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May 1

Neil Robertson becomes the first snooker player to score 100 century breaks in a single season. added by Stephen, 23:12, 01 May 2014

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Neil Robertson (pictured) becomes the first snooker player to score 100 century breaks in a single season. updated by Stephen, 23:25, 01 May 2014

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May 2

Two mudslides in Badakhshan, Afghanistan, leave up to 2,500 people missing. added by Spencer, 23:41, 02 May 2014

May 3

Two mudslides in Badakhshan, Afghanistan, leave up to 2,500 people missing. added by Stephen, 01:57, 03 May 2014
Two mudslides in Badakhshan, Afghanistan, kill at least 350 people and leave up to 2,500 missing. updated by Bongwarrior, 05:39, 03 May 2014
Neil Robertson (pictured) becomes the first snooker player to make 100 century breaks in a single season. updated by Stephen, 11:12, 03 May 2014
Neil Robertson (pictured) becomes the first snooker player to make 100 century breaks in a single season. removed by ThaddeusB, 15:44, 04 May 2014
Two mudslides in Badakhshan, Afghanistan, kill at least 2,100 people. updated by The Rambling Man, 14:34, 03 May 2014
The Ukrainian government launches an offensive on pro-Russian rebels in Sloviansk while clashes in Odessa kill more than 40 people. added by ThaddeusB, 15:20, 03 May 2014
A bomb blast in Ürümqi kills 3 people and injures 79 others. added by The Rambling Man, 20:23, 03 May 2014
A bomb blast in Ürümqi kills 3 people and injures 79 others. removed by The Rambling Man, 08:14, 05 May 2014
More than 50 royal mummies are discovered in Egypt's KV40 tomb. added by It Is Me Here, 20:59, 03 May 2014
More than 50 royal mummies are discovered in Egypt's KV40 tomb. removed by ThaddeusB, 16:00, 05 May 2014

May 4

The Ukrainian government launches an offensive on pro-Russian rebels in Sloviansk while clashes in Odessa kill more than 40 people. updated by ThaddeusB, 05:00, 04 May 2014
In horse racing, California Chrome ridden by Victor Espinoza wins the Kentucky Derby. added by The Rambling Man, 08:45, 04 May 2014
Two mudslides in Badakhshan, Afghanistan, kill at least 350 people and displace 4,000 others. updated by The Rambling Man, 09:41, 04 May 2014
In horse racing, California Chrome, ridden by Victor Espinoza, wins the Kentucky Derby. updated by David Levy, 12:40, 04 May 2014
In horse racing, California Chrome, ridden by Victor Espinoza, wins the Kentucky Derby. removed by Tone, 23:02, 10 May 2014
The Ukrainian government launches an offensive on pro-Russian rebels in Sloviansk, while clashes in Odessa lead to more than 40 deaths. updated by David Levy, 12:40, 04 May 2014

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Lyricist Gulzar (pictured) receives the Dadasaheb Phalke Award, the highest award in Indian cinema. added by ThaddeusB, 15:44, 04 May 2014

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Lyricist Gulzar (pictured) receives the Dadasaheb Phalke Award, the highest award in Indian cinema. updated by David Levy, 16:21, 04 May 2014

May 5

Two mudslides in Badakhshan, Afghanistan, kill at least 350 people. updated by Bongwarrior, 02:49, 05 May 2014
Two mudslides in Badakhshan, Afghanistan, kill at least 350 people. removed by ThaddeusB, 03:02, 06 May 2014
The first-ever outbreak of chikungunya in the Caribbean reaches epidemic levels. added by The Rambling Man, 08:14, 05 May 2014

