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August 1

• Sudanese Vice-President John Garang, a central figure in the new peace deal ending the Second Sudanese Civil War, is reported dead in a crash. added by Renamed user ixgysjijel, 03:05, 01 August 2005

Map of India, Maharashtra marked in purple.

removed by Renamed user ixgysjijel, 03:05, 01 August 2005

• Sudanese Vice-President John Garang, a central figure in the new peace deal ending the Second Sudanese Civil War, is reported dead in a helicopter crash. updated by Pharos, 03:10, 01 August 2005
• John Garang, Vice-President of Sudan and a central figure in the new peace deal ending the Second Sudanese Civil War, is reported dead in a helicopter crash. added by PFHLai, 06:43, 01 August 2005
• Vice-President John Garang of Sudan, a central figure in the new peace deal ending the Second Sudanese Civil War, dies in a plane crash near the Uganda-Sudan border. added by PFHLai, 07:09, 01 August 2005

Flag of Sudan

Flag of Sudan

removed by Pharos, 07:40, 01 August 2005

• King Fahd of Saudi Arabia dies in a hospital in Riyadh. added by PZFUN, 07:41, 01 August 2005
• King Fahd of Saudi Arabia dies in a hospital in Riyadh at the age of 82. updated by Jengod, 08:01, 01 August 2005
• Fahd bin Abdul Aziz, reigning monarch of Saudi Arabia, dies in a hospital in Riyadh at the age of 82. added by Jengod, 08:02, 01 August 2005
• Fahd bin Abdul Aziz, Saudi Arabia's head of state, dies in a hospital in Riyadh at the age of 82, and is likely to be succeeded on the throne by his brother Crown Prince Abdullah bin Abdul Aziz. updated by Jengod, 08:04, 01 August 2005
• Fahd bin Abdul Aziz, reigning monarch of Saudi Arabia, dies in a hospital in Riyadh at the age of 82. removed by Jengod, 08:04, 01 August 2005
• Vice-President John Garang of Sudan (pictured), a central figure in the new peace deal ending the Second Sudanese Civil War, dies in a plane crash near the Uganda-Sudan border. updated by Violetriga, 08:05, 01 August 2005
• Fahd bin Abdul Aziz, Saudi Arabia's head of state, dies in a hospital in Riyadh at the age of 82. He is succeeded as leader of the House of Saud and King of Saudi Arabia by the current regent, Crown Prince Abdullah bin Abdul Aziz. updated by Jengod, 08:07, 01 August 2005

John Garang, August 2004

removed by Jengod, 08:07, 01 August 2005

• Vice-President John Garang of Sudan, a central figure in the new peace deal ending the Second Sudanese Civil War, dies in a plane crash near the Uganda-Sudan border. updated by Violetriga, 08:12, 01 August 2005

Saudi crest

Saudi crest

removed by Pharos, 08:30, 01 August 2005

• Fahd bin Abdul Aziz, Saudi Arabia's head of state, dies in a hospital in Riyadh at the age of 82. He is succeeded as leader of the House of Saud and as King of Saudi Arabia by the current regent, Crown Prince Abdullah bin Abdul Aziz. updated by Dscos, 08:46, 01 August 2005
• Vice-President John Garang of Sudan, a central figure in the new peace deal ending the Second Sudanese Civil War, is killed in a plane crash near the Uganda-Sudan border. updated by Dscos, 08:46, 01 August 2005
• King Fahd of Saudi Arabia dies in a hospital in Riyadh at the age of 82. He is succeeded as King of Saudi Arabia and Head of the House of Saud by the current regent, Crown Prince Abdullah. updated by Proteus, 13:42, 01 August 2005
• In Guinea-Bissau, João Bernardo Vieira wins the presidential election, defeating Malam Bacai Sanhá in a second round run-off. added by PFHLai, 15:49, 01 August 2005
• In Guinea-Bissau, João Bernardo Vieira wins the presidential election, defeating Malam Bacai Sanhá in a second round run-off. removed by PZFUN, 21:16, 02 August 2005
• King Fahd of Saudi Arabia dies in a hospital in Riyadh. He is succeeded as King of Saudi Arabia and Head of the House of Saud by the current regent, Crown Prince Abdullah. updated by PFHLai, 16:11, 01 August 2005
• King Fahd of Saudi Arabia dies in a hospital in Riyadh. He is succeeded as King of Saudi Arabia and Head of the House of Saud by the current regent, Crown Prince Abdullah. updated by Hemanshu, 16:24, 01 August 2005
• King Fahd of Saudi Arabia dies in a hospital in Riyadh. He is succeeded as King of Saudi Arabia and as Head of the House of Saud by the current regent, Crown Prince Abdullah. updated by Dscos, 18:38, 01 August 2005
• The death in a helicopter crash of Sudanese Vice-President John Garang, a central figure in the recent peace deal ending the Second Sudanese Civil War, sparks deadly rioting in Khartoum. added by Renamed user ixgysjijel, 21:16, 01 August 2005

August 2

• The death of Sudanese Vice-President John Garang, a central figure in the recent peace deal ending the Second Sudanese Civil War, sparks deadly rioting in Khartoum. added by PFHLai, 07:29, 02 August 2005
• King Fahd of Saudi Arabia dies in a hospital in Riyadh. He is succeeded as King of Saudi Arabia and as Head of the House of Saud by the former regent, Crown Prince Abdullah. updated by Jdforrester, 17:45, 02 August 2005
• An Air France flight slides off the runway and bursts into flame when trying to land at Toronto Pearson International Airport. added by PZFUN, 21:16, 02 August 2005
• Air France Flight 358 slides off the runway and bursts into flame when trying to land at Toronto Pearson International Airport. added by Curps, 21:24, 02 August 2005

King Fahd in October 1998

removed by Earl Andrew, 22:00, 02 August 2005

• Air France Flight 358 slides off the runway and bursts into flame when trying to land at Toronto Pearson International Airport. No fatalities and 14 minor injuries are reported. updated by Montrealais, 22:06, 02 August 2005

Flight 358

Flight 358

removed by Pharos, 22:34, 02 August 2005

• Air France Flight 358 slides off the runway at Toronto Pearson International Airport and bursts into flames in nearby ravine. No fatalities and 14 minor injuries are reported. added by PFHLai, 23:36, 02 August 2005
• King Fahd of Saudi Arabia dies in a hospital in Riyadh. He is succeeded as King of Saudi Arabia and as Head of the House of Saud by the former regent, Crown Prince Abdullah. added by PFHLai, 23:36, 02 August 2005
• The death of Sudanese Vice-President John Garang, a central figure in the recent peace deal ending the Second Sudanese Civil War, sparks deadly rioting in Khartoum. added by PFHLai, 23:36, 02 August 2005
• Heavy rain continues along the coast of Maharashtra, India as the death toll in the recent floods rises to over 1,000. added by PFHLai, 23:36, 02 August 2005
• Heavy rain continues along the coast of Maharashtra, India as the death toll in the recent floods rises to over 1,000. removed by PDH, 00:07, 03 August 2005
• In Guinea-Bissau, João Bernardo Vieira wins the presidential election, defeating Malam Bacai Sanhá in a second round run-off. added by PFHLai, 23:36, 02 August 2005
• In Guinea-Bissau, João Bernardo Vieira wins the presidential election, defeating Malam Bacai Sanhá in a second round run-off. removed by PDH, 00:07, 03 August 2005
• Air France Flight 358 slides off the runway at Toronto Pearson International Airport and bursts into flames in a nearby ravine. No fatalities and 14 minor injuries are reported. updated by PFHLai, 23:42, 02 August 2005
• King Fahd of Saudi Arabia dies in a hospital in Riyadh. He is succeeded as King of Saudi Arabia and as Head of the House of Saud by the former regent and Crown Prince, King Abdullah. updated by PFHLai, 23:50, 02 August 2005

August 3

• Air France Flight 358 slides off the runway at Toronto Pearson International Airport and bursts into flames in a nearby ravine. No fatalities and 14 minor injuries are reported. updated by Earl Andrew, 01:18, 03 August 2005
• King Fahd of Saudi Arabia dies in a hospital in Riyadh. He is succeeded by the former regent and Crown Prince, King Abdullah. updated by PFHLai, 05:30, 03 August 2005
• The death of Sudanese Vice-President John Garang sparks deadly rioting in Khartoum. updated by PFHLai, 05:30, 03 August 2005
• King Fahd of Saudi Arabia dies in a hospital in Riyadh. He is succeeded by the former regent and Crown Prince, King Abdullah (pictured above). updated by PFHLai, 05:38, 03 August 2005

Toronto Pearson International Airport

removed by PFHLai, 05:38, 03 August 2005

• Air France Flight 358 slides off the runway at Toronto Pearson International Airport and bursts into flames in a nearby ravine. All 309 passengers and crew on board survive. updated by PFHLai, 08:41, 03 August 2005
• Mahmoud Ahmadinejad (pictured right) becomes the sixth President of Iran, following Mohammad Khatami. added by Roozbeh, 11:43, 03 August 2005
• King Fahd of Saudi Arabia dies in a hospital in Riyadh. He is succeeded by the former regent and Crown Prince, King Abdullah. updated by Roozbeh, 11:43, 03 August 2005

Abdullah of Saudi Arabia, in a 2002 photo. removed by Roozbeh, 11:43, 03 August 2005 President Mahmoud Ahmadinejad. removed by Dscos, 13:38, 03 August 2005

• Mahmoud Ahmadinejad becomes the sixth President of Iran, following Mohammad Khatami. updated by Mark, 13:42, 03 August 2005
• Mauritanian president Maaouya Ould Sid'Ahmed Taya is overthrown by a military coup while attending a funeral outside the country. added by Brian0918, 15:05, 03 August 2005
• Mauritanian president Maaouya Ould Sid'Ahmed Taya is overthrown in a military coup while attending a funeral outside the country. updated by Brian0918, 15:11, 03 August 2005
• Air France Flight 358 skids into a ravine while landing at Toronto Pearson International Airport and bursts into flames without loss of life. updated by Renamed user ixgysjijel, 15:13, 03 August 2005
• King Fahd of Saudi Arabia dies in a hospital in Riyadh. He is succeeded by the former regent and Crown Prince, King Abdullah. updated by Renamed user ixgysjijel, 15:13, 03 August 2005
• King Fahd of Saudi Arabia dies in a hospital in Riyadh. He is succeeded by the former regent and Crown Prince, King Abdullah. removed by PFHLai, 15:36, 03 August 2005
• The death of Sudanese Vice-President John Garang sparks deadly rioting in Khartoum. updated by Renamed user ixgysjijel, 15:13, 03 August 2005
• The death of Sudanese Vice-President John Garang sparks deadly rioting in Khartoum. removed by Renamed user ixgysjijel, 15:17, 03 August 2005
• Mauritanian president Maaouya Ould Sid'Ahmed Taya is overthrown in a military coup while attending the funeral of King Fahd in Saudia Arabia. updated by Brian0918, 15:15, 03 August 2005
• Mauritanian president Maaouya Ould Sid'Ahmed Taya is overthrown in a military coup while attending the funeral of King Fahd in Saudi Arabia. updated by Brian0918, 15:15, 03 August 2005
• President Maaouya Ould Sid'Ahmed Taya of Mauritania is overthrown in a military coup while attending the funeral of King Fahd in Saudi Arabia. added by PFHLai, 15:28, 03 August 2005
• Mahmoud Ahmadinejad becomes the sixth President of Iran, succeeding Mohammad Khatami. updated by PFHLai, 15:28, 03 August 2005
• Rioting sparked by the death of Sudanese Vice-President John Garang continues, killing at least 84 people in Khartoum in the three past days. added by PFHLai, 15:36, 03 August 2005
• Rioting sparked by the death of Sudanese Vice-President John Garang continues, killing at least 84 people in Khartoum in the past three days. updated by PFHLai, 15:37, 03 August 2005

