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May 1

Flag of South Korea

added by Rockero, 08:34, 01 May 2006

Flag of South Korea

removed by Rockero, 10:30, 01 May 2006

Flag of the Solomon Islands

removed by Rockero, 08:34, 01 May 2006

• The International Cricket Council award the Asian bid of India, Pakistan, Bangladesh and Sri Lanka the hosting rights for the 2011 Cricket World Cup after defeating the Australasian bid of Australia (pictured) and New Zealand. Subsequently, Australasia was awarded the 2015 World Cup, while England will host the 2019 World Cup. added by Rockero, 10:30, 01 May 2006
• Immigrant workers and their supporters across the United States stay home from work and abstain from commerce during the Great American Boycott, a protest to demand legalization. Demonstrations are planned nationwide. In Latin America, a one-day boycott of American products called the "Nothing Gringo Boycott" is planned in conjunction with U.S. events. added by Rockero, 10:30, 01 May 2006
• The International Cricket Council award the Asian bid of India, Pakistan, Bangladesh and Sri Lanka the hosting rights for the 2011 Cricket World Cup. Subsequently, Australia/New Zealand was awarded the 2015 World Cup, while England will host the 2019 World Cup. updated by Harro5, 10:37, 01 May 2006
• Immigrant workers and their supporters across the United States stay home from work and abstain from commerce during the Great American Boycott, a protest to demand legalization. A one-day boycott of U.S. products in Latin America is also planned. updated by Harro5, 10:39, 01 May 2006
• Immigrant workers and their supporters across the United States stay home from work and abstain from commerce during the Great American Boycott, a protest to demand legalization. A one-day boycott of U.S. products in Latin America is also planned. removed by Flcelloguy, 19:55, 01 May 2006
• The International Cricket Council announces that the 2011 Cricket World Cup will be held in the four countries of India, Pakistan, Bangladesh and Sri Lanka. updated by Flcelloguy, 19:51, 01 May 2006
• The International Cricket Council award the Asian bid of India, Pakistan, Bangladesh and Sri Lanka the hosting rights for the 2011 Cricket World Cup. Subsequently, Australia/New Zealand was awarded the 2015 World Cup, while England will host the 2019 World Cup. removed by Flcelloguy, 19:51, 01 May 2006
• Immigration reform protests in the United States, sparked by proposed legislation H.R. 4437, continues with the Great American Boycott. added by Flcelloguy, 19:55, 01 May 2006
• The International Cricket Council announces that the 2011 Cricket World Cup will be held in the four countries of India, Pakistan, Bangladesh and Sri Lanka. updated by Flcelloguy, 19:58, 01 May 2006
• The International Cricket Council announces that the 2011 Cricket World Cup will be held in the four countries of India, Pakistan, Bangladesh and Sri Lanka. removed by The Tom, 18:30, 05 May 2006

File:Odi dn gabba.jpg

removed by Flcelloguy, 19:58, 01 May 2006

May 2

• Immigration reform protests in the United States, sparked by proposed legislation H.R. 4437, continue with the Great American Boycott. updated by Titoxd, 05:35, 02 May 2006
• Immigration reform protests in the United States, sparked by proposed legislation H.R. 4437, continue with the Great American Boycott. updated by Kungfuadam, 15:32, 02 May 2006
• Immigration reform protests in the United States, sparked by proposed legislation H.R. 4437, continue with the Great American Boycott. updated by Rockero, 16:43, 02 May 2006

May 3

• Armavia Flight 967 crashes into the Black Sea, killing all 113 on board. added by Golbez, 13:28, 03 May 2006
• Immigration reform protests in the United States, sparked by proposed legislation H.R. 4437, continue with the Great American Boycott (pictured). updated by Golbez, 13:28, 03 May 2006
• Jury sentences Zacarias Moussaoui (pictured) to life imprisonment for role in the September 11, 2001 attacks. added by Aude, 20:38, 03 May 2006
• Immigration reform protests in the United States, sparked by proposed legislation H.R. 4437, continue with the Great American Boycott. updated by Aude, 20:38, 03 May 2006
• Immigration reform protests in the United States, sparked by proposed legislation H.R. 4437, continue with the Great American Boycott. removed by The Tom, 18:30, 05 May 2006

Immigration protests in Chicago, Illinois

removed by Aude, 20:38, 03 May 2006

• Jury sentences Zacarias Moussaoui (pictured) to life imprisonment without parole for role in the September 11, 2001 attacks. updated by Aude, 20:43, 03 May 2006
• Jury sentences Zacarias Moussaoui (pictured) to life in prison without parole for role in the September 11, 2001 attacks. updated by Aude, 20:45, 03 May 2006
• Zacarias Moussaoui (pictured) is sentenced to life in prison without parole for involvement in the September 11, 2001 attacks. added by Seth Ilys, 20:47, 03 May 2006
• Zacarias Moussaoui (pictured) is sentenced to life in prison without the possibility of parole for involvement in the September 11, 2001 attacks. updated by Fang Aili, 23:30, 03 May 2006

May 4

• Armavia Flight 967 from Armenia crashes into the Black Sea, killing all 113 on board. updated by El C, 06:58, 04 May 2006
• Armavia Flight 967 from Armenia crashes into the Black Sea, killing all 113 on board. removed by Pharos, 06:28, 07 May 2006
• The Government of Puerto Rico is paralysed by a budget crisis, leaving more than 95,000 government workers temporarily unemployed and 500,000 children out of state schools. added by Pharos, 16:32, 04 May 2006
• The Government of Puerto Rico is paralyzed by a budget crisis, leaving more than 95,000 government workers temporarily unemployed and 500,000 children out of state schools. updated by Kungfuadam, 19:49, 04 May 2006

May 5

• Porter Goss resigns suddenly from his position as Director of the U.S. Central Intelligence Agency (seal pictured). added by The Tom, 18:29, 05 May 2006
• After his Labour Party suffers significant losses in the English local elections, British Prime Minister Tony Blair announces the largest cabinet shuffle of his tenure, which includes the dismissal of embattled Home Secretary Charles Clarke. added by The Tom, 18:29, 05 May 2006

Zacarias Moussaoui

Zacarias Moussaoui

removed by The Tom, 18:29, 05 May 2006

• Zacarias Moussaoui is sentenced to life in prison without the possibility of parole for involvement in the September 11, 2001 attacks. updated by The Tom, 18:30, 05 May 2006
• Zacarias Moussaoui is sentenced to life in prison without the possibility of parole for involvement in the September 11, 2001 attacks. removed by Pharos, 06:28, 07 May 2006
• The Government of Puerto Rico is paralyzed by a budget crisis, leaving more than 95,000 government workers temporarily unemployed and 500,000 children out of state schools. added by The Tom, 18:30, 05 May 2006
• The Government of Puerto Rico is paralyzed by a budget crisis, leaving more than 95,000 government workers temporarily unemployed and 500,000 children out of state schools. removed by Aude, 19:09, 05 May 2006
• The newly sworn-in Nepalese cabinet declares a cease-fire in its ongoing civil war with Maoist rebels. added by The Tom, 18:40, 05 May 2006
• The newly sworn-in Nepalese cabinet declares a cease-fire in its ongoing civil war with Maoist rebels. removed by The Tom, 03:45, 08 May 2006
• Porter Goss resigns suddenly from his position as Director of the U.S. Central Intelligence Agency (seal pictured). added by The Tom, 18:42, 05 May 2006
• After his Labour Party suffers significant losses in the English local elections, British Prime Minister Tony Blair announces the largest cabinet shuffle of his tenure, which includes the dismissal of embattled Home Secretary Charles Clarke. added by The Tom, 18:42, 05 May 2006
• Porter Goss unexpectedly resigns from his position as Director of the U.S. Central Intelligence Agency (seal pictured). updated by Babajobu, 19:06, 05 May 2006
• The government of Sudan and the main Darfur rebel group, the Sudan Liberation Army, sign a peace accord in Abuja, Nigeria. added by Aude, 19:09, 05 May 2006
• The government of Sudan and main Darfur rebel group, the Sudan Liberation Army, sign a peace accord in Abuja, Nigeria. updated by Aude, 19:11, 05 May 2006
• After his Labour Party suffers significant losses in the English local elections, British Prime Minister Tony Blair announces the largest cabinet shuffle of his tenure, which includes the dismissal of embattled Home Secretary Charles Clarke. updated by Dmn, 21:38, 05 May 2006
• After his Labour Party suffers significant losses in the English local elections, British Prime Minister Tony Blair announces the largest cabinet shuffle of his tenure, which includes the dismissal of embattled Home Secretary Charles Clarke. removed by Pharos, 05:39, 07 May 2006

