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August 1

James Alan McPherson added by Black Kite, 22:54, 01 August 2016
James Alan McPherson removed by Stephen, 01:28, 02 August 2016
Einojuhani Rautavaara removed by Black Kite, 22:54, 01 August 2016

August 2

Mahasweta Devi added by Stephen, 01:28, 02 August 2016
Mahasweta Devi removed by The Rambling Man, 15:22, 07 August 2016
Sylvia Peters added by Stephen, 01:28, 02 August 2016
Sylvia Peters removed by Stephen, 03:34, 02 August 2016
Doris Benegas added by Stephen, 03:34, 02 August 2016
Doris Benegas removed by The Rambling Man, 15:22, 07 August 2016
Chiyonofuji Mitsugu added by Stephen, 03:39, 02 August 2016
Chiyonofuji Mitsugu removed by The Rambling Man, 09:21, 08 August 2016
Vivean Gray removed by Stephen, 03:39, 02 August 2016
Yerevan hostage crisis removed by The Rambling Man, 04:55, 02 August 2016
American skydiver Luke Aikins performs a 25,000 feet (7,600 m) free fall from an aircraft landing on a ground net. added by Stephen, 06:22, 02 August 2016
ISIL suicide bombers attack a peaceful protest in Kabul, Afghanistan, killing at least 80 people and injuring 260 others. removed by Stephen, 06:22, 02 August 2016
American skydiver Luke Aikins performs a 25,000 feet (7,600 m) free fall from an aircraft and lands on a ground net. updated by Stephen, 08:01, 02 August 2016
American skydiver Luke Aikins performs a 25,000-foot (7,600 m) free fall from an aircraft and lands on a ground net. updated by Daniel Case, 20:39, 02 August 2016
In golf, Jimmy Walker wins the PGA Championship. added by Stephen, 23:00, 02 August 2016
In golf, Jimmy Walker wins the PGA Championship. removed by Tone, 08:33, 08 August 2016
In cycling, Chris Froome wins his third Tour de France title. removed by Stephen, 23:00, 02 August 2016
At least 19 people are killed and 26 others are injured in a stabbing incident at a disabled care home in Sagamihara, Japan. removed by The Rambling Man, 07:18, 03 August 2016

August 3

All 300 people on board Emirates Flight 521 escape after the aircraft crash-lands and catches fire at Dubai International Airport. added by Floquenbeam, 17:03, 03 August 2016
All 300 people on board Emirates Flight 521 (aircraft involved pictured) escape after the aircraft crash-lands and catches fire at Dubai International Airport. updated by Floquenbeam, 17:28, 03 August 2016
Solar Impulse 2 (pictured) becomes the first solar-powered aircraft to circumnavigate the Earth, completing a 16-month voyage. removed by Floquenbeam, 17:28, 03 August 2016
All 300 people on board Emirates Flight 521 escape after the aircraft (pictured) crash-lands and catches fire at Dubai International Airport. updated by David Levy, 18:09, 03 August 2016

August 4

All 300 people on board Emirates Flight 521 escape after the aircraft (pictured) crash-lands and catches fire at Dubai International Airport. added by Stephen, 01:46, 04 August 2016
Flooding in Assam, India, kills 28 people, affects 1.6 million others and submerges the Kaziranga National Park, a World Heritage Site. added by Stephen, 01:46, 04 August 2016
A hot air balloon catches fire and crashes near Lockhart, Texas, United States, killing 16 people. removed by Stephen, 01:46, 04 August 2016
Flooding in Assam, India, kills 28 people, affects 1.6 million others and submerges Kaziranga National Park, a World Heritage Site. updated by Stephen, 01:47, 04 August 2016
Flooding in Assam, India, kills 28 people, affects 1.6 million others and submerges Kaziranga National Park, a World Heritage Site. removed by Thue, 18:44, 08 August 2016