May 6

Three people are killed and sixty-two injured in a pair of bombings on buses in Nairobi, Kenya. added by ThaddeusB, 03:02, 06 May 2014
Two bus bombings in Nairobi, Kenya, kill three people and injure sixty-two others. added by David Levy, 04:20, 06 May 2014
Two bus bombings in Nairobi, Kenya, kill three people and injure sixty-two others. removed by The Rambling Man, 19:10, 11 May 2014
The Ukrainian government launches an offensive on pro-Russian rebels in Sloviansk, while clashes in Odessa lead to more than forty deaths. updated by David Levy, 04:20, 06 May 2014
The Ukrainian government launches an offensive on pro-Russian rebels in Sloviansk, while clashes in Odessa lead to more than forty deaths. removed by Bencherlite, 15:05, 06 May 2014
Mark Selby defeats Ronnie O'Sullivan to win the 2014 World Snooker Championship. added by Bencherlite, 15:05, 06 May 2014
Mark Selby defeats Ronnie O'Sullivan to win the World Snooker Championship. updated by ThaddeusB, 15:52, 06 May 2014

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Mark Selby (pictured) defeats Ronnie O'Sullivan to win the World Snooker Championship. added by David Levy, 18:05, 06 May 2014
Lyricist Gulzar receives the Dadasaheb Phalke Award, the highest award in Indian cinema. updated by David Levy, 18:05, 06 May 2014
Lyricist Gulzar receives the Dadasaheb Phalke Award, the highest award in Indian cinema. removed by ThaddeusB, 02:04, 11 May 2014

May 7

The first outbreak of chikungunya in the Caribbean reaches epidemic levels. added by The Rambling Man, 18:31, 07 May 2014
The first outbreak of chikungunya in the Caribbean reaches epidemic levels. removed by Stephen, 01:50, 08 May 2014

May 8

The Constitutional Court of Thailand removes Prime Minister Yingluck Shinawatra from office accusing her of abuse of power. added by Stephen, 01:50, 08 May 2014

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The Constitutional Court of Thailand removes Prime Minister Yingluck Shinawatra (pictured) from office accusing her of abuse of power. updated by Stephen, 01:55, 08 May 2014
Mark Selby defeats Ronnie O'Sullivan to win the World Snooker Championship. updated by Stephen, 01:55, 08 May 2014
The Constitutional Court of Thailand rules that Prime Minister Yingluck Shinawatra (pictured) abused her power and removes her from office. updated by ThaddeusB, 02:28, 08 May 2014

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Recent deaths

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Recent deaths added by Edokter, 22:01, 08 May 2014: Maria Lassnig – Tatiana Samoilova added by Edokter, 22:01, 08 May 2014

Syrian government forces capture the strategic city of Homs after three years of siege and ceasefire agreement allowing rebel withdrawal. added by ThaddeusB, 14:47, 09 May 2014
No Ongoing/No RD code: added by ThaddeusB, 14:47, 09 May 2014

Syrian government forces capture the strategic city of Homs after three years of siege and a ceasefire agreement allowing rebel withdrawal. updated by ThaddeusB, 14:48, 09 May 2014
Syrian government forces capture the strategic city of Homs after three years of siege and a ceasefire agreement allowing rebel withdrawal. updated by ThaddeusB, 14:55, 09 May 2014

May 10

"Rise Like a Phoenix" by Austrian singer Conchita Wurst wins the Eurovision Song Contest. added by Tone, 23:02, 10 May 2014

May 11

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"Rise Like a Phoenix" by Austrian singer Conchita Wurst (pictured) wins the Eurovision Song Contest. updated by PFHLai, 04:40, 11 May 2014
The Constitutional Court of Thailand rules that Prime Minister Yingluck Shinawatra abused her power and removes her from office. updated by PFHLai, 04:40, 11 May 2014
The Constitutional Court of Thailand rules that Prime Minister Yingluck Shinawatra abused her power and removes her from office. removed by Tone, 09:48, 17 May 2014
The ruling African National Congress wins a majority in the South African general election. added by The Rambling Man, 19:10, 11 May 2014
The ruling African National Congress wins a majority in the South African general election. removed by ThaddeusB, 14:10, 19 May 2014
"Rise Like a Phoenix" by Austrian singer Conchita Wurst (pictured) wins the Eurovision Song Contest. added by The Rambling Man, 19:10, 11 May 2014
Mark Selby defeats Ronnie O'Sullivan to win the World Snooker Championship. added by The Rambling Man, 19:15, 11 May 2014
Mark Selby defeats Ronnie O'Sullivan to win the World Snooker Championship. removed by Smurrayinchester, 09:04, 15 May 2014

