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February 1

After an indirect election held in Djibouti, Sharif Ahmed is elected President of Somalia. added by BorgQueen, 04:40, 01 February 2009
After an indirect election held in Djibouti, Sharif Ahmed is elected President of Somalia. removed by BorgQueen, 04:03, 03 February 2009
Over 50 people are killed and 82 critically injured following an oil spillage ignition in Molo, Kenya. added by BorgQueen, 05:34, 01 February 2009
120x100px|The location of Kenya in the African continent added by BorgQueen, 05:46, 01 February 2009
120x100px|The location of Kenya in the African continent removed by BorgQueen, 10:31, 01 February 2009
Over 50 people are killed and 82 critically injured following an oil spillage ignition in Molo, Kenya (map pictured). updated by BorgQueen, 05:46, 01 February 2009
In Kenya (map pictured), over 50 people are killed and 82 injured following an oil spillage ignition in Molo, and a fire at a supermarket kills at least 25 people in Nairobi. added by BorgQueen, 05:57, 01 February 2009
In Kenya (map pictured), at least 111 people are killed and 82 injured following an oil spillage ignition in Molo, and a fire at a supermarket kills at least 25 in Nairobi. updated by BorgQueen, 10:06, 01 February 2009
In Kenya (map pictured), at least 111 people are killed and 82 injured following an oil spillage ignition in Molo, and a fire at a supermarket kills at least 25 people in Nairobi. updated by BorgQueen, 10:07, 01 February 2009
100x105px|Patriarch Kirill of Moscow added by BorgQueen, 10:31, 01 February 2009
100x105px|Patriarch Kirill of Moscow removed by BorgQueen, 15:09, 01 February 2009
Kirill of Moscow (pictured) becomes the 16th Patriarch of the Russian Orthodox Church. added by BorgQueen, 10:31, 01 February 2009
In Kenya, at least 111 people are killed and 82 injured following an oil spillage ignition in Molo, and a fire at a supermarket kills at least 25 people in Nairobi. updated by BorgQueen, 10:31, 01 February 2009
In Kenya, at least 111 people are killed and 82 injured following an oil spillage ignition in Molo, days after a fire at a supermarket kills at least 25 people in Nairobi. updated by BorgQueen, 10:36, 01 February 2009
In Kenya, at least 111 people are killed and 82 injured following an oil spillage ignition in Molo, days after a fire at a Nakumatt supermarket kills at least 25 people in Nairobi. updated by BorgQueen, 10:45, 01 February 2009
In Kenya, at least 111 people are killed and 82 injured following an oil spillage ignition in Molo, days after a fire at a Nakumatt supermarket in Nairobi kills at least 25 people. updated by BorgQueen, 10:46, 01 February 2009
In Kenya, at least 111 people are killed and over 200 injured following an oil spillage ignition in Molo, days after a fire at a Nakumatt supermarket in Nairobi kills at least 25 people. updated by BorgQueen, 12:45, 01 February 2009
100x105px|Rafael Nadal in 2009 Australian Open added by BorgQueen, 15:09, 01 February 2009
Rafael Nadal (pictured) and Serena Williams win the men's and women's singles respectively at the 2009 Australian Open added by BorgQueen, 15:09, 01 February 2009
Kirill of Moscow becomes the 16th Patriarch of the Russian Orthodox Church. updated by BorgQueen, 15:09, 01 February 2009
100x110px|Rafael Nadal in 2009 Australian Open updated by BorgQueen, 15:09, 01 February 2009
Rafael Nadal (pictured) and Serena Williams win the men's and women's singles respectively at the 2009 Australian Open. updated by BorgQueen, 15:09, 01 February 2009
100x120px|Rafael Nadal in 2009 Australian Open updated by BorgQueen, 15:10, 01 February 2009
100x120px|Rafael Nadal in 2009 Australian Open removed by BorgQueen, 19:20, 01 February 2009
Kirill of Moscow becomes the 16th Patriarch of the Russian Orthodox Church. updated by BorgQueen, 15:37, 01 February 2009
Kirill I of Moscow becomes the 16th Patriarch of the Russian Orthodox Church. updated by BorgQueen, 15:49, 01 February 2009
Kirill I of Moscow becomes the 16th Patriarch of the Russian Orthodox Church. removed by BorgQueen, 00:47, 04 February 2009
100x100px|Jóhanna Sigurðardóttir added by BorgQueen, 19:20, 01 February 2009
100x100px|Jóhanna Sigurðardóttir removed by BorgQueen, 02:21, 04 February 2009
Jóhanna Sigurðardóttir (pictured) becomes Prime Minister of Iceland, the first openly gay head of government of the modern world. added by BorgQueen, 19:20, 01 February 2009
Rafael Nadal and Serena Williams win the men's and women's singles respectively at the 2009 Australian Open. updated by BorgQueen, 19:20, 01 February 2009
Jóhanna Sigurðardóttir (pictured) becomes Prime Minister of Iceland, the first openly gay head of government in modern times. updated by Stephen, 21:34, 01 February 2009
In tennis, Rafael Nadal and Serena Williams win the men's and women's singles respectively at the 2009 Australian Open. added by Spencer, 21:45, 01 February 2009
In tennis, Rafael Nadal and Serena Williams win the men's and women's singles respectively at the 2009 Australian Open. removed by BorgQueen, 02:23, 04 February 2009

February 2

A series of reprisal attacks leaving up to 50 dead occurs in Gaza during a ceasefire in the 2008-2009 Israel-Gaza conflict. added by BorgQueen, 01:51, 02 February 2009
A series of reprisal attacks leaving up to 50 dead occurs in Gaza during a ceasefire in the 2008–2009 Israel–Gaza conflict. updated by BorgQueen, 01:53, 02 February 2009
In Kenya, at least 111 people are killed and over 200 injured following an oil spillage ignition in Molo, days after a fire at a Nakumatt supermarket in Nairobi killed at least 25 people. updated by Tariqabjotu, 02:30, 02 February 2009
The Pittsburgh Steelers defeat the Arizona Cardinals 27-13 to win Super Bowl XLIII. added by The Moose, 05:18, 02 February 2009
The Pittsburgh Steelers defeat the Arizona Cardinals 27-23 to win Super Bowl XLIII. updated by The Moose, 05:18, 02 February 2009
The Pittsburgh Steelers defeat the Arizona Cardinals 27–23 to win Super Bowl XLIII. added by Tariqabjotu, 05:24, 02 February 2009
In American football, the Pittsburgh Steelers defeat the Arizona Cardinals 27–23 to win Super Bowl XLIII. added by Zzyzx11, 05:28, 02 February 2009
Jóhanna Sigurðardóttir (pictured) becomes Prime Minister of Iceland, and the first openly gay head of government in modern times. updated by PFHLai, 07:25, 02 February 2009
A series of reprisal attacks causes up to 50 deaths in Gaza during a ceasefire in the 2008–2009 Israel–Gaza conflict. updated by PFHLai, 07:25, 02 February 2009
In Kenya, at least 111 people are killed and over 200 injured following an oil spillage ignition in Molo, days after a fire at a Nakumatt supermarket in Nairobi killed at least 25 people. added by PFHLai, 07:25, 02 February 2009
A series of reprisal attacks causes up to 50 deaths in Gaza during a ceasefire in the 2008–2009 Israel–Gaza conflict. updated by Anonymous Dissident, 14:37, 02 February 2009
In Kenya, at least 113 people are killed and over 200 injured following an oil spillage ignition in Molo, days after a fire at a Nakumatt supermarket in Nairobi killed at least 25 people. updated by BorgQueen, 19:49, 02 February 2009

