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August 1

Yani Tseng wins the Women's British Open, becoming the youngest golfer to win five major championships. added by Tariqabjotu, 17:55, 01 August 2011
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Yani Tseng (pictured) wins the Women's British Open, becoming the youngest golfer to win five major championships. updated by Tariqabjotu, 18:02, 01 August 2011
A series of attacks, believed to by the East Turkestan Islamic Movement, occurs in China's Xinjiang region, two weeks after similar attacks. added by Tariqabjotu, 19:28, 01 August 2011
A series of attacks, believed to be by the East Turkestan Islamic Movement, occurs in China's Xinjiang region, two weeks after similar attacks. updated by Art LaPella, 20:17, 01 August 2011
A series of attacks, believed to be by the East Turkestan Islamic Movement, occurs in China's Xinjiang region, two weeks after similar attacks. removed by Tariqabjotu, 16:04, 05 August 2011

August 2

The United States Congress raises the debt ceiling to avoid a default. added by NuclearWarfare, 20:56, 02 August 2011
The United States Congress raises the debt ceiling to avoid a default. updated by NuclearWarfare, 20:57, 02 August 2011
The United States Congress raises the debt ceiling to avoid a default. added by David Levy, 22:50, 02 August 2011

August 3

After months of negotiations, the United States Congress raises the debt ceiling to avoid a projected default. added by NuclearWarfare, 02:36, 03 August 2011
After months of negotiations, the United States Congress raises the U.S. debt ceiling to avoid a projected default. updated by Tariqabjotu, 07:58, 03 August 2011
The discovery of the largest ever fungal fruit body, measuring over 10 meters in length, is announced. added by Tone, 11:41, 03 August 2011
Researchers announce the discovery of the largest known fungal fruit body, which exceeds ten metres in length. added by David Levy, 12:25, 03 August 2011
Syrian forces crack down on protesters in Hama, a center of the Syrian uprising, killing more than 100 people. added by Tariqabjotu, 19:34, 03 August 2011
Researchers announce the discovery of the largest known fungal fruit body, which exceeds 10 metres (33 ft) in length. updated by Tariqabjotu, 19:47, 03 August 2011
Government forces crack down on protesters in Hama, a center of the Syrian uprising, killing more than 100 people. added by Tariqabjotu, 19:47, 03 August 2011
Government forces crack down on protesters in Hama, a center of the Syrian uprising, killing more than 100 people. updated by Tariqabjotu, 19:48, 03 August 2011
Researchers announce the discovery of the largest known fungal fruit body, which exceeds 10 metres (33 feet) in length. updated by David Levy, 19:58, 03 August 2011
Researchers announce the discovery of the largest known fungal fruit body, which exceeds 10 metres (33 feet) in length. updated by Tariqabjotu, 20:22, 03 August 2011
Researchers announce the discovery of the largest known fungal fruit body, which exceeds 10 metres (33 feet) in length. removed by Tariqabjotu, 10:43, 06 August 2011

August 4

Government forces crack down on protesters in Hama, a center of the Syrian uprising, killing more than 100 people. updated by David Levy, 11:18, 04 August 2011

August 5

NASA announces that it has found evidence there may be liquid water on Mars during warm parts of the year. added by Tariqabjotu, 16:04, 05 August 2011
Government forces crack down on protesters in Hama, a center of the Syrian uprising, killing more than 200 people. updated by Tariqabjotu, 16:04, 05 August 2011
Government forces crack down on protesters in Hama, a center of the Syrian uprising, killing more than 200 people. removed by Holly Cheng, 16:45, 08 August 2011
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|title = Warm season flows on Mars added by Tariqabjotu, 16:07, 05 August 2011
|title = Warm season flows on Mars removed by David Levy, 03:09, 06 August 2011
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NASA announces that it has found evidence (pictured) there may be liquid water on Mars during warm parts of the year. updated by Tariqabjotu, 16:07, 05 August 2011
Yani Tseng wins the Women's British Open, becoming the youngest golfer to win five major championships. updated by Tariqabjotu, 16:07, 05 August 2011
Yani Tseng wins the Women's British Open, becoming the youngest golfer to win five major championships. removed by Courcelles, 02:35, 06 August 2011
NASA announces that its Mars Reconnaissance Orbiter captured photographic evidence (example pictured) of possible liquid water on Mars during warm seasons. updated by David Levy, 17:58, 05 August 2011
NASA announces that it has found evidence (pictured) there may be liquid water on Mars during warm parts of the year. removed by David Levy, 17:58, 05 August 2011