May 6

• Porter Goss unexpectedly resigns from his position as Director of the U.S. Central Intelligence Agency (seal pictured). added by Harro5, 00:17, 06 May 2006

May 7

• After significant losses in English local elections, the British Labour Party government will see a major cabinet reshuffle. added by Pharos, 05:39, 07 May 2006
• The People's Action Party wins 82 of 84 seats as well as a 12th consecutive term in office in the Singapore general election. added by Pharos, 06:28, 07 May 2006
• A new Cabinet of Israel, led by Prime Minister Ehud Olmert, is approved by the Knesset and sworn in. added by Pharos, 06:28, 07 May 2006
• A new Cabinet of Israel, led by Prime Minister Ehud Olmert, is approved by the Knesset and sworn in. removed by Pharos, 23:51, 08 May 2006

removed by Pharos, 06:28, 07 May 2006

• The People's Action Party wins 82 of 84 seats as well as a 12th consecutive term in office in the Singapore general election (flag pictured). updated by Pharos, 07:14, 07 May 2006
• Porter Goss unexpectedly resigns from his position as Director of the U.S. Central Intelligence Agency. updated by Pharos, 07:14, 07 May 2006
• The People's Action Party wins 82 of 84 seats in the Parliament of Singapore after the general election of Singapore (flag pictured), returning to power for its 12th consecutive term in office. updated by La goutte de pluie, 14:29, 07 May 2006
• Porter Goss unexpectedly resigns from his position as Director of the United States Central Intelligence Agency. updated by La goutte de pluie, 14:29, 07 May 2006
• The People's Action Party wins 82 of 84 seats in the Parliament of Singapore (flag pictured) following the general election, returning to power for its 12th consecutive term in office. updated by La goutte de pluie, 14:32, 07 May 2006
• The People's Action Party wins 82 of 84 seats in the Parliament of Singapore following the general election, returning to power for its 12th consecutive term in office. updated by Flcelloguy, 14:33, 07 May 2006

  After the British Labour Party suffers significant losses in English local elections, Prime Minister Tony Blair conducts a major cabinet reshuffle. added by Flcelloguy, 14:44, 07 May 2006

• After significant losses in English local elections, the British Labour Party government will see a major cabinet reshuffle. updated by Flcelloguy, 14:44, 07 May 2006
• After the British Labour Party suffers significant losses in English local elections, Prime Minister Tony Blair conducts a major cabinet reshuffle. added by Flcelloguy, 14:45, 07 May 2006

May 8

Flag of Singapore

added by Pharos, 02:29, 08 May 2006

Flag of Singapore

removed by Pharos, 23:51, 08 May 2006

• Porter Goss unexpectedly resigns from his position as Director of the United States Central Intelligence Agency and Michael Hayden is nominated to succeed him. updated by BrokenSegue, 21:13, 08 May 2006
• Two Australian miners are rescued after fourteen days trapped underground in the Beaconsfield mine collapse in Tasmania (flag pictured). added by Pharos, 23:51, 08 May 2006
• The People's Action Party wins 82 of 84 seats in Singapore's general election.. updated by Pharos, 23:51, 08 May 2006
• Porter Goss resigns as the Director of the United States's CIA and Michael Hayden is nominated to succeed him. updated by Pharos, 23:55, 08 May 2006
• Porter Goss resigns as the Director of the United States's CIA and Michael Hayden is nominated to succeed him. removed by CJ, 07:49, 09 May 2006

May 9

• Two Australian miners are rescued after 14 days trapped underground in the Beaconsfield mine collapse in Tasmania (flag pictured). updated by Pharos, 00:06, 09 May 2006
• The government of Sudan and the rebel SLA sign a peace accord to end the Darfur conflict. updated by Pharos, 00:06, 09 May 2006
• The People's Action Party wins 82 of 84 seats in Singapore's general election. updated by One, 04:01, 09 May 2006
• The People's Action Party wins 82 of 84 seats in Singapore's general election. updated by CJ, 07:49, 09 May 2006
• Prime Minister Tony Blair conducts a major cabinet reshuffle after the British Labour Party suffers significant losses in English local elections, . added by CJ, 07:49, 09 May 2006
• Two Australian miners trapped underground for 14 days after the Beaconsfield mine collapse in Tasmania (flag pictured) are rescued. updated by PFHLai, 09:07, 09 May 2006
• The People's Action Party wins 82 of 84 seats in the 2006 general election in Singapore. updated by PFHLai, 09:07, 09 May 2006
• The government of Sudan and the SLA rebels sign a peace accord to end the Darfur conflict. updated by PFHLai, 09:07, 09 May 2006
• The government of Sudan and the SLA rebels sign a peace accord to end the Darfur conflict. removed by Pharos, 20:33, 09 May 2006
• Prime Minister Tony Blair conducts a major cabinet reshuffle after the British Labour Party suffers significant losses in English local elections. updated by PFHLai, 09:07, 09 May 2006
• Prime Minister Tony Blair conducts a major cabinet reshuffle after the British Labour Party suffers significant losses in English local elections. removed by CJ, 12:16, 09 May 2006
• Michael Hayden is nominated to replace Porter J. Goss as CIA Director. added by Jacoplane, 12:13, 09 May 2006
• General Michael Hayden is nominated to replace Porter J. Goss as CIA Director. added by Brian0918, 14:23, 09 May 2006
• Two Australian miners trapped underground for 14 days after the Beaconsfield mine collapse in Tasmania (location shown on map) are rescued. updated by Kingboyk, 17:10, 09 May 2006
• Judgement is given in London for Apple Computer in Apple Corps v. Apple Computer, a trademark lawsuit brought by The Beatles' company, Apple Corps. added by Kingboyk, 17:12, 09 May 2006
• Malaysian PM Abdullah Ahmad Badawi (pictured) officially directs his MPs to only party line votes in light of the Shahrir Abdul Samad controversy. added by Pharos, 20:33, 09 May 2006
• Malaysian PM Abdullah Ahmad Badawi (pictured) officially directs his MPs to only party line votes in light of the Shahrir Abdul Samad controversy. removed by Kingboyk, 20:37, 09 May 2006

Flag of Tasmania

removed by Pharos, 20:33, 09 May 2006

Location of Tasmania

removed by Zanimum, 18:57, 10 May 2006

• Two Australian miners trapped underground for 14 days after the Beaconsfield mine collapse in Tasmania are rescued. updated by Pharos, 20:36, 09 May 2006
• Two Australian miners trapped underground for 14 days after the Beaconsfield mine collapse in Tasmania (location shown on map) are rescued. updated by Kingboyk, 20:37, 09 May 2006
• The government of Sudan and the SLA rebels sign a peace accord to end the Darfur conflict. updated by Kingboyk, 20:37, 09 May 2006
• The government of Sudan and the SLA rebels sign a peace accord to end the Darfur conflict. removed by The Tom, 00:59, 10 May 2006

