, the leader of the Tamil Tigers of Sri Lanka, is reported to have been killed by the Sri Lankan Army as the government declares victory in the Civil War. added by BorgQueen, 09:41, 18 May 2009
Velupillai Prabhakaran, the leader of the Tamil Tigers of Sri Lanka, is reported to have been killed by the Sri Lankan Army as the government declares victory in the Civil War. updated by BorgQueen, 10:41, 18 May 2009
Dalia Grybauskaitė (pictured) is elected as the first female President of Lithuania. updated by Fox, 10:53, 18 May 2009
Ruth Padel is named as the first female Oxford Professor of Poetry, after a controversial race. updated by Fox, 10:53, 18 May 2009
Norway wins the Eurovision Song Contest 2009 with the song "Fairytale" performed by Alexander Rybak, with a record–breaking 387 points. updated by Fox, 10:53, 18 May 2009
Women are elected to the National Assembly for the first time in Kuwait's history. added by Fox, 10:55, 18 May 2009
100x100px|Flag of Liberation Tigers of Tamil Eelam added by BorgQueen, 10:57, 18 May 2009
Velupillai Prabhakaran, the leader of the Tamil Tigers (flag pictured) of Sri Lanka, is reported to have been killed by the Sri Lankan Army as the government declares victory in the Civil War. updated by BorgQueen, 10:57, 18 May 2009
Dalia Grybauskaitė is elected as the first female President of Lithuania. updated by BorgQueen, 10:57, 18 May 2009
Dalia Grybauskaitė is elected as the first female President of Lithuania. removed by BorgQueen, 08:55, 20 May 2009
Ruth Padel is named as the first female Oxford Professor of Poetry, after a controversial election. updated by Fox, 10:58, 18 May 2009
Ruth Padel is named as the first female Oxford Professor of Poetry, after a controversial election. removed by BorgQueen, 05:48, 19 May 2009
100x100px|Flag of Tamil Eelam updated by BorgQueen, 16:10, 18 May 2009
100x100px|Flag of Tamil Eelam removed by BorgQueen, 16:28, 19 May 2009

