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April 1

100x100px|Ireland's Taoiseach Brian Cowen, who has been unexpectedly and publicly hanged in Dublin. added by BorgQueen, 00:03, 01 April 2009
The unexpected public hanging of Ireland's Taoiseach, Brian Cowen (pictured), occurs in Dublin, following months of economic uncertainty. added by BorgQueen, 00:03, 01 April 2009
NASA reports a shower of diamonds over the Republic of Sudan. added by BorgQueen, 00:03, 01 April 2009
German scientists unearth a row of suckers belonging to the ancient Octopoda order. added by BorgQueen, 00:03, 01 April 2009
A revolutionary new online tanning service receives one million hits within two months of being established. added by BorgQueen, 00:03, 01 April 2009
Henry Allingham of the United Kingdom credits cigarettes, whisky and wild, wild women for his seemingly impossible immortality. added by BorgQueen, 00:03, 01 April 2009
A newspaper discovers that pay-per-view porn is amongst a number of unusual things being purchased by British MPs on their claimed expenses. added by BorgQueen, 00:03, 01 April 2009
A newspaper discovers that pay-per-view porn is amongst a number of unusual things being purchased by British MPs on their claimed expenses. removed by Raul654, 00:05, 02 April 2009
A manufacturer is requested to increase production by over 300,000 in one week following the launch of two Turkish missiles at a former oil giant. added by BorgQueen, 00:03, 01 April 2009
A revolutionary new online tanning service receives one million hits within two months of being established. updated by BorgQueen, 00:05, 01 April 2009
A revolutionary new online tanning service receives one million hits within two months of being established. removed by Raul654, 00:05, 02 April 2009
Henry Allingham of the United Kingdom credits cigarettes, whisky and wild women for his seemingly impossible immortality. updated by BorgQueen, 00:05, 01 April 2009
Nude portraits of Ireland's Taoiseach, Brian Cowen (pictured), are exhibited in Dublin, following months of economic uncertainty. added by BorgQueen, 00:19, 01 April 2009
The unexpected public hanging of Ireland's Taoiseach, Brian Cowen (pictured), occurs in Dublin, following months of economic uncertainty. updated by Kimchi.sg, 00:28, 01 April 2009
The unexpected public portrait hanging of Ireland's Taoiseach, Brian Cowen (pictured), occurs in Dublin, following months of economic uncertainty. updated by PeterSymonds, 01:19, 01 April 2009
Nude portraits of Ireland's Taoiseach, Brian Cowen (pictured, clothed), are exhibited in Dublin, following months of [[2008–2009 Irish financial crisis|economic uncertainty]. updated by DragonflySixtyseven, 01:30, 01 April 2009
Nude portraits of Ireland's Taoiseach, Brian Cowen (pictured, clothed), are exhibited in Dublin, following months of economic uncertainty. updated by DragonflySixtyseven, 01:31, 01 April 2009
100x100px|Ireland's Taoiseach Brian Cowen, whose nude portraits have been hanged in Dublin. updated by Kimchi.sg, 01:33, 01 April 2009
100x100px|Ireland's Taoiseach Brian Cowen, who has been pictured in a compromising position. updated by Kimchi.sg, 01:48, 01 April 2009
100x100px|Ireland's Taoiseach Brian Cowen, who has been pictured in a compromising position. removed by Raul654, 00:05, 02 April 2009
Following months of economic uncertainty, portraits of Ireland's Taoiseach, Brian Cowen (pictured) in a compromising position are exhibited in Dublin. added by Kimchi.sg, 01:48, 01 April 2009
Following months of economic uncertainty, Ireland's Taoiseach, Brian Cowen (pictured) in a compromising position is seen publicly |naked in Dublin. updated by DragonflySixtyseven, 04:29, 01 April 2009
Following months of economic uncertainty, Ireland's Taoiseach, Brian Cowen (pictured) publicly naked in Dublin. updated by DragonflySixtyseven, 04:30, 01 April 2009
Following months of economic uncertainty, Ireland's Taoiseach, Brian Cowen (pictured) is seen publicly naked in Dublin. updated by DragonflySixtyseven, 04:31, 01 April 2009
Following months of economic uncertainty, Ireland's Taoiseach, Brian Cowen (pictured) is seen publicly naked in Dublin. updated by Art LaPella, 04:37, 01 April 2009
A manufacturer is requested to increase production by over 300,000 in one week following the launch of two Turkish missiles at a former oil giant. updated by Spangineer, 07:07, 01 April 2009
A manufacturer is requested to increase production by over 300,000 in one week following the launch of two Turkish missiles at a former oil giant. removed by BorgQueen, 09:19, 01 April 2009
Following months of economic uncertainty, Ireland's Taoiseach, Brian Cowen (pictured) is seen publicly naked in Dublin. updated by BorgQueen, 07:17, 01 April 2009
Henry Allingham of the United Kingdom credits cigarettes, whisky and wild, wild women for his seemingly impossible immortality. updated by BorgQueen, 07:34, 01 April 2009
NASA reports a shower of diamonds from the sky. updated by BorgQueen, 08:06, 01 April 2009
NASA reports a shower of diamonds from the sky. removed by Raul654, 00:05, 02 April 2009
German scientists unearth a row of suckers belonging to an ancient order. updated by BorgQueen, 08:06, 01 April 2009
German scientists unearth a row of suckers belonging to an ancient order. removed by Raul654, 00:05, 02 April 2009
Henry Allingham of the United Kingdom credits cigarettes, whisky and wild, wild women for his seemingly impossible longevity. updated by BorgQueen, 08:07, 01 April 2009
Henry Allingham of the United Kingdom credits cigarettes, whisky and wild, wild women for his seemingly impossible longevity. removed by Raul654, 00:05, 02 April 2009
Following months of economic uncertainty, Ireland's Taoiseach, Brian Cowen (pictured) is seen publicly naked in Dublin. updated by Kimchi.sg, 08:23, 01 April 2009
Ireland's Taoiseach, Brian Cowen (pictured) is seen publicly naked in Dublin. added by Mark83, 08:43, 01 April 2009
North and South Korea prepare for a hostile stand-off in Seoul, in their quest for world domination. added by Kimchi.sg, 08:48, 01 April 2009
North and South Korea prepare for a hostile stand-off in Seoul, in their quest for world domination. updated by BorgQueen, 09:19, 01 April 2009
North and South Korea prepare for a hostile stand-off in Seoul, in their quest for world domination. updated by Kimchi.sg, 09:21, 01 April 2009
North and South Korea are currently engaged in a hostile stand-off in Seoul, in their quest for world domination. updated by Daniel, 10:57, 01 April 2009
North and South Korea are currently engaged in a hostile stand-off in Seoul, in their quest for world domination. removed by David Levy, 11:26, 01 April 2009
The merging of Hartford and New Orleans is found to have severe environmental consequences. added by Kimchi.sg, 11:53, 01 April 2009
Ireland's Taoiseach, Brian Cowen (pictured, clothed) is seen publicly naked in Dublin. updated by DragonflySixtyseven, 13:44, 01 April 2009
Ireland's Taoiseach, Brian Cowen (pictured, clothed) is seen publicly naked in Dublin, following months of economic uncertainty. updated by Rdsmith4, 14:04, 01 April 2009
Ireland's Taoiseach, Brian Cowen (pictured, clothed) is seen publicly naked in Dublin, following months of economic uncertainty. removed by Raul654, 00:05, 02 April 2009
The collision of Hartford and New Orleans is found to have severe environmental consequences. updated by Black Falcon, 19:08, 01 April 2009
The merging of Hartford and New Orleans is found to have severe environmental consequences. updated by Tone, 20:42, 01 April 2009
The merging of Hartford and New Orleans is found to have severe environmental consequences. removed by Raul654, 00:05, 02 April 2009