August 4

• President Maaouya Ould Sid'Ahmed Taya of Mauritania is overthrown while attending the funeral of King Fahd in Saudi Arabia. Colonel Ely Ould Mohamed Vall is named as his successor by the Military Council for Justice and Democracy. updated by Trilobite, 12:54, 04 August 2005
• Rioting sparked by the death of Sudanese Vice-President John Garang continues, killing at least 84 people in Khartoum in the past three days. added by Trilobite, 12:54, 04 August 2005
• Rioting sparked by the death of Sudanese Vice-President John Garang continues, killing at least 84 people in Khartoum in the past three days. removed by Golbez, 19:55, 04 August 2005
• Air France Flight 358 skids into a ravine while landing at Toronto Pearson International Airport and bursts into flames without loss of life. updated by Trilobite, 12:54, 04 August 2005
• President Maaouya Ould Sid'Ahmed Taya of Islamic Republic of Mauritania is overthrown while attending the funeral of King Fahd in Saudi Arabia. Colonel Ely Ould Mohamed Vall is named as his successor by the Military Council for Justice and Democracy. updated by Roozbeh, 17:38, 04 August 2005
• Mahmoud Ahmadinejad becomes the sixth President of Islamic Republic of Iran, succeeding Mohammad Khatami. updated by Roozbeh, 17:38, 04 August 2005
• Journalist Michaëlle Jean (right) is announced as the next Governor General of Canada, set to replace Adrienne Clarkson on September 27. added by Golbez, 19:55, 04 August 2005
• Following the overthrow of Mauritanian President Maaouya Ould Sid'Ahmed Taya, Colonel Ely Ould Mohamed Vall is named his successor by the Military Council for Justice and Democracy added by Golbez, 19:55, 04 August 2005

Flag of Mauritania removed by Golbez, 19:55, 04 August 2005

• Journalist Michaëlle Jean (right) is announced as the next Governor General of Canada, set to succeed Adrienne Clarkson on September 27. updated by PFHLai, 20:30, 04 August 2005
• Following the overthrow of Mauritanian President Maaouya Ould Sid'Ahmed Taya, Colonel Ely Ould Mohamed Vall is named his successor by the Military Council for Justice and Democracy. updated by PFHLai, 20:32, 04 August 2005

August 5

• The Military Council for Justice and Democracy names Ely Ould Mohamed Vall as the new President of Mauritania to replace Maaouya Ould Sid'Ahmed Taya, who was ousted in a coup d'état on August 3. added by PFHLai, 05:32, 05 August 2005
• The Military Council for Justice and Democracy names Ely Ould Mohamed Vall as the new President of Mauritania to replace the ousted Maaouya Ould Sid'Ahmed Taya. updated by PFHLai, 05:35, 05 August 2005
• Air France Flight 358 skids into a ravine while landing at Toronto Pearson International Airport and bursts into flames with no loss of life. updated by PFHLai, 05:35, 05 August 2005
• Air France Flight 358 skids into a ravine while landing at Toronto Pearson International Airport and bursts into flames with no loss of life. removed by Renamed user ixgysjijel, 17:36, 05 August 2005
• The Military Council for Justice and Democracy names Ely Ould Mohamed Vall as the new President of Mauritania, replacing the ousted Maaouya Ould Sid'Ahmed Taya. updated by PFHLai, 16:19, 05 August 2005
• Russia leads an international rescue effort for the crew of the Priz class Deep Submergence Rescue Vehicle AS-28 after an accident near Kamchatka. added by Renamed user ixgysjijel, 17:36, 05 August 2005
• Journalist Michaëlle Jean is announced as the next Governor General of Canada, set to succeed Adrienne Clarkson on September 27. updated by Renamed user ixgysjijel, 17:36, 05 August 2005

Michaëlle Jean removed by Renamed user ixgysjijel, 17:36, 05 August 2005

• Russia leads an international rescue effort for the crew of a Priz class Deep Submergence Rescue Vehicle after an accident near Kamchatka. updated by Renamed user ixgysjijel, 20:06, 05 August 2005

August 6

• Mahmoud Ahmadinejad becomes the sixth President of the Islamic Republic of Iran, succeeding Mohammad Khatami. updated by Wernher, 00:01, 06 August 2005
• Mahmoud Ahmadinejad becomes the sixth President of the Islamic Republic of Iran, succeeding Mohammad Khatami. updated by Evil Monkey, 00:10, 06 August 2005
• Mahmoud Ahmadinejad becomes the sixth President of the Islamic Republic of Iran, succeeding Mohammad Khatami. removed by Michael Snow, 00:28, 06 August 2005
• An Israeli archaeologist working in East Jerusalem uncovers an ancient palace that may have belonged to King David. added by Michael Snow, 00:28, 06 August 2005
• An Israeli archaeologist working in East Jerusalem uncovers an ancient palace that may have belonged to King David. removed by Pharos, 00:34, 06 August 2005

Flag of Russia removed by Michael Snow, 00:28, 06 August 2005 Flag of Russia removed by Michael Snow, 01:47, 06 August 2005

• Mahmoud Ahmadinejad becomes the sixth President of the Islamic Republic of Iran, succeeding Mohammad Khatami. updated by Pharos, 00:34, 06 August 2005
• Mahmoud Ahmadinejad becomes the sixth President of the Islamic Republic of Iran, succeeding Mohammad Khatami. removed by Michael Snow, 01:47, 06 August 2005

removed by Pharos, 00:34, 06 August 2005 removed by Pharos, 02:29, 06 August 2005

• An Israeli archaeologist working in East Jerusalem uncovers an ancient palace that may have belonged to King David. updated by Michael Snow, 01:47, 06 August 2005
• An Israeli archaeologist working in East Jerusalem uncovers an ancient palace that may have belonged to King David. updated by Evil Monkey, 02:12, 06 August 2005
• In East Jerusalem, an archaeologist uncovers the alleged Palace of David, a large 10th century BC building she associates with the Biblical King David. added by Pharos, 02:20, 06 August 2005
• In East Jerusalem, an archaeologist uncovers a possible royal palace, a large 10th century BC building she associates with the Biblical King David. updated by Michael Snow, 02:42, 06 August 2005
• A large 10th century BC building, possibly a royal palace of the Biblical King David, is uncovered in East Jerusalem, Israel. added by PFHLai, 05:20, 06 August 2005
• Russia leads an international rescue effort for the crew of a Priz class Deep Submergence Rescue Vehicle after an accident near Kamchatka. added by PFHLai, 05:20, 06 August 2005
• The Military Council for Justice and Democracy names Ely Ould Mohamed Vall as the new President of Mauritania, replacing the ousted Maaouya Ould Sid'Ahmed Taya. added by PFHLai, 05:20, 06 August 2005
• The Military Council for Justice and Democracy names Ely Ould Mohamed Vall as the new President of Mauritania, replacing the ousted Maaouya Ould Sid'Ahmed Taya. removed by Dscos, 19:11, 06 August 2005
• A large 10th century BC building, possibly a royal palace of the Biblical King David, is uncovered in East Jerusalem, Israel. added by Golbez, 05:28, 06 August 2005
• A large 10th century BC building, possibly a royal palace of the Biblical King David, is uncovered in East Jerusalem. updated by Pharos, 05:41, 06 August 2005
• Journalist Michaëlle Jean is introduced as the next Governor General of Canada, set to succeed Adrienne Clarkson on September 27. updated by PFHLai, 05:42, 06 August 2005
• Journalist Michaëlle Jean is introduced as the next Governor General of Canada, set to succeed Adrienne Clarkson on September 27. removed by Zzyzx11, 04:00, 08 August 2005
• A large 10th century BC building, possibly a royal palace of the Biblical King David, is uncovered in East Jerusalem. updated by PFHLai, 06:16, 06 August 2005
• A large 10th century BC building, possibly a royal palace of the Biblical King David, is uncovered in East Jerusalem. removed by PDH, 14:08, 08 August 2005
• A Priz class Deep Submergence Rescue Vehicle of the Russian Navy is disabled in a submarine accident near the Kamchatka Peninsula and sinks to the seafloor, requiring an international effort to rescue the crew. added by PFHLai, 06:16, 06 August 2005
• A Priz class Deep Submergence Rescue Vehicle of the Russian Navy is disabled in a submarine accident near Kamchatka and sinks to the seafloor, requiring an international effort to rescue the crew. updated by PFHLai, 06:18, 06 August 2005
• The Priz class AS-28 Deep Submergence Rescue Vehicle of the Russian Navy is disabled in a submarine accident near Kamchatka and sinks to the seafloor, requiring an international effort to rescue the crew. added by Pharos, 07:45, 06 August 2005
• Former Foreign Secretary of the United Kingdom Robin Cook, 59, dies after collapsing whilst climbing Ben Stack. added by Ed g2s, 19:06, 06 August 2005
• A Russian Navy AS-28 DSRV is disabled in a accident near Kamchatka and sinks, prompting an international effort to rescue the crew. added by Dscos, 19:17, 06 August 2005
• A Priz class mini-submarine of the Russian Navy, the AS-28, is disabled in an accident near Kamchatka and sinks, prompting an international effort to rescue the seven-man crew. added by Wernher, 21:08, 06 August 2005
• A Priz class mini-submarine of the Russian Navy, the AS-28, is disabled in an accident near Kamchatka and sinks, prompting an international effort to rescue the seven-man crew. removed by Pharos, 04:11, 07 August 2005

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removed by PFHLai, 04:30, 07 August 2005

removed by Craigy144, 23:32, 06 August 2005

August 7

• The internatial rescue effort to save a Priz class mini-submarine of the Russian Navy succeeds as the AS-28resurfaces with all aboard safe. added by Pharos, 04:11, 07 August 2005
• An internatial rescue effort to save a Priz class mini-submarine of the Russian Navy succeeds as the AS-28 resurfaces with all aboard safe. added by Pharos, 04:12, 07 August 2005
• An internationial rescue effort to save a Priz class mini-submarine of the Russian Navy succeeds as the AS-28 resurfaces with all aboard safe. updated by Pharos, 04:29, 07 August 2005
• An international rescue effort to save a Priz class mini-submarine of the Russian Navy succeeds as the AS-28 resurfaces with all aboard safe. added by PFHLai, 04:30, 07 August 2005
• AS-28, a Priz class mini-submarine of the Russian Navy disabled near Kamchatka, resurfaces with all aboard safe after a successful international rescue effort. added by PFHLai, 08:25, 07 August 2005
• AS-28, a Priz class mini-submarine of the Russian Navy disabled near Kamchatka, resurfaces with all aboard safe after a successful international rescue mission. added by PFHLai, 08:31, 07 August 2005
• Robin Cook (pictured), former Foreign Secretary of the United Kingdom, dies after collapsing whilst climbing Ben Stack. added by PFHLai, 08:31, 07 August 2005
• AS-28, a Priz class mini-submarine of the Russian Navy disabled near Kamchatka, resurfaces with all aboard safe after being cut free by a Royal Navy Scorpio ROV. updated by Dan100, 08:58, 07 August 2005
• Benjamin Netanyahu, the former Prime Minister of Israel, resigns his cabinet post as Finance Minister in protest against the planned Israeli withdrawal from the Gaza Strip. Deputy Prime Minister Ehud Olmert is appointed to succeed him. added by Renamed user ixgysjijel, 20:13, 07 August 2005
• Robin Cook, former Foreign Secretary of the United Kingdom, dies after collapsing whilst climbing Ben Stack. updated by Renamed user ixgysjijel, 20:13, 07 August 2005
• Robin Cook, former Foreign Secretary of the United Kingdom, dies after collapsing whilst climbing Ben Stack. removed by Roozbeh, 16:49, 08 August 2005

removed by Renamed user ixgysjijel, 20:13, 07 August 2005 updated by PFHLai, 22:27, 07 August 2005