May 19

In India, the United Progressive Alliance, the ruling coalition led by the Indian National Congress, wins a plurality of seats in the House of the People. added by PFHLai, 02:14, 19 May 2009
In India, the United Progressive Alliance, the ruling coalition led by the Indian National Congress, wins a plurality of seats in the House of the People. removed by BorgQueen, 16:28, 19 May 2009
Women are elected to the National Assembly for the first time in Kuwaiti history. updated by PFHLai, 02:14, 19 May 2009
Norway wins the Eurovision Song Contest 2009 with the song "Fairytale" performed by Alexander Rybak, with a record-breaking 387 points. updated by Art LaPella, 02:26, 19 May 2009
Women are elected to the National Assembly of Kuwait for the first time. updated by PFHLai, 02:57, 19 May 2009
Women are elected to the National Assembly of Kuwait for the first time. removed by BorgQueen, 06:34, 20 May 2009
The Sri Lankan government declares victory in the civil war against the Tamil Tigers (flag pictured). added by PFHLai, 03:02, 19 May 2009
The European Space Agency's Herschel Space Observatory and Planck satellite are launched from the Guiana Space Centre, using an Ariane 5ECA rocket. updated by BorgQueen, 03:35, 19 May 2009
The European Space Agency's Herschel Space Observatory and Planck satellite are launched from the Guiana Space Centre, using an Ariane 5ECA rocket. removed by BorgQueen, 16:01, 19 May 2009
The Sri Lankan government declares victory in the civil war against the Liberation Tigers of Tamil Eelam (flag pictured). updated by BorgQueen, 04:08, 19 May 2009
Raffaele Amato, a Camorra boss accused of being one of the principal importers of cocaine into Italy, is arrested in Marbella, Spain. added by BorgQueen, 16:00, 19 May 2009
Raffaele Amato, a Camorra boss accused of being one of the principal importers of cocaine into Italy, is arrested in Marbella, Spain. removed by BorgQueen, 09:31, 20 May 2009
100x100px|Michael Martin added by BorgQueen, 16:28, 19 May 2009
100x100px|Michael Martin removed by Kanonkas, 19:33, 19 May 2009
United Kingdom politician Michael Martin (pictured) announces to resign in scandal over expenses, becoming the first House of Commons Speaker since 1695 to be forced from office. added by BorgQueen, 16:28, 19 May 2009
The Sri Lankan government declares victory in the civil war against the Liberation Tigers of Tamil Eelam. updated by BorgQueen, 16:29, 19 May 2009
The Sri Lankan government declares victory in the civil war against the Liberation Tigers of Tamil Eelam. removed by BorgQueen, 03:46, 23 May 2009
United Kingdom politician Michael Martin (pictured) announces his resignation in scandal over expenses, becoming the first House of Commons Speaker since 1695 to be forced from office. updated by BorgQueen, 16:42, 19 May 2009
United Kingdom politician Michael Martin (pictured) announces his resignation in a scandal over expenses, becoming the first House of Commons Speaker since 1695 to be forced from office. updated by BorgQueen, 17:49, 19 May 2009
British politician Michael Martin (pictured) announces his resignation in a scandal over expenses of Members of Parliament, becoming the first Commons Speaker since 1695 to be forced from office. updated by BorgQueen, 18:20, 19 May 2009
100x100px|Alexander Rybak added by Kanonkas, 19:33, 19 May 2009
British politician Michael Martin announces his resignation in a scandal over expenses of Members of Parliament, becoming the first Commons Speaker since 1695 to be forced from office. updated by Kanonkas, 19:33, 19 May 2009
Norway wins the Eurovision Song Contest 2009 with the song "Fairytale" performed by Alexander Rybak (pictured), with a record-breaking 387 points. updated by Kanonkas, 19:33, 19 May 2009
125x125px|Alexander Rybak updated by Mike Halterman, 19:35, 19 May 2009
125x125px|Alexander Rybak removed by BorgQueen, 20:17, 19 May 2009
100x100px|Michael Martin updated by BorgQueen, 20:17, 19 May 2009
100x100px|Michael Martin removed by BorgQueen, 06:34, 20 May 2009
British politician Michael Martin (pictured) announces his resignation in a scandal over expenses of Members of Parliament, becoming the first Commons Speaker since 1695 to be forced from office. updated by BorgQueen, 20:17, 19 May 2009
Norway wins the Eurovision Song Contest 2009 with the song "Fairytale" performed by Alexander Rybak, with a record-breaking 387 points. updated by BorgQueen, 20:17, 19 May 2009
Norway wins the Eurovision Song Contest 2009 with the song "Fairytale" performed by Alexander Rybak, with a record-breaking 387 points. removed by BorgQueen, 01:03, 20 May 2009

May 20

100x100px|Manmohan Singh added by BorgQueen, 06:34, 20 May 2009
100x100px|Manmohan Singh removed by BorgQueen, 09:31, 20 May 2009
Manmohan Singh (pictured) is elected by the Indian National Congress to become the first Prime Minister of India since Jawaharlal Nehru to return for a second term after completing a full five-year term. added by BorgQueen, 06:34, 20 May 2009
British politician Michael Martin announces his resignation in a scandal over expenses of Members of Parliament, becoming the first Commons Speaker since 1695 to be forced from office. updated by BorgQueen, 06:34, 20 May 2009
Manmohan Singh (pictured) is elected Prime Minister of India, the first since Jawaharlal Nehru to return for a second term after completing a full five-year term. updated by BorgQueen, 06:47, 20 May 2009
An Indonesian Air Force C-130 Hercules aircraft crashes, killing at least 78 people in Java, Indonesia. added by BorgQueen, 08:55, 20 May 2009
An Indonesian Air Force C-130 Hercules aircraft crashes in Java, Indonesia, killing at least 78 people. updated by Fox, 09:01, 20 May 2009
100x100px|Radiographs of the type specimen of Darwinius masillae, new genus and species, from Messel in Germany. added by BorgQueen, 09:31, 20 May 2009
100x100px|Radiographs of the type specimen of Darwinius masillae, new genus and species, from Messel in Germany. removed by BorgQueen, 22:38, 21 May 2009
Scientists announce that Darwinius masillae (radiographs pictured), a 47-million-year-old skeleton of a primate species, is humanity's missing link. added by BorgQueen, 09:31, 20 May 2009
Manmohan Singh is elected Prime Minister of India, the first since Jawaharlal Nehru to return for a second term after completing a full five-year term. updated by BorgQueen, 09:31, 20 May 2009
Scientists announce that Darwinius masillae (radiographs pictured), a 47-million-year-old fossilized primate species, is humanity's missing link. updated by BorgQueen, 09:42, 20 May 2009
Scientists announce that Darwinius masillae (radiographs pictured), a 47-million-year-old fossilized primate species, is humanity's transitional fossil. updated by BorgQueen, 09:54, 20 May 2009
An Indonesian Air Force C-130 Hercules aircraft crashes in Java, Indonesia, killing at least 97 people. updated by BorgQueen, 10:29, 20 May 2009
Scientists announce that Darwinius masillae (radiographs pictured), a 47-million-year-old fossilized primate species, may have significance in understanding [[human evolution]. updated by Dweller, 11:46, 20 May 2009
Scientists announce that Darwinius masillae (radiographs pictured), a 47-million-year-old fossilized primate species, may have significance in understanding human evolution. updated by Dweller, 11:46, 20 May 2009
Scientists announce that Darwinius masillae (radiographs pictured), a 47-million-year-old fossil of a primate, may have significance in understanding human evolution. updated by Dweller, 11:47, 20 May 2009
Scientists announce that Darwinius masillae (radiographs pictured), a 47-million-year-old fossil of a primate, may have significance in understanding human evolution. updated by SilkTork, 13:05, 20 May 2009
Scientists announce that Darwinius masillae (radiographs pictured), a 47-million-year-old fossil, may represent an important intermediate form in primate evolution. updated by Pharos, 13:09, 20 May 2009
A C-130 Hercules aircraft of the Indonesian Air Force crashes in Java, killing at least 98 people. added by PFHLai, 22:47, 20 May 2009