April 2

Albania and Croatia join the North Atlantic Treaty Organization (NATO). added by Tone, 07:35, 02 April 2009
The Libyan government announces that a migrant boat has capsized in the Mediterranean Sea causing the presumed deaths of around 230 people. added by BorgQueen, 07:35, 02 April 2009
The Libyan government announces that a migrant boat has capsized in the Mediterranean Sea causing the presumed deaths of around 230 people. removed by BorgQueen, 13:10, 04 April 2009
Albania and Croatia join the North Atlantic Treaty Organization (NATO). added by BorgQueen, 23:39, 02 April 2009
Albania and Croatia join the North Atlantic Treaty Organization (NATO). removed by Tone, 17:21, 05 April 2009

April 3

Raul Alfonsin, Argentina's first President to be democratically elected after the " Dirty War" military dictatorship, dies at the age of 82. added by Tone, 07:10, 03 April 2009
G-20 leaders meet at the summit in London, United Kingdom. added by Tone, 11:23, 03 April 2009
G-20 leaders meet at the summit in London, United Kingdom. added by Tone, 11:35, 03 April 2009
Raúl Alfonsín, Argentina's first President to be democratically elected after the " Dirty War" military dictatorship, dies at the age of 82. added by Art LaPella, 18:13, 03 April 2009
G-20 leaders meet at a summit in London, United Kingdom. updated by Art LaPella, 18:17, 03 April 2009
Thirteen people are killed and 26 others are severely wounded during a shooting incident in Binghamton, New York. added by BorgQueen, 20:24, 03 April 2009
Fourteen people are killed and 26 others are severely wounded during a shooting incident in Binghamton, New York. added by Art LaPella, 22:02, 03 April 2009

April 4

100x100px|Raúl Alfonsín, in 1983 added by BorgQueen, 06:43, 04 April 2009
100x100px|Raúl Alfonsín, in 1983 removed by BorgQueen, 13:32, 04 April 2009
Raúl Alfonsín (pictured), Argentina's first President to be democratically elected after the " Dirty War" military dictatorship, dies at the age of 82. updated by BorgQueen, 06:43, 04 April 2009
G-20 leaders meet at a summit at the ExCeL Centre, London. updated by BorgQueen, 07:20, 04 April 2009
G-20 leaders meet at a summit at the ExCeL Centre, London. removed by Tone, 14:46, 05 April 2009
The Organisation for Economic Co-operation and Development blacklists Costa Rica, Malaysia and the Philippines as non-cooperative tax havens. added by BorgQueen, 13:10, 04 April 2009
Najib Tun Razak replaces Abdullah Ahmad Badawi as Prime Minister of Malaysia after the ruling coalition suffered its worst election result ever. added by BorgQueen, 13:10, 04 April 2009
The Organisation for Economic Co-operation and Development blacklists Costa Rica, Malaysia and the Philippines as non-cooperative tax havens. updated by BorgQueen, 13:22, 04 April 2009
100x100px|Najib Tun Razak added by BorgQueen, 13:32, 04 April 2009
100x100px|Najib Tun Razak removed by David Levy, 17:55, 05 April 2009
Najib Tun Razak (pictured) replaces Abdullah Ahmad Badawi as Prime Minister of Malaysia after the ruling coalition suffered its worst election result ever. updated by BorgQueen, 13:32, 04 April 2009
Raúl Alfonsín, Argentina's first President to be democratically elected after the " Dirty War" military dictatorship, dies at the age of 82. updated by BorgQueen, 13:32, 04 April 2009
Raúl Alfonsín, Argentina's first President to be democratically elected after the " Dirty War" military dictatorship, dies at the age of 82. removed by BorgQueen, 06:10, 05 April 2009
Najib Tun Razak (pictured) replaces Abdullah Ahmad Badawi as Prime Minister of Malaysia after the ruling coalition suffered its worst election result ever. updated by BorgQueen, 13:38, 04 April 2009
The Organisation for Economic Co-operation and Development blacklists Costa Rica, Malaysia and the Philippines as non-cooperative tax havens. updated by BorgQueen, 17:35, 04 April 2009
The Organisation for Economic Co-operation and Development blacklists Costa Rica, Malaysia and the Philippines as non-cooperative tax havens. removed by BorgQueen, 14:37, 06 April 2009
Najib Tun Razak (pictured) replaces Abdullah Ahmad Badawi as Prime Minister of Malaysia after the ruling coalition suffered its worst election result ever last year. updated by BorgQueen, 21:20, 04 April 2009

April 5

Fourteen people are killed and four others are severely wounded during a shooting incident in Binghamton, New York. updated by Thingg, 03:13, 05 April 2009
Fourteen people are killed and four others are severely wounded during a shooting incident in Binghamton, New York. removed by Spencer, 01:36, 06 April 2009
North Korea launches Kwangmyŏngsŏng-2, allegedly an experimental communications satellite, via an Unha carrier rocket. added by BorgQueen, 06:10, 05 April 2009
North Korea launches Kwangmyŏngsŏng-2, described as an experimental communications satellite, via an Unha carrier rocket. updated by Night Gyr, 06:19, 05 April 2009
Najib Tun Razak (pictured) replaces Abdullah Ahmad Badawi as Prime Minister of Malaysia. updated by BorgQueen, 13:18, 05 April 2009
Najib Tun Razak (pictured) replaces Abdullah Ahmad Badawi as Prime Minister of Malaysia after the ruling coalition suffered its worst election result ever last year. removed by BorgQueen, 13:18, 05 April 2009
An ice bridge, connecting the Wilkins Ice Shelf to Charcot Island, breaks. added by Tone, 14:46, 05 April 2009
As Anders Fogh Rasmussen has been selected to be the next Secretary General of NATO, Lars Løkke Rasmussen succeeds him as Prime Minister of Denmark. added by Tone, 17:21, 05 April 2009
Following the selection of Anders Fogh Rasmussen as the next Secretary General of NATO, Lars Løkke Rasmussen succeeds him as Prime Minister of Denmark. added by David Levy, 17:31, 05 April 2009
100x100px|Anders Fogh Rasmussen added by David Levy, 17:55, 05 April 2009
100x100px|Anders Fogh Rasmussen removed by BorgQueen, 14:41, 06 April 2009
Following the selection of Anders Fogh Rasmussen (pictured) as the next Secretary General of NATO, Lars Løkke Rasmussen succeeds him as Prime Minister of Denmark. updated by David Levy, 17:55, 05 April 2009
Najib Tun Razak replaces Abdullah Ahmad Badawi as Prime Minister of Malaysia. updated by David Levy, 17:55, 05 April 2009
Najib Tun Razak replaces Abdullah Ahmad Badawi as Prime Minister of Malaysia. removed by Tone, 11:09, 06 April 2009
An ice bridge, connecting the Wilkins Ice Shelf to Charcot Island in Antarctica, breaks. updated by BorgQueen, 18:07, 05 April 2009
An ice bridge, connecting the Wilkins Ice Shelf to Charcot Island in Antarctica, breaks. removed by Tone, 18:27, 08 April 2009