• Benjamin Netanyahu, the former Prime Minister of Israel, resigns his cabinet post as Finance Minister in protest against the planned Israeli withdrawal from the Gaza Strip. Deputy Prime Minister Ehud Olmert is appointed to succeed him. added by PFHLai, 22:27, 07 August 2005

August 8

• Benjamin Netanyahu resigns as Finance Minister in protest of the planned Israeli withdrawal from the Gaza Strip. Ehud Olmert is appointed to replace him. added by Stevertigo, 01:15, 08 August 2005
• Benjamin Netanyahu resigns as Finance Minister in protest of the planned Israeli withdrawal from the Gaza Strip. Ehud Olmert is appointed to replace him. updated by Pharos, 02:44, 08 August 2005

Flag of Israel removed by Pharos, 02:44, 08 August 2005

• Peter Jennings, long-time anchor of ABC World News Tonight, has died at the age of 67 added by Zzyzx11, 04:00, 08 August 2005

removed by Zzyzx11, 04:00, 08 August 2005 removed by Pharos, 04:24, 08 August 2005

• Peter Jennings, long-time anchor of ABC World News Tonight, has died from Lung Cancer at the age of 67 updated by Zzyzx11, 04:03, 08 August 2005
• Peter Jennings, long-time anchor of ABC World News Tonight, has died from lung cancer at the age of 67. updated by Merovingian, 04:15, 08 August 2005
• Peter Jennings, long-time anchor of ABC World News Tonight, has died from lung cancer at the age of 67. added by PFHLai, 04:17, 08 August 2005
• Benjamin Netanyahu resigns as Finance Minister in protest of the planned Israeli withdrawal from the Gaza Strip. Ehud Olmert is appointed to replace him. added by PFHLai, 04:17, 08 August 2005
• Journalist Michaëlle Jean is introduced as the next Governor General of Canada, set to succeed Adrienne Clarkson on September 27. updated by PFHLai, 04:17, 08 August 2005
• Journalist Michaëlle Jean is introduced as the next Governor General of Canada, set to succeed Adrienne Clarkson on September 27. removed by Pharos, 07:58, 08 August 2005
• Peter Jennings, long-time anchor of ABC World News Tonight, has died from lung cancer at the age of 67. updated by PFHLai, 04:21, 08 August 2005

Peter Jennings removed by PFHLai, 04:21, 08 August 2005

• Peter Jennings, long-time anchor of ABC World News Tonight, dies of lung cancer at the age of 67. updated by PFHLai, 04:23, 08 August 2005
• Benjamin Netanyahu resigns as Finance Minister in protest of the planned Israeli withdrawal from the Gaza Strip. Ehud Olmert is appointed to replace him. updated by Pharos, 04:24, 08 August 2005
• Benjamin Netanyahu resigns as Finance Minister in protest of the planned Israeli withdrawal from the Gaza Strip. Ehud Olmert is appointed to replace him. removed by Raul654, 17:08, 08 August 2005
• Prime Minister Junichiro Koizumi announces he will dissolve the Japanese House of Representatives and call a September election after rebel lawmakers from his own Liberal Democratic Party vote down legislation on which he had staked the party's mandate. added by Pharos, 07:58, 08 August 2005

removed by Pharos, 07:58, 08 August 2005

• Prime Minister Junichiro Koizumi announces he will dissolve the Japanese House of Representatives and call a September election after rebel lawmakers from his own Liberal Democratic Party vote down legislation on which he had staked the party's mandate. updated by Pharos, 07:58, 08 August 2005
• Prime Minister Junichiro Koizumi will dissolve the Japanese House of Representatives and call a September election after rebel lawmakers from his Liberal Democratic Party vote down crucial legislation. updated by Pharos, 08:02, 08 August 2005
• Peter Jennings, long-time anchor of ABC World News Tonight, dies of lung cancer at the age of 67. updated by Pharos, 09:10, 08 August 2005
• Peter Jennings, long-time anchor of ABC World News Tonight, dies of lung cancer at the age of 67. removed by Violetriga, 12:31, 09 August 2005
• Prime Minister Junichiro Koizumi dissolves the Japanese House of Representatives and calls a snap election for September after rebel lawmakers from his Liberal Democratic Party vote down legislations regarding the privatization of Japan Post. added by PFHLai, 12:14, 08 August 2005
• AS-28, a Priz class mini-submarine of the Russian Navy disabled near Kamchatka, resurfaces with all aboard safe after being cut free by a Royal Navy Scorpio ROV. updated by PFHLai, 12:14, 08 August 2005
• AS-28, a Priz class mini-submarine of the Russian Navy disabled near Kamchatka, resurfaces with all aboard safe after being cut free by a Royal Navy Scorpio ROV. removed by Raul654, 17:08, 08 August 2005
• Iran resumes its nuclear programme at its uranium conversion facility near the city of Isfahan. added by Roozbeh, 16:49, 08 August 2005

• Benjamin Netanyahu resigns as Finance Minister in protest of the planned Israeli withdrawal from the Gaza Strip. Ehud Olmert is appointed to replace him. updated by Pharos, 18:14, 08 August 2005
• Benjamin Netanyahu resigns as Finance Minister in protest of the planned Israeli withdrawal from the Gaza Strip. Ehud Olmert is appointed to replace him. removed by Sundar, 09:21, 10 August 2005
• AS-28, a Priz class mini-submarine of the Russian Navy disabled near Kamchatka, resurfaces with all aboard safe after being cut free by a Royal Navy Scorpio ROV. updated by Pharos, 18:14, 08 August 2005
• AS-28, a Priz class mini-submarine of the Russian Navy disabled near Kamchatka, resurfaces with all aboard safe after being cut free by a Royal Navy Scorpio ROV. removed by Golbez, 19:42, 09 August 2005

• Prime Minister Junichiro Koizumi dissolves the Japanese House of Representatives and calls a snap election for September after rebel lawmakers from his Liberal Democratic Party vote down legislation privatizing the Japan Post. updated by Renamed user ixgysjijel, 19:11, 08 August 2005

August 9

• Prime Minister Junichiro Koizumi dissolves the Japanese House of Representatives and calls a snap election for September after dissidents within his Liberal Democratic Party vote down bills to privatize Japan Post. updated by PFHLai, 02:37, 09 August 2005
• Prime Minister Junichiro Koizumi dissolves the Japanese House of Representatives and calls a snap election for September after dissenters within his Liberal Democratic Party vote down bills to privatize Japan Post. updated by Pharos, 02:53, 09 August 2005
• Prime Minister Junichiro Koizumi dissolves the Japanese House of Representatives and calls a snap election for September after dissenters within his Liberal Democratic Party vote down bills to privatize Japan Post. removed by Neutrality, 21:10, 11 August 2005
• Iran resumes its nuclear program at its uranium conversion facility near the city of Isfahan. updated by Lowellian, 04:34, 09 August 2005
• Iran resumes its nuclear program at its uranium conversion facility near the city of Isfahan. removed by Hemanshu, 00:09, 13 August 2005
• The Space Shuttle Discovery successfully lands at Edwards Air Force Base completing the STS-114 mission. added by Evil Monkey, 12:11, 09 August 2005

Flag of Islamic Republic of Iran removed by The Anome, 12:27, 09 August 2005 removed by Pharos, 12:31, 09 August 2005 removed by Pharos, 01:54, 10 August 2005 Space Shuttle Discovery removed by Pharos, 12:40, 09 August 2005

• The Space Shuttle Discovery successfully lands at Edwards Air Force Base, completing the STS-114 mission. updated by Flcelloguy, 16:22, 09 August 2005
• Thieves steal 150 million reals ($65m) in the Banco Central Fortaleza robbery, Brazil's largest bank robbery and one of the largest ever. added by Golbez, 19:42, 09 August 2005
• The Space Shuttle Discovery (right) successfully lands at Edwards Air Force Base, completing the STS-114 mission. updated by Golbez, 19:42, 09 August 2005
• Thieves steal 150 million reals ($65m) in the Banco Central Fortaleza robbery, Brazil's largest bank robbery and possibly the second largest ever. updated by Golbez, 20:39, 09 August 2005
• Thieves steal 150 million reais ($65m) in the Banco Central Fortaleza robbery, Brazil's largest bank robbery and possibly the second largest ever. updated by Golbez, 21:50, 09 August 2005

August 10

• Thieves steal 156 million reais ($68m) in the Banco Central Fortaleza robbery, Brazil's largest bank robbery and possibly the second largest ever. updated by Pharos, 01:54, 10 August 2005
• The Space Shuttle Discovery successfully lands at Edwards Air Force Base, completing the STS-114 mission. updated by BrokenSegue, 02:24, 10 August 2005
• Thieves steal 156 million reais ($68m) in the Banco Central Fortaleza robbery, Brazil's largest bank robbery and possibly the second largest ever. updated by Owen, 02:41, 10 August 2005
• In Fortaleza, Brazil, R$156 million is stolen from Banco Central in the largest bank robbery of the nation, and one of the world's largest ever. added by PFHLai, 03:01, 10 August 2005
• In Fortaleza, Brazil, R$156 million is stolen (US$68 million) from Banco Central in possibly the largest bank robbery ever. updated by Golbez, 03:43, 10 August 2005
• In Fortaleza, Brazil, R$156 million is stolen (US$68 million, £36 million) from Banco Central in possibly the largest bank robbery ever. updated by PFHLai, 05:02, 10 August 2005
• In Fortaleza, Brazil, R$156 million is stolen from Banco Central in possibly the largest bank robbery ever. updated by PFHLai, 05:13, 10 August 2005

August 11

• Salva Kiir Mayardit is sworn in as the Vice-President of Sudan, succeeding the late John Garang. added by PFHLai, 18:13, 11 August 2005
• In Fortaleza, Brazil, R$156 million is stolen from Banco Central in possibly the largest bank robbery ever. updated by PFHLai, 18:13, 11 August 2005
• In Fortaleza, Brazil, R$156 million is stolen from Banco Central in possibly the largest bank robbery ever. removed by Hemanshu, 00:09, 13 August 2005

removed by PFHLai, 18:13, 11 August 2005

updated by Neutrality, 21:10, 11 August 2005

• Washington, D.C. lobbyist Jack Abramoff, a key figure in the ethics investigations into Republican House Majority Leader Tom DeLay is indicted by a federal grand jury on wire fraud charges.* Salva Kiir Mayardit is sworn in as the Vice-President of Sudan, succeeding the late John Garang. added by Neutrality, 21:10, 11 August 2005
• Salva Kiir Mayardit is sworn in as the Vice-President of Sudan, succeeding the late John Garang. removed by Neutrality, 21:10, 11 August 2005

Flag of Sudan removed by Neutrality, 21:10, 11 August 2005 Flag of Sudan removed by Brian0918, 03:01, 12 August 2005

• Washington, D.C. lobbyist Jack Abramoff, a key figure in the ethics investigations into Republican House Majority Leader Tom DeLay is indicted by a federal grand jury on wire fraud charges. updated by Golbez, 21:14, 11 August 2005
• Salva Kiir Mayardit is sworn in as the Vice-President of Sudan, succeeding the late John Garang. updated by Golbez, 21:14, 11 August 2005
• Salva Kiir Mayardit is sworn in as the Vice-President of Sudan, succeeding the late John Garang. removed by Davidcannon, 05:41, 14 August 2005
• Washington, D.C. lobbyist Jack Abramoff, a key figure in the ethics investigations into Republican House Majority Leader Tom DeLay, is indicted by a federal grand jury on wire fraud charges. updated by PFHLai, 22:45, 11 August 2005
• Washington, D.C. lobbyist Jack Abramoff, a key figure a scandal related to House Majority Leader Tom DeLay, is indicted by a federal grand jury on wire fraud charges. updated by Stevertigo, 23:54, 11 August 2005