May 21

British politician Michael Martin announces his resignation in a scandal over expenses of Members of Parliament, becoming the first Speaker of the House of Commons since 1695 to be forced from office. updated by BorgQueen, 08:02, 21 May 2009
Raffaele Amato, a Camorra boss accused of being one of the principal importers of cocaine into Italy, is arrested in Marbella, Spain. updated by BorgQueen, 08:04, 21 May 2009
Raffaele Amato, a Camorra boss accused of being one of the principal importers of cocaine into Italy, is arrested in Marbella, Spain. removed by BorgQueen, 08:05, 21 May 2009
Paleontologists announce that Darwinius masillae (radiographs pictured), a 47-million-year-old fossil, may represent an important intermediate form in primate evolution. added by Dbachmann, 13:49, 21 May 2009
Paleontologists announce that Darwinius masillae (radiographs pictured), a 47-million-year-old fossil, may represent an important intermediate form in primate evolution. updated by Art LaPella, 13:53, 21 May 2009
Paleontologists announce that Darwinius masillae (radiographs pictured), a 47-million-year-old fossil, may represent an important intermediate form in primate evolution. removed by BorgQueen, 22:38, 21 May 2009
105x100px|Topographic location map of Java (Indonesia) added by BorgQueen, 22:38, 21 May 2009
105x100px|Topographic location map of Java (Indonesia) removed by BorgQueen, 22:43, 21 May 2009
Apa, a Nepalese Sherpa mountain climber who holds the world record for summiting Mount Everest more than any other person, breaks his own record. added by BorgQueen, 22:38, 21 May 2009
A C-130 Hercules aircraft of the Indonesian Air Force crashes in Java (map pictured), killing at least 98 people. updated by BorgQueen, 22:38, 21 May 2009
100x100px|Mount Everest from Kalapatthar added by BorgQueen, 22:43, 21 May 2009
100x100px|Mount Everest from Kalapatthar removed by BorgQueen, 03:53, 23 May 2009
Apa, a Nepalese Sherpa mountain climber who holds the world record for summiting Mount Everest (pictured) more than any other person, breaks his own record. updated by BorgQueen, 22:43, 21 May 2009
A C-130 Hercules aircraft of the Indonesian Air Force crashes in Java, killing at least 98 people. updated by BorgQueen, 22:43, 21 May 2009
A C-130 Hercules aircraft of the Indonesian Air Force crashes in Java, killing at least 98 people. removed by BorgQueen, 20:41, 23 May 2009