August 5

A hot air balloon catches fire and crashes near Lockhart, Texas, United States, killing 16 people. updated by The Rambling Man, 11:43, 05 August 2016
A hot air balloon catches fire and crashes near Lockhart, Texas, United States, killing 16 people. removed by Thryduulf, 00:02, 06 August 2016
An Emirates airliner (pictured) crash-lands and catches fire in Dubai. All the 300 passengers and crew escape but a firefighter is killed. added by Thryduulf, 15:09, 05 August 2016
An Emirates airliner (pictured) crash-lands and catches fire in Dubai. All 300 passengers and crew escape but a firefighter is killed. updated by Airplaneman, 18:12, 05 August 2016
All 300 passengers and crew escape when an Emirates Boeing 777 (pictured) catches fire after crash-landing in Dubai; a firefighter is killed. added by The Rambling Man, 21:14, 05 August 2016
All 300 passengers and crew escape when an Emirates Boeing 777 (pictured) catches fire after crash-landing in Dubai; a firefighter is killed. updated by The Rambling Man, 21:15, 05 August 2016
A firefighter is killed, but all 300 passengers and crew escape, after an Emirates Boeing 777 (pictured) crash-lands and catches fire at Dubai International Airport. added by David Levy, 23:23, 05 August 2016

August 6

The Summer Olympics open in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil. added by Thryduulf, 00:02, 06 August 2016
2016 Summer Olympics added by Thryduulf, 00:02, 06 August 2016
Summer Olympics updated by Stephen, 00:41, 06 August 2016
Summer Olympics added by Espresso Addict, 04:24, 06 August 2016
Summer Olympics removed by Tone, 11:24, 22 August 2016
The Summer Olympics open (ceremony pictured) in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil. added by David Levy, 17:07, 06 August 2016
A firefighter is killed, but all 300 passengers and crew escape, after an Emirates Boeing 777 crash-lands and catches fire at Dubai International Airport. updated by David Levy, 17:07, 06 August 2016
A firefighter is killed, but all 300 passengers and crew escape, after an Emirates Boeing 777 crash-lands and catches fire at Dubai International Airport. removed by The Rambling Man, 08:41, 09 August 2016

August 7

American skydiver Luke Aikins performs a 25,000-foot (7,600 m) free fall from an aircraft and lands safely on a ground net. updated by Nyttend, 01:17, 07 August 2016
American skydiver Luke Aikins performs a 25,000-foot (7,600 m) free fall from an aircraft and lands safely on a ground net. removed by Tone, 08:19, 08 August 2016
Lucille Dumont removed by The Rambling Man, 15:22, 07 August 2016
Helen Delich Bentley added by Black Kite, 17:34, 07 August 2016

August 8

At least 21 people are killed with dozens injured in the floods that hit the north-western part of Macedonia. added by Tone, 08:19, 08 August 2016
Landslides caused by Hurricane Earl kill at least 38 people across Mexico. added by Tone, 08:33, 08 August 2016
At least 21 people are killed with dozens injured in the floods that hit the north-western part of Macedonia. added by Tone, 08:33, 08 August 2016
Landslides caused by Hurricane Earl kill at least 38 people across Mexico. updated by BorgQueen, 09:19, 08 August 2016
At least 21 people are killed with dozens injured in the floods that hit the northwestern part of Macedonia. updated by BorgQueen, 09:19, 08 August 2016
At least 21 people are killed and dozens of others injured in flooding in north-western Macedonia. updated by Stephen, 09:24, 08 August 2016
Landslides caused by Hurricane Earl (satellite image pictured) kill at least 38 people across Mexico. updated by The Rambling Man, 11:05, 08 August 2016
The Summer Olympics open in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil. updated by The Rambling Man, 11:05, 08 August 2016
The Summer Olympics open in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil. removed by The Rambling Man, 13:38, 12 August 2016
Landslides caused by Hurricane Earl (satellite image pictured) kill at least 41 people across Mexico. updated by Cyclonebiskit, 16:31, 08 August 2016
At least 70 people are killed in an attack in Quetta, Pakistan added by Thue, 18:44, 08 August 2016
At least 70 people are killed in an attack in Quetta, Pakistan. updated by Art LaPella, 20:10, 08 August 2016
At least 70 people are killed in a suicide bombing and shooting in Quetta, Pakistan. updated by Stephen, 23:19, 08 August 2016