February 3

At least 113 people are killed and over 200 injured following an oil spillage ignition in Molo, Kenya. added by PFHLai, 08:40, 03 February 2009
After an indirect election held in Djibouti, Sharif Ahmed is elected President of Somalia. updated by PFHLai, 08:40, 03 February 2009
After an indirect election held in Djibouti, Sharif Ahmed is elected President of Somalia. removed by BorgQueen, 00:02, 04 February 2009
In Kenya, at least 113 people are killed and over 200 injured following an oil spillage ignition in Molo, days after a fire at a Nakumatt supermarket in Nairobi killed at least 25 people. updated by BorgQueen, 08:48, 03 February 2009
Iran launches Omid, its first domestically constructed satellite. added by BorgQueen, 10:42, 03 February 2009
At least 113 people are killed and over 200 injured following an oil spillage ignition in Molo, Kenya. updated by BorgQueen, 10:42, 03 February 2009
At least 113 people are killed and over 200 injured following an oil spillage ignition in Molo, Kenya. removed by BorgQueen, 00:02, 04 February 2009
Iran launches Omid, its first domestically constructed satellite. updated by Spencer, 22:19, 03 February 2009
A series of reprisal attacks between Palestinian groups causes up to 50 deaths in Gaza during a ceasefire in the 2008–2009 Israel–Gaza conflict. added by BorgQueen, 23:14, 03 February 2009
A series of reprisal attacks between Palestinian groups causes up to 50 deaths in Gaza during a ceasefire in the 2008–2009 Israel–Gaza conflict. removed by BorgQueen, 16:59, 05 February 2009

February 4

French astronomers discover COROT-Exo-7b, the smallest exoplanet to have its diameter measured. added by BorgQueen, 00:47, 04 February 2009
Iran launches Omid, the nation's first domestically constructed satellite. updated by BorgQueen, 01:35, 04 February 2009
120x100px|Fans wave as the U.S. Air Force Thunderbirds fly over the stadium during the pregame ceremony for Super Bowl XLIII. added by BorgQueen, 02:21, 04 February 2009
120x100px|Fans wave as the U.S. Air Force Thunderbirds fly over the stadium during the pregame ceremony for Super Bowl XLIII. removed by BorgQueen, 18:29, 05 February 2009
In American football, the Pittsburgh Steelers defeat the Arizona Cardinals 27–23 to win Super Bowl XLIII (pregame ceremony pictured). updated by BorgQueen, 02:21, 04 February 2009
Jóhanna Sigurðardóttir becomes Prime Minister of Iceland, and the first openly gay head of government in modern times. updated by BorgQueen, 02:21, 04 February 2009
Jóhanna Sigurðardóttir becomes Prime Minister of Iceland, and the first openly gay head of government in modern times. removed by BorgQueen, 16:14, 06 February 2009
French astronomers discover COROT-Exo-7b, the smallest exoplanet to have its diameter measured. added by Stephen, 08:14, 04 February 2009
The discovery of COROT-Exo-7b, the smallest exoplanet to have its diameter measured, is announced. added by PFHLai, 09:33, 04 February 2009
The discovery of COROT-Exo-7b, the smallest exoplanet to have its diameter measured, is announced. removed by BorgQueen, 00:05, 08 February 2009
Fossils of the largest snake currently known, Titanoboa, are discovered in Colombia. added by BorgQueen, 22:36, 04 February 2009
Fossils of the largest snake currently known, Titanoboa, are announced to have been discovered in Colombia. updated by BorgQueen, 23:09, 04 February 2009

February 5

Iran launches Omid, the nation's first domestically constructed and launched satellite. updated by Woody, 00:17, 05 February 2009
Iran launches Omid, the nation's first domestically constructed and launched satellite. removed by BorgQueen, 23:53, 07 February 2009
The chairman of a Tokyo bedding supplier is arrested by Japanese police following the exposure of an investment scam reportedly worth US$1.4 billion. added by BorgQueen, 16:59, 05 February 2009
100x110px|A map location of the department of La Guajira, Colombia. The Titanoboa fossils were discovered in the coal mines in this department. added by BorgQueen, 18:29, 05 February 2009
100x110px|A map location of the department of La Guajira, Colombia. The Titanoboa fossils were discovered in the coal mines in this department. removed by BorgQueen, 04:13, 06 February 2009
Fossils of the largest snake currently known, Titanoboa, are announced to have been discovered in northern Colombia (map pictured). updated by BorgQueen, 18:29, 05 February 2009
In American football, the Pittsburgh Steelers defeat the Arizona Cardinals 27–23 to win Super Bowl XLIII. updated by BorgQueen, 18:29, 05 February 2009
In American football, the Pittsburgh Steelers defeat the Arizona Cardinals 27–23 to win Super Bowl XLIII. removed by BorgQueen, 18:52, 07 February 2009

February 6

105x100px|Kanji characters for "Enten", 円天, a combination of the Japanese currency name, yen, and the Japanese word for "Heaven" added by BorgQueen, 04:13, 06 February 2009
105x100px|Kanji characters for "Enten", 円天, a combination of the Japanese currency name, yen, and the Japanese word for "Heaven" removed by BorgQueen, 16:14, 06 February 2009
The chairman of a Tokyo bedding supplier is arrested following the exposure of an investment scam using a fictional currency, "Enten" (Kanji characters pictured), reportedly worth US$1.4 billion. updated by BorgQueen, 04:13, 06 February 2009
Fossils of the largest snake currently known, Titanoboa, are announced to have been discovered in northern Colombia. updated by BorgQueen, 04:21, 06 February 2009
Fossils of the largest snake currently known, Titanoboa, are announced to have been discovered in Colombia. updated by BorgQueen, 04:22, 06 February 2009
The chairman of a Tokyo bedding supplier is arrested following the exposure of an investment scam using a fictional currency, "Enten" (kanji characters pictured), reportedly worth US$1.4 billion. updated by BorgQueen, 12:20, 06 February 2009
The chairman of a Tokyo bedding supplier is arrested following the exposure of an investment scam, reportedly worth US$1.4 billion, using a fictional currency, "Enten" (kanji characters pictured). updated by TKD, 12:48, 06 February 2009
The chairman of a Tokyo bedding supplier is arrested following the exposure of an investment scam, reportedly worth US$1.4 billion, involving the use of a fictional currency, "Enten" (kanji characters pictured). updated by TKD, 12:58, 06 February 2009
The chairman of a Tokyo bedding supplier is arrested following the exposure of an investment scam, reportedly worth US$1.4 billion, involving the use of a fictional currency, "Enten" (kanji characters pictured). updated by BorgQueen, 14:17, 06 February 2009
A series of reprisal attacks between Palestinian groups causes up to 50 deaths in Gaza during a ceasefire in the 2008–2009 Israel–Gaza conflict. updated by BorgQueen, 14:24, 06 February 2009
A series of reprisal attacks between Palestinian groups causes up to 50 deaths in Gaza during a ceasefire in the 2008–2009 Israel–Gaza conflict. removed by BorgQueen, 14:40, 06 February 2009
The chairman of a Tokyo bedding supplier is arrested following the exposure of an investment scam, reportedly worth US$1.4 billion, involving the use of a fictional currency, "Enten" (kanji characters pictured). added by Y, 14:49, 06 February 2009
110x100px|Snowfall in London added by BorgQueen, 16:14, 06 February 2009
110x100px|Snowfall in London removed by BorgQueen, 23:53, 07 February 2009
The heaviest snowfall for 18 years disrupts air and road traffic and shuts schools across much of Ireland and the United Kingdom (snowfall in London pictured). added by BorgQueen, 16:14, 06 February 2009
The chairman of a Tokyo bedding supplier is arrested following the exposure of an investment scam, reportedly worth US$1.4 billion, involving the use of a fictional currency, "Enten". updated by BorgQueen, 16:14, 06 February 2009
The heaviest snowfall for 18 years disrupts air and road traffic and closes schools across much of Ireland and the United Kingdom (snowfall in London pictured). updated by BorgQueen, 16:15, 06 February 2009
The heaviest snowfall in 18 years disrupts air and road traffic and closes schools across much of Ireland and the United Kingdom (snowfall in London pictured). updated by BorgQueen, 16:55, 06 February 2009
The chairman of a Tokyo bedding supplier is arrested following the exposure of an investment scam, reportedly worth US$1.4 billion, involving the use of a fictional currency, "Enten". updated by BorgQueen, 19:44, 06 February 2009