April 6

North Korea conducts an unsuccessful launch of Kwangmyŏngsŏng-2, described as an experimental communications satellite, via an Unha carrier rocket. updated by Spencer, 00:06, 06 April 2009
North Korea's launch of Kwangmyŏngsŏng-2, described as an experimental communications satellite, ends with the payload landing in the Pacific Ocean. updated by Renamed user ixgysjijel, 00:39, 06 April 2009
Ivan Gašparovič (pictured) is re-elected President of Slovakia, defeating Iveta Radičová. added by Spencer, 01:36, 06 April 2009
Ivan Gašparovič is re-elected President of Slovakia, defeating Iveta Radičová. updated by Spencer, 01:38, 06 April 2009
Gjorge Ivanov, supported by the VMRO-DPMNE party, is elected the new president of the Republic of Macedonia. added by Tone, 11:09, 06 April 2009
Gjorge Ivanov, supported by the VMRO-DPMNE party, is elected the new president of the Republic of Macedonia. removed by BorgQueen, 15:23, 11 April 2009
An earthquake in L'Aquila, Italy, kills at least 50 people and leaves 50,000 homeless. added by DragonflySixtyseven, 12:00, 06 April 2009
An earthquake in L'Aquila, Italy, kills at least 92 people and leaves 50,000 homeless. updated by Rmhermen, 13:18, 06 April 2009
An earthquake in L'Aquila, Italy, kills at least 92 people and leaves 30,000–40,000 homeless. updated by Art LaPella, 14:04, 06 April 2009
110x100px|L'Aquila, Italy added by BorgQueen, 14:41, 06 April 2009
110x100px|L'Aquila, Italy removed by David Levy, 18:58, 06 April 2009
An earthquake in L'Aquila, Italy (location pictured), kills at least 92 people and leaves 30,000–40,000 homeless. updated by BorgQueen, 14:41, 06 April 2009
Following the selection of Anders Fogh Rasmussen as the next Secretary General of NATO, Lars Løkke Rasmussen succeeds him as Prime Minister of Denmark. updated by BorgQueen, 14:41, 06 April 2009
Following the selection of Anders Fogh Rasmussen as the next Secretary General of NATO, Lars Løkke Rasmussen succeeds him as Prime Minister of Denmark. removed by Tone, 17:10, 10 April 2009
An earthquake in L'Aquila, Italy (location pictured), kills at least 92 people and leaves between 30,000 and 40,000 others homeless. updated by BorgQueen, 14:44, 06 April 2009
The Organisation for Economic Co-operation and Development blacklists Costa Rica, Malaysia and the Philippines as non-cooperative tax havens. updated by BorgQueen, 17:54, 06 April 2009
The Organisation for Economic Co-operation and Development blacklists Costa Rica, Malaysia and the Philippines as non-cooperative tax havens. removed by BorgQueen, 18:13, 07 April 2009
An earthquake in L'Aquila, Italy (location pictured), kills at least 92 people and leaves between 30,000 and 40,000 others homeless. added by BorgQueen, 17:57, 06 April 2009
100x100px|L'Aquila earthquake intensity map added by David Levy, 18:58, 06 April 2009
100x100px|L'Aquila earthquake intensity map removed by BorgQueen, 18:29, 07 April 2009
An earthquake in L'Aquila, Italy (location pictured) kills at least 92 people and leaves between 30,000 and 40,000 others homeless. updated by David Levy, 18:58, 06 April 2009
An earthquake in L'Aquila, Italy (location pictured) kills at least 150 people and leaves between 30,000 and 40,000 others homeless. updated by Rmhermen, 19:14, 06 April 2009
North Korea launches Kwangmyŏngsŏng-2, described as an experimental communications satellite. updated by Zocky, 19:41, 06 April 2009
North Korea launches Kwangmyŏngsŏng-2, described as an experimental communications satellite. removed by BorgQueen, 01:31, 09 April 2009

April 7

An earthquake in L'Aquila, Italy (location pictured) kills at least 175 people and leaves between 30,000 and 40,000 others homeless. updated by BorgQueen, 06:50, 07 April 2009
An earthquake in L'Aquila, Italy (location pictured), kills at least 175 people and leaves some 17,000 homeless. updated by Bencherlite, 13:48, 07 April 2009
An earthquake in L'Aquila, Italy (location pictured), kills at least 207 people and leaves some 17,000 homeless. updated by Art LaPella, 13:55, 07 April 2009
Former Peruvian President Alberto Fujimori is convicted of human rights abuses and sentenced to 25 years in prison. added by Nishkid64, 18:10, 07 April 2009
Former Peruvian President Alberto Fujimori is convicted of human rights abuses and sentenced to 25 years in prison. updated by BorgQueen, 18:21, 07 April 2009
An earthquake in L'Aquila, Italy (location pictured), kills at least 207 people and leaves some 17,000 others homeless. updated by BorgQueen, 18:21, 07 April 2009
100x100px|Alberto Fujimori in 2000 added by BorgQueen, 18:29, 07 April 2009
100x100px|Alberto Fujimori in 2000 removed by BorgQueen, 15:29, 11 April 2009
Former Peruvian President Alberto Fujimori (pictured) is convicted of human rights abuses and sentenced to 25 years in prison. updated by BorgQueen, 18:29, 07 April 2009
An earthquake in L'Aquila, Italy, kills at least 207 people and leaves some 17,000 others homeless. updated by BorgQueen, 18:29, 07 April 2009

April 8

An earthquake in L'Aquila, Italy, kills at least 260 people and leaves some 28,000 others homeless. updated by Bencherlite, 13:43, 08 April 2009
Rioters in Chişinău, Moldova break into the parliament building and the presidential office during a protest against the results of the recent election. added by Tone, 18:27, 08 April 2009
Former Peruvian President Alberto Fujimori (pictured) is convicted of human rights abuses and sentenced to 25 years in prison. updated by PFHLai, 23:02, 08 April 2009
Rioters in Chişinău break into the Moldovan parliament building and the presidential office during a protest against the results of the recent parliamentary election. added by PFHLai, 23:02, 08 April 2009
Rioters in Chişinău break into the Moldovan parliament building and the presidential office during a protest against the results of the recent parliamentary election. removed by BorgQueen, 03:03, 13 April 2009
An earthquake strikes L'Aquila, Italy, killing at least 260 people and leaving some 28,000 others homeless. updated by PFHLai, 23:06, 08 April 2009

April 9

American merchant sailors regain control of the MV Maersk Alabama after an attack by Somali pirates. added by BorgQueen, 01:31, 09 April 2009
Ivan Gašparovič is re-elected President of Slovakia, defeating Iveta Radičová. . updated by BorgQueen, 01:31, 09 April 2009
Ivan Gašparovič is re-elected President of Slovakia, defeating Iveta Radičová. . removed by BorgQueen, 15:13, 09 April 2009
An earthquake strikes L'Aquila, Italy, killing at least 279 people and leaving some 28,000 others homeless. updated by Art LaPella, 13:52, 09 April 2009
An earthquake strikes L'Aquila, Italy, killing at least 279 people and leaving some 28,000 others homeless. removed by BorgQueen, 14:10, 12 April 2009
American merchant sailors regain control of the MV Maersk Alabama after an attack by Somali pirates, but the ship's captain is taken as a hostage. updated by BorgQueen, 15:11, 09 April 2009

April 10

American merchant sailors regain control of the MV Maersk Alabama after an attack by Somali pirates, but the ship's captain is taken hostage. updated by Spencer, 00:05, 10 April 2009
Fijian President, Ratu Josefa Iloilo, suspends the Constitution of Fiji after the country's Court of Appeal rules that the current government is illegal. added by Tone, 17:10, 10 April 2009
Fijian President, Ratu Josefa Iloilo, suspends the Constitution of Fiji after the country's Court of Appeal rules that the current government is illegal. updated by Art LaPella, 18:09, 10 April 2009
American merchant sailors regain control of the MV Maersk Alabama after an attack by Somali pirates, but the ship's captain is taken hostage. updated by Y, 20:06, 10 April 2009
American merchant sailors regain control of the MV Maersk Alabama after an attack by Somali pirates, but the ship's captain is taken hostage. updated by BorgQueen, 20:41, 10 April 2009
Fijian President Ratu Josefa Iloilo suspends the Constitution of Fiji after the country's Court of Appeal rules that the current government is illegal. updated by BorgQueen, 20:41, 10 April 2009
Fijian President Ratu Josefa Iloilo suspends the Constitution of Fiji after the country's Court of Appeal rules that the current government is illegal. removed by BorgQueen, 15:07, 14 April 2009