August 9

At least 90 people are killed during protests against human rights abuses and corruption in Ethiopia. added by The Rambling Man, 19:23, 09 August 2016
At least 70 people are killed in a suicide bombing and shooting in Quetta, Pakistan. updated by The Rambling Man, 19:23, 09 August 2016
Shahram Amiri added by The Rambling Man, 19:25, 09 August 2016
Helen Delich Bentley added by The Rambling Man, 19:25, 09 August 2016
Helen Delich Bentley removed by The Rambling Man, 07:14, 14 August 2016
More than 70 people are killed in a suicide bombing and shooting in Quetta, Pakistan. added by David Levy, 20:12, 09 August 2016
More than 70 people are killed in a suicide bombing and shooting in Quetta, Pakistan. removed by The Rambling Man, 10:54, 17 August 2016
Flooding in north-western Macedonia kills more than 20 people and injures dozens of others. added by David Levy, 20:12, 09 August 2016
Flooding in north-western Macedonia kills more than 20 people and injures dozens of others. removed by HJ Mitchell, 10:04, 14 August 2016

August 10

Kalikho Pul added by Stephen, 00:18, 10 August 2016
Kalikho Pul removed by Stephen, 05:33, 17 August 2016
Shahram Amiri added by Stephen, 00:18, 10 August 2016
Shahram Amiri removed by Thryduulf, 09:20, 14 August 2016

August 11

Purges in Turkey added by Stephen, 01:02, 11 August 2016
Purges in Turkey removed by Stephen, 23:17, 22 August 2016
Kashmir unrest added by Stephen, 01:02, 11 August 2016
Edward Daly added by Stephen, 01:02, 11 August 2016
Edward Daly removed by Thryduulf, 00:32, 16 August 2016
Landslides caused by Hurricane Earl (satellite image pictured) kill at least 52 people across Mexico. updated by Cyclonebiskit, 13:07, 11 August 2016

August 12

At least 90 people are killed by police during protests against human rights abuses and corruption in Ethiopia. updated by Stephen, 02:12, 12 August 2016
At least 90 people are killed by police during protests against human rights abuses and corruption in Ethiopia. removed by Jayron32, 17:59, 17 August 2016
Scientists identify the Greenland shark as the world's longest-living vertebrate. added by The Rambling Man, 13:38, 12 August 2016
Scientists identify the Greenland shark (pictured) as the world's longest-living vertebrate. updated by The Rambling Man, 16:14, 12 August 2016
Landslides caused by Hurricane Earl kill at least 52 people across Mexico. updated by The Rambling Man, 16:14, 12 August 2016
Landslides caused by Hurricane Earl kill at least 52 people across Mexico. removed by Stephen, 05:29, 17 August 2016

August 13

Scientists identify the Greenland shark (pictured) as the world's longest known living vertebrate. updated by Spencer, 08:56, 13 August 2016
Scientists identify the Greenland shark (pictured) as the world's longest-living vertebrate. updated by Floquenbeam, 13:26, 13 August 2016
Scientists identify the Greenland shark (pictured) as the world's longest-living vertebrate. removed by Dragons flight, 14:32, 18 August 2016

August 14

Ruby Wilson added by Thryduulf, 09:20, 14 August 2016
Ruby Wilson removed by Floquenbeam, 22:58, 18 August 2016
Alison Piepmeier added by Thryduulf, 09:20, 14 August 2016
Alison Piepmeier removed by Thryduulf, 22:49, 18 August 2016
The Syrian Democratic Forces capture the city of Manbij from the Islamic State of Iraq and the Levant. added by HJ Mitchell, 10:04, 14 August 2016
The Syrian Democratic Forces capture the city of Manbij from the Islamic State of Iraq and the Levant. updated by The Rambling Man, 16:12, 14 August 2016

August 16

Dalian Atkinson added by Thryduulf, 00:32, 16 August 2016
Dalian Atkinson removed by Stephen, 03:38, 19 August 2016

August 17

In eSports, The International Dota 2 championships conclude with Wings Gaming defeating Digital Chaos in the final. added by Stephen, 05:29, 17 August 2016
The Syrian Democratic Forces capture the city of Manbij from the Islamic State of Iraq and the Levant. added by Stephen, 05:29, 17 August 2016
The Syrian Democratic Forces capture the city of Manbij from the Islamic State of Iraq and the Levant. removed by Stephen, 01:53, 19 August 2016
Bobby Hutcherson added by Stephen, 05:33, 17 August 2016
Bobby Hutcherson removed by Espresso Addict, 22:08, 19 August 2016
Record flooding in the U.S. state of Louisiana, kills at least eleven people and displaces thousands. added by Jayron32, 17:59, 17 August 2016
The China National Space Administration successfully launches Quantum Experiments at Space Scale, the first spacecraft capable of quantum key distribution. added by Espresso Addict, 22:32, 17 August 2016
The China National Space Administration successfully launches Quantum Experiments at Space Scale, the first spacecraft capable of quantum key distribution. removed by MikeLynch, 10:17, 24 August 2016
Record flooding in the U.S. state of Louisiana kills at least eleven people and displaces thousands. updated by Maile66, 23:32, 17 August 2016