August 6

Juno, the first solar-powered spacecraft to travel to Jupiter, is launched from Cape Canaveral Air Force Station. added by Courcelles, 02:35, 06 August 2011
Juno, the first solar-powered spacecraft to travel to Jupiter, is launched from Cape Canaveral Air Force Station. added by Courcelles, 02:40, 06 August 2011
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Juno, the first solar-powered spacecraft to travel to Jupiter, is launched (pictured) from Cape Canaveral Air Force Station. updated by David Levy, 03:09, 06 August 2011
NASA announces that its Mars Reconnaissance Orbiter captured photographic evidence of possible liquid water on Mars during warm seasons. updated by David Levy, 03:09, 06 August 2011
Juno, the first solar-powered spacecraft on a mission to Jupiter, is launched (pictured) from Cape Canaveral Air Force Station. updated by Fox, 08:47, 06 August 2011
Standard & Poor's downgrades the credit rating of the United States to AA+ for the first time in its history. added by Tariqabjotu, 10:43, 06 August 2011
After months of negotiations, the United States Congress raises the U.S. debt ceiling to avoid a projected default. updated by Tariqabjotu, 10:43, 06 August 2011
After months of negotiations, the United States Congress raises the U.S. debt ceiling to avoid a projected default. removed by PFHLai, 17:13, 06 August 2011
Standard & Poor's downgrades the credit rating of the United States to AA+ for the first time in its history. updated by PFHLai, 17:13, 06 August 2011
Researchers announce the discovery of the largest known fungal fruit body, which exceeds 10 metres (33 feet) in length. updated by PFHLai, 17:13, 06 August 2011
Researchers announce the discovery of the largest known fungal fruit body, which exceeds 10 metres (33 feet) in length. removed by PFHLai, 21:31, 06 August 2011
Standard & Poor's downgrades the credit rating of the United States to AA+ for the first time. updated by HJ Mitchell, 19:45, 06 August 2011
Standard & Poor's downgrades the credit rating of the United States government to AA+ for the first time. updated by Tariqabjotu, 20:27, 06 August 2011
After months of negotiations, the United States Congress raises the U.S. debt ceiling to avoid a projected default. updated by PFHLai, 21:31, 06 August 2011
After months of negotiations, the United States Congress raises the U.S. debt ceiling to avoid a projected default. removed by Tariqabjotu, 22:28, 07 August 2011

August 7

Standard & Poor's downgrades the credit rating of the United States government to AA+ for the first time. updated by Woody, 12:28, 07 August 2011
NASA announces that its Mars Reconnaissance Orbiter captured imagery of possible liquid water on Mars during warm seasons. updated by Woody, 12:30, 07 August 2011
NASA announces that its Mars Reconnaissance Orbiter captured imagery of possible liquid water on Mars during warm seasons. removed by HJ Mitchell, 20:21, 08 August 2011
The Cambridgeshire Guided Busway, the world's longest guided busway, opens in England. added by Tariqabjotu, 22:28, 07 August 2011
The Cambridgeshire Guided Busway, the longest guided busway in the world, opens in England. updated by Tariqabjotu, 22:33, 07 August 2011
The Cambridgeshire Guided Busway, the longest guided busway in the world, opens in England. removed by BorgQueen, 12:00, 12 August 2011

August 8

Public disorder in North London continues into its third night. added by HJ Mitchell, 20:21, 08 August 2011
Public disorder in London continues into its third night. updated by HJ Mitchell, 20:43, 08 August 2011

August 9

Public disorder in London continues into its third day. updated by Stephen, 00:27, 09 August 2011
NASA announces that its Mars Reconnaissance Orbiter captured imagery of possible liquid water on Mars during warm seasons. updated by Fox, 01:16, 09 August 2011
NASA announces that its Mars Reconnaissance Orbiter captured imagery of possible liquid water on Mars during warm seasons. removed by Holly Cheng, 16:27, 09 August 2011
Government forces crack down on protesters in Hama, a center of the Syrian uprising, killing more than 200 people. updated by Fox, 01:16, 09 August 2011
Government forces crack down on protesters in Hama, a center of the Syrian uprising, killing more than 200 people. removed by Tariqabjotu, 23:47, 09 August 2011
Rioting, initially sparked by a police shooting death, spreads across parts of London. updated by Tariqabjotu, 14:23, 09 August 2011
Public disorder in London continues into its third day. removed by Tariqabjotu, 14:23, 09 August 2011
Rioting, initially sparked by a police shooting death, spreads across parts of London. added by Deacon of Pndapetzim, 18:13, 09 August 2011
Rioting, initially sparked by a police shooting death in London, spreads across parts of England. updated by Fuzheado, 18:15, 09 August 2011
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|image = Riot Police, Walworth Road, Elephant and Castle, London cropped.jpg removed by Tariqabjotu, 12:19, 12 August 2011
|title = Riot police in London added by David Levy, 19:22, 09 August 2011
|title = Riot police in London removed by Tariqabjotu, 12:19, 12 August 2011
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Rioting, initially sparked by a police shooting death in London, spreads across parts of England (riot police pictured). updated by David Levy, 19:22, 09 August 2011
Juno, the first solar-powered spacecraft on a mission to Jupiter, is launched from Cape Canaveral Air Force Station. updated by David Levy, 19:22, 09 August 2011
Juno, the first solar-powered spacecraft on a mission to Jupiter, is launched from Cape Canaveral Air Force Station. removed by Tariqabjotu, 11:59, 12 August 2011
Manuel Pinto da Costa is elected President of São Tomé and Príncipe. added by Tariqabjotu, 23:47, 09 August 2011