May 22

Nepalese Sherpa mountain climber Apa summits Mount Everest (pictured) for the nineteenth times, breaking his own world record. added by PFHLai, 00:24, 22 May 2009
Nepalese Sherpa mountain climber Apa summits Mount Everest (pictured) for the nineteenth time, breaking his own world record. updated by HereToHelp, 00:28, 22 May 2009
Michael Martin announces his resignation in a scandal over expenses of British Members of Parliament, becoming the first Speaker of the House of Commons since 1695 to be forced from office. added by PFHLai, 00:31, 22 May 2009
Michael Martin announces his resignation in a scandal over expenses of British Members of Parliament, becoming the first Speaker of the House of Commons since 1695 to be forced from office. removed by BorgQueen, 03:46, 23 May 2009
Nepalese Sherpa mountain climber Apa climbs Mount Everest (pictured) for the nineteenth time, breaking his own world record. updated by Fox, 09:18, 22 May 2009
Manmohan Singh is re-elected Prime Minister of India, the first since Jawaharlal Nehru to return for a second term after completing a full five-year term. updated by Fox, 09:20, 22 May 2009
Manmohan Singh is re-elected Prime Minister of India, the first since Jawaharlal Nehru to return for a second term after completing a full five-year term. removed by BorgQueen, 05:50, 23 May 2009
Bingu wa Mutharika is elected to a second term as President of Malawi. added by Nishkid64, 20:47, 22 May 2009

May 23

Ireland's Commission to Inquire into Child Abuse concludes that the Roman Catholic Church and government inspectors knew sexual abuse was "endemic" in boys' institutions. added by BorgQueen, 03:46, 23 May 2009
Ireland's Commission to Inquire into Child Abuse concludes that the Roman Catholic Church and government inspectors knew sexual abuse was "endemic" in boys' institutions. removed by BorgQueen, 18:59, 24 May 2009
The United Kingdom's House of Lords suspends two of its peers, Lord Truscott and Lord Taylor, for misconduct, the first such action since 1642. added by BorgQueen, 03:46, 23 May 2009
The United Kingdom's House of Lords suspends two of its peers, Lord Truscott and Lord Taylor, for misconduct, the first such action since 1642. removed by BorgQueen, 20:44, 23 May 2009
100x100px|Bingu wa Mutharika added by BorgQueen, 03:53, 23 May 2009
100x100px|Bingu wa Mutharika removed by BorgQueen, 05:50, 23 May 2009
Bingu wa Mutharika (pictured) is elected to a second term as President of Malawi. updated by BorgQueen, 03:53, 23 May 2009
Nepalese Sherpa mountain climber Apa climbs Mount Everest for the 19th time, breaking his own world record. updated by BorgQueen, 03:53, 23 May 2009
Nepalese Sherpa mountain climber Apa climbs Mount Everest for the 19th time, breaking his own world record. removed by BorgQueen, 20:43, 23 May 2009
100x100px|Roh Moo-hyun added by BorgQueen, 05:50, 23 May 2009
100x100px|Roh Moo-hyun removed by BorgQueen, 05:01, 25 May 2009
Former President of South Korea Roh Moo-hyun (pictured) dies after jumping from a mountain cliff, in an apparent suicide. added by BorgQueen, 05:50, 23 May 2009
Bingu wa Mutharika is elected to a second term as President of Malawi. updated by BorgQueen, 05:50, 23 May 2009
Bingu wa Mutharika is elected to a second term as President of Malawi. removed by BorgQueen, 05:01, 25 May 2009
Former President of South Korea Roh Moo-hyun (pictured) commits suicide. updated by BorgQueen, 06:39, 23 May 2009
The German Federal Assembly re-elects Horst Köhler as President of Germany. added by BorgQueen, 15:02, 23 May 2009
The German Federal Assembly re-elects Horst Köhler as President of Germany. removed by Thue, 07:53, 25 May 2009
Madhav Kumar Nepal is elected Prime Minister of Nepal by the Interim legislature. added by BorgQueen, 20:41, 23 May 2009
In rugby union, Leinster defeat Leicester Tigers in the 2009 Heineken Cup Final to win their first ever Heineken Cup. added by BorgQueen, 20:43, 23 May 2009
In rugby union, Leinster defeat Leicester Tigers in the 2009 Heineken Cup Final to win their first ever Heineken Cup. removed by BorgQueen, 16:27, 25 May 2009