May 12

Two bus bombings in Nairobi, Kenya, kill three people and injure sixty-two others. updated by ThaddeusB, 14:10, 12 May 2014
Two bus bombings in Nairobi, Kenya, kill three people and injure sixty-two others. removed by The Rambling Man, 07:58, 14 May 2014

May 13

}}: Reg Gasnier – Farley Mowat – Maria Lassnig added by Stephen, 01:44, 13 May 2014

May 14

An explosion at an underground coal mine in Turkey kills at least 201 miners. added by The Rambling Man, 07:58, 14 May 2014

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|image  = Conchita Wurst with ESC2014 trophy - cropped for ITN.jpg  removed by Materialscientist, 11:48, 17 May 2014
|title  = Conchita Wurst with the Eurovision Song Contest trophy updated by David Levy, 08:27, 14 May 2014
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An explosion at an underground coal mine in Turkey kills more than 200 miners. added by David Levy, 08:27, 14 May 2014
Syrian government forces capture the city of Homs after three years of siege and a ceasefire agreement allowing rebel withdrawal. updated by The Rambling Man, 08:28, 14 May 2014
Syrian government forces capture the city of Homs after three years of siege and a ceasefire agreement allowing rebel withdrawal. removed by David Levy, 19:39, 17 May 2014
An explosion at an underground coal mine in Turkey kills more than 230 miners. updated by The Rambling Man, 15:24, 14 May 2014
An explosion at an underground coal mine in Turkey kills more than 270 miners. updated by The Rambling Man, 20:17, 14 May 2014

May 15

}}: Stephen Sutton – Reg Gasnier – Farley Mowat added by Spencer, 01:03, 15 May 2014

An explosion at an underground coal mine in Turkey kills more than 280 miners. updated by The Rambling Man, 08:05, 15 May 2014
Manchester City F.C. win the 2013–14 Premier League. added by Smurrayinchester, 09:04, 15 May 2014
Manchester City win the 2013–14 Premier League. updated by The Rambling Man, 19:18, 15 May 2014
In association football, Manchester City win the Premier League. added by Stephen, 22:45, 15 May 2014

May 16

}}: Stephen Sutton – Jacinto Convit – Reg Gasnier updated by Stephen, 02:43, 16 May 2014

May 17

}}: Jean-Luc Dehaene – Stephen Sutton – Jacinto Convit added by Spencer, 00:13, 17 May 2014

The Bharatiya Janata Party, led by Narendra Modi, wins a majority in the Indian general election. added by Tone, 09:48, 17 May 2014

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The Bharatiya Janata Party, led by Narendra Modi (pictured), wins a majority in the Indian general election. updated by Materialscientist, 11:48, 17 May 2014
"Rise Like a Phoenix" by Austrian singer Conchita Wurst wins the Eurovision Song Contest. updated by Materialscientist, 11:48, 17 May 2014
"Rise Like a Phoenix" by Austrian singer Conchita Wurst wins the Eurovision Song Contest. removed by Stephen, 23:23, 18 May 2014
An explosion at an underground coal mine in Turkey kills 301 miners. updated by The Rambling Man, 19:23, 17 May 2014
An explosion at an underground coal mine in Turkey kills 301 miners. removed by ThaddeusB, 18:57, 20 May 2014

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Heavy floods affect Serbia and Bosnia. added by Tone, 19:37, 17 May 2014
Heavy floods affect Serbia and Bosnia. removed by The Rambling Man, 21:09, 17 May 2014
Syrian government forces capture the city of Homs after three years of siege and a ceasefire agreement allowing rebel withdrawal. updated by The Rambling Man, 21:09, 17 May 2014
Syrian government forces capture the city of Homs after three years of siege and a ceasefire agreement allowing rebel withdrawal. removed by The Rambling Man, 21:12, 17 May 2014
The MV Miraj-4 capsizes, resulting more than 50 deaths. added by The Rambling Man, 21:12, 17 May 2014
The MV Miraj-4 capsizes, resulting more than 50 deaths. removed by The Rambling Man, 21:17, 17 May 2014
Syrian government forces capture the city of Homs after three years of siege and a ceasefire agreement allowing rebel withdrawal. updated by The Rambling Man, 21:17, 17 May 2014
Syrian government forces capture the city of Homs after three years of siege and a ceasefire agreement allowing rebel withdrawal. removed by The Rambling Man, 06:17, 18 May 2014