August 12

• Washington, D.C. lobbyist Jack Abramoff, a key figure in a scandal related to House Majority Leader Tom DeLay, is indicted by a federal grand jury on wire fraud charges. updated by PFHLai, 00:29, 12 August 2005

Jack Abramoff removed by Dscos, 02:52, 12 August 2005

• Researchers for the first time identify a word in the knotted strings of Inca khipu, a toponym for Puruchuco, a city near Lima. added by Pharos, 03:33, 12 August 2005

Tom Delay removed by Pharos, 03:33, 12 August 2005

• Researchers for the first time identify a word in the knotted strings of Inca quipu, a toponym for Puruchuco, a city near Lima. updated by Lowellian, 11:27, 12 August 2005
• Researchers for the first time identify a word in the knotted strings of Inca quipu, a toponym for Puruchuco, a city near Lima. updated by Pharos, 11:57, 12 August 2005
• An Atlas V rocket launches the Mars Reconnaissance Orbiter on its 7 moth journey to Mars. added by Pharos, 12:39, 12 August 2005
• Researchers for the first time identify a word in the knotted strings of Inca quipu. updated by Pharos, 12:39, 12 August 2005
• Jack Abramoff, a key figure in a scandal related to House Majority Leader Tom DeLay, is indicted on wire fraud charges. added by Pharos, 12:39, 12 August 2005

removed by Pharos, 12:39, 12 August 2005

• An Atlas V rocket launches the Mars Reconnaissance Orbiter on its 7-month journey to Mars. updated by Pharos, 12:40, 12 August 2005
• An Atlas V rocket launches the Mars Reconnaissance Orbiter on its 7-month journey to Mars. updated by Pharos, 12:46, 12 August 2005

August 13

• The Space Shuttle Discovery successfully lands at Edwards Air Force Base, completing STS-114. updated by Pharos, 00:15, 13 August 2005
• The Space Shuttle Discovery successfully lands at Edwards Air Force Base, completing STS-114. removed by Roozbeh, 01:33, 13 August 2005
• An Atlas V rocket launches the Mars Reconnaissance Orbiter on its 7-month journey. updated by Pharos, 00:16, 13 August 2005
• An Atlas V launches the Mars Reconnaissance Orbiter on its 7-month journey. updated by Pharos, 00:18, 13 August 2005
• Sri Lankan Foreign Minister Lakshman Kadirgamar is shot dead by a sniper in Colombo. added by Roozbeh, 01:33, 13 August 2005
• An Atlas V launches the Mars Reconnaissance Orbiter on its 7-month journey (right). updated by Roozbeh, 01:33, 13 August 2005
• An Atlas V launches the Mars Reconnaissance Orbiter on its 7-month journey . updated by Pharos, 02:47, 13 August 2005
• Sri Lankan Foreign Minister Lakshman Kadirgamar is shot dead by a sniper in Colombo. added by Pharos, 02:49, 13 August 2005
• Sri Lankan Foreign Minister Lakshman Kadirgamar is shot dead by a sniper in Colombo. updated by Pharos, 03:43, 13 August 2005
• An Atlas V launches the Mars Reconnaissance Orbiter on its 7-month journey. updated by Lowellian, 20:53, 13 August 2005
• Former New Zealand Prime Minister David Lange dies. Lange's Labour government introduced Rogernomics and Nuclear Free Legislation. added by Evil Monkey, 22:13, 13 August 2005
• Sri Lankan Foreign Minister Lakshman Kadirgamar (right) is shot dead by a sniper in Colombo. updated by Evil Monkey, 22:13, 13 August 2005
• Former New Zealand Prime Minister David Lange dies of kidney failure in Auckland. updated by Dscos, 23:17, 13 August 2005
• Former New Zealand Prime Minister David Lange dies. Lange's Labour government introduced Rogernomics and Nuclear Free Legislation. removed by Dscos, 23:17, 13 August 2005
• Former New Zealand Prime Minister David Lange dies of kidney failure in Auckland. removed by Renamed user ixgysjijel, 23:24, 13 August 2005
• An Atlas V launches the Mars Reconnaissance Orbiter. updated by Dscos, 23:17, 13 August 2005
• Researchers identify a word in the knotted strings of Inca quipu. updated by Dscos, 23:17, 13 August 2005
• Sri Lankan Foreign Minister Lakshman Kadirgamar is shot dead by a sniper in Colombo. updated by Renamed user ixgysjijel, 23:24, 13 August 2005
• An Atlas V launches the Mars Reconnaissance Orbiter on its 7-month journey. updated by Renamed user ixgysjijel, 23:24, 13 August 2005
• Researchers for the first time identify a word in the knotted strings of Inca quipu. updated by Renamed user ixgysjijel, 23:24, 13 August 2005

August 14

• Jack Abramoff, a key figure in a scandal related to U.S. House Majority Leader Tom DeLay, is indicted on wire fraud charges. updated by Pharos, 00:41, 14 August 2005
• Jack Abramoff, a key figure in a scandal related to U.S. House Majority Leader Tom DeLay, is indicted on wire fraud charges. removed by Owen, 09:54, 14 August 2005
• Former Prime Minister David Lange of New Zealand has died. added by Davidcannon, 05:41, 14 August 2005

Lakshman Kadirgamar, 1996 photo removed by Davidcannon, 05:41, 14 August 2005 Lakshman Kadirgamar, 1996 photo removed by Davidcannon, 09:26, 14 August 2005

• Sri Lankan Foreign Minister Lakshman Kadirgamar (right) is shot dead by a sniper in Colombo. updated by Pharos, 06:07, 14 August 2005

David Lange removed by Pharos, 06:07, 14 August 2005 David Lange removed by Pharos, 19:25, 14 August 2005

• Sri Lankan Foreign Minister Lakshman Kadirgamar is shot dead by a sniper in Colombo. updated by Davidcannon, 09:26, 14 August 2005
• A Cypriot Airbus crashes north of Athens with 121 aboard. added by Owen, 09:54, 14 August 2005
• Former Prime Minister David Lange (right) of New Zealand has died. updated by Owen, 09:54, 14 August 2005
• A Cypriot Boeing 737 crashes north of Athens with 121 aboard. updated by Mark, 09:58, 14 August 2005
• A Helios Airways Boeing 737 crashes north of Athens with 121 aboard. added by Owen, 10:00, 14 August 2005
• A Helios Airways Boeing 737 crashes north of Athens with 121 aboard. updated by Mark, 10:11, 14 August 2005
• Helios Airways Flight ZU522 crashes north of Athens with 121 aboard. added by Mark, 10:21, 14 August 2005
• Helios Airways Flight 522 crashes north of Athens with 121 aboard. updated by Mark, 10:34, 14 August 2005
• Former Prime Minister David Lange (right) of New Zealand has died. added by Evil Monkey, 11:04, 14 August 2005
• Former Prime Minister David Lange (right) of New Zealand dies. updated by Rdsmith4, 15:00, 14 August 2005
• Helios Airways Flight 522 crashes north of Athens with 121 aboard. There are no survivors of the crash. updated by WhisperToMe, 17:21, 14 August 2005
• Former Prime Minister David Lange of New Zealand dies. updated by Pharos, 19:25, 14 August 2005
• Helios Airways Flight 522 crashes north of Athens with 121 aboard. There are no survivors. updated by Rdsmith4, 23:05, 14 August 2005

removed by Pharos, 23:55, 14 August 2005

August 15

• Israel begins the unilateral disengagement of the Gaza Strip by shutting down the Kissufim Roadblock, officially prohibiting the entrance of Israelis to the area. added by Flcelloguy, 00:16, 15 August 2005
• Israel begins its unilateral disengagement from the Gaza Strip by shutting down the Kissufim Roadblock, officially prohibiting the entrance of Israelis to the area. updated by Pharos, 00:29, 15 August 2005

removed by Pharos, 00:29, 15 August 2005

• Kurmanbek Bakiyev is inaugurated as President of the Kyrgyz Republic, replacing the ousted Askar Akayev. added by PFHLai, 03:49, 15 August 2005

removed by PFHLai, 03:49, 15 August 2005

• Israel begins its unilateral disengagement from the Gaza Strip by shutting down the Kissufim Roadblock, officially prohibiting the entrance of Israelis to the area. updated by PFHLai, 03:53, 15 August 2005
• Helios Airways Flight 522 crashes north of Athens, killing all 121 on board. updated by PFHLai, 03:53, 15 August 2005
• Helios Airways Flight 522 crashes north of Athens, killing all 121 on board. removed by Curps, 18:31, 16 August 2005
• Sri Lankan Foreign Minister Lakshman Kadirgamar is shot dead by a sniper in Colombo. updated by PFHLai, 03:53, 15 August 2005
• An Atlas V rocket launches the Mars Reconnaissance Orbiter on its 7-month journey. updated by PFHLai, 03:53, 15 August 2005
• An Atlas V rocket launches the Mars Reconnaissance Orbiter on its 7-month journey. removed by PDH, 00:13, 16 August 2005
• Israel begins its unilateral disengagement from the Gaza Strip by shutting down the Kissufim Roadblock and officially prohibiting the entrance of Israelis to the area. updated by Dscos, 04:03, 15 August 2005
• Israel begins its unilateral disengagement from the Gaza Strip by shutting down the Kissufim Roadblock and officially prohibiting the entrance of Israelis to the area. updated by PFHLai, 04:07, 15 August 2005
• For the first time, a word is identified in the knotted strings of Inca quipu. added by PFHLai, 04:09, 15 August 2005
• For the first time, a word is identified in the knotted strings of Inca quipu. removed by PDH, 00:13, 16 August 2005
• Former Prime Minister David Lange dies of renal failure in Auckland, New Zealand. updated by PFHLai, 04:31, 15 August 2005
• Sri Lankan Foreign Minister Lakshman Kadirgamar is assassinated by a sniper in Colombo. updated by PFHLai, 04:31, 15 August 2005
• Sri Lankan Foreign Minister Lakshman Kadirgamar is assassinated by a sniper in Colombo. removed by PDH, 00:13, 16 August 2005
• Kurmanbek Bakiyev is inaugurated as President of the Kyrgyz Republic, replacing Ishenbai Kadyrbekov, Acting President since the Tulip Revolution ousted Askar Akayev. updated by Pharos, 05:42, 15 August 2005
• Former Prime Minister of New Zealand David Lange dies of renal failure in Auckland, New Zealand. updated by Golbez, 07:05, 15 August 2005
• Former Prime Minister of New Zealand David Lange dies of renal failure in Auckland, New Zealand. removed by Pharos, 06:53, 16 August 2005
• Kurmanbek Bakiyev is inaugurated as President of the Kyrgyz Republic. He had been Acting President since shortly after the Tulip Revolution ousted Askar Akayev. updated by Pharos, 07:41, 15 August 2005
• Kurmanbek Bakiyev is inaugurated as President of the Kyrgyz Republic, having been Acting President since shortly after the Tulip Revolution ousted Askar Akayev. updated by Pharos, 07:44, 15 August 2005
• Kurmanbek Bakiyev is inaugurated as President of the Kyrgyz Republic, having served as Acting President since shortly after the Tulip Revolution ousted Askar Akayev. updated by Pharos, 07:45, 15 August 2005