August 18

In eSports, The International Dota 2 championships conclude with Wings Gaming defeating Digital Chaos in the final. updated by The Rambling Man, 04:49, 18 August 2016
In eSports, The International Dota 2 championships conclude with Wings Gaming defeating Digital Chaos in the final. removed by Stephen, 06:28, 22 August 2016
Flooding in the U.S. state of Louisiana kills at least eleven people and displaces thousands. updated by The Rambling Man, 04:49, 18 August 2016
Flooding in the U.S. state of Louisiana kills at least eleven people and displaces thousands. removed by Thryduulf, 10:03, 19 August 2016
The Blue Cut Fire in California displaces more than 82,000 residents, burns more than 30,000 acres (120 km²), and threatens at least 34,500 structures. added by Dragons flight, 14:32, 18 August 2016
The Blue Cut Fire in California displaces more than 82,000 residents, burns more than 30,000 acres (47 sq. mi; 120 sq. km) and threatens at least 34,500 structures. updated by Maile66, 16:00, 18 August 2016
The Blue Cut Fire in California displaces more than 82,000 residents, burns more than 30,000 acres (47 sq. mi; 120 sq. km) and threatens at least 34,500 structures. updated by The Rambling Man, 16:15, 18 August 2016
Arthur Hiller added by Thryduulf, 22:49, 18 August 2016
Arthur Hiller removed by Stephen, 23:26, 23 August 2016
João Havelange added by Floquenbeam, 22:58, 18 August 2016
João Havelange removed by Stephen, 03:24, 22 August 2016
A wildfire (smoke pictured) in California displaces more than 82,000 residents, burns more than 30,000 acres (47 sq. mi; 120 sq. km) and threatens at least 34,500 structures. added by David Levy, 23:42, 18 August 2016

August 19

In California, a wildfire (smoke pictured) displaces more than 82,000 residents, burns more than 30,000 acres (47 sq. mi; 120 sq. km) and threatens at least 34,500 structures. added by Nyttend, 00:59, 19 August 2016
Edgar Lungu is re-elected President of Zambia. added by Stephen, 01:53, 19 August 2016
Edgar Lungu is re-elected President of Zambia. removed by Tone, 11:24, 22 August 2016
In the U.S. state of California, a wildfire (smoke pictured) displaces more than 82,000 residents, burns more than 30,000 acres (47 sq. mi; 120 sq. km) and threatens at least 34,500 structures. added by Espresso Addict, 03:37, 19 August 2016
Gurdial Singh added by Stephen, 03:38, 19 August 2016
Gurdial Singh removed by Thryduulf, 14:15, 22 August 2016
In the U.S. state of California, a wildfire (smoke pictured) displaces more than 82,000 residents, burns more than 30,000 acres (47 sq. mi; 120 sq. km) and threatens at least 34,500 structures. updated by David Levy, 04:45, 19 August 2016
The Airlander 10 hybrid airship, which is 92 metres (302 ft) long, makes its maiden civil flight. added by Thryduulf, 10:03, 19 August 2016
The Airlander 10 hybrid airship, which is 92 metres (302 ft) long, makes its maiden civil flight. removed by Stephen, 10:07, 19 August 2016
Flooding in the U.S. state of Louisiana kills at least eleven people and displaces thousands. updated by Stephen, 10:07, 19 August 2016
Flooding in the U.S. state of Louisiana kills at least eleven people and displaces thousands. removed by Thryduulf, 10:12, 19 August 2016
The Airlander 10 hybrid airship, which is 92 metres (302 ft) long, makes its maiden civil flight. updated by Thryduulf, 10:12, 19 August 2016
The Airlander 10 hybrid airship, which is 92 metres (302 ft) long, makes its maiden civilian flight. updated by Stephen, 10:21, 19 August 2016
In the U.S. state of California, a wildfire (smoke pictured) displaces more than 82,000 residents, burns more than 30,000 acres (120 sq. km) and threatens at least 34,500 structures. updated by Nyttend, 11:47, 19 August 2016
Louisiana floods added by Jayron32, 11:49, 19 August 2016
Louisiana floods removed by Espresso Addict, 13:45, 29 August 2016
The Airlander 10 hybrid airship (pictured), which is 92 metres (302 ft) long, makes its maiden civilian flight. updated by The Rambling Man, 19:50, 19 August 2016
In the U.S. state of California, a wildfire displaces more than 82,000 residents, burns more than 30,000 acres (120 sq. km) and threatens at least 34,500 structures. updated by The Rambling Man, 19:50, 19 August 2016
Mauril Bélanger added by Espresso Addict, 22:08, 19 August 2016
Mauril Bélanger removed by Stephen, 23:14, 22 August 2016
A wildfire in the U.S. state of California displaces more than 82,000 residents, burns more than 30,000 acres (120 sq. km) and threatens at least 34,500 structures. updated by David Levy, 22:51, 19 August 2016
A wildfire in the U.S. state of California displaces more than 82,000 residents, burns more than 30,000 acres (120 sq. km) and threatens at least 34,500 structures. removed by Black Kite, 23:42, 24 August 2016