February 7

The United Kingdom sees its heaviest snowfall in 18 years, disrupting air and road traffic and closing schools across the country and also in Ireland (snowfall in London pictured). added by Verrai, 05:03, 07 February 2009
The United Kingdom sees its heaviest snowfall in 18 years, disrupting air and road traffic and closing schools across the country and in Ireland (snowfall in London pictured). updated by BorgQueen, 07:40, 07 February 2009
The United Kingdom sees its heaviest snowfall in 18 years, disrupting air and road traffic and closing schools across the country and Ireland (snowfall in London pictured). updated by BorgQueen, 11:52, 07 February 2009
Severe winter conditions, including the heaviest snowfall in 18 years in South East England, disrupt air and road traffic and close schools across the United Kingdom and Ireland (snowfall in London pictured). added by PFHLai, 14:21, 07 February 2009
Fossils of Titanoboa cerrejonensis, the largest snake currently known, are announced to have been discovered in Cerrejón, Colombia. updated by PFHLai, 14:40, 07 February 2009
Fossils of Titanoboa cerrejonensis, the largest snake currently known, are announced to have been discovered in Cerrejón, Colombia. removed by BorgQueen, 17:14, 08 February 2009
The U.S. Food and Drug Administration approves ATryn, the first medicine created using genetically-engineered animals. added by BorgQueen, 18:52, 07 February 2009
The U.S. Food and Drug Administration approves ATryn, the first medicine created using genetically engineered animals. updated by BorgQueen, 19:07, 07 February 2009
Severe winter conditions, including the heaviest snowfall in 18 years in South East England, disrupt air and road traffic and close schools across the United Kingdom and Ireland (snowfall in London pictured). updated by BorgQueen, 20:27, 07 February 2009
The U.S. Food and Drug Administration approves the clinical use of ATryn, the first medicine produced using genetically engineered animals. updated by PFHLai, 20:44, 07 February 2009
The U.S. Food and Drug Administration approves the clinical use of ATryn, the first medicine produced using genetically engineered animals. removed by BorgQueen, 10:42, 11 February 2009
105x100px|7 February 2009 MODIS Aqua satellite image of smoke plumes from bushfires burning in Victoria added by BorgQueen, 23:53, 07 February 2009
105x100px|7 February 2009 MODIS Aqua satellite image of smoke plumes from bushfires burning in Victoria removed by BorgQueen, 13:58, 09 February 2009
In Victoria, Australia, bushfires (satellite image pictured) cause major property damage and kill at least 25 people. added by BorgQueen, 23:53, 07 February 2009
Severe winter conditions, including the heaviest snowfall in 18 years in South East England, disrupt air and road traffic and close schools across the United Kingdom and Ireland. updated by BorgQueen, 23:54, 07 February 2009

February 8

In Victoria, Australia, bushfires (satellite image pictured) cause major property damage and kill at least 35 people. updated by Art LaPella, 01:41, 08 February 2009
In Victoria, Australia, bushfires (satellite image pictured) cause major property damage and kill at least 36 people. updated by Longhair, 05:16, 08 February 2009
The chairman of a Tokyo bedding supplier is arrested following the exposure of an investment scam, reportedly worth US$1.4 billion, involving the use of a fictional currency, "Enten". updated by BorgQueen, 05:25, 08 February 2009
In Victoria, Australia, bushfires (satellite image pictured) cause major property damage and kill at least 49 people. updated by Longhair, 05:42, 08 February 2009
The chairman of a Tokyo bedding supplier is arrested following the exposure of an investment scam, reportedly worth US$1.4 billion, involving the use of a quasi-currency, "Enten". updated by BorgQueen, 05:43, 08 February 2009
The chairman of a Tokyo bedding supplier is arrested following the exposure of an investment scam, reportedly worth US$1.4 billion, involving the use of a quasi-currency, "Enten". removed by BorgQueen, 13:44, 09 February 2009
In Victoria, Australia, bushfires (satellite image pictured) cause major property damage and kill at least 50 people. updated by Longhair, 06:15, 08 February 2009
In Victoria, Australia, bushfires (satellite image pictured) cause major property damage and kill at least 65 people. updated by Mattinbgn, 06:50, 08 February 2009
In Victoria, Australia, bushfires (satellite image pictured) cause major property damage and kill at least 66 people. updated by Viridae, 08:32, 08 February 2009
In Victoria, Australia, bushfires (satellite image pictured) cause major property damage and kill at least 76 people. updated by Mattinbgn, 09:26, 08 February 2009
In Victoria, Australia, bushfires (satellite image pictured) cause major property damage and kill at least 84 people. updated by Longhair, 10:51, 08 February 2009
In Victoria, Australia, bushfires (satellite image pictured) cause major property damage and kill at least 96 people. updated by Graham87, 15:33, 08 February 2009
Severe winter conditions, including the heaviest snowfall for 18 years in South East England, disrupt air and road traffic and close schools across the United Kingdom and Ireland. updated by BorgQueen, 16:25, 08 February 2009
Severe winter conditions, including the heaviest snowfall for 18 years in South East England, disrupt air and road traffic and close schools across the United Kingdom and Ireland. updated by BorgQueen, 16:36, 08 February 2009
Severe winter conditions, including the heaviest snowfall for 18 years in South East England, disrupt air and road traffic and close schools across the United Kingdom and Ireland. removed by BorgQueen, 21:32, 09 February 2009
Madagascar police open fire on a protest in Antananarivo, killing at least 50 people and injuring hundreds. added by BorgQueen, 17:14, 08 February 2009
In Victoria, Australia, bushfires (satellite image pictured) cause major property damage and kill at least 108 people. updated by VirtualSteve, 20:21, 08 February 2009