May 18

Major floods in Southeast Europe kill at least 20 people. updated by The Rambling Man, 06:17, 18 May 2014
The MV Miraj-4 capsizes in the Meghna River, Bangladesh, resulting in more than 50 deaths. updated by Stephen, 23:23, 18 May 2014

May 19

In association football, Manchester City win the Premier League, and Arsenal win the FA Cup. updated by Stephen, 01:15, 19 May 2014
In association football, Manchester City win the Premier League and Arsenal win the FA Cup. updated by David Levy, 01:39, 19 May 2014
In association football, Manchester City F.C. win the Premier League and Arsenal F.C. win the FA Cup. updated by David Levy, 02:12, 19 May 2014
Major floods in Southeast Europe kill at least 40 people. updated by Thryduulf, 02:40, 19 May 2014
Major floods in Southeast Europe kill at least 40 people. removed by ThaddeusB, 01:47, 21 May 2014
In association football, Manchester City win the Premier League and Arsenal win the FA Cup. updated by David Levy, 02:54, 19 May 2014

}}: Jack Brabham – Jean-Luc Dehaene – Stephen Sutton added by Stephen, 05:48, 19 May 2014

In association football, Manchester City win the Premier League and Arsenal win the FA Cup. added by ThaddeusB, 14:10, 19 May 2014
The ferry MV Miraj-4 capsizes in the Meghna River, Bangladesh, resulting in more than 50 deaths. added by PFHLai, 15:38, 19 May 2014
The ferry MV Miraj-4 capsizes in the Meghna River, Bangladesh, resulting in more than 50 deaths. removed by Stephen, 00:19, 21 May 2014

May 20

The Colorado River flows into the ocean for the first time in sixteen years following an agreement between the United States and Mexico regarding water extraction. added by ThaddeusB, 02:13, 20 May 2014
In association football, Manchester City win the Premier League and Arsenal win the FA Cup, while Atlético Madrid win the La Liga for the first time in 18 years. updated by The Rambling Man, 07:02, 20 May 2014
In association football, Manchester City win the Premier League and Arsenal win the FA Cup, while Atlético Madrid win La Liga for the first time in 18 years. updated by Smurrayinchester, 08:15, 20 May 2014
In association football, Manchester City win the Premier League and Arsenal win the FA Cup, while Atlético Madrid win La Liga for the first time in 18 years. removed by David Levy, 08:27, 20 May 2014
The Colorado River flows into the ocean for the first time in 16 years following an agreement between the United States and Mexico regarding water extraction. updated by Smurrayinchester, 08:19, 20 May 2014
In association football, Arsenal win the FA Cup and Atlético Madrid win La Liga. added by David Levy, 08:27, 20 May 2014
The Bharatiya Janata Party, led by Narendra Modi (pictured), wins a majority in the Indian general election. updated by David Levy, 08:27, 20 May 2014
Following an agreement between the United States and Mexico regarding water extraction, the Colorado River flows into the ocean for the first time in 16 years. added by David Levy, 08:27, 20 May 2014
Following an agreement between the United States and Mexico regarding water extraction, the Colorado River flows into the ocean for the first time in 16 years. removed by Stephen, 03:02, 21 May 2014
Abu Hamza is convicted of conspiracy to aid terrorist organizations by the United States government. added by ThaddeusB, 18:57, 20 May 2014

Gordon Willis – Jack Brabham – Jean-Luc Dehaene added by ThaddeusB, 00:20, 21 May 2014

}}: Jack Brabham – Gordon Willis – Jean-Luc Dehaene updated by ThaddeusB, 00:24, 21 May 2014