May 24

Madhav Kumar Nepal is elected Prime Minister of Nepal by the Constituent Assembly. updated by BorgQueen, 10:40, 24 May 2009
Madhav Kumar Nepal is elected Prime Minister of Nepal by the Constituent Assembly. removed by BorgQueen, 11:23, 25 May 2009
At the 2009 Cannes Film Festival, Michael Haneke's Austrian film The White Ribbon wins Palme d'Or. added by BorgQueen, 18:59, 24 May 2009
Ireland's Commission to Inquire into Child Abuse concludes that the Roman Catholic Church and government inspectors knew sexual abuse was "endemic" in boys' institutions. updated by BorgQueen, 19:04, 24 May 2009
Ireland's Commission to Inquire into Child Abuse concludes that the Roman Catholic Church and government inspectors knew sexual abuse was "endemic" in boys' institutions. removed by BorgQueen, 19:04, 24 May 2009
At the 2009 Cannes Film Festival, the Austrian film The White Ribbon, directed by Michael Haneke, wins Palme d'Or. updated by BorgQueen, 19:08, 24 May 2009
At the 2009 Cannes Film Festival, the Austrian film The White Ribbon, directed by Michael Haneke, wins the Palme d'Or. updated by BorgQueen, 19:32, 24 May 2009
At the 2009 Cannes Film Festival, the Austrian film The White Ribbon, directed by Michael Haneke, wins the Palme d'Or. removed by Chaser, 16:10, 26 May 2009

May 25

100x100px|Jenson Button added by BorgQueen, 05:01, 25 May 2009
100x100px|Jenson Button removed by BorgQueen, 03:26, 26 May 2009
In auto racing, Jenson Button (pictured) of England wins the 2009 Monaco Grand Prix and Helio Castroneves of Brazil wins the 2009 Indianapolis 500. added by BorgQueen, 05:01, 25 May 2009
Former President of South Korea Roh Moo-hyun commits suicide. updated by BorgQueen, 05:01, 25 May 2009
Former President of South Korea Roh Moo-hyun commits suicide. removed by Spencer, 19:23, 25 May 2009
North Korea claims to have successfully detonated a nuclear weapon in an underground facility. added by Thue, 07:53, 25 May 2009
In auto racing, Jenson Button (pictured) of the United Kingdom wins the 2009 Monaco Grand Prix and Helio Castroneves of Brazil wins the 2009 Indianapolis 500. updated by Fox, 08:38, 25 May 2009
In Formula One, Jenson Button (pictured) of the United Kingdom wins the 2009 Monaco Grand Prix, while in American Championship Car Racing Helio Castroneves of Brazil wins the 2009 Indianapolis 500. added by Fox, 10:19, 25 May 2009
In Formula One, Jenson Button (pictured) of the United Kingdom wins the 2009 Monaco Grand Prix, while in American Championship Car Racing Hélio Castroneves of Brazil wins the 2009 Indianapolis 500. updated by Fox, 10:54, 25 May 2009
North Korea claims to have successfully detonated a nuclear weapon in an underground facility. updated by BorgQueen, 11:23, 25 May 2009
North Korea claims to have successfully detonated a nuclear weapon in an underground facility. removed by BorgQueen, 15:18, 29 May 2009
Tsakhiagiin Elbegdorj is elected President of Mongolia. added by BorgQueen, 11:23, 25 May 2009
Madhav Kumar Nepal is elected Prime Minister of Nepal by the Constituent Assembly. updated by BorgQueen, 11:24, 25 May 2009
Madhav Kumar Nepal is elected Prime Minister of Nepal by the Constituent Assembly. removed by BorgQueen, 16:17, 25 May 2009
In Formula One, Jenson Button (pictured) of the United Kingdom wins the 2009 Monaco Grand Prix, while in American Championship Car Racing, Hélio Castroneves of Brazil wins the 2009 Indianapolis 500. updated by BorgQueen, 11:42, 25 May 2009
At Mawazine, at least 11 people are killed and 40 others are injured after a wire fence collapses at a football stadium in Rabat, Morocco. added by BorgQueen, 16:17, 25 May 2009
Tsakhiagiin Elbegdorj is elected President of Mongolia. added by BorgQueen, 16:17, 25 May 2009
Tsakhiagiin Elbegdorj is elected President of Mongolia. removed by BorgQueen, 11:47, 27 May 2009
In cricket, the Deccan Chargers defeat the Bangalore Royal Challengers to win the 2009 Indian Premier League. added by BorgQueen, 16:27, 25 May 2009
In Formula One, Jenson Button (pictured) of the United Kingdom wins the 2009 Monaco Grand Prix, while in American Championship Car Racing, Hélio Castroneves of Brazil wins the 2009 Indianapolis 500. added by BorgQueen, 16:31, 25 May 2009
In cricket, the Deccan Chargers defeat the Bangalore Royal Challengers to win the 2009 Indian Premier League. updated by BorgQueen, 16:33, 25 May 2009
In cricket, the Deccan Chargers defeat the Bangalore Royal Challengers to win the 2009 Indian Premier League. removed by Jacoplane, 22:23, 27 May 2009
In Formula One, Jenson Button (pictured) of the United Kingdom wins the 2009 Monaco Grand Prix, while in the IndyCar Series, Hélio Castroneves of Brazil wins the 2009 Indianapolis 500. updated by Zzyzx11, 16:37, 25 May 2009
Cyclone Aila kills at least 33 people and leads affects thousands of others in Bangladesh and India. added by Spencer, 19:23, 25 May 2009
Cyclone Aila kills at least 33 people and affects thousands of others in Bangladesh and India. updated by Spencer, 19:24, 25 May 2009
In Formula One, Jenson Button (pictured) of the United Kingdom wins the Monaco Grand Prix, while in the IndyCar Series, Hélio Castroneves of Brazil wins the 2009 Indianapolis 500. updated by Tone, 19:34, 25 May 2009
In Formula One, Jenson Button (pictured) of the United Kingdom wins the Monaco Grand Prix, while in the IndyCar Series, Hélio Castroneves of Brazil wins the Indianapolis 500. updated by Tone, 19:34, 25 May 2009
Cyclone Aila kills at least 33 people and affects thousands more in Bangladesh and India. updated by Calliopejen1, 22:10, 25 May 2009