February 9

In Victoria, Australia, bushfires (satellite image pictured) cause major property damage and kill at least 107 people. updated by Viridae, 02:44, 09 February 2009
An airplane crashes near Manaus, the capital of Amazonas, Brazil, killing 24 people. added by BorgQueen, 04:02, 09 February 2009
In Victoria, Australia, bushfires (satellite image pictured) cause major property damage and kill at least 126 people. updated by Harryboyles, 04:04, 09 February 2009
An airplane crashes near Manaus, the capital of Amazonas, Brazil, killing 24 people. added by BorgQueen, 04:47, 09 February 2009
A passenger aircraft crashes near Manaus, the capital of Amazonas, Brazil, killing 24 people. added by Mark, 05:01, 09 February 2009
In Victoria, Australia, bushfires (satellite image pictured) cause major property damage and kill at least 130 people. updated by VirtualSteve, 05:33, 09 February 2009
In Victoria, Australia, bushfires (satellite image pictured) cause major property damage and kill at least 131 people. updated by Viridae, 06:28, 09 February 2009
In Victoria, Australia, bushfires (satellite image pictured) cause major property damage and kill at least 135 people. updated by Viridae, 11:19, 09 February 2009
Robert Plant and Alison Krauss win the 2009 Grammy Award for Record and Album of the Year. added by BorgQueen, 13:44, 09 February 2009
100x100px|Alison Krauss added by BorgQueen, 13:58, 09 February 2009
100x100px|Alison Krauss removed by BorgQueen, 15:06, 12 February 2009
Robert Plant and Alison Krauss (pictured) win the 2009 Grammy Award for Record and Album of the Year. updated by BorgQueen, 13:58, 09 February 2009
In Victoria, Australia, bushfires cause major property damage and kill at least 135 people. updated by BorgQueen, 13:58, 09 February 2009
In Victoria, Australia, bushfires cause major property damage and kill at least 156 people. updated by Graham87, 14:30, 09 February 2009
Malagasy police open fire on a protest in Antananarivo, killing at least 50 people and injuring hundreds. updated by BorgQueen, 16:20, 09 February 2009
In Victoria, Australia, bushfires cause major property damage and kill at least 171 people. updated by BorgQueen, 18:14, 09 February 2009
In Victoria, Australia, bushfires cause major property damage and kill at least 173 people. updated by Viridae, 20:30, 09 February 2009
President of Bolivia Evo Morales enacts a new constitution which grants more power to the country's indigenous majority and allows for land reform. added by BorgQueen, 21:32, 09 February 2009
President of Bolivia Evo Morales enacts a new constitution which grants more power to the country's indigenous majority and allows for land reform. updated by BorgQueen, 21:43, 09 February 2009
President of Bolivia Evo Morales enacts a new constitution which grants more power to the country's indigenous majority and allows for land reform. updated by BorgQueen, 21:59, 09 February 2009
Malagasy Defence Minister Cécile Manorohanta resigns in protest after police opened fire on an anti-government demonstration in Antananarivo, killing at least 50 people and injuring hundreds. added by BorgQueen, 22:06, 09 February 2009
In Victoria, Australia, bushfires cause major property damage, destroying at least 750 homes and killing at least 173 people. added by BorgQueen, 22:12, 09 February 2009
Malagasy Defence Minister Cécile Manorohanta resigns in protest after police opened fire on an anti-government demonstration in Antananarivo, killing at least 50 people. updated by BorgQueen, 22:23, 09 February 2009

February 10

In Victoria, Australia, bushfires cause major property damage, destroying at least 750 homes and killing at least 181 people. updated by Longhair, 08:25, 10 February 2009
A passenger aircraft operated by Manaus Aerotáxi crashes near Manaus, the capital of Amazonas, Brazil, killing 24 people. updated by WhisperToMe, 21:52, 10 February 2009
A passenger aircraft operated by Manaus Aerotáxi crashes near Manaus, the capital of Amazonas, Brazil, killing 24 people. removed by BorgQueen, 15:06, 12 February 2009

February 11

Alison Krauss (pictured) and Robert Plant win the 2009 Grammy Award for Record and Album of the Year. added by BorgQueen, 03:49, 11 February 2009
In Victoria, Australia, bushfires cause major property damage, destroying at least 1,033 homes and killing at least 181 people. updated by BorgQueen, 08:43, 11 February 2009
Morgan Tsvangirai of the Movement for Democratic Change party becomes Prime Minister of Zimbabwe. added by BorgQueen, 10:42, 11 February 2009
In Victoria, Australia, the worst bushfire in the nation's history kills at least 181 people and destroys at least 1,033 homes. updated by BorgQueen, 12:59, 11 February 2009
In Victoria, Australia, the worst bushfires in the nation's history kill at least 181 people and destroy at least 1,033 homes. updated by Gatoclass, 13:56, 11 February 2009
Madagascar's Defence Minister Cécile Manorohanta resigns in protest after police opened fire on an anti-government demonstration in Antananarivo, killing at least 50 people. updated by Ezeu, 22:52, 11 February 2009
Madagascar's Defence Minister Cécile Manorohanta resigns in protest after police opened fire on an anti-government demonstration in Antananarivo, killing at least 50 people. removed by BorgQueen, 00:13, 14 February 2009

February 12

100x100px|A replica of Iridium 33 added by BorgQueen, 15:06, 12 February 2009
100x100px|A replica of Iridium 33 removed by BorgQueen, 00:13, 14 February 2009
Iridium 33 (replica pictured) and Kosmos-2251 are destroyed in space, in the first major collision between artificial satellites. added by BorgQueen, 15:06, 12 February 2009
Alison Krauss and Robert Plant win the 2009 Grammy Award for Record and Album of the Year. updated by BorgQueen, 15:06, 12 February 2009
Alison Krauss and Robert Plant win the 2009 Grammy Award for Record and Album of the Year. removed by BorgQueen, 04:30, 14 February 2009
In Victoria, Australia, the deadliest bushfires in the nation's history kill at least 181 people and destroy at least 1,033 homes. updated by UberScienceNerd, 20:49, 12 February 2009

February 13

In Victoria, Australia, the deadliest bushfires in the nation's history kill at least 181 people and destroy at least 1,831 homes. updated by Stephen, 00:17, 13 February 2009
In Victoria, Australia, the deadliest bushfires in the nation's history kill at least 181 people and destroy at least 1,831 homes. removed by BorgQueen, 07:30, 13 February 2009
A Continental Airlines airplane crashes into a house in Clarence Center, New York, USA, killing 49 people. added by BorgQueen, 07:30, 13 February 2009
A Continental Airlines airplane crashes into a house in Clarence Center, New York, USA, killing 50 people. updated by BorgQueen, 13:48, 13 February 2009
Continental Airlines Flight 3407 crashes into a house in Clarence Center, New York, USA, killing 50 people. added by PFHLai, 16:16, 13 February 2009
President Evo Morales of Bolivia enacts a new constitution which grants more power to the country's indigenous majority and allows for land reform. updated by PFHLai, 16:16, 13 February 2009
President Evo Morales of Bolivia enacts a new constitution which grants more power to the country's indigenous majority and allows for land reform. removed by BorgQueen, 00:13, 14 February 2009

February 14

100x105px|Reconstruction of a Neanderthal child, by research team from Anthropological Institute, University of Zürich added by BorgQueen, 00:13, 14 February 2009
100x105px|Reconstruction of a Neanderthal child, by research team from Anthropological Institute, University of Zürich removed by BorgQueen, 12:26, 14 February 2009
The completion of the first draft of the Neanderthal genome (reconstruction of a Neanderthal child pictured) is announced by the Max Planck Institute for Evolutionary Anthropology in Germany. added by BorgQueen, 00:13, 14 February 2009
A passenger train derails in the Indian state of Orissa, killing at least 15 people and injuring 150. added by BorgQueen, 00:13, 14 February 2009
Iridium 33 and Kosmos-2251 are destroyed in space, in the first major collision between artificial satellites. updated by BorgQueen, 00:13, 14 February 2009
Iridium 33 and Kosmos-2251 are destroyed in space, in the first major collision between artificial satellites. removed by BorgQueen, 05:23, 16 February 2009
The discovery of a 16th-century mass grave containing at least 49 human skeletons at the Tlatelolco archaeological site in Mexico City is announced. added by BorgQueen, 00:13, 14 February 2009
The discovery of a 16th-century mass grave containing at least 49 human skeletons at the Tlatelolco archaeological site in Mexico City is announced. removed by BorgQueen, 02:25, 16 February 2009
100x100px|Reconstruction of a Neanderthal added by BorgQueen, 12:26, 14 February 2009
100x100px|Reconstruction of a Neanderthal removed by BorgQueen, 11:32, 15 February 2009
The completion of the first draft of the Neanderthal genome (reconstructed Neanderthal pictured) is announced by the Max Planck Institute for Evolutionary Anthropology in Germany. updated by BorgQueen, 12:26, 14 February 2009
In the United States, Continental Airlines Flight 3407 crashes into a house in Clarence Center, New York, killing 50 people. added by Mark, 13:22, 14 February 2009