Prime Minister Abdullah Ahmad Badawi of Malaysia

removed by Kingboyk, 20:37, 09 May 2006

May 10

• Two Australian miners trapped underground for 14 days after the Beaconsfield mine collapse in Tasmania (location shown on map) are rescued alive. updated by HereToHelp, 00:58, 10 May 2006
• Judgment is given in London for Apple Computer in Apple Corps v. Apple Computer, a trademark lawsuit brought by The Beatles' company, Apple Corps. added by AndyZ, 00:58, 10 May 2006
• The Estonian parliament ratifies the European constitution, bringing the number of signatory EU member-states to fifteen. The treaty's overall future remains in question, however. added by The Tom, 00:59, 10 May 2006
• The Estonian parliament ratifies the European constitution, bringing the number of signatory EU member-states to fifteen. The treaty's overall future remains in question, however. removed by Kingboyk, 11:42, 10 May 2006
• Judgement is given in London for Apple Computer in Apple Corps v. Apple Computer, a trademark lawsuit brought by The Beatles' company, Apple Corps. updated by The Tom, 00:59, 10 May 2006
• Judgment is given in London for Apple Computer in Apple Corps v. Apple Computer, a trademark lawsuit brought by The Beatles' company, Apple Corps. updated by AndyZ, 01:02, 10 May 2006
• Judgement is given in London for Apple Computer in Apple Corps v. Apple Computer, a trademark lawsuit brought by The Beatles' company, Apple Corps. updated by The Tom, 01:09, 10 May 2006
• Two Australian miners are rescued safe and well after being trapped underground for 14 days in the Beaconsfield mine collapse in Tasmania (location shown on map). updated by Moriori, 06:57, 10 May 2006
• Senator for life Giorgio Napolitano is the first former Italian Communist to be elected President of the Italian Republic. added by Kingboyk, 11:42, 10 May 2006
• Britain's High Court rules in favour of Apple Computer in Apple Corps v. Apple Computer, a trademark lawsuit brought by The Beatles' company, Apple Corps. added by David Levy, 12:59, 10 May 2006
• Senator for life Giorgio Napolitano (left) elected as the first former Italian Communist to be President of the Italian Republic. updated by Zanimum, 18:57, 10 May 2006
• Two Australian miners are rescued safe and well after being trapped underground for 14 days in the Beaconsfield mine collapse in Tasmania. updated by Zanimum, 18:57, 10 May 2006
• Senator for life Giorgio Napolitano (right) elected as the first former Italian Communist to be President of the Italian Republic. updated by PS2pcGAMER, 18:59, 10 May 2006
• Senator for life Giorgio Napolitano (right) is elected as the first former Italian Communist to be President of the Italian Republic. updated by Flcelloguy, 19:18, 10 May 2006
• The High Court of England and Wales rules in favour of Apple Computer in Apple Corps v. Apple Computer, a trademark lawsuit brought by The Beatles' company, Apple Corps. added by The Tom, 20:15, 10 May 2006
• Senator for life Giorgio Napolitano (right) is elected as the first former Italian Communist to be President of the Italian Republic. added by Michael Hardy, 20:41, 10 May 2006

May 11

• Senator for life Giorgio Napolitano (pictured) becomes the first former Italian Communist to be elected as the President of the Italian Republic. updated by PFHLai, 00:49, 11 May 2006
• Two miners are rescued safe and well after being trapped underground for 14 days in the Beaconsfield mine collapse in Tasmania, Australia. added by PFHLai, 00:49, 11 May 2006
• The High Court of England and Wales rules in favour of Apple Computer in Apple Corps v. Apple Computer, a trademark lawsuit brought by The Beatles' company, Apple Corps. updated by PFHLai, 00:49, 11 May 2006
• General Michael Hayden is nominated to replace Porter J. Goss as Director of the U.S. Central Intelligence Agency. updated by PFHLai, 00:49, 11 May 2006
• The People's Action Party of Singapore wins 82 of 84 seats in the 2006 general election. updated by PFHLai, 00:49, 11 May 2006
• The People's Action Party of Singapore wins 82 of 84 seats in the 2006 general election. removed by Kilo-Lima, 16:21, 11 May 2006
• A grizzly-polar bear hybrid has been found in Iqaluit, Nunavut, Canada. It is the first documented case of its kind. added by Kilo-Lima, 16:21, 11 May 2006

added by Ed g2s, 16:35, 11 May 2006
removed by Pharos, 18:46, 11 May 2006

• Senator for life Giorgio Napolitano becomes the first former Italian Communist to be elected as the President of the Italian Republic. updated by Ed g2s, 16:35, 11 May 2006

Giorgio Napolitano

Giorgio Napolitano

removed by Ed g2s, 16:35, 11 May 2006

• The People's Action Party of Singapore wins 82 of 84 seats in the 2006 general election. updated by PFHLai, 16:38, 11 May 2006
• The People's Action Party of Singapore wins 82 of 84 seats in the 2006 general election. removed by Pharos, 21:23, 12 May 2006
• The High Court of England and Wales rules in favour of Apple Computer in Apple Corps v. Apple Computer, a trademark lawsuit brought by The Beatles' company, Apple Corps. updated by PFHLai, 16:45, 11 May 2006
• The first documented grizzly-polar bear hybrid has been found on Banks Island, Canada. added by Renamed user ixgysjijel, 17:51, 11 May 2006
• The first documented wild grizzly-polar bear hybrid has been found on Banks Island, Canada. updated by David Levy, 17:54, 11 May 2006
• General Michael Hayden (pictured) is nominated to replace Porter J. Goss as Director of the U.S. Central Intelligence Agency. updated by Pharos, 18:46, 11 May 2006
• The first documented wild grizzly-polar bear hybrid is found on Banks Island, Canada. updated by David Levy, 21:00, 11 May 2006
• The first documented wild grizzly-polar bear hybrid is found on Banks Island, Canada. removed by The Tom, 03:01, 17 May 2006

May 12

• Senator for life Giorgio Napolitano becomes the first former Italian Communist to be elected President. updated by Pharos, 01:21, 12 May 2006
• Two miners are rescued after being trapped underground for 14 days in a mine collapse in Tasmania, Australia. updated by Pharos, 01:21, 12 May 2006
• Two miners are rescued after being trapped underground for 14 days in a mine collapse in Tasmania, Australia. removed by Raul654, 15:17, 16 May 2006
• The High Court of England and Wales rules in favour of the defendant in Apple Corps v. Apple Computer. updated by Pharos, 01:21, 12 May 2006
• The revelation of a National Security Agency (seal pictured) call database creates political controversy in the United States. added by Pharos, 21:23, 12 May 2006
• General Michael Hayden is nominated to replace Porter J. Goss as Director of the U.S. Central Intelligence Agency. updated by Pharos, 21:23, 12 May 2006
• General Michael Hayden is nominated to replace Porter J. Goss as Director of the U.S. Central Intelligence Agency. removed by CJ, 09:33, 14 May 2006

General Michael V. Hayden

removed by Pharos, 21:23, 12 May 2006

• The revelation of a National Security Agency (seal pictured) database of telephone call records creates political controversy in the United States. updated by Dscos, 23:11, 12 May 2006
• Reports of a National Security Agency (seal pictured) database of telephone call records creates political controversy in the United States. added by Dscos, 23:13, 12 May 2006

May 13

• Justin Gatlin (pictured) sets a new world record in the 100 metres sprint at 9.76 seconds. added by PFHLai, 04:04, 13 May 2006
• Reports of a National Security Agency database of telephone call records creates political controversy in the United States. updated by PFHLai, 04:04, 13 May 2006

Seal of the National Security Agency

removed by PFHLai, 04:04, 13 May 2006

• Justin Gatlin (pictured) sets a new world record in the 100 metres sprint at 9.76 seconds. updated by PFHLai, 04:12, 13 May 2006

Seal of the National Security Agency

removed by Raven4x4x, 04:14, 13 May 2006

Justin Gatlin

removed by Pharos, 18:41, 14 May 2006

• Senator for life Giorgio Napolitano becomes the first former Communist to be elected President of Italy. updated by PFHLai, 04:19, 13 May 2006
• Reports of a National Security Agency database of telephone call records create political controversy in the United States. updated by Kyorosuke, 08:00, 13 May 2006
• Justin Gatlin (pictured) sets a new world record in the 100 metres sprint at 9.76 seconds. updated by Ed g2s, 16:33, 13 May 2006
• Justin Gatlin (pictured) sets a new world record in the 100 metres sprint at 9.76 seconds. updated by PFHLai, 18:49, 13 May 2006