August 16

• Sri Lankan Foreign Minister Lakshman Kadirgamar is assassinated by a sniper in Colombo. updated by Pharos, 00:22, 16 August 2005
• Sri Lankan Foreign Minister Lakshman Kadirgamar is assassinated by a sniper in Colombo. removed by Pharos, 06:53, 16 August 2005
• An Atlas V rocket launches the Mars Reconnaissance Orbiter on its 7-month journey. updated by Pharos, 00:22, 16 August 2005
• An Atlas V rocket launches the Mars Reconnaissance Orbiter on its 7-month journey. removed by Pharos, 00:26, 16 August 2005
• For the first time, a word is identified in the knotted strings of Inca quipu. updated by Pharos, 00:22, 16 August 2005
• For the first time, a word is identified in the knotted strings of Inca quipu. removed by Pharos, 00:26, 16 August 2005
• A peace treaty between the Free Aceh Movement and the Indonesian government is signed in Helsinki, Finland, ending a nearly three-decade old conflict in the Aceh region on Sumatra. added by Pharos, 06:53, 16 August 2005
• A peace treaty between the Free Aceh Movement and the Indonesian government is signed in Helsinki, Finland, ending a nearly three-decade old conflict in the Aceh region on Sumatra. removed by Rdsmith4, 01:37, 18 August 2005

removed by Pharos, 06:53, 16 August 2005

• A Colombian MD-82 airliner believed to be carrying 160 people crashed in a remote area of western Venezuela. No survivors have been found. Most of the passengers were from Martinique. added by Brian0918, 15:09, 16 August 2005
• A Colombian MD-82 airliner believed to be carrying 160 people crashes in a remote area of Venezuela. No survivors are found. updated by Rdsmith4, 15:39, 16 August 2005
• West Caribbean Airways plane crash: A Colombian MD-82 airliner believed to be carrying 160 people crashes in a remote area of Venezuela. No survivors are found. added by Curps, 15:50, 16 August 2005
• West Caribbean Airways plane crash: A Colombian MD-82 airliner believed to be carrying 160 people crashes in a remote area of Venezuela. No survivors are found. added by Curps, 15:50, 16 August 2005
• West Caribbean Airways Flight 708: A Colombian MD-82 airliner believed to be carrying 160 people crashes in a remote area of Venezuela. No survivors are found. updated by Curps, 15:59, 16 August 2005
• West Caribbean Airways Flight 708, a Colombian MD-82 airliner believed to be carrying 160 people, crashes in a remote area of Venezuela. No survivors are found. updated by Rdsmith4, 16:02, 16 August 2005
• Kurmanbek Bakiyev is inaugurated as President of the Kyrgyz Republic, having served as Acting President since shortly after the Tulip Revolution ousted Askar Akayev. updated by Rich Farmbrough, 17:20, 16 August 2005
• Kurmanbek Bakiyev is inaugurated as President of the Kyrgyz Republic, having served as Acting President since shortly after the Tulip Revolution ousted Askar Akayev. removed by Curps, 18:31, 16 August 2005
• The World Youth Day in Cologne, Germany, has opened. One million Catholic youths are expected, and Pope Benedict XVI undertakes his first apostolic journey. added by Curps, 18:31, 16 August 2005
• The World Youth Day opens in Cologne, Germany. One million Catholic youths are expected to attend as Pope Benedict XVI undertakes his first apostolic journey. updated by Rdsmith4, 18:43, 16 August 2005
• The World Youth Day opens in Cologne, Germany. One million Catholic youths are expected to attend as Pope Benedict XVI undertakes his first apostolic journey. removed by Talrias, 20:15, 19 August 2005
• Israel begins its unilateral disengagement from the Gaza Strip. updated by Rdsmith4, 18:43, 16 August 2005
• Israel begins its unilateral disengagement from the Gaza Strip by shutting down the Kissufim Roadblock and officially prohibiting the entrance of Israelis to the area. removed by Rdsmith4, 18:43, 16 August 2005
• Israel begins its unilateral disengagement from the Gaza Strip. removed by Dan100, 14:00, 18 August 2005

August 18

• Russian cosmonaut Sergei K. Krikalev (right), aboard the International Space Station since April 15, sets a new record for the most days spent in space of 748 days over a 20-year career. added by Golbez, 01:32, 18 August 2005
• Russian cosmonaut Sergei K. Krikalev (right), aboard the International Space Station since April 15, sets a new record for the most days spent in space of 748 days over a 20-year career. removed by Pharos, 01:39, 18 August 2005

removed by Golbez, 01:32, 18 August 2005 removed by Pharos, 01:47, 18 August 2005

• A peace treaty between the Free Aceh Movement and the Indonesian government is signed in Helsinki, Finland, ending a nearly three-decade old conflict in the Aceh region on Sumatra. updated by Pharos, 01:39, 18 August 2005
• A peace treaty between the Free Aceh Movement and the Indonesian government is signed in Helsinki, Finland, ending a nearly three-decade old conflict in the Aceh region on Sumatra. removed by Pharos, 01:47, 18 August 2005

removed by Pharos, 01:39, 18 August 2005 removed by Pharos, 04:09, 18 August 2005 removed by Curps, 06:35, 19 August 2005

• Russian cosmonaut Sergei K. Krikalev (right), aboard the International Space Station since April 15, sets a new record for the most days spent in space of 748 days over a 20-year career. updated by Pharos, 01:47, 18 August 2005
• Incumbent President S.R. Nathan of Singapore wins the presidential election by acclamation, as all other candidates are deemed ineligible by the Presidential Elections Committee. added by Pharos, 04:09, 18 August 2005
• Incumbent President S.R. Nathan of Singapore wins the presidential election by acclamation, as all other candidates are deemed ineligible by the Presidential Elections Committee. removed by Curps, 04:22, 18 August 2005

Flag of the President of Singapore removed by Curps, 04:22, 18 August 2005

• West Caribbean Airways Flight 708, a Colombian MD-82 airliner carrying 160 people, crashes in a remote area of Venezuela. No survivors are found. updated by Rich Farmbrough, 11:16, 18 August 2005
• West Caribbean Airways Flight 708, a Colombian MD-82 airliner carrying 160 people, crashes in a remote area of Venezuela. No survivors are found. removed by Talrias, 20:14, 19 August 2005
• The Israeli army is removing protestors from a synagogue in Neve Dekalim as part of the unilateral disengagement. added by Dan100, 14:00, 18 August 2005
• The Israeli army is removing protestors from a synagogue in Neve Dekalim in the Gaza strip as part of the unilateral disengagement. updated by Dan100, 14:00, 18 August 2005
• The Israeli army is removing protestors from a synagogue in Neve Dekalim in the Gaza strip as part of the unilateral disengagement. removed by Violetriga, 10:12, 21 August 2005

August 19

updated by Curps, 06:35, 19 August 2005

• The Polisario Front in Western Sahara frees its last 404 prisoners of war, many held for almost two decades, in a bid to end an armed conflict with Morocco that has stagnated since a ceasefire in 1991. added by Curps, 06:35, 19 August 2005
• Russian cosmonaut Sergei K. Krikalev, aboard the International Space Station since April 15, sets a new record for the most days spent in space of 748 days over a 20-year career. updated by Sundar, 07:11, 19 August 2005
• Russian cosmonaut Sergei K. Krikalev, aboard the International Space Station since April 15, sets a new record for the most days spent in space of 748 days over a 20-year career. removed by Violetriga, 22:38, 20 August 2005
• Mo Mowlam, former British Labour MP, one of the architects of the Good Friday Agreement in Northern Ireland, has died in hospital due to a coma. added by Talrias, 20:10, 19 August 2005

Flag of Western Sahara removed by Talrias, 20:10, 19 August 2005 Flag of Western Sahara removed by Formeruser-82, 23:26, 19 August 2005

• Mo Mowlam, former British Labour MP, Northern Ireland Secretary and one of the architects of the Good Friday Agreement in Northern Ireland, has died in hospital due to a coma. updated by Talrias, 20:11, 19 August 2005
• Mo Mowlam, former British Labour MP, Northern Ireland Secretary and one of the architects of the Good Friday Agreement in Northern Ireland, has died in hospital due to a coma. removed by Renamed user ixgysjijel, 20:59, 19 August 2005
• The World Youth Day opens in Cologne, Germany. One million Catholic youths are expected to attend as Pope Benedict XVI undertakes his first apostolic journey. updated by Renamed user ixgysjijel, 20:59, 19 August 2005
• The World Youth Day opens in Cologne, Germany. One million Catholic youths are expected to attend as Pope Benedict XVI undertakes his first apostolic journey. removed by Renamed user ixgysjijel, 02:55, 20 August 2005
• West Caribbean Airways Flight 708, a Colombian MD-82 airliner carrying 160 people, crashes in a remote area of Venezuela. No survivors are found. updated by Renamed user ixgysjijel, 20:59, 19 August 2005
• West Caribbean Airways Flight 708, a Colombian MD-82 airliner carrying 160 people, crashes in a remote area of Venezuela. No survivors are found. removed by Violetriga, 23:01, 19 August 2005

Mo Mowlam removed by Renamed user ixgysjijel, 20:59, 19 August 2005 Mo Mowlam removed by Pharos, 23:29, 19 August 2005

• Former British cabinet minister Mo Mowlam dies at age 55. As Northern Ireland secretary she was key in bringing about the Good Friday Agreement in 1999. added by Formeruser-82, 23:24, 19 August 2005
• The Polisario Front in Western Sahara frees its last 404 prisoners of war, many held for almost two decades, in a bid to end an armed conflict with Morocco that has stagnated since a ceasefire in 1991. added by Formeruser-82, 23:24, 19 August 2005
• Former British cabinet minister Mo Mowlam dies at age 55. As Northern Ireland secretary she was key in bringing about the Good Friday Agreement in 1999. updated by Formeruser-82, 23:26, 19 August 2005
• Former British cabinet minister Mo Mowlam dies at age 55. As Northern Ireland secretary she was key in bringing about the Good Friday Agreement in 1999. updated by Formeruser-82, 23:26, 19 August 2005
• Former British cabinet minister Mo Mowlam dies at age 55. As Northern Ireland secretary she was key in bringing about the Good Friday Agreement in 1999. removed by Pharos, 23:29, 19 August 2005
• The Polisario Front in Western Sahara frees its last 404 prisoners of war, many held for almost two decades, in a bid to end an armed conflict with Morocco that has stagnated since a ceasefire in 1991. updated by Pharos, 23:29, 19 August 2005
• The Polisario Front in Western Sahara frees its last 404 prisoners of war, many held for almost two decades, in a bid to end an armed conflict with Morocco that has stagnated since a ceasefire in 1991. removed by PFHLai, 03:07, 23 August 2005

August 20

• Former Hutu rebel leader Pierre Nkurunziza is elected President of Burundi in the first elections since the start of a civil war in 1993. added by Renamed user ixgysjijel, 02:55, 20 August 2005
• Pope Benedict XVI attends World Youth Day in Cologne, Germany in his first foreign trip since his inauguration. added by Renamed user ixgysjijel, 02:55, 20 August 2005
• Pope Benedict XVI attends World Youth Day in Cologne, Germany in his first foreign trip since his inauguration. removed by Violetriga, 15:45, 20 August 2005

Flag of Burundi removed by Pharos, 03:16, 20 August 2005

• Pope Benedict XVI attends World Youth Day in Cologne, Germany in his first foreign trip since his inauguration. updated by Violetriga, 22:38, 20 August 2005

August 21

• Pope Benedict XVI attends World Youth Day in Cologne, Germany in his first foreign trip since his inauguration. added by Violetriga, 10:12, 21 August 2005
• Pope Benedict XVI attends World Youth Day in Cologne, Germany in his first foreign trip since his inauguration. removed by PFHLai, 04:17, 22 August 2005

August 22

• Pope Benedict XVI (pictured) concludes World Youth Day 2005 with a mass attended by over 800,000 people in Cologne, Germany, and announces that the next World Youth Day will be held in Sydney, Australia in 2008. added by PFHLai, 04:17, 22 August 2005

removed by PFHLai, 04:17, 22 August 2005

• Pope Benedict XVI (pictured) concludes World Youth Day 2005 with a mass attended by over 800,000 people in Cologne, Germany, and announces that the next World Youth Day will be held in Sydney, Australia in 2008. added by PFHLai, 06:09, 22 August 2005
• An original manuscript on the Bose-Einstein condensate handwritten by Albert Einstein in 1924 was discovered at Leiden University. added by PFHLai, 06:09, 22 August 2005
• Former Hutu rebel leader Pierre Nkurunziza is elected President of Burundi in the first elections since the start of a civil war in 1993. added by PFHLai, 06:09, 22 August 2005
• Former Hutu rebel leader Pierre Nkurunziza is elected President of Burundi in the first elections since the start of a civil war in 1993. removed by PFHLai, 03:07, 23 August 2005
• An original manuscript on the Bose-Einstein condensate handwritten by Albert Einstein in 1924 is discovered at Leiden University. updated by PFHLai, 06:20, 22 August 2005