May 26

100x100px|Severe Cyclonic Storm Aila at peak intensity before landfall added by BorgQueen, 03:26, 26 May 2009
100x100px|Severe Cyclonic Storm Aila at peak intensity before landfall removed by BorgQueen, 11:46, 27 May 2009
Cyclone Aila (pictured) kills at least 33 people and affects thousands more in Bangladesh and India. updated by BorgQueen, 03:26, 26 May 2009
In Formula One, Jenson Button of the United Kingdom wins the Monaco Grand Prix, while in the IndyCar Series, Hélio Castroneves of Brazil wins the Indianapolis 500. updated by BorgQueen, 03:26, 26 May 2009
In Formula One, Jenson Button of the United Kingdom wins the Monaco Grand Prix, while in the IndyCar Series, Hélio Castroneves of Brazil wins the Indianapolis 500. removed by BorgQueen, 02:15, 28 May 2009
At Mawazine, at least 11 people are killed and 40 others are injured after a wire fence collapses at a football stadium in Rabat, Morocco. added by Fox, 08:31, 26 May 2009
At Mawazine, at least 11 people are killed and 40 others are injured after a wire fence collapses at a football stadium in Rabat, Morocco. removed by BorgQueen, 02:10, 28 May 2009
Cyclone Aila (pictured) kills at least 136 people and affects thousands more in Bangladesh and India. updated by Juliancolton, 15:49, 26 May 2009
President Barack Obama nominates Sonia Sotomayor to replace David Souter on the United States Supreme Court. added by Chaser, 16:10, 26 May 2009
President Barack Obama nominates Sonia Sotomayor to replace David Souter on the United States Supreme Court. removed by Fox, 20:00, 26 May 2009
Cyclone Aila (pictured) kills at least 170 people and affects thousands more in Bangladesh and India. updated by Juliancolton, 17:15, 26 May 2009
Cyclone Aila (pictured) kills at least 212 people and affects thousands more in Bangladesh and India. updated by Juliancolton, 23:54, 26 May 2009