May 14

• The High Court of England and Wales rules in favour of the defendant, Apple Computer, in Apple Corps v. Apple Computer. updated by Mark, 03:58, 14 May 2006
• The High Court of England and Wales rules in favour of the defendant, Apple Computer, in Apple Corps v. Apple Computer. removed by Pharos, 18:41, 14 May 2006
• Reports of a National Security Agency database of telephone call records create political controversy in the United States. updated by Jonathunder, 04:00, 14 May 2006
• Reports of a National Security Agency database of telephone call records create political controversy in the United States. updated by Pharos, 04:15, 14 May 2006
• Reports of a National Security Agency database of telephone call records create political controversy in the United States. removed by CJ, 09:29, 17 May 2006
• Senator for life Giorgio Napolitano becomes the first former Communist to be elected President of Italy. updated by Bobo192, 18:06, 14 May 2006
• Senator for life Giorgio Napolitano becomes the first former Communist to be elected President of Italy. removed by PZFUN, 19:31, 16 May 2006
• Indonesian officials evacuate areas surrounding volcano Mount Merapi (pictured) in Central Java, believing an eruption to be imminent. added by Pharos, 18:41, 14 May 2006
• Justin Gatlin sets a new world record in the 100 metres sprint at 9.76 seconds. updated by Pharos, 18:41, 14 May 2006
• Justin Gatlin sets a new world record in the 100 metres sprint at 9.76 seconds. removed by The Tom, 03:01, 17 May 2006

May 15

• Indonesian officials evacuate areas surrounding Mount Merapi (pictured), a volcano in Central Java, believing an eruption to be imminent. updated by Flcelloguy, 00:37, 15 May 2006
• Mount Merapi (pictured), a volcano in Central Java, erupts, the Indonesian national news agency says. added by NSLE, 09:57, 15 May 2006
• Mount Merapi (pictured), a volcano in Central Java, erupts in Indonesia. updated by Flcelloguy, 21:26, 15 May 2006
• The volcano Mount Merapi (pictured) erupts in Central Java, Indonesia. added by The Tom, 21:41, 15 May 2006

May 16

• Mount Merapi (pictured), a volcano in Central Java, Indonesia, erupts. updated by PFHLai, 01:25, 16 May 2006
• Lava flows continue at Mount Merapi (pictured), a volcano in Central Java. added by Worldtraveller, 11:32, 16 May 2006
• The Primeiro Comando da Capital criminal gang kills dozens in Brazil, causing widespread disruption in São Paulo. added by Renamed user ixgysjijel, 13:31, 16 May 2006
• Lava flows continue at Mount Merapi, a volcano in Central Java. updated by Renamed user ixgysjijel, 13:31, 16 May 2006

Mount Merapi

removed by Renamed user ixgysjijel, 13:31, 16 May 2006

• Saddam Hussein (pictured) is indicted for crimes against humanity added by Raul654, 15:17, 16 May 2006

The black and white yin-yang symbol was been adopted by the Primeiro Comando da Capital gang as its symbol

The black and white yin-yang symbol was been adopted by the Primeiro Comando da Capital gang as its symbol

removed by Raul654, 15:17, 16 May 2006

• Saddam Hussein (pictured) is formally indicted for crimes against humanity updated by Raul654, 15:18, 16 May 2006
• Saddam Hussein (pictured) is formally indicted for crimes against humanity. updated by Kaihsu, 16:42, 16 May 2006
• Ayaan Hirsi Ali resigns as a member of the Dutch Parliament as her Dutch citizenship is revoked after it is revealed that she lied on her asylum application. added by PZFUN, 19:31, 16 May 2006

Saddam Hussein

Saddam Hussein

removed by PZFUN, 19:31, 16 May 2006

Saddam Hussein

Saddam Hussein

removed by Jacoplane, 22:56, 16 May 2006

• Ayaan Hirsi Ali (pictured) resigns as a member of the Dutch Parliament as her Dutch citizenship is revoked after it is revealed that she lied on her asylum application. updated by SmthManly, 19:34, 16 May 2006
• Saddam Hussein is formally indicted for crimes against humanity. updated by SmthManly, 19:34, 16 May 2006
• Following revelations that she lied on her asylum application, Dutch parliamentarian Ayaan Hirsi Ali (pictured) has her Dutch citizenship revoked and resigns. added by The Tom, 20:26, 16 May 2006

added by Flcelloguy, 20:32, 16 May 2006
removed by Flcelloguy, 20:34, 16 May 2006

• Following revelations that she lied on her asylum application, Dutch parliamentarian Ayaan Hirsi Ali has her Dutch citizenship revoked and resigns. updated by Flcelloguy, 20:32, 16 May 2006
• Saddam Hussein (pictured) is formally indicted for crimes against humanity. updated by Flcelloguy, 20:34, 16 May 2006
• Following the resurfacing of 2002 revelations that she lied on her asylum application, Dutch parliamentarian Ayaan Hirsi Ali has her Dutch citizenship revoked and resigns. added by Lar, 21:02, 16 May 2006
• Following the resurfacing of revelations that she lied on her asylum application, Dutch parliamentarian Ayaan Hirsi Ali has her Dutch citizenship revoked and resigns. updated by Flcelloguy, 21:06, 16 May 2006
• Following the resurfacing of revelations that she lied on her asylum application, Dutch parliamentarian Ayaan Hirsi Ali resigns. updated by Demi, 22:12, 16 May 2006
• Following the resurfacing of revelations that she lied on her asylum application, Dutch parliamentarian Ayaan Hirsi Ali resigns as minister Rita Verdonk of Integration and Immigration concludes that she is not formally a citizen. updated by Demi, 22:31, 16 May 2006
• Following the resurfacing of revelations that she lied on her asylum application, Dutch parliamentarian Ayaan Hirsi Ali resigns; minister Rita Verdonk of Integration and Immigration concludes that she is not formally a citizen. updated by Demi, 22:38, 16 May 2006
• Following renewed revelations that she lied on her asylum application, Dutch parliamentarian Ayaan Hirsi Ali resigns after Integration and Immigration Minister Rita Verdonk concludes she is not a citizen. added by Moriori, 22:40, 16 May 2006
• Dutch parliamentarian Ayaan Hirsi Ali resigns after renewed revelations that she lied on her asylum application lead Integration and Immigration Minister Rita Verdonk to conclude that her citizenship was never valid. added by Postdlf, 22:46, 16 May 2006
• Dutch parliamentarian Ayaan Hirsi Ali resigns after renewed revelations that she lied on her asylum application led Integration and Immigration Minister Rita Verdonk to conclude that her citizenship was invalid. updated by Moriori, 22:50, 16 May 2006
• Dutch parliamentarian Ayaan Hirsi Ali (pictured) resigns after renewed revelations that she lied on her asylum application led Integration and Immigration Minister Rita Verdonk to conclude that her citizenship was invalid. updated by Andrew Gray, 23:15, 16 May 2006
• Saddam Hussein is formally indicted for crimes against humanity. updated by Andrew Gray, 23:15, 16 May 2006
• Saddam Hussein is formally indicted for crimes against humanity. removed by Pharos, 07:10, 17 May 2006
• Dutch parliamentarian Ayaan Hirsi Ali (pictured) resigns after renewed revelations that she lied on her asylum application. updated by Flcelloguy, 23:20, 16 May 2006
• Dutch parliamentarian Ayaan Hirsi Ali resigns after renewed revelations that she lied on her asylum application. updated by Flcelloguy, 23:39, 16 May 2006