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August 23

• Israeli forces evacuate the settlement in Netzarim, completing the unilateral disengagement from the Gaza Strip. added by PFHLai, 03:07, 23 August 2005
• Pope Benedict XVI concludes World Youth Day 2005 with a mass attended by over 800,000 people in Cologne, Germany, and announces that the next World Youth Day will be held in Sydney, Australia in 2008. updated by PFHLai, 03:07, 23 August 2005
• An original manuscript on the Bose-Einstein condensate handwritten by Albert Einstein in 1924 is discovered at Leiden University. added by PFHLai, 03:07, 23 August 2005
• An original manuscript on the Bose-Einstein condensate handwritten by Albert Einstein in 1924 is discovered at Leiden University. removed by Renamed user ixgysjijel, 16:53, 23 August 2005

Wikinews · Recent deaths · More current events... added by PFHLai, 03:07, 23 August 2005
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• Seven times Tour de France winner Lance Armstrong is accused by French cycling newspaper L'Équipe of taking EPO, a banned substance. Armstrong denies. added by Dan100, 10:17, 23 August 2005
• Seven times Tour de France winner Lance Armstrong is accused by French sports newspaper L'Équipe of taking EPO, a banned substance. Armstrong denies. updated by Rdsmith4, 16:08, 23 August 2005
• Seven-time Tour de France winner Lance Armstrong is accused by French sports newspaper L'Équipe of taking EPO, a banned substance. Armstrong denies the allegation. added by Rdsmith4, 16:09, 23 August 2005
• Seven-time Tour de France winner Lance Armstrong is accused by French sports newspaper L'Équipe of taking EPO, a banned substance. Armstrong denies the allegation. removed by PFHLai, 17:11, 23 August 2005
• UN Secretary-General Kofi Annan visits Zinder, Niger, which is affected by a regional food crisis. added by Renamed user ixgysjijel, 16:53, 23 August 2005
• UN Secretary-General Kofi Annan visits Zinder, Niger, which is affected by a regional food crisis. removed by PFHLai, 17:11, 23 August 2005
• An original manuscript on the Bose-Einstein condensate handwritten by Albert Einstein in 1924 is discovered at Leiden University. updated by PFHLai, 17:11, 23 August 2005
• An original manuscript on the Bose-Einstein condensate handwritten by Albert Einstein in 1924 is discovered at Leiden University. removed by Curps, 15:40, 24 August 2005
• The Israeli unilateral disengagement from all settlements in the Gaza Strip and four in the West Bank is complete. added by Pharos, 17:16, 23 August 2005
• The Israeli unilateral disengagement from all settlements in the Gaza Strip and four in the West Bank is complete. removed by Bratsche, 14:05, 26 August 2005
• UN Secretary-General Kofi Annan visits Zinder, Niger, which is stricken by a regional food crisis. updated by PFHLai, 17:28, 23 August 2005
• UN Secretary-General Kofi Annan visits Zinder, Niger, which is stricken by a regional food crisis. removed by Violetriga, 21:44, 27 August 2005
• Pope Benedict XVI concludes World Youth Day 2005 with a mass attended by over 800,000 people in Cologne, Germany. updated by Pharos, 17:36, 23 August 2005
• Pope Benedict XVI concludes World Youth Day 2005 with a mass attended by over 800,000 people in Cologne, Germany. removed by Dan100, 16:08, 24 August 2005 updated by Pharos, 17:36, 23 August 2005
• Seven-time Tour de France winner Lance Armstrong is accused by French sports newspaper L'Équipe of taking EPO, a banned substance. Armstrong denies the allegation. updated by Dan100, 20:41, 23 August 2005
• Seven-time Tour de France winner Lance Armstrong is accused by French sports newspaper L'Équipe of taking EPO, a banned substance. Armstrong denies the allegation. removed by Pharos, 20:45, 23 August 2005

August 24

• * TANS Peru Flight 204 crashes near Pucallpa, Peru with 100 on board, killing at least 41. added by Curps, 15:26, 24 August 2005
• TANS Peru Flight 204 crashes near Pucallpa, Peru with 100 on board, killing at least 41. added by Curps, 15:27, 24 August 2005
• TANS Peru Flight 204 crashes near Pucallpa, Peru with 100 on board, killing at least 41. It is the fifth major airline accident in August, 2005. updated by Curps, 15:39, 24 August 2005
• TANS Peru Flight 204 crashes near Pucallpa, Peru with 100 on board, killing at least 41. removed by Curps, 15:39, 24 August 2005
• TANS Peru Flight 204 crashes near Pucallpa, Peru with 100 on board, killing at least 41. It is the fifth major airline accident in August, 2005. updated by Curps, 15:42, 24 August 2005
• TANS Peru Flight 204 crashes near Pucallpa, Peru with 100 on board, killing at least 41. It is the fifth major airline accident in August, 2005. updated by Curps, 15:43, 24 August 2005
• Chinese railroad workers in Tibet laid rails on the Tanggula Mountain Pass in Tibet at 5,072 m (16,640 ft) above sea level. This section of the Qinghai-Tibet Railway is now the highest railway in the world. The railway is expected to open later in 2005. added by Dan100, 16:08, 24 August 2005
• Chinese railroad workers in Tibet lay rails on the Tanggula Mountain Pass in Tibet at 5,072 m (16,640 ft) above sea level. This section of the Qinghai-Tibet Railway is now the highest railway in the world. The railway is expected to open later in 2005. updated by Warofdreams, 16:13, 24 August 2005
• TANS Peru Flight 204 crashes near Pucallpa, Peru with 100 on board, killing at least 41. It is the fifth major airline accident in August, 2005. added by PFHLai, 16:17, 24 August 2005

Flag of Niger removed by PFHLai, 16:17, 24 August 2005 Flag of Niger removed by Pharos, 16:24, 24 August 2005

• TANS Peru Flight 204 crashes near Pucallpa, Peru with 100 on board, killing at least 41. It is the fifth major airline accident in August, 2005. updated by Pharos, 16:20, 24 August 2005

removed by Pharos, 16:20, 24 August 2005 Flag of Peru removed by Neutrality, 02:20, 25 August 2005

• TANS Peru Flight 204 crashes near Pucallpa, Peru with 100 on board, killing at least 41. It is the fifth major airline accident in August, 2005. updated by Pharos, 16:24, 24 August 2005
• TANS Peru Flight 204 crashes near Pucallpa, Peru, with 100 people on board, killing at least 41. It is the fifth major airline accident in August 2005. updated by Hajor, 17:43, 24 August 2005
• Chinese railroad workers in Tibet lay track on the Tanggula Mountain Pass in Tibet at 5,072 m (16,640 ft) above sea level. This section of the Qinghai-Tibet Railway is now the highest railway in the world. The railway is expected to open later in 2005. updated by Hajor, 17:43, 24 August 2005
• Chinese railroad workers in Tibet lay track on the Tanggula Mountain Pass in Tibet at 5,072 m (16,640 ft) above sea level. This section of the Qinghai-Tibet Railway is now the highest railway in the world. The railway is expected to open later in 2005. updated by PFHLai, 17:49, 24 August 2005
• Chinese railroad workers in Tibet lay track on the Tanggula Mountain Pass in Tibet at 5,072 m (16,640 ft) above sea level. This section of the Qinghai-Tibet Railway is now the highest railway in the world. The railway is expected to open later in 2005. updated by PFHLai, 17:50, 24 August 2005
• Railroad workers lay tracks on the Tanggula Mountain Pass in Tibet at 5,072 m (16,640 ft) above sea level. This section of the Qinghai-Tibet Railway is now the highest railway in the world. The railway is expected to open later in 2005. added by PFHLai, 17:52, 24 August 2005
• Railroad workers lay tracks on the Tanggula Mountain Pass in Tibet at 5,072 m (16,640 ft) above sea level. This section of the Qinghai-Tibet Railway is now the highest railway in the world. The railway is expected to open later in 2005. removed by Neutrality, 02:20, 25 August 2005
• U.S. televangelist Pat Robertson calls for the assassination of Venezuelan President Hugo Chávez. added by Stevertigo, 23:01, 24 August 2005
• U.S. televangelist Pat Robertson calls for the assassination of Venezuelan President Hugo Chávez. removed by BrokenSegue, 23:21, 24 August 2005
• U.S. televangelist Pat Robertson calls for the assassination of Venezuelan President Hugo Chávez. updated by Jtdirl, 23:28, 24 August 2005
• U.S. televangelist Pat Robertson calls for the assassination of Venezuelan President Hugo Chávez. removed by Rhobite, 00:54, 25 August 2005

August 25

• U.S. televangelist Pat Robertson calls for the assassination of Venezuelan President Hugo Chávez. updated by Stevertigo, 02:10, 25 August 2005
• U.S. televangelist Pat Robertson calls for the assassination of Venezuelan President Hugo Chávez. removed by Stevertigo, 02:12, 25 August 2005
• U.S. televangelist Pat Robertson calls for the assassination of Venezuelan President Hugo Chávez. updated by ABCD, 02:12, 25 August 2005
• U.S. televangelist Pat Robertson calls for the assassination of Venezuelan President Hugo Chávez. removed by Pharos, 02:14, 25 August 2005
• televangelist Pat Robertson apologizes after calling for the assassination of Venezuelan President Hugo Chávez. added by Stevertigo, 02:15, 25 August 2005
• U.S. televangelist Pat Robertson apologizes after calling for the assassination of Venezuelan President Hugo Chávez. added by Stevertigo, 02:16, 25 August 2005
• U.S. televangelist Pat Robertson apologizes after calling for the assassination of Venezuelan President Hugo Chávez. updated by Hajor, 02:19, 25 August 2005
• TANS Peru Flight 204 crashes near Pucallpa, Peru, with 100 people on board. At least 41 are killed in the fifth major airline accident in August 2005. updated by Hajor, 02:19, 25 August 2005
• Tropical Storm Katrina moves westward toward South Florida. added by Neutrality, 02:20, 25 August 2005
• American televangelist Pat Robertson apologizes for calling for the assassination of President Hugo Chávez of Venezuela. updated by Neutrality, 02:20, 25 August 2005
• American televangelist Pat Robertson apologizes for calling for the assassination of President Hugo Chávez of Venezuela. removed by Renamed user ixgysjijel, 02:47, 25 August 2005
• TANS Peru Flight 204 crashes near Pucallpa, Peru, with 100 people on board, killing at least 41. It is the fifth major airline accident in August 2005. updated by Neutrality, 02:20, 25 August 2005
• Railroad workers lay tracks on the Tanggula Mountain Pass in Tibet at 5,072 m (16,640 ft) above sea level. This section of the Qinghai-Tibet Railway is now the highest railway in the world. updated by PFHLai, 02:28, 25 August 2005
• Railroad workers lay tracks on the Tanggula Mountain Pass in Tibet at 5,072 m (16,640 ft) above sea level. This section of the Qinghai-Tibet Railway is now the highest railway in the world. removed by Neutrality, 03:22, 25 August 2005
• American televangelist Pat Robertson apologizes for calling for the assassination of President Hugo Chávez of Venezuela. updated by Neutrality, 03:22, 25 August 2005
• U.S. televangelist Pat Robertson apologizes for calling for the assassination of President Hugo Chávez of Venezuela. updated by Hajor, 04:49, 25 August 2005
• Railroad workers lay tracks on the Tanggula Mountain Pass in Tibet at 5,072 m (16,640 ft) above sea level. This section of the Qinghai-Tibet Railway is now the highest railway in the world. updated by Pharos, 04:56, 25 August 2005
• Railroad workers lay tracks on the Tanggula Mountain Pass in Tibet at 5,072 m (16,640 ft) above sea level. This section of the Qinghai-Tibet Railway is now the highest railway in the world. removed by Violetriga, 11:56, 28 August 2005
• TANS Peru Flight 204 crashes near Pucallpa, Peru, with 100 people on board, killing at least 41. It is the fifth major airline accident in August 2005. updated by Astronautics~enwiki, 10:14, 25 August 2005
• Tropical Storm Katrina moves westward towards the U.S. state of Florida. updated by Nichalp, 15:15, 25 August 2005
• U.S. televangelist Pat Robertson issues an apology for calling for the assassination of President Hugo Chávez of Venezuela. updated by Dscos, 16:04, 25 August 2005
• Tropical Storm Katrina moves westward toward the U.S. state of Florida. updated by Dscos, 16:09, 25 August 2005
• Hurricane Katrina moves westward toward the U.S. state of Florida. updated by Evercat, 20:00, 25 August 2005
• Hurricane Katrina moves westward toward the U.S. state of Florida. removed by Brian0918, 20:41, 25 August 2005
• U.S. televangelist Pat Robertson issues an apology for calling for the assassination of President Hugo Chávez of Venezuela (right). updated by Hajor, 22:01, 25 August 2005