May 27

Cyclone Aila (pictured) kills at least 212 people in Bangladesh and India. updated by PFHLai, 05:21, 27 May 2009
At the 2009 Cannes Film Festival, the Austrian film The White Ribbon, directed by Michael Haneke, wins the Palme d'Or. updated by BorgQueen, 10:15, 27 May 2009
At the 2009 Cannes Film Festival, the Austrian film The White Ribbon, directed by Michael Haneke, wins the Palme d'Or. removed by BorgQueen, 11:42, 27 May 2009
Soyuz TMA-15 is launched at the Baikonur Cosmodrome in Kazakhstan, carrying Expedition 20, the first six-man crew of the International Space Station. added by BorgQueen, 11:42, 27 May 2009
100x100px|Soyuz TMA-15 Mission Patch added by BorgQueen, 11:46, 27 May 2009
100x100px|Soyuz TMA-15 Mission Patch removed by Jacoplane, 22:47, 27 May 2009
Soyuz TMA-15 (mission insignia pictured) is launched at the Baikonur Cosmodrome in Kazakhstan, carrying Expedition 20, the first six-man crew of the International Space Station. updated by BorgQueen, 11:46, 27 May 2009
Cyclone Aila kills at least 212 people in Bangladesh and India. updated by BorgQueen, 11:46, 27 May 2009
Soyuz TMA-15 (mission insignia pictured) is launched at the Baikonur Cosmodrome in Kazakhstan, carrying Expedition 20, part of the first six-man crew of the International Space Station. updated by Chaser, 18:45, 27 May 2009
Cyclone Aila kills at least 253 people in Bangladesh and India. updated by Spencer, 19:39, 27 May 2009
In football, FC Barcelona defeats Manchester United to win the 2009 UEFA Champions League Final. added by Jacoplane, 22:23, 27 May 2009
100x100px|UEFA Champions League trophy added by Jacoplane, 22:47, 27 May 2009
100x100px|UEFA Champions League trophy removed by BorgQueen, 02:15, 28 May 2009
In football, FC Barcelona defeats Manchester United to win the 2009 UEFA Champions League Final (trophy pictured). updated by Jacoplane, 22:47, 27 May 2009
Soyuz TMA-15 is launched at the Baikonur Cosmodrome in Kazakhstan, carrying Expedition 20, part of the first six-man crew of the International Space Station. updated by Jacoplane, 22:47, 27 May 2009
Soyuz TMA-15 is launched at the Baikonur Cosmodrome in Kazakhstan, carrying Expedition 20, part of the first six-man crew of the International Space Station. removed by PFHLai, 21:57, 31 May 2009

May 28

In association football, FC Barcelona defeats Manchester United to win the 2009 UEFA Champions League Final (trophy pictured). updated by Youngamerican, 00:01, 28 May 2009
In association football, FC Barcelona defeat Manchester United to win the 2009 UEFA Champions League Final (trophy pictured). updated by Chaser, 01:54, 28 May 2009
President of Niger Tandja Mamadou dissolves the National Assembly after the constitutional court rejects his attempt to remove presidential term limits. added by BorgQueen, 02:10, 28 May 2009
In association football, FC Barcelona defeat Manchester United to win the 2009 UEFA Champions League Final (trophy pictured). added by BorgQueen, 02:10, 28 May 2009
100x100px|Tandja Mamadou added by BorgQueen, 02:15, 28 May 2009
100x100px|Tandja Mamadou removed by BorgQueen, 15:49, 29 May 2009
President of Niger Tandja Mamadou (pictured) dissolves the National Assembly after the constitutional court rejects his attempt to remove presidential term limits. updated by BorgQueen, 02:15, 28 May 2009
In association football, FC Barcelona defeat Manchester United to win the 2009 UEFA Champions League Final. updated by BorgQueen, 02:15, 28 May 2009
In association football, FC Barcelona defeat Manchester United to win the 2009 UEFA Champions League Final. removed by BorgQueen, 22:01, 31 May 2009
In Formula One, Jenson Button of the United Kingdom wins the Monaco Grand Prix, while in the IndyCar Series, Hélio Castroneves of Brazil wins the Indianapolis 500. updated by BorgQueen, 17:37, 28 May 2009
In Formula One, Jenson Button of the United Kingdom wins the Monaco Grand Prix, while in the IndyCar Series, Hélio Castroneves of Brazil wins the Indianapolis 500. removed by Spencer, 02:49, 29 May 2009