May 17

• Dutch parliamentarian Ayaan Hirsi Ali (pictured right) resigns after renewed revelations that she lied on her asylum application. updated by JDoorjam, 01:17, 17 May 2006
• Dutch parliamentarian Ayaan Hirsi Ali (pictured) resigns after renewed revelations that she lied on her asylum application. updated by Flcelloguy, 02:01, 17 May 2006
• The United States restores diplomatic reations with Libya. added by Pharos, 07:10, 17 May 2006
• The United States restores diplomatic relations with Libya. updated by Acetic Acid, 08:10, 17 May 2006
• Prime Minister Laisenia Qarase claims victory in Fijian general election. added by CJ, 09:29, 17 May 2006
• Prime Minister Laisenia Qarase claims victory in Fijian general election. removed by Gadfium, 09:40, 17 May 2006
• Reports of a National Security Agency database of telephone call records create political controversy in the United States. updated by Gadfium, 09:40, 17 May 2006
• Justin Gatlin's world record time of 9.76 seconds in the 100 metres is rounded up to 9.77 seconds, sharing the record with Asafa Powell. added by Golbez, 16:26, 17 May 2006
• Justin Gatlin's world record time of 9.76 seconds in the 100 metres is rounded up to 9.77 seconds, sharing the record with Asafa Powell. updated by Brian0918, 20:05, 17 May 2006
• Justin Gatlin's world record time of 9.76 seconds in the 100 metres sprint is rounded up to 9.77 seconds, tying him with Asafa Powell. added by PFHLai, 20:19, 17 May 2006
• Dutch parliamentarian Ayaan Hirsi Ali (pictured) resigns after renewed revelations that she lied on her asylum application. added by PFHLai, 20:19, 17 May 2006
• The United States restores diplomatic relations with Libya. added by PFHLai, 20:19, 17 May 2006
• The United States restores diplomatic relations with Libya. removed by The Tom, 00:42, 18 May 2006
• The Primeiro Comando da Capital criminal gang kills dozens in Brazil, causing widespread disruption in São Paulo. added by PFHLai, 20:19, 17 May 2006
• Lava flows continue at Mount Merapi, a volcano in Central Java. added by PFHLai, 20:19, 17 May 2006
• Reports of a National Security Agency database of telephone call records create political controversy in the United States. added by PFHLai, 20:19, 17 May 2006
• Reports of a National Security Agency database of telephone call records create political controversy in the United States. removed by PFHLai, 00:35, 18 May 2006
• Justin Gatlin's world record time of 9.766 seconds in the 100 metres sprint is rounded up to 9.77 seconds, tying him with Asafa Powell's record. updated by Flcelloguy, 23:35, 17 May 2006
• Justin Gatlin's world record time of 9.766 seconds in the 100 metres sprint is rounded up to 9.77 seconds, tying his time with Asafa Powell's previous record. updated by Flcelloguy, 23:36, 17 May 2006
• Justin Gatlin's world record time of 9.766 seconds in the 100 metres sprint is rounded up to 9.77 seconds, tying his time with Asafa Powell's previous record. removed by Jacoplane, 00:02, 18 May 2006

May 18

• Barcelona win the UEFA Champions League, defeating Arsenal 2-1 in the final. added by Jacoplane, 00:02, 18 May 2006
• Barcelona win the UEFA Champions League, defeating Arsenal 2-1 in the final. updated by Golbez, 00:10, 18 May 2006
• Barcelona wins the UEFA Champions League, defeating Arsenal 2-1 in the final. updated by Taxman, 00:17, 18 May 2006
• Justin Gatlin's world record time of 9.766 seconds in the 100 metres sprint is rounded up to 9.77 seconds, tying his time with Asafa Powell's previous record. updated by PFHLai, 00:35, 18 May 2006
• Justin Gatlin's world record time of 9.766 seconds in the 100 metres sprint is rounded up to 9.77 seconds, tying his time with Asafa Powell's previous record. removed by The Tom, 19:20, 18 May 2006
• Lava flows continue at Mount Merapi, a volcano in Central Java, Indonesia. added by PFHLai, 00:35, 18 May 2006
• Lava flows continue at Mount Merapi, a volcano in Central Java, Indonesia. removed by The Tom, 00:42, 18 May 2006
• Romano Prodi replaces Silvio Berlusconi as Prime Minister of Italy (flag pictured), ending an acrimonious transition period. added by The Tom, 00:41, 18 May 2006
• Dutch parliamentarian Ayaan Hirsi Ali resigns after renewed revelations that she lied on her asylum application. updated by The Tom, 00:41, 18 May 2006

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• Romano Prodi (pictured) replaces Silvio Berlusconi as Prime Minister of Italy, ending an acrimonious transition period. updated by Mysekurity, 04:08, 18 May 2006
• Barcelona wins the UEFA Champions League, defeating Arsenal 2-1 in the final. added by Mysekurity, 04:08, 18 May 2006
• Dutch parliamentarian Ayaan Hirsi Ali resigns after renewed revelations that she lied on her asylum application. added by Mysekurity, 04:08, 18 May 2006
• Barcelona win the UEFA Champions League, defeating Arsenal 2-1 in the final. updated by UkPaolo, 09:07, 18 May 2006
• Barcelona win the UEFA Champions League, defeating Arsenal 2-1 in the final. updated by UkPaolo, 15:26, 18 May 2006
• The Primeiro Comando da Capital criminal gang kills dozens in Brazil, causing widespread disruption in São Paulo. added by Kungfuadam, 16:20, 18 May 2006
• The Primeiro Comando da Capital criminal gang kills dozens in Brazil, causing widespread disruption in São Paulo. removed by The Tom, 19:17, 18 May 2006
• The last outstanding portion of the human genome, chromosome 1, is sequenced by the Human Genome Project. added by The Tom, 19:17, 18 May 2006
• FC Barcelona win the UEFA Champions League, defeating Arsenal 2-1 in the final. added by The Tom, 19:20, 18 May 2006
• The Primeiro Comando da Capital criminal gang kills dozens in Brazil, causing widespread disruption in São Paulo. updated by The Tom, 19:20, 18 May 2006
• The Primeiro Comando da Capital criminal gang kills dozens in Brazil, causing widespread disruption in São Paulo. added by UkPaolo, 21:17, 18 May 2006
• The Primeiro Comando da Capital criminal gang kills dozens in Brazil, causing widespread disruption in São Paulo. removed by Dmn, 00:13, 19 May 2006

May 19

• Newcomers Armenia qualify with nine other countries for this year's Eurovision Song Contest Final after Thursday's Semi-Final. added by Dmn, 00:13, 19 May 2006
• The last outstanding portion of the human genome, chromosome 1, is sequenced by the Human Genome Project. updated by Flcelloguy, 01:16, 19 May 2006
• Dutch parliamentarian Ayaan Hirsi Ali resigns after renewed accusations that she lied on her asylum application. updated by Flcelloguy, 01:20, 19 May 2006
• Dutch parliamentarian Ayaan Hirsi Ali resigns after renewed publicity that she lied on her asylum application. updated by Flcelloguy, 01:30, 19 May 2006
• Dutch parliamentarian Ayaan Hirsi Ali resigns after renewed publicity that she lied on her asylum application. removed by The Tom, 02:36, 19 May 2006
• The Primeiro Comando da Capital criminal gang kills dozens in Brazil, causing widespread disruption in São Paulo. updated by The Tom, 02:36, 19 May 2006
• The Primeiro Comando da Capital criminal gang kills dozens in Brazil, causing widespread disruption in São Paulo. removed by Golbez, 03:36, 19 May 2006
• A weakened Super Typhoon Chanchu (pictured) makes landfall in Guangdong, China, after killing 41 people in the Philippines. added by Golbez, 03:36, 19 May 2006
• Romano Prodi replaces Silvio Berlusconi as Prime Minister of Italy, ending an acrimonious transition period. updated by Golbez, 03:36, 19 May 2006