February 15

Morgan Tsvangirai of the Movement for Democratic Change party becomes Prime Minister of Zimbabwe. updated by Art LaPella, 03:52, 15 February 2009
Morgan Tsvangirai of the Movement for Democratic Change party becomes Prime Minister of Zimbabwe. removed by BorgQueen, 11:32, 15 February 2009
A passenger train derails in the Indian state of Orissa, killing 9 people and injuring 150 more. updated by BorgQueen, 06:39, 15 February 2009
A passenger train derails in the Indian state of Orissa, killing nine people and injuring 150 more. updated by BorgQueen, 06:40, 15 February 2009
A passenger train derails in the Indian state of Orissa, killing nine people and injuring 150 more. removed by BorgQueen, 15:11, 16 February 2009
100x100px|Galeras, in 2005 added by BorgQueen, 11:32, 15 February 2009
100x100px|Galeras, in 2005 removed by BorgQueen, 12:10, 16 February 2009
The Andean volcano Galeras (pictured) erupts in Colombia, forcing some 8,000 people to evacuate. added by BorgQueen, 11:32, 15 February 2009
The completion of the first draft of the Neanderthal genome is announced by the Max Planck Institute for Evolutionary Anthropology in Germany. updated by BorgQueen, 11:32, 15 February 2009
The completion of the first draft of the Neanderthal genome is announced by the Max Planck Institute for Evolutionary Anthropology in Germany. removed by BorgQueen, 02:29, 18 February 2009
In the United States, Continental Connection Flight 3407 crashes into a house in Clarence Center, New York, killing 50 people. updated by Stephen, 21:52, 15 February 2009
In the United States, Continental Connection Flight 3407 crashes into a house in Clarence Center, New York, killing 50 people. removed by BorgQueen, 05:24, 16 February 2009

February 16

The ongoing general strikes in Guadeloupe and Martinique continue over the high cost of living. added by BorgQueen, 02:25, 16 February 2009
Ongoing general strikes over the high cost of living continue in Guadeloupe and Martinique. added by Spencer, 02:39, 16 February 2009
General strikes over the high cost of living continue in Guadeloupe and Martinique. added by Spencer, 02:44, 16 February 2009
An amendment to the Constitution of Venezuela, lifting term limits on elected offices from the President of the Republic down, is endorsed by 54% of voters in a referendum. added by BorgQueen, 05:23, 16 February 2009
An amendment to the Constitution of Venezuela, lifting term limits on elected offices from the President of the Republic down, is endorsed by 54% of voters in a referendum. updated by BorgQueen, 07:27, 16 February 2009
In Venezuela, an amendment to the Constitution lifting term limits on elected offices from the President of the Republic down, is endorsed by 54% of voters in a referendum. added by BorgQueen, 11:12, 16 February 2009
In Venezuela, an amendment to the Constitution lifting term limits on elected offices including the President of the Republic, is endorsed by 54% of voters in a referendum. updated by BorgQueen, 11:13, 16 February 2009
In Venezuela, the voters endorse an amendment to the constitution lifting term limits on elected offices, enabling President Hugo Chávez to be elected again after the current term. updated by BorgQueen, 11:57, 16 February 2009
100x100px|Hugo Chávez added by BorgQueen, 12:10, 16 February 2009
100x100px|Hugo Chávez removed by BorgQueen, 01:41, 18 February 2009
In Venezuela, the voters endorse an amendment to the constitution lifting term limits on elected offices, enabling President Hugo Chávez (pictured) to be elected again after the current term. updated by BorgQueen, 12:10, 16 February 2009
The Andean volcano Galeras erupts in Colombia, forcing some 8,000 people to evacuate. updated by BorgQueen, 12:10, 16 February 2009
In Venezuela, the voters endorse an amendment to the constitution lifting term limits on elected offices, enabling President Hugo Chávez (pictured) to stand for re-election again after the end of the current term. updated by Tone, 13:24, 16 February 2009
In Venezuela, the voters endorse an amendment to the constitution lifting term limits on elected offices, enabling President Hugo Chávez (pictured) to stand for re-election after the end of the current term. updated by BorgQueen, 14:19, 16 February 2009
The Royal Navy's nuclear submarine HMS Vanguard collide with the French Navy's Le Triomphant in the Atlantic Ocean. added by BorgQueen, 15:11, 16 February 2009
In Venezuela, the voters endorse an amendment to the constitution lifting term limits on elected offices, enabling President Hugo Chávez (pictured) to stand for re-election indefinitely. updated by BorgQueen, 15:29, 16 February 2009
In Venezuela, voters endorse an amendment to the constitution lifting term limits on elected offices, enabling President Hugo Chávez (pictured) to stand for re-election indefinitely. updated by BorgQueen, 15:30, 16 February 2009
The Royal Navy's nuclear submarine HMS Vanguard collides with the French Navy's Le Triomphant in the Atlantic Ocean. updated by BorgQueen, 16:07, 16 February 2009

February 17

A constitutional referendum allows Venezuelan President Hugo Chávez (pictured) to stand for re-election indefinitely. added by Ezeu, 00:07, 17 February 2009
A passenger train derails in the Indian state of Orissa, killing nine people and injuring 150 more. updated by BorgQueen, 02:13, 17 February 2009
A passenger train derails in the Indian state of Orissa, killing nine people and injuring 150 more. removed by BorgQueen, 21:45, 17 February 2009
The Royal Navy's nuclear submarine HMS Vanguard collides with the French Navy's Triomphant in the Atlantic Ocean. updated by BorgQueen, 10:12, 17 February 2009
The Royal Navy's nuclear submarine HMS Vanguard collides with the French Navy's Triomphant in the Atlantic Ocean. updated by BorgQueen, 11:33, 17 February 2009
The Royal Navy's nuclear submarine HMS Vanguard collides with the French Navy's Triomphant in the Atlantic Ocean. removed by BorgQueen, 21:04, 20 February 2009
General strikes over the high cost of living continue in Guadeloupe and Martinique. added by BorgQueen, 16:30, 17 February 2009
General strikes over the high cost of living continue in Guadeloupe and Martinique. removed by BorgQueen, 17:12, 19 February 2009
The largest oil spill to affect Great Britain and Ireland in 13 years occurs off County Cork. added by BorgQueen, 21:45, 17 February 2009