In a New York court, Abu Hamza is convicted of conspiracy to aid terrorist organizations. added by ThaddeusB, 01:47, 21 May 2014
Two explosions in Nairobi, Kenya, kill at least 12 people. added by ThaddeusB, 01:47, 21 May 2014
Two explosions in Nairobi, Kenya, kill at least 12 people. removed by The Rambling Man, 06:44, 21 May 2014

||Ongoing: Ukrainian unrest – Balkan flooding – Soma mine disaster
 updated by ThaddeusB, 01:47, 21 May 2014

AT&T agrees to purchase DirectTV for US$48.5 billion. added by Stephen, 03:02, 21 May 2014
AT&T agrees to purchase DirecTV for US$48.5 billion. updated by Stephen, 03:05, 21 May 2014

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In a New York court, Abu Hamza is convicted of conspiracy to aid terrorist organisations. added by The Rambling Man, 06:44, 21 May 2014
In basketball, the Euroleague concludes with Maccabi Tel Aviv defeating Real Madrid in the final. added by The Rambling Man, 06:44, 21 May 2014
AT&T agrees to purchase DirecTV for US$48.5 billion. added by The Rambling Man, 06:44, 21 May 2014
In association football, Arsenal win the FA Cup and Atlético Madrid win La Liga. added by The Rambling Man, 06:44, 21 May 2014
An Antonov An-74 crashes in Laos, killing multiple government members. added by The Rambling Man, 06:44, 21 May 2014
The Bharatiya Janata Party, led by Narendra Modi (pictured), wins a majority in the Indian general election. added by The Rambling Man, 06:44, 21 May 2014

||Ongoing: Ukrainian unrest – Balkan flooding – Soma mine disaster updated by The Rambling Man, 06:44, 21 May 2014
In a New York court, Abu Hamza is convicted of conspiracy to aid terrorist organizations. updated by The Rambling Man, 06:52, 21 May 2014

In basketball, the Euroleague concludes with Maccabi Tel Aviv defeating Real Madrid in the final. added by The Rambling Man, 06:52, 21 May 2014
AT&T agrees to purchase DirecTV for US$48.5 billion. updated by The Rambling Man, 06:52, 21 May 2014
In association football, Arsenal win the FA Cup and Atlético Madrid win La Liga. updated by The Rambling Man, 06:52, 21 May 2014
In association football, Arsenal win the FA Cup and Atlético Madrid win La Liga. removed by ThaddeusB, 14:19, 22 May 2014
An Antonov An-74 crashes in Laos, killing multiple government members. updated by The Rambling Man, 06:52, 21 May 2014
An Antonov An-74 crashes in Laos, killing multiple government members. removed by ThaddeusB, 14:13, 22 May 2014
The Bharatiya Janata Party, led by Narendra Modi (pictured), wins a majority in the Indian general election. updated by The Rambling Man, 06:52, 21 May 2014
Two explosions in Nairobi, Kenya, kill at least 12 people. updated by The Rambling Man, 06:52, 21 May 2014

||Ongoing: Ukrainian unrest – Balkan flooding – Soma mine disaster
 updated by The Rambling Man, 06:52, 21 May 2014
Two explosions in Nairobi, Kenya, kill at least 12 people. added by David Levy, 08:24, 21 May 2014

Two explosions in Nairobi, Kenya, kill at least 12 people. removed by Smurrayinchester, 17:33, 21 May 2014
In basketball, the Euroleague concludes with Maccabi Tel Aviv defeating Real Madrid in the final. added by David Levy, 08:28, 21 May 2014
In basketball, the Euroleague concludes with Maccabi Tel Aviv defeating Real Madrid in the final. removed by ThaddeusB, 14:06, 23 May 2014

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The Bharatiya Janata Party, led by Narendra Modi, wins a majority in the Indian general election. updated by The Rambling Man, 13:41, 21 May 2014
The Bharatiya Janata Party, led by Narendra Modi, wins a majority in the Indian general election. removed by The Rambling Man, 17:51, 21 May 2014

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In a New York court, Abu Hamza is convicted of conspiracy to aid terrorist organizations. added by Y, 15:10, 21 May 2014
More than 118 people are killed in two bombings in Jos, Nigeria. added by Smurrayinchester, 17:33, 21 May 2014
Credit Suisse pleads guilty to helping American citizens evade taxes and agrees to a US$2.6 billion fine. added by The Rambling Man, 17:51, 21 May 2014
AT&T agrees to purchase DirecTV for US$48.5 billion. updated by The Rambling Man, 17:51, 21 May 2014