April 11

American merchant sailors regain control of the MV Maersk Alabama after an attack by Somali pirates, but the ship's captain is taken hostage. updated by BorgQueen, 14:54, 11 April 2009
Abdelaziz Bouteflika wins his third term as President of Algeria. added by BorgQueen, 15:23, 11 April 2009
100x100px|Abdelaziz Bouteflika in 2006 added by BorgQueen, 15:29, 11 April 2009
Abdelaziz Bouteflika (pictured) wins his third term as President of Algeria. updated by BorgQueen, 15:29, 11 April 2009
Former Peruvian President Alberto Fujimori is convicted of human rights abuses and sentenced to 25 years in prison. updated by BorgQueen, 15:29, 11 April 2009
Former Peruvian President Alberto Fujimori is convicted of human rights abuses and sentenced to 25 years in prison. removed by BorgQueen, 05:01, 13 April 2009

April 12

Thai Prime Minister Abhisit Vejjajiva declares a state of emergency in Bangkok and surrounding areas after anti-government protests force the Fourth East Asia Summit to be cancelled. added by BorgQueen, 14:10, 12 April 2009
Thai Prime Minister Abhisit Vejjajiva declares a state of emergency in Bangkok and surrounding areas after anti-government protests forced the Fourth East Asia Summit to be cancelled. updated by BorgQueen, 14:11, 12 April 2009
100x100px|Abdelaziz Bouteflika in 2006 added by BorgQueen, 14:18, 12 April 2009
Thai Prime Minister Abhisit Vejjajiva (pictured) declares a state of emergency in Bangkok and surrounding areas after anti-government protests forced the Fourth East Asia Summit to be cancelled. updated by BorgQueen, 14:18, 12 April 2009
Abdelaziz Bouteflika wins his third term as President of Algeria. updated by BorgQueen, 14:18, 12 April 2009
Abdelaziz Bouteflika wins his third term as President of Algeria. removed by BorgQueen, 06:51, 17 April 2009
100x100px|Abhisit Vejjajiva updated by Kimchi.sg, 16:20, 12 April 2009
100x100px|Abhisit Vejjajiva removed by BorgQueen, 05:30, 13 April 2009
Thai Prime Minister Abhisit Vejjajiva (pictured) declares a state of emergency in Bangkok and surrounding areas after anti-government protests forced the Fourth East Asia Summit to be cancelled. updated by Kimchi.sg, 16:30, 12 April 2009
The captain of the MV Maersk Alabama, who was taken hostage by Somali pirates, is released after a U.S. military action. added by BorgQueen, 17:54, 12 April 2009
The captain of the MV Maersk Alabama, who was taken hostage by Somali pirates, is released after a U.S. military action. added by BorgQueen, 17:57, 12 April 2009

April 13

The captain of the MV Maersk Alabama, who was taken hostage by Somali pirates, is freed via a U.S. military action. updated by BorgQueen, 03:07, 13 April 2009
Ángel Cabrera wins the 2009 Masters Tournament in Augusta, Georgia, USA, after a two-hole playoff. added by BorgQueen, 05:01, 13 April 2009
Ángel Cabrera wins the 2009 Masters Tournament at Augusta National Golf Club, USA, after a two-hole playoff. updated by BorgQueen, 05:05, 13 April 2009
100x100px|Augusta National Golf Club, Hole 10 "Camellia" added by BorgQueen, 05:30, 13 April 2009
100x100px|Augusta National Golf Club, Hole 10 "Camellia" removed by Dbachmann, 07:21, 13 April 2009
Ángel Cabrera wins the 2009 Masters Tournament at Augusta National Golf Club (pictured), USA, after a two-hole playoff. updated by BorgQueen, 05:30, 13 April 2009
Thai Prime Minister Abhisit Vejjajiva declares a state of emergency in Bangkok and surrounding areas after anti-government protests forced the Fourth East Asia Summit to be cancelled. updated by BorgQueen, 05:30, 13 April 2009
Ángel Cabrera wins the 2009 Masters Tournament at Augusta National Golf Club (pictured), USA, after a two-hole playoff. updated by BorgQueen, 06:00, 13 April 2009
Ángel Cabrera wins the 2009 Masters Tournament at Augusta National Golf Club (pictured), the United States, after a two-hole playoff. updated by BorgQueen, 06:46, 13 April 2009
Ángel Cabrera wins the 2009 Masters Tournament at Augusta National Golf Club (pictured), the United States, after a two-hole playoff. removed by Dbachmann, 07:21, 13 April 2009
100x100px|Abhisit Vejjajiva updated by Dbachmann, 07:21, 13 April 2009
100x100px|Abhisit Vejjajiva removed by Dbachmann, 07:21, 13 April 2009
Thai Prime Minister Abhisit Vejjajiva (pictured) declares a state of emergency in Bangkok and surrounding areas after anti-government protests forced the Fourth East Asia Summit to be cancelled. updated by Dbachmann, 07:21, 13 April 2009
American merchant sailors regain control of the MV Maersk Alabama after an attack by Somali pirates, but the ship's captain is taken hostage. updated by Dbachmann, 07:21, 13 April 2009
Former Peruvian President Alberto Fujimori is convicted of human rights abuses and sentenced to 25 years in prison. updated by Dbachmann, 07:21, 13 April 2009
Former Peruvian President Alberto Fujimori is convicted of human rights abuses and sentenced to 25 years in prison. removed by Dbachmann, 07:21, 13 April 2009
Rioters in Chişinău break into the Moldovan parliament building and the presidential office during a protest against the results of the recent parliamentary election. updated by Dbachmann, 07:21, 13 April 2009
Rioters in Chişinău break into the Moldovan parliament building and the presidential office during a protest against the results of the recent parliamentary election. removed by Dbachmann, 07:21, 13 April 2009
100x100px|Augusta National Golf Club, Hole 10 "Camellia" updated by Dbachmann, 07:21, 13 April 2009
100x100px|Augusta National Golf Club, Hole 10 "Camellia" removed by BorgQueen, 15:25, 14 April 2009
Ángel Cabrera wins the 2009 Masters Tournament at Augusta National Golf Club (pictured), the United States, after a two-hole playoff. updated by Dbachmann, 07:21, 13 April 2009
Thai Prime Minister Abhisit Vejjajiva declares a state of emergency in Bangkok and surrounding areas after anti-government protests forced the Fourth East Asia Summit to be cancelled. updated by Dbachmann, 07:21, 13 April 2009
The captain of the MV Maersk Alabama, who was taken hostage by Somali pirates, is freed via a U.S. military action. updated by Dbachmann, 07:21, 13 April 2009
Captain Richard Phillips of the MV Maersk Alabama, who was taken hostage by Somali pirates, is freed via a U.S. military action. added by BorgQueen, 10:41, 13 April 2009
Ángel Cabrera wins the 2009 Masters Tournament at Augusta National Golf Club in the United States (pictured), after a two-hole playoff. updated by SGGH, 12:28, 13 April 2009
Ángel Cabrera wins the 2009 Masters Tournament at Augusta National Golf Club (pictured) in the United States, after a two-hole playoff. updated by BorgQueen, 15:54, 13 April 2009
Ángel Cabrera wins the 2009 Masters Tournament at Augusta National Golf Club (pictured) in the United States, after a sudden-death playoff. updated by BorgQueen, 16:36, 13 April 2009
Ángel Cabrera of Argentina wins the 2009 Masters Tournament at Augusta National Golf Club (pictured) in the United States, after a sudden-death playoff. updated by Tone, 19:51, 13 April 2009