Florida removed by Hajor, 22:01, 25 August 2005 Florida removed by Golbez, 19:18, 27 August 2005 Hurricane Katrina just before landfall in Florida removed by Pharos, 19:24, 27 August 2005 Florida removed by Golbez, 19:26, 27 August 2005

August 26

• Four have died as Hurricane Katrina moves into the U.S. state of Florida. added by Bratsche, 14:05, 26 August 2005
• U.S. televangelist Pat Robertson issues an apology for calling for the assassination of President Hugo Chávez of Venezuela. updated by Bratsche, 14:05, 26 August 2005

Hugo Chávez removed by Bratsche, 14:05, 26 August 2005

• Four died after Hurricane Katrina passed over the U.S. state of Florida. added by BrokenSegue, 14:07, 26 August 2005
• Four people are killed as Hurricane Katrina passes over the U.S. state of Florida. added by Hajor, 15:47, 26 August 2005
• TANS Peru Flight 204 crashes near Pucallpa, Peru, with 100 people on board. At least 41 are killed in the fifth major airline accident in August 2005. updated by Hajor, 15:47, 26 August 2005
• TANS Peru Flight 204 crashes near Pucallpa, Peru, with 100 people on board. At least 41 are killed in the fifth major airline accident in August 2005. removed by Violetriga, 21:44, 27 August 2005
• Four people are killed as Hurricane Katrina passes over the U.S. state of Florida. updated by Hajor, 16:52, 26 August 2005
• Four people are killed as Hurricane Katrina passes over the U.S. state of Florida. added by PFHLai, 18:18, 26 August 2005
• Five people are killed as Hurricane Katrina passes over the U.S. state of Florida. added by Hajor, 19:36, 26 August 2005
• Seven people are killed as Hurricane Katrina passes over the U.S. state of Florida. added by Gamaliel, 23:37, 26 August 2005
• Seven people are killed as Hurricane Katrina passes over the U.S. state of Florida. removed by Golbez, 19:18, 27 August 2005

August 27

• Hurricane Katrina strengthens to a Category 3 hurricane with winds of 185 km/h (115 mph) and takes aim for New Orleans, Louisiana after killing seven people in the U.S. state of Florida. added by Golbez, 19:18, 27 August 2005
• Hurricane Katrina strengthens to a Category 3 hurricane with winds of 185 km/h (115 mph) and begins moving towards New Orleans, Louisiana after killing seven people in the U.S. state of Florida. updated by Ikuzaf, 20:50, 27 August 2005
• Hurricane Katrina strengthens to a Category 3 hurricane with winds of 185 km/h (115 mph) and begins moving towards New Orleans, Louisiana, after killing seven people in the U.S. state of Florida. updated by Hajor, 22:47, 27 August 2005

August 28

• Hurricane Katrina strengthens further to a Category 4 hurricane with winds of 233 km/h (145 mph) and begins moving towards New Orleans, Louisiana, after killing seven people in the U.S. state of Florida. updated by Golbez, 07:00, 28 August 2005
• Hurricane Katrina approaches New Orleans, Louisiana as a Category 4 hurricane with winds of 233 km/h (145 mph), after killing nine people in the U.S. state of Florida. updated by PFHLai, 09:51, 28 August 2005
• Mandatory evacuation begins in various parts of the U.S. state of Louisiana, as Hurricane Katrina continues to strengthen and approaches New Orleans as a Category 4 storm. added by PFHLai, 11:48, 28 August 2005
• Mandatory evacuation begins in various parts of the U.S. state of Louisiana, as Hurricane Katrina continues to strengthen and approaches New Orleans as a Category 5 storm. updated by PFHLai, 11:52, 28 August 2005
• After the floods across Europe begin to subside, road and rail routes are reopened and those evacuated from their homes begin to return. added by Violetriga, 11:55, 28 August 2005
• The floods across Europe, which killed 42 people, start to subside and those evacuated from their homes begin to return. added by Violetriga, 11:59, 28 August 2005
• The floods across Europe, which killed 42 people, start to subside and those evacuated return to their homes. updated by Violetriga, 12:00, 28 August 2005
• Mandatory evacuation begins in various parts of the U.S. state of Louisiana, as Hurricane Katrina continues to strengthen and approaches New Orleans as a Category 5 storm. added by PFHLai, 12:26, 28 August 2005
• The floods across Europe, which killed 42 people, start to subside and those evacuated return to their homes. added by PFHLai, 12:26, 28 August 2005
• The floods across Europe, which killed 42 people, start to subside and those evacuated return to their homes. updated by Pharos, 14:21, 28 August 2005

removed by Pharos, 17:14, 28 August 2005

• Hurricane Katrina, a Category 5 storm, approaches the U.S. state of Louisiana, prompting a mandatory evacuation of New Orleans. added by Seth Ilys, 18:53, 28 August 2005
• Hurricane Katrina, a Category 5 storm, approaches the U.S. state of Louisiana, prompting a mandatory evacuation of New Orleans. removed by PZFUN, 04:44, 29 August 2005

August 29

• American televangelist Pat Robertson issues an apology for calling for the assassination of President Hugo Chávez of Venezuela. updated by Neutrality, 02:40, 29 August 2005
• American televangelist Pat Robertson issues an apology for calling for the assassination of President Hugo Chávez of Venezuela. removed by PDH, 02:44, 30 August 2005

Wikinews · Recent deaths · More current events... updated by Neutrality, 02:40, 29 August 2005

• New Orleans braces for near complete destruction from flooding and winds from the Category 5 Hurricane Katrina. added by PZFUN, 04:44, 29 August 2005
• New Orleans braces for devastting flooding and winds from the Category 5 Hurricane Katrina. updated by Seth Ilys, 04:53, 29 August 2005
• New Orleans braces for devastating flooding and winds from the Category 5 Hurricane Katrina. updated by Seth Ilys, 04:53, 29 August 2005
• New Orleans braces for near complete destruction from flooding and winds from the Category 5 Hurricane Katrina. updated by PZFUN, 04:59, 29 August 2005
• New Orleans braces for devastating flooding and winds from the Category 5 Hurricane Katrina. updated by Raul654, 05:05, 29 August 2005
• New Orleans is evacuated; those who remain brace for devastating flooding and winds from the Category 5 Hurricane Katrina. added by Mark, 05:56, 29 August 2005
• The U.S. city of New Orleans is evacuated; those who remain brace for devastating flooding and winds from the Category 5 Hurricane Katrina. added by Hajor, 06:27, 29 August 2005
• The U.S. city of New Orleans is evacuated; those who remain brace for devastating flooding and winds from the Category 4 Hurricane Katrina. updated by Paul August, 07:23, 29 August 2005
• The U.S. city of New Orleans is evacuated; those who remain brace for devastating flooding and winds from the Category 5 Hurricane Katrina. updated by Violetriga, 07:31, 29 August 2005
• The U.S. city of New Orleans is evacuated; those who remain brace for devastating flooding and winds from the Category 4 Hurricane Katrina. updated by Violetriga, 07:54, 29 August 2005
• John Brogden, New South Wales Opposition Leader for the Liberal Party of Australia, resigns after accusing Helena Carr, the Malaysian-born wife of former NSW premier, Bob Carr, of being a "mail-order bride" and making unwanted sexual advances on several female journalists. added by Ta bu shi da yu, 08:17, 29 August 2005

removed by Ta bu shi da yu, 08:17, 29 August 2005 removed by Ta bu shi da yu, 02:23, 30 August 2005 removed by Jengod, 19:25, 31 August 2005

• John Brogden, New South Wales Opposition Leader for the Liberal Party of Australia, resigns after accusing Helena Carr, the Malaysian-born wife of former NSW premier, Bob Carr, of being a "mail-order bride" and making unwanted sexual advances on several female journalists. added by Ta bu shi da yu, 08:19, 29 August 2005
• John Brogden, New South Wales Opposition Leader for the Liberal Party of Australia, resigns after accusing Helena Carr, the Malaysian-born wife of former NSW premier, Bob Carr, of being a "mail-order bride" and making unwanted sexual advances on several female journalists. updated by Ta bu shi da yu, 08:26, 29 August 2005
• John Brogden, New South Wales Opposition Leader for the Liberal Party of Australia, resigns after accusing Helena Carr, the Malaysian-born wife of former NSW premier, Bob Carr, of being a "mail-order bride" and after reportedly making unwanted sexual advances on several female journalists. updated by Henry Flower, 08:42, 29 August 2005
• John Brogden, New South Wales Opposition Leader for the Liberal Party of Australia, resigns after accusing Helena Carr, the Malaysian-born wife of former NSW premier, Bob Carr, of being a "mail-order bride" and after reportedly making unwanted sexual advances on several female journalists. removed by Violetriga, 09:43, 29 August 2005

John Brogden removed by Violetriga, 09:43, 29 August 2005 John Brogden removed by PDH, 02:37, 30 August 2005

• In the United States, the city of New Orleans, Louisiana is evacuated; those who remain brace for devastating flooding and winds from the Category 4 Hurricane Katrina. added by PFHLai, 11:18, 29 August 2005
• Members of the National Assembly of Iraq sign the text of the proposed constitution. A referendum will be held on October 15, with leaders of the Sunni Arab community already calling for a "no" vote. added by Pharos, 13:08, 29 August 2005
• After the evacuation of New Orleans, the U.S. state of Louisiana is heavily hit by the winds and rain of the Category 4 Hurricane Katrina. added by Violetriga, 16:55, 29 August 2005
• After the evacuation of New Orleans, the U.S. state of Louisiana is heavily hit by the wind and rain of the Category 4 Hurricane Katrina. updated by Violetriga, 16:56, 29 August 2005
• Hurricane Katrina strikes the U.S. state of Louisiana with heavy rain and wind, forcing the evacuation of the city of New Orleans. added by PFHLai, 18:02, 29 August 2005