May 29

At least 16 people die and at least 20 others are injured following a bus accident in Yambol, Bulgaria. added by Spencer, 02:49, 29 May 2009
The discovery of a 4,000-year-old skeleton showing earliest known evidence of leprosy is reported in Rajasthan, India. added by BorgQueen, 15:18, 29 May 2009
The discovery of a 4,000-year-old skeleton showing earliest known evidence of leprosy in the Indian state of Rajasthan is announced. updated by BorgQueen, 15:20, 29 May 2009
100x100px|A 19th-century Norwegian man suffering from leprosy added by BorgQueen, 15:49, 29 May 2009
100x100px|A 19th-century Norwegian man suffering from leprosy removed by BorgQueen, 11:35, 30 May 2009
The discovery of a 4,000-year-old skeleton showing earliest known evidence of leprosy (example pictured) in the Indian state of Rajasthan is announced. updated by BorgQueen, 15:49, 29 May 2009
President of Niger Tandja Mamadou dissolves the National Assembly after the constitutional court rejects his attempt to remove presidential term limits. updated by BorgQueen, 15:49, 29 May 2009
The discovery of a 4,000-year-old skeleton showing the earliest known evidence of leprosy (example pictured) in the Indian state of Rajasthan is announced. updated by BorgQueen, 16:00, 29 May 2009

May 30

Cyclone Aila kills at least 292 people in Bangladesh and India. updated by Spencer, 00:11, 30 May 2009
Cyclone Aila kills at least 292 people in Bangladesh and India. removed by BorgQueen, 11:35, 30 May 2009
A bus accident kills 16 people and injures at least 20 others in Yambol, Bulgaria. added by PFHLai, 06:16, 30 May 2009
A bus accident kills 16 people and injures at least 20 others in Yambol, Bulgaria. removed by BorgQueen, 13:16, 30 May 2009
100x100px|Al Zarar MBT in Pakistan added by BorgQueen, 11:35, 30 May 2009
100x100px|Al Zarar MBT in Pakistan removed by BorgQueen, 15:04, 30 May 2009
In the Second Battle of Swat against the Taliban, the Pakistani military (main battle tank pictured) announces that it has fully regained control of Mingora, the largest town in the Swat Valley. added by BorgQueen, 11:35, 30 May 2009
The discovery of a 4,000-year-old skeleton showing the earliest known evidence of leprosy in the Indian state of Rajasthan is announced. updated by BorgQueen, 11:35, 30 May 2009
Around 250 people are killed in clashes between the Rizeigat and Messiria nomadic tribes in South Kurdufan, Sudan. added by BorgQueen, 13:35, 30 May 2009
Around 250 people are killed in clashes between the Rizeigat and Messiria nomadic tribes in Sudan. updated by BorgQueen, 13:36, 30 May 2009
100x100px|A 19th-century Norwegian man suffering from leprosy updated by BorgQueen, 15:04, 30 May 2009
100x100px|A 19th-century Norwegian man suffering from leprosy removed by BorgQueen, 22:08, 31 May 2009
In the Second Battle of Swat against the Taliban, the Pakistani military announces that it has fully regained control of Mingora, the largest town in the Swat Valley. updated by BorgQueen, 15:04, 30 May 2009
The discovery of a 4,000-year-old skeleton showing the earliest known evidence of leprosy (example pictured) in the Indian state of Rajasthan is announced. updated by BorgQueen, 15:04, 30 May 2009

May 31

Soyuz TMA-15, carrying the crew of Expedition 20, docks with the International Space Station. added by PFHLai, 21:57, 31 May 2009
A 7.3-M_w earthquake kills six people and destroys dozens of buildings in Honduras, Guatemala and Belize. added by PFHLai, 21:57, 31 May 2009
100x100px|The crew of Expedition 20 added by BorgQueen, 22:08, 31 May 2009
Soyuz TMA-15, carrying the crew of Expedition 20 (pictured), docks with the International Space Station. updated by BorgQueen, 22:08, 31 May 2009
The discovery of a 4,000-year-old skeleton showing the earliest known evidence of leprosy in the Indian state of Rajasthan is announced. updated by BorgQueen, 22:08, 31 May 2009
The Pakistani military announces that it has fully regained control of Mingora, the largest town in the Swat Valley, from the Taliban. added by PFHLai, 22:14, 31 May 2009
Approximately 250 people are killed in clashes between the Rizeigat and Messiria nomadic tribes in Sudan. added by PFHLai, 22:14, 31 May 2009
A 7.3-M_w earthquake kills at least six people and destroys dozens of buildings in Honduras, Guatemala and Belize. updated by BorgQueen, 22:53, 31 May 2009