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Romano Prodi

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• A weakened Super Typhoon Chanchu (pictured) makes landfall in Guangdong, China, after killing 41 people in the Philippines. updated by PDH, 03:40, 19 May 2006
• A weakened Super Typhoon Chanchu (pictured) makes landfall in Guangdong, China, after killing 41 people in the Philippines. updated by PDH, 03:40, 19 May 2006
• Newcomers Armenia qualify with nine other countries for this year's Eurovision Song Contest Final. updated by The Tom, 04:49, 19 May 2006
• Romano Prodi takes office as Prime Minister of Italy. updated by The Tom, 04:49, 19 May 2006
• Romano Prodi replaces Silvio Berlusconi as Prime Minister of Italy, ending an acrimonious transition period. removed by The Tom, 04:49, 19 May 2006
• Romano Prodi takes office as Prime Minister of Italy. removed by The Tom, 05:19, 19 May 2006
• FC Barcelona defeat Arsenal to win the UEFA Champions League Final. updated by The Tom, 04:49, 19 May 2006
• The Human Genome Project sequences the last outstanding genome section, chromosome 1. added by The Tom, 04:54, 19 May 2006
• The Human Genome Project finishes sequencing chromosome 1, the final outstanding portion of the genome. updated by The Tom, 04:57, 19 May 2006
• The Human Genome Project finishes sequencing chromosome 1, the final outstanding genome section. updated by The Tom, 05:19, 19 May 2006
• The Human Genome Project finishes sequencing chromosome 1, the final outstanding genome section. removed by Shanes, 00:29, 22 May 2006
• Newly-sworn-in Italian prime minister Romano Prodi labels the Iraq War a "grave mistake" and pledges to withdraw his country's troops. added by The Tom, 05:19, 19 May 2006
• Ten countries advance to this year's Eurovision Song Contest Final. added by The Tom, 05:19, 19 May 2006
• Ten countries advance to this year's Eurovision Song Contest Final. removed by The Tom, 05:24, 19 May 2006
• FC Barcelona defeat Arsenal to win the UEFA Champions League. updated by The Tom, 05:19, 19 May 2006
• Newly-sworn-in Prime Minister Romano Prodi pledges to withdraw Italian troops from the multinational force in Iraq. updated by Pharos, 10:25, 19 May 2006
• Newly-sworn-in Prime Minister Romano Prodi pledges to withdraw Italian troops from the multinational force in Iraq. removed by The Tom, 21:03, 20 May 2006
• FC Barcelona defeat Arsenal F.C. to win the UEFA Champions League. updated by Harro5, 22:52, 19 May 2006
• FC Barcelona defeat Arsenal F.C. to win the UEFA Champions League. removed by Zoney, 16:18, 20 May 2006

May 20

• Munster Rugby win the 2006 Heineken Cup European rugby tournament at Millenium Stadium, Cardiff. added by Zoney, 16:18, 20 May 2006
• A weakened Super Typhoon Chanchu makes landfall in Guangdong, China, after killing 41 people in the Philippines. updated by Zoney, 16:18, 20 May 2006

Typhoon Chanchu

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• Munster Rugby win the 2006 Heineken Cup European rugby tournament at Millenium Stadium, Cardiff. updated by Zoney, 16:22, 20 May 2006
• A weakened Super Typhoon Chanchu (pictured) makes landfall in Guangdong, China, after killing 41 people in the Philippines. updated by Flcelloguy, 16:33, 20 May 2006

Munster Rugby Emblem

Munster Rugby Emblem

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• Nouri al-Maliki and his cabinet take office as Iraq's first permanent government since the invasion. Key ministries are left in interim hands to advance the process of Assembly approval. added by The Tom, 21:03, 20 May 2006
• Finnish rock band Lordi wins the Eurovision Song Contest, scoring both their first ever win, and the most points ever. added by JIP, 22:01, 20 May 2006

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• Finnish rock band Lordi (pictured) wins the Eurovision Song Contest, scoring both their first ever win, and the most points ever. updated by JIP, 22:03, 20 May 2006
• A weakened Super Typhoon Chanchu makes landfall in Guangdong, China, after killing 41 people in the Philippines. updated by JIP, 22:03, 20 May 2006

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• Finnish rock band Lordi (pictured) wins the Eurovision Song Contest, scoring both Finland's first ever win, and the most points ever. updated by JIP, 22:05, 20 May 2006
• Finnish monster rock band Lordi (pictured) wins the Eurovision Song Contest, scoring both Finland's first ever win, and the most points ever. added by Ilmari Karonen, 22:18, 20 May 2006
• Finnish monster rock band Lordi (pictured) wins the Eurovision Song Contest with the all-time record score of 292 points, giving Finland its first ever victory in 46 years of participation. updated by Ilmari Karonen, 22:34, 20 May 2006
• Finnish monster rock band Lordi (pictured) wins the Eurovision Song Contest with an all-time record score of 292 points, giving Finland its first ever victory in 46 years of participation. updated by Ilmari Karonen, 22:35, 20 May 2006
• Finnish monster rock band Lordi (pictured) wins the Eurovision Song Contest with record-breaking 292 points, scoring Finland its first ever victory in the contest. updated by Ilmari Karonen, 22:41, 20 May 2006
• Nouri al-Maliki and his cabinet take office as Iraq's first permanent government since the fall of Saddam Hussein. Key ministries are left in interim hands to advance the process of Assembly approval. updated by Vzbs34, 22:56, 20 May 2006
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• Finnish monster rock band Lordi (pictured) wins the Eurovision Song Contest with record-breaking 292 points, earning Finland its first ever victory in the contest. updated by The Tom, 23:07, 20 May 2006
• Munster Rugby win the 2006 Heineken Cup European rugby tournament. updated by The Tom, 23:07, 20 May 2006
• Finnish monster rock band Lordi (pictured) wins the Eurovision Song Contest with a record-breaking 292 points, earning Finland its first ever victory in the contest. updated by The wub, 23:24, 20 May 2006

May 21

• Campaigning for the referendum on independence ends in Montenegro, with voting scheduled to begin in the morning. A final poll shows the independence forces with 56% support, just above the 55% threshold imposed for international recognition. added by The Tom, 00:46, 21 May 2006
• Finnish monster rock band Lordi (pictured) wins the Eurovision Song Contest with a record-breaking 292 points, earning Finland its first ever victory in the contest. added by The Tom, 00:46, 21 May 2006
• Campaigning in Montenegro's referendum on independence ends, with voting scheduled to begin in the morning. A final poll shows the independence forces with 56% support, slightly above the internationally-imposed threshold. added by The Tom, 00:52, 21 May 2006
• A weakened Typhoon Chanchu makes landfall in Guangdong, China, after killing 41 people in the Philippines. updated by NSLE, 00:53, 21 May 2006
• A weakened Typhoon Chanchu makes landfall in Guangdong, China, after killing 41 people in the Philippines. removed by Shanes, 00:29, 22 May 2006
• Campaigning in Montenegro's referendum on independence ends, with voting scheduled to begin in the morning. A final poll shows the independence forces with 56% support, slightly above the internationally-imposed threshold. updated by The Tom, 01:28, 21 May 2006
• Munster Rugby win the 2006 Heineken Cup European rugby tournament. updated by Lord Voldemort, 05:59, 21 May 2006
• Voting begins in Montenegro's referendum on independence. A final poll shows the independence forces with 56% support, slightly above the internationally-imposed threshold. added by The Tom, 09:06, 21 May 2006
• Finnish monster rock band Lordi wins the Eurovision Song Contest with a record-breaking 292 points, earning Finland its first ever victory in the contest. updated by Denelson83, 09:41, 21 May 2006
• Voting begins in Montenegro's (flag pictured) referendum on independence. A final poll shows the independence forces with 56% support, slightly above the internationally-imposed threshold. updated by Denelson83, 09:41, 21 May 2006

Lordi

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• Finnish monster rock band Lordi (pictured) wins the Eurovision Song Contest with a record-breaking 292 points, earning Finland its first ever victory in the contest. updated by C12H22O11, 10:12, 21 May 2006
• Voting begins in Montenegro's referendum on independence. A final poll shows the independence forces with 56% support, slightly above the internationally-imposed threshold. updated by C12H22O11, 10:12, 21 May 2006