April 14

Former Peruvian President Alberto Fujimori is convicted of human rights abuses and sentenced to 25 years in prison. updated by BorgQueen, 00:05, 14 April 2009
Former Peruvian President Alberto Fujimori is convicted of human rights abuses and sentenced to 25 years in prison. removed by BorgQueen, 08:25, 14 April 2009
A fire at a homeless hostel in Kamień Pomorski, Poland, kills at least 21 people and injures at least 20 others in the country's worst fire disaster since 1980. added by BorgQueen, 08:25, 14 April 2009
100x100px|2009 Kamień Pomorski homeless hostel fire added by BorgQueen, 15:25, 14 April 2009
100x100px|2009 Kamień Pomorski homeless hostel fire removed by BorgQueen, 12:26, 17 April 2009
A fire at a homeless hostel (remains pictured) in Kamień Pomorski, Poland, kills at least 21 people and injures at least 20 others in the country's worst fire disaster since 1980. updated by BorgQueen, 15:25, 14 April 2009
Ángel Cabrera of Argentina wins the 2009 Masters Tournament at Augusta National Golf Club in the United States, after a sudden-death playoff. updated by BorgQueen, 15:25, 14 April 2009

April 15

A fire at a homeless hostel (remains pictured) in Kamień Pomorski, Poland, kills at least 21 people and injures at least 20 others in the country's worst fire disaster since 1980. added by Graham87, 08:36, 15 April 2009

April 16

A fire at a homeless hostel (remains pictured) in Kamień Pomorski, Poland, kills at least 21 people and injures at least 20 others in the country's deadliest fire disaster since 1980. updated by WhisperToMe, 03:58, 16 April 2009
The birth of Injaz, the world's first cloned camel, is announced in Dubai, United Arab Emirates. added by BorgQueen, 04:06, 16 April 2009
The birth of Injaz, the world's first cloned camel, is announced in Dubai, United Arab Emirates. added by BorgQueen, 05:02, 16 April 2009
The birth of Injaz, the world's first cloned camel, is announced in Dubai, United Arab Emirates. removed by BorgQueen, 16:12, 20 April 2009
A fire at a homeless hostel (remains pictured) in Kamień Pomorski, Poland, kills at least 21 people and injures at least 20 others in the country's deadliest fire disaster since 1980. added by BorgQueen, 05:02, 16 April 2009
Captain Richard Phillips of the MV Maersk Alabama, who was taken hostage by Somali pirates, is freed via a U.S. military action. updated by BorgQueen, 16:35, 16 April 2009
Captain Richard Phillips of the MV Maersk Alabama, who was taken hostage by Somali pirates, is freed via a U.S. military action. removed by BorgQueen, 10:49, 17 April 2009

April 17

Four people associated with The Pirate Bay, a torrent tracking website, are found guilty of "promoting other people's infringements of copyright laws" and sentenced to one year in prison. added by BorgQueen, 10:49, 17 April 2009
100x100px|Promotional shot of Peter Sunde during the Pirate Bay trial added by BorgQueen, 12:26, 17 April 2009
100x100px|Promotional shot of Peter Sunde during the Pirate Bay trial removed by BorgQueen, 17:30, 20 April 2009
Four people associated with The Pirate Bay (co-founder Peter Sunde pictured), a torrent tracking website, are found guilty of "promoting other people's infringements of copyright laws" and sentenced to one year in prison. updated by BorgQueen, 12:26, 17 April 2009
A fire at a homeless hostel in Kamień Pomorski, Poland, kills at least 21 people and injures at least 20 others in the country's deadliest fire disaster since 1980. updated by BorgQueen, 12:26, 17 April 2009
A fire at a homeless hostel in Kamień Pomorski, Poland, kills at least 21 people and injures at least 20 others in the country's deadliest fire disaster since 1980. removed by BorgQueen, 02:44, 20 April 2009
Four people associated with The Pirate Bay (co-founder Peter Sunde pictured), a torrent tracking website, are found guilty of promoting copyright infringements and sentenced to one year in prison. updated by BorgQueen, 12:33, 17 April 2009
Four people associated with the torrent tracking website The Pirate Bay, including co-founder Peter Sunde (pictured), are found guilty of promoting copyright infringements. updated by PFHLai, 14:07, 17 April 2009
Ángel Cabrera of Argentina wins the 2009 Masters Tournament, after a sudden-death playoff. updated by PFHLai, 14:07, 17 April 2009
Thai Prime Minister Abhisit Vejjajiva declares a state of emergency in Bangkok and surrounding areas after anti-government protests forced the cancellation of the Fourth East Asia Summit. updated by PFHLai, 14:07, 17 April 2009
Thai Prime Minister Abhisit Vejjajiva declares a state of emergency in Bangkok and surrounding areas after anti-government protests forced the cancellation of the Fourth East Asia Summit. removed by BorgQueen, 01:23, 19 April 2009

April 18

In golf, Ángel Cabrera of Argentina wins the 2009 Masters Tournament, after a sudden-death playoff. added by Stephen, 07:41, 18 April 2009
In golf, Ángel Cabrera of Argentina wins the 2009 Masters Tournament, after a sudden-death playoff. removed by BorgQueen, 14:06, 19 April 2009

April 19

Naxalite rebels kill at least 17 people during the first phase of India's general election. added by BorgQueen, 01:23, 19 April 2009
Thai Prime Minister Abhisit Vejjajiva declares a state of emergency in Bangkok and surrounding areas after anti-government protests forced the cancellation of the Fourth East Asia Summit. updated by BorgQueen, 01:24, 19 April 2009
Thai Prime Minister Abhisit Vejjajiva declares a state of emergency in Bangkok and surrounding areas after anti-government protests forced the cancellation of the Fourth East Asia Summit. removed by BorgQueen, 06:55, 19 April 2009
Four people associated with the torrent-tracking website The Pirate Bay, including co-founder Peter Sunde (pictured), are found guilty of promoting copyright infringements. updated by Art LaPella, 01:42, 19 April 2009
Naxalite rebels kill at least 17 people during the first phase of India's general election. updated by BorgQueen, 05:30, 19 April 2009
The discovery of an ecosystem of microorganisms in Blood Falls, Antarctica, that survives without oxygen and metabolizes sulfur and iron, is announced. added by BorgQueen, 06:55, 19 April 2009
The discovery of an ecosystem of extremophiles in Blood Falls, Antarctica, that survives without oxygen and metabolizes sulfur and iron, is announced. updated by BorgQueen, 07:21, 19 April 2009
The discovery of a subglacial ecosystem of extremophiles that survives without oxygen in Blood Falls, Antarctica, is announced. updated by BorgQueen, 09:00, 19 April 2009
The discovery of a subglacial ecosystem of extremophiles that survives without oxygen in Blood Falls, Antarctica, is announced. removed by BorgQueen, 07:27, 22 April 2009
Researchers report the discovery of Mycocepurus smithii, the first ant species determined to consist exclusively of females that reproduces through cloning. added by BorgQueen, 14:06, 19 April 2009
Researchers report the discovery of Mycocepurus smithii, the first ant species determined to consist exclusively of females that reproduces through cloning. removed by Spencer, 00:58, 21 April 2009

April 20

Ten countries boycott the Durban Review Conference being held by the United Nations in Geneva, Switzerland. added by BorgQueen, 16:12, 20 April 2009
Ten countries boycott the Durban Review Conference being held by the United Nations in Geneva, Switzerland. removed by BorgQueen, 17:30, 20 April 2009
100x100px|Mahmoud Ahmadinejad added by BorgQueen, 17:30, 20 April 2009
100x100px|Mahmoud Ahmadinejad removed by BorgQueen, 20:15, 22 April 2009
A number of delegates exit in protest during Iranian President Mahmoud Ahmadinejad's (pictured) speech at the Durban Review Conference in Geneva, Switzerland. added by BorgQueen, 17:30, 20 April 2009
Four people associated with the torrent-tracking website The Pirate Bay are found guilty of promoting copyright infringements. updated by BorgQueen, 17:30, 20 April 2009
Four people associated with the torrent-tracking website The Pirate Bay are found guilty in a Swedish court of promoting copyright infringements. updated by BorgQueen, 17:33, 20 April 2009
Four people associated with the torrent-tracking website The Pirate Bay are found guilty in a Swedish court of promoting copyright infringements. removed by BorgQueen, 20:15, 22 April 2009