}}: Jack Brabham – Gordon Willis updated by ThaddeusB, 17:53, 21 May 2014 }}: Jack Brabham – Gordon Willis removed by ThaddeusB, 14:06, 23 May 2014

Credit Suisse pleads guilty to helping American citizens evade taxes and agrees to a US$2.6 billion fine. added by ThaddeusB, 17:57, 21 May 2014

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More than 118 people are killed in two bombings in Jos, Nigeria. updated by David Levy, 19:05, 21 May 2014
More than 118 people are killed in two bombings in Jos, Nigeria. removed by Spencer, 20:16, 23 May 2014
Credit Suisse pleads guilty to helping American citizens evade taxes and agrees to a US$2.6 billion fine. updated by David Levy, 19:05, 21 May 2014
In a New York court, Abu Hamza is convicted of conspiracy to aid terrorist organizations. added by David Levy, 19:05, 21 May 2014
In a New York court, Abu Hamza is convicted of conspiracy to aid terrorist organizations. removed by Spencer, 15:16, 23 May 2014
AT&T agrees to purchase DirecTV for US$48.5 billion. updated by David Levy, 19:05, 21 May 2014
AT&T agrees to purchase DirecTV for US$48.5 billion. removed by The Rambling Man, 18:13, 22 May 2014
Credit Suisse pleads guilty to helping American citizens evade taxes and agrees to a US$2.6 billion fine. updated by Y, 19:59, 21 May 2014

May 22

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The commander of the Royal Thai Army, Prayuth Chan-ocha (pictured), announces a coup d'état following months of political crisis. added by ThaddeusB, 14:13, 22 May 2014

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The commander of the Royal Thai Army, Prayuth Chan-ocha (pictured), announces a coup d'état following months of political crisis. updated by David Levy, 14:58, 22 May 2014
Russia and China announce a US$400 billion agreement regarding natural gas distribution. added by The Rambling Man, 18:13, 22 May 2014
Russia and China announce a US$400 billion agreement regarding natural gas distribution. updated by The Rambling Man, 18:14, 22 May 2014
Russia and China announce a US$400 billion agreement regarding natural gas distribution. removed by ThaddeusB, 20:35, 25 May 2014
Credit Suisse pleads guilty to helping American citizens evade taxes and agrees to a US$2.6 billion fine. updated by The Rambling Man, 18:20, 22 May 2014
Credit Suisse pleads guilty to helping American citizens evade taxes and agrees to a US$2.6 billion fine. removed by ThaddeusB, 15:07, 25 May 2014

May 23

The commander of the Royal Thai Army, General Prayuth Chan-ocha (pictured), announces a coup d'état following months of political crisis. updated by Stephen, 03:21, 23 May 2014
Fighting intensifies in Libya as General Khalifa Haftar storms the parliament and declares its suspension. added by ThaddeusB, 14:06, 23 May 2014

||Ongoing: Ukrainian unrest – Balkan flooding
 updated by ThaddeusB, 14:06, 23 May 2014

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updated by Spencer, 15:21, 23 May 2014

At least 31 people are killed in car bombings in Ürümqi, China. added by Spencer, 20:16, 23 May 2014
More than 40 people are killed in car bombings in Ürümqi, China. added by ThaddeusB, 21:22, 23 May 2014

May 24

Fighting intensifies in Libya as General Khalifa Haftar storms the parliament and declares its suspension. updated by David Levy, 01:02, 24 May 2014
At least 31 people are killed in car bombings in Ürümqi, China. updated by ThaddeusB, 21:29, 24 May 2014
Fighting intensifies in Libya as General Khalifa Haftar storms the parliament and declares its suspension. updated by ThaddeusB, 21:29, 24 May 2014
More than 118 people are killed in two bombings in Jos, Nigeria. updated by ThaddeusB, 21:29, 24 May 2014
More than 40 people are killed in car bombings in Ürümqi, China. updated by David Levy, 22:53, 24 May 2014
Fighting intensifies in Libya as General Khalifa Haftar storms the parliament and declares its suspension. updated by David Levy, 22:53, 24 May 2014
Fighting intensifies in Libya as General Khalifa Haftar storms the parliament and declares its suspension. removed by Spencer, 04:00, 26 May 2014
At least 118 people are killed in two bombings in Jos, Nigeria. added by David Levy, 22:53, 24 May 2014
At least 118 people are killed in two bombings in Jos, Nigeria. removed by ThaddeusB, 03:42, 25 May 2014