Flag of Montenegro

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• Structural construction is finished on the Three Gorges Dam (pictured). added by Mav, 13:10, 21 May 2006
• Finnish monster rock band Lordi wins the Eurovision Song Contest with a record-breaking 292 points, earning Finland its first ever victory in the contest. updated by Mav, 13:10, 21 May 2006

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Lordi

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• Structural construction is finished on the Three Gorges Dam (pictured). updated by Dmn, 15:02, 21 May 2006
• Munster Rugby win the 2006 Heineken Cup European rugby tournament. added by Lord Voldemort, 17:39, 21 May 2006
• Munster Rugby win the 2006 Heineken Cup European rugby tournament. removed by Pharos, 20:27, 22 May 2006
• Preliminary results show Montenegro (arms pictured) voting to leave its state union with Serbia by a narrow margin. It is poised to become the world's 193rd recognized sovereign state. added by The Tom, 22:42, 21 May 2006
• Structural construction is finished on the Three Gorges Dam. updated by The Tom, 22:42, 21 May 2006

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May 22

• Projections show Montenegro (arms pictured) narrowly voting to leave its state union with Serbia, to become the world's 193rd recognized sovereign state. added by Pharos, 01:04, 22 May 2006
• Monster rock band Lordi earns Finland's first ever victory in the Eurovision Song Contest. added by Pharos, 01:04, 22 May 2006
• Nouri al-Maliki and Iraq's first permanent government since 2003 take office, but with some key ministries still unfilled. updated by Pharos, 01:04, 22 May 2006
• Nouri al-Maliki and his cabinet take office as Iraq's first permanent government since the fall of Saddam Hussein. Key ministries are left in interim hands to advance the process of Assembly approval. removed by Pharos, 01:04, 22 May 2006
• The Nepali Parliament, in the context of the democracy movement, votes unanimously to strip King Gyanendra of many of his powers. added by Pharos, 01:19, 22 May 2006
• Projections show Montenegro (arms pictured) narrowly voting to leave its state union with Serbia. updated by Pharos, 01:22, 22 May 2006
• The Nepali Parliament votes unanimously to strip King Gyanendra of many of his powers. updated by Pharos, 01:22, 22 May 2006
• The Nepali Parliament votes unanimously to strip King Gyanendra of many of his powers. removed by Pharos, 21:28, 24 May 2006
• Montenegro (arms pictured) gains independence from its state union with Serbia, with a 55.4% of voters voting for cession. added by SmthManly, 10:03, 22 May 2006
• Montenegro (arms pictured) gains independence from its state union with Serbia, with a 55.4% of voters voting for secession. updated by SmthManly, 10:04, 22 May 2006
• Montenegro (arms pictured), with 55.4% support, approves independence from its state union with Serbia. updated by Pharos, 10:13, 22 May 2006
• Structural work is finished on the Three Gorges Dam. added by Heron, 19:39, 22 May 2006
• Sweden wins the Men's World Ice Hockey Championships final against the Czech Republic. added by Pharos, 20:27, 22 May 2006

May 23

• Sweden wins the Men's World Ice Hockey Championship, defeating the Czech Republic in the final. updated by PFHLai, 07:08, 23 May 2006
• Sweden wins the Men's World Ice Hockey Championship, defeating the Czech Republic in the final. removed by Raul654, 18:58, 25 May 2006
• Monster rock band Lordi earns Finland's first ever victory in the Eurovision Song Contest. added by PFHLai, 07:08, 23 May 2006
• Monster rock band Lordi earns Finland's first ever victory in the Eurovision Song Contest. removed by Pharos, 21:28, 24 May 2006
• Structural work on the Three Gorges Dam is completed. updated by PFHLai, 07:08, 23 May 2006
• Prime Minister Nouri al-Maliki and first permanent government in Iraq since 2003 take office, but with some key ministries still unfilled. added by PFHLai, 07:08, 23 May 2006
• Montenegro (arms pictured) approves independence from its state union with Serbia with 55.4% support. updated by C12H22O11, 07:38, 23 May 2006
• Prime Minister Nouri al-Maliki and the first permanent government in Iraq since 2003 take office, but with some key ministries still unfilled. updated by C12H22O11, 07:38, 23 May 2006
• Prime Minister Nouri al-Maliki and the first permanent government in Iraq since 2003 take office, but with some key ministries still unfilled. updated by PFHLai, 07:43, 23 May 2006
• Prime Minister Nouri al-Maliki and the first permanent government in Iraq since 2003 take office, but with some key ministries still unfilled. removed by The Tom, 22:25, 24 May 2006

May 24

• Montenegro (arms pictured) approves independence from its state union with Serbia with 55.5% support. added by SmthManly, 12:56, 24 May 2006
• Montenegro (arms pictured) approves independence from its state union with Serbia with 55.5% support (out of an 86.3% voter turnout). updated by DragonflySixtyseven, 16:39, 24 May 2006
• In Montenegro (arms pictured), Preliminary results from Montenegro (arms pictured) in the preliminary referendum results indicate 55.5% support (out of an 86.3% voter turnout) for independence from its state union with Serbia. added by DragonflySixtyseven, 16:55, 24 May 2006
• Preliminary results from Montenegro (arms pictured) in the preliminary referendum results indicate 55.5% support (out of an 86.3% voter turnout) for independence from its state union with Serbia. added by DragonflySixtyseven, 16:56, 24 May 2006
• Preliminary referendum results from Montenegro (arms pictured) indicate 55.5% support (out of an 86.3% voter turnout) for independence from its state union with Serbia. added by DragonflySixtyseven, 16:58, 24 May 2006

Flag of India

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Flag of India

removed by Gurubrahma, 13:45, 25 May 2006

• Students in India (flag pictured) protest a proposal to increase educational quotas for members of the lower castes. added by Pharos, 21:28, 24 May 2006
• The SM Mall of Asia, the third largest shopping mall in the world, opens in the Phillipines. added by Pharos, 21:28, 24 May 2006

Coat of Arms of Montenegro

removed by Pharos, 21:28, 24 May 2006

• Preliminary referendum results from Montenegro indicate 55.5% support (out of an 86.3% voter turnout) for independence from its state union with Serbia. updated by Pharos, 21:28, 24 May 2006
• The SM Mall of Asia, the third largest shopping mall in the world, opens in the Philippines. updated by Lord Voldemort, 21:34, 24 May 2006
• The SM Mall of Asia, the third largest shopping mall in the world, opens in the Philippines. removed by Raul654, 18:58, 25 May 2006
• Structural work on the Three Gorges Dam is completed. updated by The Tom, 22:25, 24 May 2006
• Structural work on the Three Gorges Dam is completed. removed by CJ, 14:16, 25 May 2006
• Montenegro passes a referendum for independence from its state union with Serbia with 55.5% support. updated by Pharos, 23:09, 24 May 2006
• Montenegro passes a referendum for independence from its state union with Serbia with 55.5% support. removed by The Tom, 00:43, 28 May 2006

May 25

• Students in India (flag pictured) protest a proposal to increase educational quotas for members of the lower castes. updated by Shreshth91, 04:17, 25 May 2006
• In India (flag pictured), students protest a proposal to increase educational quotas for members of the lower castes. added by Pharos, 05:53, 25 May 2006
• In India (flag pictured), students protest a proposal to increase educational quotas for members of the lower castes. updated by Pharos, 06:19, 25 May 2006
• In India (flag pictured), students protest a proposal to increase educational quotas for members of the lower castes. updated by Pharos, 06:49, 25 May 2006
• In India (flag pictured), students protest a proposal to increase educational quotas for members of the lower castes. updated by Pharos, 09:56, 25 May 2006

Candle light protest

Candle light protest

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Candle light protest

Candle light protest

removed by CJ, 14:16, 25 May 2006

• In India, students protest a proposal to increase educational quotas for members of the backward castes. (candle light protest pictured) added by Gurubrahma, 13:45, 25 May 2006
• In India, students protest a proposal to increase educational quotas for members of the "backward" castes. updated by La goutte de pluie, 13:53, 25 May 2006