February 18

105x100px|The location of County Cork in Ireland added by BorgQueen, 01:41, 18 February 2009
105x100px|The location of County Cork in Ireland removed by BorgQueen, 02:36, 18 February 2009
The largest oil spill to affect Great Britain and Ireland in 13 years occurs off County Cork (map pictured). updated by BorgQueen, 01:41, 18 February 2009
A constitutional referendum allows Venezuelan President Hugo Chávez to stand for re-election indefinitely. updated by BorgQueen, 01:41, 18 February 2009
U.S. President Barack Obama signs the a US$787&nbspbillion stimulus package, the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act of 2009, into law. added by BorgQueen, 02:29, 18 February 2009
U.S. President Barack Obama signs the a US$787 billion stimulus package, the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act of 2009, into law. updated by BorgQueen, 02:29, 18 February 2009
U.S. President Barack Obama signs a US$787 billion stimulus package, the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act of 2009, into law. updated by BorgQueen, 02:30, 18 February 2009
105x100px|United States President Barack Obama signs into law the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act of 2009 as Vice President Joe Biden looks on. added by BorgQueen, 02:36, 18 February 2009
105x100px|United States President Barack Obama signs into law the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act of 2009 as Vice President Joe Biden looks on. removed by BorgQueen, 17:28, 19 February 2009
U.S. President Barack Obama signs a US$787 billion stimulus package, the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act of 2009, into law (pictured). updated by BorgQueen, 02:36, 18 February 2009
The largest oil spill to affect Great Britain and Ireland in 13 years occurs off County Cork. updated by BorgQueen, 02:36, 18 February 2009
In Venezuela, a constitutional referendum lifts term limits on elected offices, enabling President Hugo Chávez to stand for re-election indefinitely. updated by BorgQueen, 13:45, 18 February 2009
In Venezuela, a constitutional referendum lifts term limits on elected offices, enabling President Hugo Chávez to stand for re-election indefinitely. removed by BorgQueen, 02:54, 21 February 2009
The largest oil spill to affect the British Isles in 13 years occurs off County Cork. updated by J Milburn, 15:14, 18 February 2009
The largest oil spill to affect the British Isles in 13 years occurs off County Cork, Ireland. updated by BorgQueen, 16:04, 18 February 2009
U.S. President Barack Obama signs a US$787 billion stimulus package into law (pictured). updated by Calliopejen1, 17:43, 18 February 2009
The Andean volcano Galeras erupts in Colombia, forcing 8,000 people to evacuate. updated by Calliopejen1, 21:35, 18 February 2009
The Andean volcano Galeras erupts in Colombia, forcing 8,000 people to evacuate. removed by BorgQueen, 18:38, 19 February 2009

February 19

The completion of the first draft of the Neanderthal genome is announced by the Max Planck Institute for Evolutionary Anthropology in Germany. updated by BorgQueen, 04:10, 19 February 2009
The completion of the first draft of the Neanderthal genome is announced by the Max Planck Institute for Evolutionary Anthropology in Germany. removed by BorgQueen, 07:43, 19 February 2009
The largest oil spill to affect Great Britain and Ireland in 13 years occurs off County Cork. updated by BorgQueen, 05:45, 19 February 2009
The largest oil spill to affect Great Britain and Ireland in 13 years occurs off County Cork. removed by BorgQueen, 04:21, 22 February 2009
UBS AG, Switzerland's largest bank, agrees to pay US$780 million in fines and restitution and disclose account information to the U.S. Government after admitting to helping American clients avoid taxes. added by BorgQueen, 17:12, 19 February 2009
100x100px|Entrance to UBS building in Midtown Manhattan, New York City added by BorgQueen, 17:28, 19 February 2009
100x100px|Entrance to UBS building in Midtown Manhattan, New York City removed by BorgQueen, 21:14, 20 February 2009
UBS AG (building entrance pictured), Switzerland's largest bank, agrees to pay US$780 million in fines and restitution and disclose account information to the U.S. Government after admitting to helping American clients avoid taxes. updated by BorgQueen, 17:28, 19 February 2009
U.S. President Barack Obama signs a US$787 billion stimulus package into law. updated by BorgQueen, 17:28, 19 February 2009
UBS AG (building entrance pictured), Switzerland's largest bank, agrees to pay US$780 million and disclose account information to the U.S. Government after admitting to helping American clients avoid taxes. updated by BorgQueen, 17:31, 19 February 2009
UBS AG (entrance pictured), Switzerland's largest bank, agrees to pay US$780 million and disclose account information to the U.S. Government after admitting to helping American clients avoid taxes. updated by BorgQueen, 17:32, 19 February 2009
UBS AG (entrance pictured), Switzerland's largest bank, agrees to pay US$780 million and disclose account information to the U.S. Government after admitting to helping American clients avoid taxes. updated by BorgQueen, 17:51, 19 February 2009
U.S. President Barack Obama signs a US$787 billion stimulus package into law. updated by BorgQueen, 17:51, 19 February 2009
U.S. President Barack Obama signs a US$787 billion stimulus package into law. removed by BorgQueen, 09:54, 22 February 2009
UBS AG (entrance pictured), Switzerland's largest bank, agrees to pay US$780 million and disclose account information to the U.S. Government after admitting to helping American clients evade taxes. updated by BorgQueen, 18:00, 19 February 2009
The Danton, a French battleship sunk in 1917 by a German submarine, is discovered with many of its gun turrets still intact on the floor of the Mediterranean Sea. added by BorgQueen, 18:38, 19 February 2009
UBS AG (entrance pictured), Switzerland's largest bank, agrees to pay US$780 million and disclose account information to the U.S. Government after admitting to helping American clients evade taxes. added by BorgQueen, 18:38, 19 February 2009
The Danton, a French battleship sunk in 1917 by a German submarine, is discovered on the floor of the Mediterranean Sea. updated by BorgQueen, 18:39, 19 February 2009
Danton, a French battleship sunk in 1917 by a German submarine, is discovered on the floor of the Mediterranean Sea. added by BorgQueen, 20:30, 19 February 2009
Danton, a French battleship sunk in 1917 by a German submarine, is discovered on the floor of the Mediterranean Sea. removed by BorgQueen, 22:48, 22 February 2009

February 20

Ivars Godmanis, the Prime Minister of Latvia, resigns along with the rest of his government amid concerns about handling the economic crisis. added by BorgQueen, 21:04, 20 February 2009
100x100px|Ivars Godmanis added by BorgQueen, 21:14, 20 February 2009
100x100px|Ivars Godmanis removed by Spencer, 20:08, 22 February 2009
Ivars Godmanis (pictured), the Prime Minister of Latvia, resigns along with the rest of his government amid concerns about handling the economic crisis. updated by BorgQueen, 21:14, 20 February 2009
UBS AG, Switzerland's largest bank, agrees to pay US$780 million and disclose account information to the U.S. Government after admitting to helping American clients evade taxes. updated by BorgQueen, 21:14, 20 February 2009
UBS AG, Switzerland's largest bank, agrees to pay US$780 million and disclose account information to the U.S. government after admitting to helping American clients evade taxes. updated by Art LaPella, 21:17, 20 February 2009
UBS AG, Switzerland's largest bank, agrees to pay US$780 million and disclose account information to the U.S. government after admitting to helping American clients evade taxes. updated by BorgQueen, 21:55, 20 February 2009
UBS AG, Switzerland's largest bank, agrees to pay US$780 million and disclose account information to the U.S. government after admitting to helping American clients evade taxes. removed by Spencer, 19:59, 22 February 2009

February 21

China confirms HIV/AIDS as its leading cause of death by infectious disease in 2008, a fivefold increase over a three year period. added by BorgQueen, 02:54, 21 February 2009