May 25

In association football, the UEFA Champions League concludes with Real Madrid defeating Atlético Madrid in the final. added by ThaddeusB, 03:42, 25 May 2014
In association football, the UEFA Champions League concludes with Real Madrid defeating Atlético Madrid in the final. updated by David Levy, 04:18, 25 May 2014
In rugby union, the Heineken Cup concludes with Toulon defeating Saracens in the final. added by ThaddeusB, 15:07, 25 May 2014

{{#ifexist:Deaths in 2024 updated by ThaddeusB, 15:07, 25 May 2014

In rugby union, the Heineken Cup concludes with Toulon defeating Saracens in the final. updated by ThaddeusB, 15:08, 25 May 2014
In rugby union, the Heineken Cup concludes with Toulon defeating Saracens in the final. removed by ThaddeusB, 14:11, 28 May 2014
Four people are killed in a shooting at the Jewish Museum of Belgium. added by ThaddeusB, 20:35, 25 May 2014
Four people are killed in a shooting at the Jewish Museum of Belgium. updated by The Rambling Man, 20:46, 25 May 2014
More than forty people are killed in car bombings in Ürümqi, China. added by David Levy, 21:12, 25 May 2014
More than forty people are killed in car bombings in Ürümqi, China. removed by Spencer, 04:15, 26 May 2014
Four people are killed in a shooting at the Jewish Museum of Belgium. added by David Levy, 21:17, 25 May 2014

May 26

Mahafarid Amir Khosravi is executed as part of largest fraud investigation in Iran since the 1979 Revolution. added by Spencer, 04:00, 26 May 2014
Mahafarid Amir Khosravi is executed as part of the largest fraud investigation in Iran since the 1979 Revolution. updated by David Levy, 04:04, 26 May 2014
At least three people are killed in a shooting at the Jewish Museum of Belgium. added by David Levy, 04:04, 26 May 2014
At least three people are killed in a shooting at the Jewish Museum of Belgium. removed by Tone, 09:15, 27 May 2014

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|title  = Nuri Bilge Ceylan  removed by ThaddeusB, 15:59, 27 May 2014
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Winter Sleep, directed by Nuri Bilge Ceylan (pictured), wins the Palme d'Or at the Cannes Film Festival. added by Spencer, 04:15, 26 May 2014
The commander of the Royal Thai Army, General Prayuth Chan-ocha, announces a coup d'état following months of political crisis. updated by Spencer, 04:15, 26 May 2014
The commander of the Royal Thai Army, General Prayuth Chan-ocha, announces a coup d'état following months of political crisis. removed by Spencer, 04:32, 26 May 2014
A spree killing in Santa Barbara County, California, leaves seven people dead. added by Spencer, 04:32, 26 May 2014

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Winter Sleep, directed by Nuri Bilge Ceylan (pictured), wins the Palme d'Or at the Cannes Film Festival. added by David Levy, 04:47, 26 May 2014
A spree killing in Santa Barbara County, California, leaves seven people dead. updated by David Levy, 04:52, 26 May 2014
A spree killing in Santa Barbara County, California, leaves seven people dead. removed by Spencer, 18:02, 26 May 2014
Mahafarid Amir Khosravi is executed as part of the largest fraud investigation in Iran since the 1979 Revolution. updated by Stephen, 06:46, 26 May 2014
In ice hockey, the World Championship concludes with Russia defeating Finland in the final. added by The Rambling Man, 15:12, 26 May 2014
In association football, the UEFA Champions League concludes with Real Madrid defeating Atlético Madrid in the final. updated by The Rambling Man, 15:13, 26 May 2014
In association football, the UEFA Champions League concludes with Real Madrid defeating Atlético Madrid in the final. removed by Spencer, 18:03, 26 May 2014
Mahafarid Amir Khosravi is executed after being convicted in the largest fraud investigation in Iran since the 1979 Revolution. updated by Yngvadottir, 15:34, 26 May 2014
Winter Sleep, directed by Nuri Bilge Ceylan (pictured), wins the Palme d'Or at the Cannes Film Festival. added by ThaddeusB, 20:44, 26 May 2014