August 22

John McLaughlin added by Stephen, 03:24, 22 August 2016
John McLaughlin removed by Stephen, 23:20, 22 August 2016
At least 50 people are killed when a wedding is attacked by a suicide bomber in Gaziantep, southern Turkey. added by Stephen, 06:28, 22 August 2016
Summer Olympics conclude in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil. added by Tone, 11:24, 22 August 2016
The Summer Olympics conclude in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil. added by Stephen, 11:38, 22 August 2016
Donald Henderson added by Thryduulf, 14:15, 22 August 2016
Donald Henderson removed by The Rambling Man, 07:34, 27 August 2016
The Airlander 10 hybrid airship (pictured) – the largest aircraft flying today – completes its maiden civilian voyage. updated by David Levy, 15:58, 22 August 2016
The Summer Olympics conclude (ceremony pictured) in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil. updated by David Levy, 16:47, 22 August 2016
The Airlander 10 hybrid airship – the largest aircraft flying today – completes its maiden civilian voyage. updated by David Levy, 16:47, 22 August 2016
The Airlander 10 hybrid airship – the largest aircraft flying today – completes its maiden civilian voyage. removed by Jayron32, 18:00, 26 August 2016
Machali added by Stephen, 23:14, 22 August 2016
Machali removed by Stephen, 10:23, 24 August 2016
Jack Riley added by Stephen, 23:20, 22 August 2016
Jack Riley removed by Stephen, 23:17, 25 August 2016
At least 54 people are killed when a wedding is attacked by a suicide bomber in Gaziantep, southern Turkey. added by Espresso Addict, 23:22, 22 August 2016

August 23

S. R. Nathan added by Stephen, 23:26, 23 August 2016
S. R. Nathan removed by Espresso Addict, 19:42, 28 August 2016

August 24

At least 37 people are killed as an earthquake of magnitude 6.2 strikes central Italy. added by MikeLynch, 10:17, 24 August 2016
A magnitude 6.2 earthquake hits central Italy, killing at least 37 people. added by Stephen, 10:21, 24 August 2016
Toots Thielemans added by Stephen, 10:23, 24 August 2016
Toots Thielemans removed by Tone, 14:51, 29 August 2016
A magnitude 6.2 earthquake hits central Italy, killing at least 37 people. updated by Espresso Addict, 12:56, 24 August 2016
A magnitude 6.2 earthquake hits central Italy, killing more than 70 people. updated by Espresso Addict, 14:47, 24 August 2016
A magnitude 6.2 earthquake hits central Italy, killing more than 120 people. updated by The Rambling Man, 19:47, 24 August 2016
A magnitude 6.2 earthquake hits central Italy, killing at least 159 people. updated by Black Kite, 23:37, 24 August 2016
The exoplanet Proxima Centauri b is discovered in the habitable zone around Proxima Centauri, the star closest to the Sun. added by Black Kite, 23:42, 24 August 2016