Flag of East Timor

updated by CJ, 14:16, 25 May 2006

Flag of East Timor

removed by The Tom, 01:56, 27 May 2006

• Australian forces deploy to East Timor quell unrest following a call for assistance by President Xanana Gusmão. added by CJ, 14:16, 25 May 2006
• Australian forces deploy to East Timor (flag pictured) to quell unrest following a call for assistance by President Xanana Gusmão. added by The Tom, 14:25, 25 May 2006
• Images may be bordered, per aesthetic choice, using File:Imagename.png added by The Tom, 14:26, 25 May 2006
• Kenneth Lay and Jeff Skilling are convicted for their roles in the collapse of Enron added by Raul654, 18:57, 25 May 2006
• Kenneth Lay and Jeff Skilling are convicted for their roles in the collapse of Enron. updated by Spangineer, 19:22, 25 May 2006
• Kenneth Lay and Jeff Skilling are found guilty for their roles in the collapse of Enron. added by Golbez, 19:32, 25 May 2006
• Kenneth Lay and Jeff Skilling are convicted for their roles in the collapse of Enron. updated by Golbez, 19:33, 25 May 2006
• The SM Mall of Asia, the third largest shopping mall in the world, opens in the Philippines. updated by The Tom, 19:35, 25 May 2006
• The SM Mall of Asia, the third largest shopping mall in the world, opens in the Philippines. removed by The Tom, 01:56, 27 May 2006

May 26

• Kenneth Lay and Jeffrey Skilling are convicted for their roles in the collapse of Enron. updated by Kilo-Lima, 10:43, 26 May 2006

May 27

• RD German chancellor Angela Merkel (pictured) officially opens the Berlin Hauptbahnhof, the largest train station in Europe. added by The Tom, 01:56, 27 May 2006
• Kenneth Lay and Jeffrey Skilling are convicted for their roles in the collapse of Enron. added by The Tom, 01:56, 27 May 2006
• Australian forces deploy to East Timor to quell unrest following a call for assistance by President Xanana Gusmão. updated by Flcelloguy, 01:57, 27 May 2006
• The SM Mall of Asia, the third largest shopping mall in the world, opens in the Philippines. updated by Brian0918, 02:05, 27 May 2006
• The SM Mall of Asia, the third largest shopping mall in the world, opens in the Philippines. removed by Madchester, 08:05, 27 May 2006
• Australian forces deploy to East Timor to quell the ongoing crisis following a call for assistance by President Xanana Gusmão. updated by Stephen Bain, 06:31, 27 May 2006
• An earthquake on the island of Java, Indonesia kills over 1325 people. added by Madchester, 08:05, 27 May 2006
• An earthquake on the island of Java, Indonesia kills over 1325 people. updated by Madchester, 08:05, 27 May 2006
• An earthquake on the island of Java, Indonesia kills over 271 people. updated by Golbez, 08:44, 27 May 2006
• An earthquake on the island of Java, Indonesia kills over 1400 people. updated by NSLE, 08:54, 27 May 2006
• An earthquake on the island of Java, Indonesia kills at least 271 people, although there some reports suggest 1400 deaths. updated by NSLE, 09:03, 27 May 2006
• An earthquake on the island of Java, Indonesia kills at least 271 people, although some reports suggest 1400 deaths. updated by NSLE, 09:04, 27 May 2006
• An earthquake on the island of Java, Indonesia kills at least 271 people, although some reports suggest 1700 deaths. updated by NSLE, 09:12, 27 May 2006
• An earthquake on the island of Java, Indonesia kills at least 271 people, although some reports suggest almost 2000 deaths. updated by NSLE, 09:18, 27 May 2006
• An earthquake on the island of Java, Indonesia kills at least 1400 people, although some reports suggest almost 2000 deaths. updated by NSLE, 09:23, 27 May 2006
• An earthquake on the island of Java, Indonesia kills at least 2,275 people. updated by NSLE, 10:34, 27 May 2006
• Burma extends house arrest detention of opposition leader Aung San Suu Kyi for another year. added by Aude, 12:41, 27 May 2006
• An earthquake on the island of Java, Indonesia kills at least 2,275 people. added by Aude, 12:41, 27 May 2006
• German chancellor Angela Merkel (pictured) officially opens the Berlin Hauptbahnhof, the largest train station in Europe. added by Aude, 12:41, 27 May 2006
• Kenneth Lay and Jeffrey Skilling are convicted for their roles in the collapse of Enron. updated by Aude, 12:41, 27 May 2006
• Burma extends house arrest detention of opposition leader Aung San Suu Kyi for another year. updated by Violetriga, 13:47, 27 May 2006
• An earthquake on the island of Java, Indonesia kills at least 2,275 people. updated by Brian0918, 15:05, 27 May 2006
• An earthquake on the island of Java, Indonesia kills at least 3,000 people. updated by Violetriga, 16:05, 27 May 2006
• Myanmar extends house arrest detention of opposition leader Aung San Suu Kyi for another year. added by La goutte de pluie, 17:57, 27 May 2006

Angela Merkel

removed by Madchester, 19:13, 27 May 2006

• An earthquake on the island of Java, Indonesia (flag pictured) kills at least 3,000 people. updated by LittleDan, 19:35, 27 May 2006
• German chancellor Angela Merkel officially opens the Berlin Hauptbahnhof, the largest train station in Europe. updated by LittleDan, 19:35, 27 May 2006

Flag of Indonesia

updated by The Tom, 19:42, 27 May 2006

Flag of Indonesia

updated by Flcelloguy, 21:41, 27 May 2006

May 28

• Myanmar extends the house arrest of opposition leader Aung San Suu Kyi for another year. updated by The Tom, 02:50, 28 May 2006
• The largest train station in Europe, the Berlin Hauptbahnhof, opens in the German capital added by The Tom, 02:50, 28 May 2006
• Australian forces deploy to East Timor to quell the ongoing crisis. updated by The Tom, 02:50, 28 May 2006
• In India, students protest a proposal to increase educational quotas for members of the "backward" castes. updated by Lord Voldemort, 05:40, 28 May 2006
• An earthquake on the island of Java, Indonesia (flag pictured) kills at least 3,500 people. updated by Deckiller, 13:21, 28 May 2006
• An earthquake on the island of Java, Indonesia (flag pictured) kills at least 3,700 people. updated by Deckiller, 13:23, 28 May 2006

Flag of Indonesia

updated by Nichalp, 19:18, 28 May 2006

• The largest train station in Europe, the Berlin Hauptbahnhof, opens in the German capital. updated by Bobo192, 21:15, 28 May 2006

Flag of Indonesia

updated by Flcelloguy, 23:59, 28 May 2006

May 29

• An earthquake on the island of Java, Indonesia (flag pictured) kills at least 4,900 people. updated by Merovingian, 10:27, 29 May 2006
• An earthquake on the island of Java, Indonesia (flag pictured) kills at least 5,000 people. updated by SmthManly, 10:30, 29 May 2006

Flag of Indonesia

updated by Dbenbenn, 22:18, 29 May 2006

May 30

Flag of Indonesia

updated by Flcelloguy, 00:47, 30 May 2006

Flag of Indonesia

updated by Flcelloguy, 00:47, 30 May 2006

Flag of Indonesia

updated by Flcelloguy, 00:50, 30 May 2006

Flag of Indonesia

updated by JeremyA, 03:13, 30 May 2006

• Australian forces lead Operation Astute to quell the ongoing crisis in East Timor. updated by Lord Voldemort, 03:51, 30 May 2006
• An earthquake on the island of Java, Indonesia (flag pictured) kills at least 5,400 people. updated by One, 07:23, 30 May 2006

May 31

• An earthquake on the island of Java, Indonesia (flag pictured) kills at least 5,800 people. updated by Merovingian, 12:01, 31 May 2006