||Ongoing: Ukrainian unrest – California killings – Balkan flooding updated by ThaddeusB, 20:49, 26 May 2014
Petro Poroshenko is elected President of Ukraine. added by Tone, 09:15, 27 May 2014
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|title  = Petro Poroshenko in 2010 added by ThaddeusB, 15:59, 27 May 2014
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Petro Poroshenko (pictured) is elected President of Ukraine. updated by ThaddeusB, 15:59, 27 May 2014
Winter Sleep, directed by Nuri Bilge Ceylan, wins the Palme d'Or at the Cannes Film Festival. updated by ThaddeusB, 15:59, 27 May 2014

May 28

||Ongoing: Ukrainian unrest –  Balkan flooding updated by Masem, 05:11, 28 May 2014

The EU election concludes with the European People's Party group maintaining its plurality of seats in the European Parliament. added by The Rambling Man, 07:29, 28 May 2014
Winter Sleep, directed by Nuri Bilge Ceylan, wins the Palme d'Or at the Cannes Film Festival. added by The Rambling Man, 07:33, 28 May 2014
Winter Sleep, directed by Nuri Bilge Ceylan, wins the Palme d'Or at the Cannes Film Festival. removed by Spencer, 01:21, 29 May 2014
The EU election concludes with the European People's Party group maintaining its plurality of seats in the European Parliament. updated by Crisco 1492, 08:09, 28 May 2014
Mahafarid Amir Khosravi is executed after being convicted following the largest fraud investigation in Iran since the 1979 Revolution. updated by Black Kite, 12:17, 28 May 2014
Mahafarid Amir Khosravi is executed after being convicted following the largest fraud investigation in Iran since the 1979 Revolution. removed by The Rambling Man, 15:25, 28 May 2014
Poet and civil rights activist Maya Angelou dies at the age of 86. added by The Rambling Man, 14:06, 28 May 2014

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updated by ThaddeusB, 14:11, 28 May 2014

: Wojciech Jaruzelski added by ThaddeusB, 14:11, 28 May 2014

American poet and civil rights activist Maya Angelou dies at the age of 86. added by The Rambling Man, 14:16, 28 May 2014

American author and civil rights activist Maya Angelou dies at the age of 86. added by ThaddeusB, 14:49, 28 May 2014
In badminton, Japan wins the Thomas Cup for the first time, while China wins the Uber Cup. added by The Rambling Man, 15:25, 28 May 2014
In badminton, Japan wins the Thomas Cup for the first time, while China wins the Uber Cup. removed by The Rambling Man, 06:45, 30 May 2014

May 29

In motorsport, Ryan Hunter-Reay wins the 2014 Indianapolis 500. added by Spencer, 01:21, 29 May 2014

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In motorsport, Ryan Hunter-Reay wins the Indianapolis 500. updated by David Levy, 03:58, 29 May 2014

May 30

Abdel Fattah el-Sisi is elected as President of Egypt. added by The Rambling Man, 06:45, 30 May 2014
Abdel Fattah el-Sisi is elected President of Egypt. updated by The Rambling Man, 06:46, 30 May 2014
In badminton, Japan wins the Thomas Cup for the first time, while China wins the Uber Cup. updated by The Rambling Man, 06:50, 30 May 2014
In badminton, Japan wins the Thomas Cup for the first time, while China wins the Uber Cup. removed by The Rambling Man, 16:41, 31 May 2014

May 31

Ignatius Aphrem II is enthroned as the Syriac Orthodox Patriarch of Antioch. added by The Rambling Man, 16:41, 31 May 2014