August 25

The exoplanet Proxima Centauri b is discovered in the habitable zone around Proxima Centauri, the closest star to the Sun. updated by Stephen, 00:32, 25 August 2016
A magnitude 6.2 earthquake hits central Italy, killing at least 247 people. updated by The Rambling Man, 05:18, 25 August 2016
The exoplanet Proxima Centauri b is discovered in the habitable zone around Proxima Centauri (pictured), the closest star to the Sun. updated by Stephen, 05:48, 25 August 2016
The Summer Olympics conclude in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil. updated by Stephen, 05:48, 25 August 2016
A magnitude 6.2 earthquake hits central Italy, killing at least 241 people. updated by The Rambling Man, 12:21, 25 August 2016
Esther Jungreis added by Stephen, 23:17, 25 August 2016
Esther Jungreis removed by Floquenbeam, 20:12, 29 August 2016

August 26

A magnitude 6.2 earthquake hits central Italy, killing more than 250 people. updated by Espresso Addict, 07:17, 26 August 2016
A magnitude 6.2 earthquake hits central Italy, killing more than 260 people. updated by The Rambling Man, 07:33, 26 August 2016
The Iraqi Armed Forces capture Qayyarah from Islamic State of Iraq and the Levant added by Jayron32, 18:00, 26 August 2016
The Iraqi Armed Forces capture Qayyarah from the Islamic State of Iraq and the Levant. updated by Maile66, 20:00, 26 August 2016
The Iraqi Armed Forces capture Qayyarah from the Islamic State of Iraq and the Levant. removed by Black Kite, 20:16, 27 August 2016

August 27

A magnitude 6.2 earthquake hits central Italy, killing at least 278 people. updated by The Rambling Man, 07:29, 27 August 2016
A magnitude 6.2 earthquake hits central Italy, killing at least 290 people. updated by The Rambling Man, 14:54, 27 August 2016
Sonia Rykiel added by Espresso Addict, 17:54, 27 August 2016

August 28

At least 54 people are killed when a wedding is attacked by a suicide bomber in Gaziantep, Turkey. updated by Jehochman, 14:43, 28 August 2016
At least 54 people are killed when a wedding is attacked by a suicide bomber in Gaziantep, Turkey. removed by Stephen, 23:37, 28 August 2016
Exoplanet Proxima Centauri b is discovered in the habitable zone around Proxima Centauri (pictured), closest star to the Sun. added by Jehochman, 14:48, 28 August 2016
The exoplanet Proxima Centauri b is discovered in the habitable zone around Proxima Centauri (pictured), the closest star to the Sun. updated by Sandstein, 15:27, 28 August 2016
Margaret Anstee added by Espresso Addict, 19:42, 28 August 2016
The Turkish-backed Free Syrian Army captures Jarabulus from the Islamic State of Iraq and the Levant. added by Stephen, 23:26, 28 August 2016
Yavuz Sultan Selim Bridge, the world's widest and tallest suspension bridge, opens to traffic across the Bosphorus. added by Stephen, 23:37, 28 August 2016
The Summer Olympics conclude in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil. updated by Stephen, 23:37, 28 August 2016
The Summer Olympics conclude in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil. removed by Stephen, 00:58, 31 August 2016

August 29

Yavuz Sultan Selim Bridge, the world's tallest suspension bridge, opens to traffic across the Bosphorus. updated by Black Kite, 00:54, 29 August 2016
Yavuz Sultan Selim Bridge (pictured under construction), the world's tallest suspension bridge, opens to traffic across the Bosphorus. updated by Stephen, 04:21, 29 August 2016
The exoplanet Proxima Centauri b is discovered in the habitable zone around Proxima Centauri, the closest star to the Sun. updated by Stephen, 04:21, 29 August 2016
The Yavuz Sultan Selim Bridge (pictured under construction), the world's tallest suspension bridge, opens to traffic across the Bosphorus. added by Stephen, 11:27, 29 August 2016
Juan Gabriel added by Tone, 14:51, 29 August 2016
Gene Wilder added by Floquenbeam, 20:12, 29 August 2016

August 31

The Colombian government and FARC agree to a definitive ceasefire in their long-term conflict. added by Stephen, 00:58, 31 August 2016