February 22

Eleven people are killed and 20 more are injured in a collision between a tourist coach and a train in central Slovakia. added by BorgQueen, 04:21, 22 February 2009
At least 11 people are killed and 20 more are injured in a collision between a tourist coach and a train in central Slovakia. added by BorgQueen, 04:23, 22 February 2009
A collision between a tourist coach and a train kills at least 11 people and injures 20 more in central Slovakia. added by BorgQueen, 04:39, 22 February 2009
The People's Republic of China confirms HIV/AIDS as its leading cause of death by infectious disease in 2008, a fivefold increase over a three year period. added by WhisperToMe, 07:05, 22 February 2009
The People's Republic of China confirms HIV/AIDS as its leading cause of death by infectious disease in 2008, a fivefold increase over a three year period. removed by Zzyzx11, 04:57, 23 February 2009
A mine blast in Gujiao in the Shanxi province of China kills at least 73 people and injures at least 113 more. added by BorgQueen, 09:54, 22 February 2009
A mine blast in Gujiao in the Shanxi province of China kills at least 74 people and injures at least 114 more. updated by Thingg, 17:04, 22 February 2009
A collision between a tourist coach and a train kills 12 people and injures 20 more in central Slovakia. updated by Art LaPella, 19:15, 22 February 2009
An outbreak of Hepatitis B in Gujarat, India, kills 49 people and infects 125. added by Spencer, 19:59, 22 February 2009
A mine blast in Gujiao in the Shanxi province of China kills at least 74 people and injures at least 114 more. added by Spencer, 19:59, 22 February 2009
A collision between a tourist coach and a train kills 12 people and injures 20 more in central Slovakia. added by Spencer, 19:59, 22 February 2009
An outbreak of Hepatitis B in Gujarat, India, kills at least 49 people and infects 125 more. updated by BorgQueen, 20:05, 22 February 2009
An outbreak of Hepatitis B in Gujarat, India, kills at least 49 people and infects over 125. updated by BorgQueen, 20:07, 22 February 2009
100x100px|Hepatitis B added by Spencer, 20:08, 22 February 2009
100x100px|Hepatitis B removed by BorgQueen, 14:31, 24 February 2009
An outbreak of Hepatitis B (virus pictured) in Gujarat, India, kills at least 49 people and infects over 125. updated by Spencer, 20:08, 22 February 2009
Ivars Godmanis, the Prime Minister of Latvia, resigns along with the rest of his government amid concerns about handling the economic crisis. updated by Spencer, 20:08, 22 February 2009
An outbreak of hepatitis B (virus pictured) in Gujarat, India, kills at least 49 people and infects over 125. updated by Art LaPella, 20:43, 22 February 2009
Tamil Tiger launches a kamikaze-style suicide attack on Colombo, Sri Lanka, killing two people and injuring over 50 more. added by BorgQueen, 22:48, 22 February 2009

February 23

Tamil Tigers launch a kamikaze-style suicide attack on Colombo, Sri Lanka, killing two people and injuring over 50 more. updated by Art LaPella, 00:23, 23 February 2009
Tamil Tigers launch a kamikaze-style suicide attack on Colombo, Sri Lanka, killing two people and injuring over 50 more. removed by Zzyzx11, 16:21, 24 February 2009
Slumdog Millionaire wins eight Academy Awards including Best Picture. added by Zzyzx11, 04:57, 23 February 2009
Slumdog Millionaire wins eight Academy Awards including Best Picture. updated by Cenarium, 05:01, 23 February 2009
Slumdog Millionaire wins eight Academy Awards including Best Picture. removed by BorgQueen, 19:33, 25 February 2009
Ivars Godmanis, the Prime Minister of Latvia, resigns along with the rest of his government amid concerns about handling the economic crisis. updated by BorgQueen, 06:54, 23 February 2009
Ivars Godmanis, the Prime Minister of Latvia, resigns along with the rest of his government amid concerns about handling the economic crisis. removed by BorgQueen, 10:46, 23 February 2009
A bomb thrown into the crowded Khan el-Khalili square in Cairo, Egypt, kills one person and injures 22 others. updated by BorgQueen, 10:46, 23 February 2009
A bomb thrown into the crowded Khan el-Khalili district in Cairo, Egypt, kills one person and injures 22 others. updated by BorgQueen, 12:38, 23 February 2009
A bomb explodes in the crowded Khan el-Khalili district, Cairo, Egypt, kills one person and injures 22 others. updated by BorgQueen, 14:38, 23 February 2009
A bomb explodes in the crowded Khan el-Khalili district, Cairo, Egypt, killing one person and injuring 22 others. updated by BorgQueen, 14:38, 23 February 2009
A bomb explodes in the Khan el-Khalili district, Cairo, Egypt, killing one person and injuring 22 others. updated by Stephen, 21:25, 23 February 2009

February 24

Ivars Godmanis, the Prime Minister of Latvia, resigns along with the rest of his government amid concerns about handling the economic crisis. updated by BorgQueen, 06:42, 24 February 2009
Ivars Godmanis, the Prime Minister of Latvia, resigns along with the rest of his government amid concerns about handling the economic crisis. removed by BorgQueen, 14:31, 24 February 2009
110x100px|Comet Lulin added by BorgQueen, 14:31, 24 February 2009
Comet Lulin (pictured) peaks in brightness in the constellation Virgo. added by BorgQueen, 14:31, 24 February 2009
An outbreak of hepatitis B in Gujarat, India, kills at least 49 people and infects over 125. updated by BorgQueen, 14:31, 24 February 2009
Comet Lulin (pictured) peaks in brightness for observers on Earth. updated by BorgQueen, 14:32, 24 February 2009
Comet Lulin (pictured), making its closest approach to Earth, peaks in brightness. updated by BorgQueen, 14:34, 24 February 2009
115x100px|Comet Lulin updated by BorgQueen, 14:38, 24 February 2009
115x100px|Comet Lulin removed by BorgQueen, 18:32, 24 February 2009
Comet Lulin (pictured) makes its closest approach to Earth, peaking in brightness. updated by BorgQueen, 14:38, 24 February 2009
Comet Lulin (pictured), a non-periodic comet, makes its closest approach to Earth, peaking in brightness between magnitude +4 and magnitude +6. updated by Zzyzx11, 16:21, 24 February 2009
An outbreak of hepatitis B in Gujarat, India, kills at least 49 people and infects over 125. updated by BorgQueen, 17:57, 24 February 2009
An outbreak of hepatitis B in Gujarat, India, kills at least 49 people and infects over 125. removed by BorgQueen, 17:03, 25 February 2009
A bomb explodes in the Khan el-Khalili district, Cairo, Egypt, killing one person and injuring 22 others. updated by BorgQueen, 17:57, 24 February 2009
A mine blast in Gujiao in the Shanxi province of China kills at least 74 people and injures at least 114 more. removed by Spencer, 21:37, 24 February 2009
A bomb explodes in the Khan el-Khalili district, Cairo, Egypt, killing one person and injuring 22 others. removed by BorgQueen, 13:19, 25 February 2009
A collision between a tourist coach and a train kills 12 people and injures 20 more in central Slovakia. updated by BorgQueen, 17:57, 24 February 2009
A collision between a tourist coach and a train kills 12 people and injures 20 more in central Slovakia. removed by BorgQueen, 18:23, 24 February 2009
A NASA rocket carrying the Orbiting Carbon Observatory falls into the ocean near Antarctica after a failed launch. added by BorgQueen, 18:23, 24 February 2009
Comet Lulin (pictured) makes its closest approach to Earth, peaking in brightness between magnitude +4 and magnitude +6. updated by BorgQueen, 18:23, 24 February 2009
100x100px|Artist's rendition of the Orbiting Carbon Observatory satellite as it would have looked in orbit added by BorgQueen, 18:32, 24 February 2009
100x100px|Artist's rendition of the Orbiting Carbon Observatory satellite as it would have looked in orbit removed by BorgQueen, 13:35, 25 February 2009
A NASA rocket carrying the Orbiting Carbon Observatory (artist's impression pictured) falls into the ocean near Antarctica after a failed launch. updated by BorgQueen, 18:32, 24 February 2009
Comet Lulin makes its closest approach to Earth, peaking in brightness between magnitude +4 and magnitude +6. updated by BorgQueen, 18:32, 24 February 2009
Comet Lulin makes its closest approach to Earth, peaking in brightness at magnitude +6. updated by BorgQueen, 21:10, 24 February 2009
A machine gun and mortar battle in Mogadishu, Somalia kills 15 people and injures at least ninety more in the Somali Civil War. added by Spencer, 21:37, 24 February 2009
A machine gun and mortar battle in Mogadishu, Somalia kills 15 people and injures at least ninety more in the Somali Civil War. updated by Spencer, 21:38, 24 February 2009
A machine gun and mortar battle in Mogadishu, Somalia kills 15 people and injures at least 90 more in the Somali Civil War. updated by Nishkid64, 22:06, 24 February 2009
Comet Lulin makes its closest approach to Earth, peaking in brightness at magnitude +5. updated by Stephen, 23:56, 24 February 2009
Comet Lulin makes its closest approach to Earth, peaking in brightness at magnitude +5. removed by BorgQueen, 14:31, 26 February 2009