April 21

The National Unity Party led by Derviş Eroğlu wins a plurality of seats in the Assembly of the Republic of Northern Cyprus. added by Spencer, 00:58, 21 April 2009
The National Unity Party led by Derviş Eroğlu wins a majority of seats in the Assembly of the Republic of Northern Cyprus. updated by Nightstallion, 06:03, 21 April 2009
The National Unity Party led by Derviş Eroğlu wins a majority of seats in the Assembly of the Republic of Northern Cyprus. removed by BorgQueen, 18:38, 23 April 2009
Naxalite rebels kill at least 17 people during the first phase of India's general election. updated by Fox, 09:08, 21 April 2009
Naxalite rebels kill at least 17 people during the first phase of India's general election. removed by BorgQueen, 22:18, 21 April 2009
The launch of the World Digital Library is announced by UNESCO and the United States Library of Congress. added by BorgQueen, 22:18, 21 April 2009

April 22

The New York Times wins five Pulitzer Prizes, including for international reporting on " America’s deepening military and political challenges in Afghanistan and Pakistan." added by Renamed user ixgysjijel, 02:10, 22 April 2009
The New York Times wins five Pulitzer Prizes, including for international reporting on " America’s deepening military and political challenges in Afghanistan and Pakistan." updated by BorgQueen, 07:30, 22 April 2009
The New York Times wins five Pulitzer Prizes, including for international reporting on the United States' "military and political challenges" in Afghanistan and Pakistan. updated by BorgQueen, 07:32, 22 April 2009
The New York Times wins five Pulitzer Prizes, including for international reporting on the "military and political challenges" of the United States in Afghanistan and Pakistan. updated by BorgQueen, 07:33, 22 April 2009
The launch of the World Digital Library is announced by UNESCO and the United States Library of Congress. updated by BorgQueen, 14:45, 22 April 2009
The launch of the World Digital Library is announced by UNESCO and the United States Library of Congress. removed by BorgQueen, 03:06, 25 April 2009
The New York Times wins five Pulitzer Prizes, including for international reporting on the "military and political challenges" of the United States in Afghanistan and Pakistan. updated by BorgQueen, 14:45, 22 April 2009
The New York Times wins five Pulitzer Prizes, including for international reporting on the "military and political challenges" of the United States in Afghanistan and Pakistan. removed by BorgQueen, 20:55, 22 April 2009
Delegates from at least 30 countries exit in protest during Iranian President Mahmoud Ahmadinejad's (pictured) speech at the Durban Review Conference in Geneva, Switzerland. added by BorgQueen, 14:52, 22 April 2009
100x100px|Artist's impression of Gliese 581 e added by BorgQueen, 20:15, 22 April 2009
100x100px|Artist's impression of Gliese 581 e removed by BorgQueen, 04:58, 25 April 2009
Astronomers announce the discovery of Gliese 581 e (artist's impression pictured), the smallest exoplanet ever found, in the constellation of Libra. added by BorgQueen, 20:15, 22 April 2009
Delegates from at least 30 countries exit in protest during Iranian President Mahmoud Ahmadinejad's speech at the Durban Review Conference in Geneva, Switzerland. updated by BorgQueen, 20:15, 22 April 2009
Four people associated with the torrent-tracking website The Pirate Bay are found guilty in a Swedish court of promoting copyright infringements. updated by BorgQueen, 20:55, 22 April 2009
Four people associated with the torrent-tracking website The Pirate Bay are found guilty in a Swedish court of promoting copyright infringements. removed by BorgQueen, 21:41, 22 April 2009
Argentina submits a request to the United Nations for an extension of its continental shelf rights which conflicts with overseas territories of Chile and the United Kingdom. added by BorgQueen, 21:41, 22 April 2009

April 23

Astronomers announce the discovery of the exoplanet Gliese 581 e (artist's impression pictured), the closest in mass to Earth ever found, in the constellation of Libra. updated by BorgQueen, 04:42, 23 April 2009
Astronomers announce the discovery of the exoplanet Gliese 581 e (artist's impression pictured), the closest in mass to Earth ever found, in the constellation of Libra. updated by Stephen, 05:34, 23 April 2009
Argentina submits a request to the United Nations for an extension of its continental shelf rights which conflicts with overseas territories of Chile and the United Kingdom. updated by BorgQueen, 16:58, 23 April 2009
A Chinese government study locates an extra 3,850 kilometres (2,390 mi) of the Great Wall of China. added by BorgQueen, 18:38, 23 April 2009
Delegates from at least 30 countries exit in protest during Iranian President Mahmoud Ahmadinejad's speech at the Durban Review Conference in Geneva, Switzerland. updated by BorgQueen, 18:39, 23 April 2009
Delegates from at least 30 countries exit in protest during Iranian President Mahmoud Ahmadinejad's speech at the Durban Review Conference in Geneva, Switzerland. removed by BorgQueen, 21:33, 23 April 2009
Argentina submits a request to the United Nations for an extension of its continental shelf rights, which would conflict with overseas territories of Chile and the United Kingdom. updated by Andrew Gray, 18:46, 23 April 2009
Argentina submits a request to the United Nations for an extension of its continental shelf rights, which would conflict with overseas territories of Chile and the United Kingdom. removed by BorgQueen, 12:44, 25 April 2009
A Chinese government study locates an extra 290 kilometres (180 mi) of the Great Wall of China. updated by Raul654, 20:12, 23 April 2009
Two suicide attacks in Baghdad and Baquba kill at least 76 people, including 46 Iranian pilgrims, and injure over 100 others in the deadliest terrorist incidents in Iraq this year. added by BorgQueen, 21:32, 23 April 2009

April 24

Delegates from at least 30 countries exit in protest during Iranian President Mahmoud Ahmadinejad's speech at the Durban Review Conference in Geneva, Switzerland. updated by BorgQueen, 00:51, 24 April 2009
Delegates from at least 30 countries exit in protest during Iranian President Mahmoud Ahmadinejad's speech at the Durban Review Conference in Geneva, Switzerland. removed by BorgQueen, 15:03, 24 April 2009
A PRC government study locates an extra 290 kilometres (180 mi) of the Great Wall of China. updated by WhisperToMe, 21:47, 24 April 2009
A PRC government study locates an extra 290 kilometres (180 mi) of the Great Wall of China. removed by BorgQueen, 03:05, 25 April 2009