August 30

• John Brogden, New South Wales Opposition Leader for the Liberal Party of Australia, resigns after accusing Helena Carr, the Malaysian-born wife of former NSW premier, Bob Carr, of being a "mail-order bride" and after reportedly making unwanted sexual advances on several female journalists. updated by Ta bu shi da yu, 02:23, 30 August 2005
• John Brogden, New South Wales Opposition Leader for the Liberal Party of Australia, resigns after accusing Helena Carr, the Malaysian-born wife of former NSW premier, Bob Carr, of being a "mail-order bride" and after reportedly making unwanted sexual advances on several female journalists. removed by PDH, 02:37, 30 August 2005
• Campaigning for the 2005 Japan general election officially commenced. added by PDH, 02:44, 30 August 2005
• Campaigning for the 2005 general election in Japan officially begins. added by PFHLai, 02:54, 30 August 2005
• Hurricane Katrina strikes Louisiana coast with heavy rain and wind, forcing the evacuation of the city of New Orleans. updated by Ed Poor, 03:03, 30 August 2005
• The 2005 European floods, which killed 42 people, start to subside and those evacuated return to their homes. updated by Ed Poor, 03:06, 30 August 2005
• The 2005 European floods, which killed 42 people, start to subside and those evacuated return to their homes. removed by Hajor, 14:17, 31 August 2005
• John Brogden, New South Wales Opposition Leader for the Liberal Party of Australia, resigns after accusing Helena Carr, the Malaysian-born wife of former NSW premier, Bob Carr, of being a "mail-order bride" and after reportedly making unwanted sexual advances on several female journalists. updated by Ta bu shi da yu, 03:31, 30 August 2005
• John Brogden, New South Wales Opposition Leader for the Liberal Party of Australia, resigns after accusing Helena Carr, the Malaysian-born wife of former NSW premier, Bob Carr, of being a "mail-order bride" and after reportedly making unwanted sexual advances on several female journalists. removed by PDH, 03:40, 30 August 2005
• John Brogden, New South Wales Opposition Leader for the Liberal Party of Australia, resigns after accusing Helena Carr, the Malaysian-born wife of former NSW premier, Bob Carr, of being a "mail-order bride" and after reportedly making unwanted sexual advances on several female journalists. updated by Ta bu shi da yu, 03:43, 30 August 2005
• Hurricane Katrina strikes the U.S. state of Louisiana with heavy rain and wind, forcing the evacuation of the city of New Orleans. updated by Hajor, 04:17, 30 August 2005
• Hurricane Katrina strikes the coast of the U.S. state of Louisiana with heavy rain and wind, forcing the evacuation of the city of New Orleans. updated by Redwolf24, 04:59, 30 August 2005
• John Brogden, New South Wales Opposition Leader for the Liberal Party of Australia, resigns after reportedly making racist remarks and unwanted sexual advances on several female journalists. updated by PDH, 05:17, 30 August 2005
• Hurricane Katrina strikes the coast of Louisiana with heavy rain and wind, forcing the evacuation of the city of New Orleans. updated by Dscos, 05:26, 30 August 2005
• John Brogden, New South Wales Opposition Leader for the Liberal Party of Australia, resigns after reportedly making racist remarks as well as unwanted sexual advances toward several female journalists. updated by Dscos, 05:27, 30 August 2005
• Members of the National Assembly of Iraq sign the text of the proposed constitution. A referendum will be held on October 15, with Sunni leaders already calling for a "no" vote. updated by Dscos, 05:35, 30 August 2005
• John Brogden, New South Wales Opposition Leader for the Liberal Party of Australia, resigns amid public outcry over his alleged sexual harassments and racial remarks. updated by Ta bu shi da yu, 11:10, 30 August 2005
• Hurricane Katrina strikes the coast of the U.S. state of Louisiana with heavy rain and wind, forcing the evacuation of the city of New Orleans. updated by Nichalp, 11:36, 30 August 2005
• Hurricane Katrina strikes the Gulf coast of the U.S., causing over 50 deaths in Mississippi and leaving most of the city of New Orleans underwater. updated by Seth Ilys, 14:27, 30 August 2005
• Hurricane Katrina strikes the coast of the U.S. state of Louisiana with heavy rain and wind, forcing the evacuation of the city of New Orleans. removed by Seth Ilys, 14:27, 30 August 2005
• Hurricane Katrina strikes the Gulf coast of the U.S., causing over 50 deaths in Mississippi and leaving most of the city of New Orleans underwater as a levee along Lake Pontchatrain breaks. updated by Seth Ilys, 14:31, 30 August 2005
• Hurricane Katrina strikes the Gulf coast of the U.S., causing over 50 deaths in Mississippi and leaving most of the city of New Orleans underwater as a levee along Lake Pontchartrain breaks. updated by Seth Ilys, 14:31, 30 August 2005
• Hurricane Katrina strikes the U.S. Gulf coast, causing over 50 deaths in Mississippi and leaving much of the city of New Orleans underwater as a levee along Lake Pontchartrain breaks. updated by Dscos, 15:54, 30 August 2005
• John Brogden, New South Wales Opposition Leader for the Liberal Party of Australia, attempts suicide, presumably due to public outcry over his alleged sexual harassments and racial remarks. updated by Dysprosia, 23:00, 30 August 2005 added by Dysprosia, 23:00, 30 August 2005 added by Dysprosia, 23:00, 30 August 2005 added by Dysprosia, 23:00, 30 August 2005 removed by Finlay McWalter, 23:07, 30 August 2005 added by Dysprosia, 23:00, 30 August 2005 added by Dysprosia, 23:00, 30 August 2005 added by Dysprosia, 23:00, 30 August 2005 added by Dysprosia, 23:00, 30 August 2005 removed by Finlay McWalter, 23:07, 30 August 2005 added by Dysprosia, 23:00, 30 August 2005 removed by Finlay McWalter, 23:07, 30 August 2005
• John Brogden, New South Wales Opposition Leader for the Liberal Party of Australia, resigns amid public outcry over his alleged sexual harassments and racial remarks. updated by Finlay McWalter, 23:07, 30 August 2005 updated by Finlay McWalter, 23:07, 30 August 2005 updated by Finlay McWalter, 23:07, 30 August 2005 updated by Finlay McWalter, 23:07, 30 August 2005 updated by Finlay McWalter, 23:07, 30 August 2005 updated by Finlay McWalter, 23:07, 30 August 2005 updated by Finlay McWalter, 23:07, 30 August 2005 updated by Finlay McWalter, 23:07, 30 August 2005 updated by Finlay McWalter, 23:07, 30 August 2005
• John Brogden, New South Wales Opposition Leader for the Liberal Party of Australia, attempts suicide, presumably due to public outcry over his alleged sexual harassments and racial remarks. updated by Violetriga, 23:09, 30 August 2005
• Members of the National Assembly of Iraq sign the text of the proposed constitution. A referendum will be held on October 15, with Sunni leaders already calling for a "no" vote. updated by Hajor, 23:21, 30 August 2005

August 31

• Hurricane Katrina strikes the U.S. Gulf coast, causing over 50 deaths in Mississippi, and leaving New Orleans mostly underwater, with water levels rising due to a broken levee along Lake Pontchartrain. updated by Zoney, 00:41, 31 August 2005
• John Brogden, New South Wales Opposition Leader for the Liberal Party of Australia, attempts suicide, after a public outcry over his alleged sexual harassments and racial remarks. updated by Henry Flower, 02:22, 31 August 2005
• Hurricane Katrina strikes the U.S. Gulf coast, causing over 50 deaths in Mississippi and leaving New Orleans mostly underwater. Water levels rise due to a broken levee along Lake Pontchartrain. updated by Rdsmith4, 06:33, 31 August 2005
• John Brogden, New South Wales Opposition Leader for the Liberal Party of Australia, attempts suicide after a public outcry over his alleged sexual harassments and racial remarks. updated by Rdsmith4, 06:33, 31 August 2005
• Members of the National Assembly of Iraq sign the text of the proposed constitution. Sunni leaders call for a "no" vote on the referendum, which will be held on October 15. added by Rdsmith4, 06:33, 31 August 2005
• John Brogden, New South Wales Opposition Leader for the Liberal Party of Australia, after resigning from his leadership position, attempts suicide after a public outcry over his alleged sexual harassments and racial remarks. updated by Ta bu shi da yu, 07:59, 31 August 2005
• Hurricane Katrina strikes the U.S. Gulf Coast, causing over 50 deaths in Mississippi. New Orleans remains mostly underwater as water levels rise due to a broken levee along Lake Pontchartrain. added by PFHLai, 09:27, 31 August 2005
• John Brogden, New South Wales Opposition Leader for the Liberal Party of Australia, resigns amid a public outcry over his alleged sexual harassments and racial remarks, and attempts to commit suicide. updated by PFHLai, 09:27, 31 August 2005
• Several hundred people have died in Baghdad after a stampede, many falling into the Tigris. added by Dan100, 10:19, 31 August 2005
• Hurricane Katrina strikes the U.S. Gulf Coast, causing over 50 deaths in Mississippi. New Orleans remains mostly underwater as water levels rise due to a broken levee along Lake Pontchartrain. updated by Dan100, 10:54, 31 August 2005
• Several hundred people die in Baghdad after a stampede following the collapse of a bridge over the Tigris. updated by Merovingian, 11:40, 31 August 2005
• More than 600 people die in Baghdad after a stampede on a bridge over the Tigris spurred by rumors of a suicide bomber. added by Cecropia, 13:16, 31 August 2005
• Hurricane Katrina (right) strikes the U.S. Gulf Coast, causing over 50 deaths in Mississippi. New Orleans remains mostly underwater as water levels rise due to a broken levee along Lake Pontchartrain. updated by Bratsche, 13:52, 31 August 2005
• More than 600 people die in Baghdad after a stampede on a bridge over the Tigris spurred by rumors of a suicide bomber. updated by Seabhcan, 13:59, 31 August 2005
• More than 600 people die in the Iraqi capital Baghdad after rumors of a suicide bomber cause a stampede on a bridge over the Tigris. updated by Hajor, 14:17, 31 August 2005
• Members of the National Assembly of Iraq sign the text of the proposed constitution. Sunni leaders call for a "no" vote in the referendum, which will be held on October 15. updated by Hajor, 14:17, 31 August 2005
• In the Iraqi capital Baghdad more than 600 people die in a stampede on a bridge over the Tigris after rumors of a suicide bomber. added by Pharos, 14:49, 31 August 2005
• Hurricane Katrina (right) strikes the U.S. Gulf Coast, causing over 50 deaths in Mississippi. New Orleans remains mostly underwater as water levels rise due to a broken levee along Lake Pontchartrain. updated by Pharos, 15:04, 31 August 2005
• In Baghdad, Iraq, more than 600 people die in a stampede on a bridge over the Tigris after rumors of a suicide bomber. added by Merovingian, 17:51, 31 August 2005
• In Baghdad, Iraq, more than 600 people die in a stampede on Al-Aaimmah bridge over the Tigris after rumors of a suicide bomber. updated by Jengod, 19:24, 31 August 2005
• Hurricane Katrina strikes the U.S. Gulf Coast, causing over 50 deaths in Mississippi. New Orleans remains mostly underwater as water levels rise due to a broken levee along Lake Pontchartrain. updated by Jengod, 19:25, 31 August 2005
• Hurricane Katrina (right) strikes the U.S. Gulf Coast, causing over 50 deaths in Mississippi. New Orleans remains mostly underwater as water levels rise due to a broken levee along Lake Pontchartrain. updated by Pharos, 20:10, 31 August 2005

removed by Pharos, 20:10, 31 August 2005

• As many as a thousand people die in a stampede on Al-Aaimmah bridge over the Tigris River in Baghdad, Iraq. added by Hajor, 20:51, 31 August 2005
• Hurricane Katrina (right) strikes the U.S. Gulf Coast, causing over 50 deaths in Mississippi. New Orleans remains mostly underwater as water levels rise due to a broken levee along Lake Pontchartrain. updated by Hajor, 20:51, 31 August 2005
• Campaigning officially begins for the Japanese general election. updated by Hajor, 20:51, 31 August 2005
• Members of the National Assembly of Iraq sign the text of the proposed constitution; Sunni leaders call for a "no" vote in the October 15 ratification referendum. updated by Hajor, 20:51, 31 August 2005