February 25

A Taurus rocket carrying NASA's Orbiting Carbon Observatory (artist's impression pictured) falls into the ocean near Antarctica after a failed launch. added by BorgQueen, 01:13, 25 February 2009
A machine gun and mortar battle in Mogadishu, Somalia kills at least 15 people and injures 90 more in the Somali Civil War. updated by BorgQueen, 01:19, 25 February 2009
A machine gun and mortar battle in Mogadishu, Somalia, kills at least 15 people and injures 90 more in the Somali Civil War. updated by BorgQueen, 01:21, 25 February 2009
A machine gun and mortar battle in Mogadishu, Somalia, kills at least 15 people and injures 90 more in the Somali Civil War. removed by BorgQueen, 14:08, 27 February 2009
An international team of scientists announces the completion of its mission to map the Gamburtsev Mountain Range beneath the Antarctic ice. added by BorgQueen, 13:03, 25 February 2009
An international team of scientists announces the completion of its mission to map the Gamburtsev Mountain Range beneath the Antarctic ice. removed by BorgQueen, 06:30, 28 February 2009
Turkish Airlines Flight 1951 with 135 passengers on board crashes at Amsterdam's Schiphol Airport. added by BorgQueen, 13:19, 25 February 2009
105x100px|The Turkish Airlines Boeing 737-800, registration TC-JGE, destroyed during the landing, taken in 2006 added by BorgQueen, 13:35, 25 February 2009
105x100px|The Turkish Airlines Boeing 737-800, registration TC-JGE, destroyed during the landing, taken in 2006 removed by BorgQueen, 18:04, 25 February 2009
Turkish Airlines Flight 1951 (aircraft pictured) with 135 passengers on board crashes at Amsterdam's Schiphol Airport. updated by BorgQueen, 13:35, 25 February 2009
A Taurus rocket carrying NASA's Orbiting Carbon Observatory falls into the ocean near Antarctica after a failed launch. updated by BorgQueen, 13:35, 25 February 2009
A Taurus rocket carrying NASA's Orbiting Carbon Observatory falls into the ocean near Antarctica after a failed launch. removed by BorgQueen, 16:36, 27 February 2009
105x100px|Crash site of Turkish Airlines flight TK 1951 at Schiphol, Amsterdam, The Netherlands. February 25, 2009 added by BorgQueen, 18:04, 25 February 2009
110x100px|Crash site of Turkish Airlines flight TK 1951 at Schiphol, Amsterdam, The Netherlands. February 25, 2009 updated by BorgQueen, 18:04, 25 February 2009
110x100px|Crash site of Turkish Airlines flight TK 1951 at Schiphol, Amsterdam, The Netherlands. February 25, 2009 removed by BorgQueen, 14:23, 27 February 2009
Turkish Airlines Flight 1951 (pictured) with 135 passengers on board crashes at Amsterdam's Schiphol Airport. updated by BorgQueen, 18:04, 25 February 2009
Turkish Airlines Flight 1951 (pictured) with 135 passengers on board crashes at Amsterdam's Schiphol Airport, killing at least nine people and injuring at least 86 others. updated by BorgQueen, 19:51, 25 February 2009
Turkish Airlines Flight 1951 (pictured) crashes at Amsterdam's Schiphol Airport, killing at least nine people and injuring at least 86 others. updated by BorgQueen, 19:52, 25 February 2009

February 26

Turkish Airlines Flight 1951 (pictured) crashes near Amsterdam's Schiphol Airport, killing at least nine people and injuring at least 86 others. updated by Edokter, 02:37, 26 February 2009
Slumdog Millionaire wins eight Academy Awards including Best Picture. updated by BorgQueen, 05:28, 26 February 2009
Slumdog Millionaire wins eight Academy Awards including Best Picture. removed by BorgQueen, 14:19, 26 February 2009
Mutinies by a paramilitary force spread across Bangladesh, killing at least 21 people. added by BorgQueen, 14:19, 26 February 2009
The Special Court for Sierra Leone convicts three commanders of the Revolutionary United Front on charges of war crimes, including enlistment of child soldiers and forced marriage. added by BorgQueen, 14:31, 26 February 2009
The Special Court for Sierra Leone convicts three commanders of the Revolutionary United Front on charges of war crimes, including enlistment of child soldiers and forced marriage. updated by BorgQueen, 14:34, 26 February 2009
The Special Court for Sierra Leone convicts three commanders of the Revolutionary United Front on charges of war crimes, including enlistment of child soldiers and forced marriage. removed by BorgQueen, 06:48, 28 February 2009
Mutinies by a paramilitary force in Bangladesh kills at least 21 people. updated by BorgQueen, 16:40, 26 February 2009
Mutinies by a paramilitary force in Bangladesh kill at least 21 people. updated by BorgQueen, 16:41, 26 February 2009

February 27

Milan Milutinović, a former President of Serbia, is aquitted by the International Criminal Tribunal for the former Yugoslavia on charges of war crimes. added by BorgQueen, 14:08, 27 February 2009
Milan Milutinović, a former President of Serbia, is acquitted by the International Criminal Tribunal for the former Yugoslavia on charges of war crimes. updated by PeterSymonds, 14:15, 27 February 2009
100x100px|The Tribunal building in The Hague added by BorgQueen, 14:23, 27 February 2009
Milan Milutinović, a former President of Serbia, is acquitted by the International Criminal Tribunal for the former Yugoslavia (building pictured) on charges of war crimes. updated by BorgQueen, 14:23, 27 February 2009
Turkish Airlines Flight 1951 crashes near Amsterdam's Schiphol Airport, killing at least nine people and injuring at least 86 others. updated by BorgQueen, 14:23, 27 February 2009
Mutinies by a paramilitary force in Bangladesh kill at least 54 people. updated by BorgQueen, 14:33, 27 February 2009
An outbreak of dengue fever kills at least 18 people and infects 31,000 more in Bolivia. added by BorgQueen, 16:36, 27 February 2009
Mutinies by a paramilitary force in Bangladesh kill at least 75 people. updated by Spencer, 22:34, 27 February 2009

February 28

U.S. pharmaceutical company Pfizer settles a multi-billion dollar damages case with 200 alleged victims of a drugs trial in Kano, Nigeria. added by BorgQueen, 06:30, 28 February 2009
Milan Milutinović, a former President of Serbia, is acquitted by the International Criminal Tribunal for the former Yugoslavia (Tribunal building pictured) on charges of war crimes. updated by BorgQueen, 06:48, 28 February 2009
The Special Court for Sierra Leone convicts three commanders of the Revolutionary United Front on charges of war crimes, including enlistment of child soldiers and forced marriage. updated by BorgQueen, 06:49, 28 February 2009
The Special Court for Sierra Leone convicts three commanders of the Revolutionary United Front on charges of war crimes. updated by BorgQueen, 06:49, 28 February 2009
The Special Court for Sierra Leone convicts three commanders of the Revolutionary United Front on charges of war crimes. removed by BorgQueen, 09:05, 28 February 2009
Turkish Airlines Flight 1951 crashes near Amsterdam's Schiphol Airport, killing at least nine people and injuring 86 others. updated by BorgQueen, 06:57, 28 February 2009
The Special Court for Sierra Leone convicts three commanders of the Revolutionary United Front on charges of war crimes, including enlistment of child soldiers and forced marriage. updated by BorgQueen, 15:59, 28 February 2009