April 25

The Maoist guerrilla group Shining Path makes a resurgence in Peru, with anti-government ambushes killing 14 soldiers in April 2009. added by BorgQueen, 00:17, 25 April 2009
The Maoist guerrilla group Shining Path makes a resurgence in Peru, with anti-government ambushes killing 14 soldiers in April 2009. removed by BorgQueen, 14:22, 26 April 2009
At least 29 people are hacked and stoned to death in clashes between Mungiki members and civilians in Karatina, Kenya. added by BorgQueen, 03:05, 25 April 2009
At least 29 people are hacked and stoned to death in clashes between Mungiki members and civilians in Karatina, Kenya. removed by BorgQueen, 02:26, 27 April 2009
Two suicide attacks in Baghdad and Baquba kill at least 76 people, including 46 Iranian pilgrims, in the deadliest terrorist incidents in Iraq this year. updated by BorgQueen, 04:05, 25 April 2009
Two suicide attacks in Baghdad and Baquba kill at least 76 people, including 46 Iranian pilgrims, in the deadliest terrorist incidents in Iraq this year. removed by BorgQueen, 02:39, 30 April 2009
The discovery of Puijila darwini, the oldest seal ancestor ever located, is announced. added by BorgQueen, 04:05, 25 April 2009
The discovery of Puijila darwini, the oldest seal ancestor ever located, is announced. updated by BorgQueen, 04:08, 25 April 2009
100x100px|Walrus added by BorgQueen, 04:58, 25 April 2009
100x100px|Walrus removed by BorgQueen, 17:50, 25 April 2009
The discovery of Puijila darwini, the oldest ancestor of modern pinnipeds (example pictured) ever found, is announced. updated by BorgQueen, 04:58, 25 April 2009
Astronomers announce the discovery of the exoplanet Gliese 581 e, the closest in mass to Earth ever found, in the constellation of Libra. updated by BorgQueen, 04:58, 25 April 2009
Astronomers announce the discovery of the exoplanet Gliese 581 e, the closest in mass to Earth ever found, in the constellation of Libra. removed by BorgQueen, 05:59, 25 April 2009
A new strain of swine influenza infects over 1,000 people in Mexico and the southwestern United States, killing at least 68 of them. added by BorgQueen, 05:59, 25 April 2009
A new strain of swine influenza infects over 1,000 people in Mexico and the southwestern United States, killing at least 68 of them. updated by BorgQueen, 06:02, 25 April 2009
A new strain of swine influenza infects over 1,000 people in Mexico and the southwestern United States, killing at least 68 of them. updated by BorgQueen, 07:18, 25 April 2009
A new strain of swine influenza infects over 1,000 people in Mexico and the southwestern United States, killing at least 68 of them. updated by Thue, 09:32, 25 April 2009
A new strain of swine influenza infects over 1,000 people in Mexico and the southwestern United States, killing at least 68. updated by BorgQueen, 09:59, 25 April 2009
A new strain of swine influenza infects over 1,000 people in Mexico and at least eight people in the southwestern United States, killing at least 68 in the former. updated by BorgQueen, 12:37, 25 April 2009
110x100px|Life restoration of Puijila darwini added by BorgQueen, 17:50, 25 April 2009
110x100px|Life restoration of Puijila darwini removed by BorgQueen, 02:36, 26 April 2009
The discovery of fossilised Puijila darwini (restoration pictured), the oldest ancestor of modern pinnipeds ever found, is announced. updated by BorgQueen, 17:50, 25 April 2009
Argentina submits a request to the United Nations for an extension of its continental shelf rights, which would conflict with overseas territories of Chile and the United Kingdom. updated by BorgQueen, 17:52, 25 April 2009
Argentina submits a request to the United Nations for an extension of its continental shelf rights, which would conflict with overseas territories of Chile and the United Kingdom. removed by BorgQueen, 02:38, 26 April 2009
The discovery of a fossilised Puijila darwini (restoration pictured), the oldest ancestor of modern pinnipeds ever found, is announced. updated by BorgQueen, 18:59, 25 April 2009
A new strain of swine influenza infects over 1,000 people in Mexico and at least ten people in the United States, killing at least 68 in the former. updated by Centrx, 22:04, 25 April 2009

April 26

A new strain of swine influenza infects over 1,000 people in Mexico and at least 10 people in the United States, killing at least 68 in the former. updated by BorgQueen, 01:41, 26 April 2009
A new strain of swine influenza infects over 1,000 people in Mexico and at least 10 people in the United States, killing at least 81 in the former. updated by BorgQueen, 01:51, 26 April 2009
100x100px|People in Mexico City wear masks on a train due to the swine flu outbreak throughout the surrounding region. added by BorgQueen, 02:36, 26 April 2009
100x100px|People in Mexico City wear masks on a train due to the swine flu outbreak throughout the surrounding region. removed by GoneAwayNowAndRetired, 01:58, 27 April 2009
A new strain of swine influenza infects over 1,000 people in Mexico (masked train passengers pictured) and at least 10 people in the United States, killing at least 81 in the former. updated by BorgQueen, 02:36, 26 April 2009
The discovery of a fossilised Puijila darwini, the oldest ancestor of modern pinnipeds ever found, is announced. updated by BorgQueen, 02:36, 26 April 2009
The discovery of a fossilised Puijila darwini, the oldest ancestor of modern pinnipeds ever found, is announced. removed by BorgQueen, 01:12, 30 April 2009
Argentina submits a request to the United Nations for an extension of its continental shelf rights, which would conflict with overseas territories of Chile and the United Kingdom. updated by BorgQueen, 02:38, 26 April 2009
Argentina submits a request to the United Nations for an extension of its continental shelf rights, which would conflict with overseas territories of Chile and the United Kingdom. removed by BorgQueen, 06:26, 26 April 2009
A new strain of swine influenza infects over 1,000 people in Mexico (masked train passengers pictured) and at least 10 people in the United States, killing at least 81 in the former. added by BorgQueen, 06:26, 26 April 2009
The African National Congress, led by Jacob Zuma, loses its supermajority in South Africa's National Assembly. added by BorgQueen, 06:26, 26 April 2009
The Social Democratic Alliance, led by Jóhanna Sigurðardóttir, wins a plurality in elections to the Icelandic parliament. added by BorgQueen, 14:22, 26 April 2009
A new strain of swine influenza infects over 1,000 people in Mexico (masked train passengers pictured) and at least 10 people in the United States, killing at least 81 in the former. updated by BorgQueen, 15:15, 26 April 2009
A new strain of swine influenza infects over 1,300 people in Mexico (masked train passengers pictured) and at least 21 people in the United States, killing at least 81 in the former. updated by GoneAwayNowAndRetired, 16:55, 26 April 2009
The Social Democratic Alliance, led by Jóhanna Sigurðardóttir, wins a plurality in elections to the Icelandic parliament. updated by PFHLai, 17:21, 26 April 2009
The African National Congress, led by Jacob Zuma, loses its supermajority in the National Assembly of South Africa. updated by PFHLai, 17:21, 26 April 2009
A new strain of swine influenza infects over 1,400 people in Mexico (masked train passengers pictured) and at least 21 people in the United States, killing at least 86 in the former. updated by GoneAwayNowAndRetired, 18:05, 26 April 2009
A new strain of swine influenza infects over 1,450 people globally (masked train passengers pictured in Mexico), killing at least 86. updated by GoneAwayNowAndRetired, 18:07, 26 April 2009
A new strain of swine influenza infects over 1,600 people globally (masked train passengers pictured in Mexico), killing at least 86. updated by GoneAwayNowAndRetired, 20:51, 26 April 2009

April 27

A new strain of swine influenza infects over 1,600 people globally (masked train passengers pictured in Mexico), killing at least 86. updated by Juliancolton, 00:09, 27 April 2009
A new strain of swine influenza infects over 1,600 people globally (masked train passengers in Mexico City pictured), killing at least 86. updated by BorgQueen, 01:46, 27 April 2009
100x100px|Mexican police officers with masks, to avoid infection. added by GoneAwayNowAndRetired, 01:58, 27 April 2009
A new strain of swine influenza infects over 1,600 people globally (masked police officers in Mexico pictured), killing at least 86. updated by GoneAwayNowAndRetired, 01:58, 27 April 2009
A new strain of swine influenza infects over 1,600 people globally (masked police officers in Mexico pictured), killing at least 86. added by BorgQueen, 02:26, 27 April 2009
The Social Democratic Party, led by Jaume Bartumeu, wins with a plurality of votes in elections to the General Council of Andorra. added by BorgQueen, 02:26, 27 April 2009
A new strain of swine influenza infects over 1,600 people globally (masked police officers in Mexico pictured), killing at least 103. updated by GoneAwayNowAndRetired, 04:01, 27 April 2009
A new strain of swine influenza infects over 1,800 people globally (masked police officers in Mexico pictured), killing at least 103. updated by GoneAwayNowAndRetired, 13:22, 27 April 2009
The African National Congress, led by Jacob Zuma, wins its plurality in the National Assembly of South Africa. updated by BorgQueen, 15:14, 27 April 2009
A new strain of swine influenza infects over 2,000 people globally (masked police officers in Mexico pictured), killing at least 103. updated by GoneAwayNowAndRetired, 15:47, 27 April 2009
A new strain of swine influenza infects over 2,000 people globally, killing at least 103. (masked police officers in Mexico pictured) updated by Dante Alighieri, 16:38, 27 April 2009
A new strain of swine influenza infects over 2,150 people globally, killing at least 149. (masked police officers in Mexico pictured) updated by GoneAwayNowAndRetired, 16:52, 27 April 2009
The African National Congress, led by Jacob Zuma, wins its majority in the National Assembly of South Africa. updated by BorgQueen, 17:08, 27 April 2009
The African National Congress, led by Jacob Zuma, wins a majority in the National Assembly of South Africa. updated by Art LaPella, 17:24, 27 April 2009
A new strain of swine influenza infects over 2,150 people globally, killing at least 149 people in Mexico (masked police officers in Mexico pictured). updated by BorgQueen, 18:29, 27 April 2009
A new strain of swine influenza infects over 2,150 people globally, killing at least 149 people in Mexico (masked police officers in Mexico pictured). updated by BorgQueen, 18:32, 27 April 2009
A new strain of swine influenza infects over 2,300 people globally, killing at least 149 people in Mexico (masked police officers in Mexico pictured). updated by GoneAwayNowAndRetired, 19:16, 27 April 2009

April 28

A new strain of swine influenza infects over 2,770 people globally, killing at least 152 people in Mexico (masked police officers in Mexico pictured). updated by GoneAwayNowAndRetired, 13:27, 28 April 2009
A new strain of swine influenza infects over 2,770 people globally, killing at least 152 people in Mexico and suspect 2 in the United States. (masked police officers in Mexico pictured). updated by GoneAwayNowAndRetired, 18:36, 28 April 2009
A new strain of swine influenza infects over 2,770 people globally, killing at least 152 people in Mexico and suspect 2 in the United States. (masked police officers in Mexico pictured). updated by GoneAwayNowAndRetired, 18:37, 28 April 2009
A new strain of swine influenza infects over 2,770 people globally, killing at least 152 people in Mexico and suspect 2 in the United States (masked police officers in Mexico pictured). updated by BorgQueen, 18:39, 28 April 2009
A new strain of swine influenza infects over 2,770 people globally, killing at least 152 people in Mexico (masked police officers in Mexico pictured). updated by Nishkid64, 19:16, 28 April 2009
A new strain of swine influenza infects over 2,770 people globally, killing at least 152 people in Mexico and suspect 2 in the United States (masked police officers in Mexico pictured). updated by GoneAwayNowAndRetired, 19:17, 28 April 2009
A new strain of swine influenza infects over 2,770 people globally, killing at least 152 people in Mexico and suspectedly 2 in the United States (masked police officers in Mexico pictured). updated by Art LaPella, 19:18, 28 April 2009
A new strain of swine influenza infects over 2,770 people globally, killing at least 152 people in Mexico and purportedly two in the United States (masked police officers in Mexico pictured). updated by Fox, 21:52, 28 April 2009
A new strain of swine influenza infects over 2,770 people globally, killing at least 152 people in Mexico (masked police officers in Mexico pictured). updated by Centrx, 22:32, 28 April 2009

April 29

A new strain of swine influenza infects over 3,400 people globally, killing at least 159 people in Mexico (masked police officers in Mexico pictured). updated by GoneAwayNowAndRetired, 04:06, 29 April 2009
A new strain of swine influenza infects over 3,400 people globally, killing at least 159 people in Mexico (masked police officers in Mexico pictured) and one in the United States. updated by Anonymous Dissident, 13:46, 29 April 2009
A new strain of swine influenza infects over 3,729 people globally, killing at least 159 people in Mexico (masked police officers in Mexico pictured) and one in the United States. updated by GoneAwayNowAndRetired, 16:18, 29 April 2009
A new strain of swine influenza infects over 3,729 people globally, causing fatalities in Mexico (masked police officers in Mexico pictured) and the United States. updated by Juliancolton, 16:45, 29 April 2009
A new strain of swine influenza infects over 3,729 people globally, causing deaths in Mexico (masked police officers in Mexico pictured) and the United States. updated by Centrx, 16:48, 29 April 2009
A new strain of swine influenza is suspected of infecting over 3,729 people globally, causing deaths in Mexico (masked police officers in Mexico pictured) and the United States. updated by GoneAwayNowAndRetired, 17:21, 29 April 2009
A new strain of swine influenza is suspected of infecting over 3,729 people globally, with 160 lab-confirmed deaths in Mexico (masked police officers in Mexico pictured) and the United States. updated by GoneAwayNowAndRetired, 17:34, 29 April 2009
A new strain of swine influenza is suspected of infecting over 3,729 people globally, with seven lab-confirmed deaths in Mexico (masked police officers in Mexico pictured) and one in the United States. updated by Toon05, 17:53, 29 April 2009
A new strain of swine influenza is suspected of infecting over 3,800 people globally, with seven lab-confirmed deaths in Mexico (masked police officers in Mexico pictured) and one in the United States, and the World Health Organization raises it's pandemic alert level to it's second highest stage. updated by GoneAwayNowAndRetired, 20:58, 29 April 2009
A new strain of swine influenza is suspected of infecting over 3,800 people globally, with seven lab-confirmed deaths in Mexico (masked police officers in Mexico pictured) and one in the United States, and the World Health Organization raises its pandemic alert level to its second highest stage. updated by Ruhrfisch, 21:02, 29 April 2009
A new strain of swine influenza is suspected of infecting over 3,800 people globally, with seven lab-confirmed deaths in Mexico (masked police officers in Mexico pictured) and one in the United States, and the World Health Organization raises its pandemic alert level to its second highest stage. updated by Nishkid64, 21:24, 29 April 2009

April 30

A new strain of swine influenza is suspected of infecting over 3,800 people globally, with seven lab-confirmed deaths in Mexico (masked police officers in Mexico pictured) and one in the United States. updated by BorgQueen, 01:26, 30 April 2009
A new strain of swine influenza is suspected of infecting over 3,800 people globally, with seven lab-confirmed deaths in Mexico (masked police officers in Mexico pictured) and one in the United States. added by BorgQueen, 02:39, 30 April 2009
The Truth and Reconciliation Commission of the Solomon Islands is officially opened. added by BorgQueen, 02:39, 30 April 2009
The Truth and Reconciliation Commission of the Solomon Islands, formed to investigate the five-year ethnic conflict in the country which killed over 100 people, is officially opened. updated by BorgQueen, 02:49, 30 April 2009
The Truth and Reconciliation Commission of the Solomon Islands is officially opened. removed by BorgQueen, 02:49, 30 April 2009
A new strain of swine influenza is suspected of infecting over 4,100 people globally, with seven lab-confirmed deaths in Mexico (masked police officers in Mexico pictured) and one in the United States. updated by GoneAwayNowAndRetired, 03:10, 30 April 2009
A new strain of swine influenza is suspected of infecting over four thousand people globally, causing deaths in Mexico (masked police officers in Mexico pictured) and the United States. updated by Centrx, 07:00, 30 April 2009
A new strain of swine influenza is suspected of infecting over 4,000 people globally, causing deaths in Mexico (masked police officers in Mexico pictured) and the United States. updated by BorgQueen, 09:23, 30 April 2009
A new strain of swine influenza is suspected of infecting over 4,260 people globally, causing deaths in Mexico (masked police officers in Mexico pictured) and the United States. updated by GoneAwayNowAndRetired, 13:07, 30 April 2009
A new strain of swine influenza is suspected of infecting over 4,396 people globally, causing deaths in Mexico (masked police officers in Mexico pictured) and the United States. updated by GoneAwayNowAndRetired, 15:41, 30 April 2009