August 10

Manuel Pinto da Costa is elected President of São Tomé and Príncipe. updated by David Levy, 04:20, 10 August 2011
Manuel Pinto da Costa is elected President of São Tomé and Príncipe. removed by BorgQueen, 08:30, 13 August 2011
Standard & Poor's downgrades the credit rating of the United States government to AA+ for the first time. updated by David Levy, 04:20, 10 August 2011
Standard & Poor's downgrades the credit rating of the United States government to AA+ for the first time. removed by NuclearWarfare, 18:40, 11 August 2011
Rioting, initially sparked by a fatal police shooting in London, spreads across parts of England (riot police pictured). updated by David Levy, 05:25, 10 August 2011

August 11

Apple wins a temporary injunction in a patent lawsuit, blocking sale of the Galaxy Tab in most of the European Union. added by NuclearWarfare, 18:37, 11 August 2011
Apple wins a temporary injunction in a patent lawsuit, blocking sale of the Galaxy Tab in most of the European Union. updated by David Levy, 18:39, 11 August 2011
Apple wins a temporary injunction in a patent lawsuit, blocking sale of Samsung's Galaxy Tab tablet computer in most of the European Union. updated by David Levy, 18:44, 11 August 2011
Apple wins a temporary injunction in a patent lawsuit, blocking sale of Samsung's Galaxy Tab tablet computer in most of the European Union. removed by King of Hearts, 18:46, 11 August 2011
Standard & Poor's downgrades the credit rating of the United States government to AA+ for the first time. updated by King of Hearts, 18:46, 11 August 2011
Standard & Poor's downgrades the credit rating of the United States government to AA+ for the first time. removed by NuclearWarfare, 18:53, 11 August 2011
Apple wins a temporary injunction in a patent lawsuit, blocking sale of Samsung's Galaxy Tab tablet computer in most of the European Union. updated by NuclearWarfare, 18:53, 11 August 2011
Apple wins a temporary injunction in a patent lawsuit, blocking the sale of Samsung's Galaxy Tab 10.1 tablet computer in most of the European Union. updated by David Levy, 18:58, 11 August 2011

August 12

Researchers at the University of Pennsylvania report preliminary success in the treatment of chronic lymphocytic leukemia using gene therapy. added by Tariqabjotu, 11:59, 12 August 2011
Scientists analyzing data from the research satellite PAMELA confirm the existence of an antimatter belt surrounding Earth. added by Tariqabjotu, 11:59, 12 August 2011
Scientists analyzing data from the satellite PAMELA confirm the existence of an antimatter belt surrounding Earth. updated by BorgQueen, 12:01, 12 August 2011
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|title = Samsung Galaxy Tab added by Tariqabjotu, 12:19, 12 August 2011
|title = Samsung Galaxy Tab removed by Courcelles, 15:16, 12 August 2011
|link = updated by Tariqabjotu, 12:19, 12 August 2011
Apple wins a temporary injunction in a patent lawsuit, blocking the sale of Samsung's Galaxy Tab 10.1 tablet computer (pictured) in most of the European Union. updated by Tariqabjotu, 12:19, 12 August 2011
Rioting, initially sparked by a fatal police shooting in London, spreads across parts of England. updated by Tariqabjotu, 12:19, 12 August 2011
University of Pennsylvania researchers report preliminary success in the treatment of chronic lymphocytic leukemia using gene therapy. added by Tariqabjotu, 12:20, 12 August 2011
|image = Riot Police, Walworth Road, Elephant and Castle, London cropped.jpg updated by Courcelles, 15:16, 12 August 2011
|image = Riot Police, Walworth Road, Elephant and Castle, London cropped.jpg removed by RxS, 00:45, 14 August 2011
|title = Riot police in London updated by Courcelles, 15:16, 12 August 2011
|title = Riot police in London removed by RxS, 00:45, 14 August 2011
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Apple wins a temporary injunction in a patent lawsuit, blocking the sale of Samsung's Galaxy Tab 10.1 tablet computer in most of the European Union. updated by Courcelles, 15:16, 12 August 2011
Researchers at the University of Pennsylvania report preliminary success in the treatment of chronic lymphocytic leukemia using gene therapy. updated by Courcelles, 15:16, 12 August 2011
Researchers at the University of Pennsylvania report preliminary success in the treatment of chronic lymphocytic leukemia using gene therapy. removed by Tariqabjotu, 22:42, 17 August 2011
Rioting, initially sparked by a fatal police shooting in London, spreads across parts of England (riot police pictured). updated by Courcelles, 15:16, 12 August 2011

August 13

Scientists analyzing data from the satellite PAMELA confirm that a plasma belt surrounding Earth contains antimatter. updated by Materialscientist, 04:23, 13 August 2011
Scientists analyzing data from the satellite PAMELA confirm that a plasma belt surrounding Earth contains antimatter. removed by RxS, 00:45, 14 August 2011
Scientists discover the first evidence of live birth among plesiosaurs. added by BorgQueen, 08:30, 13 August 2011
Scientists discover the first evidence of live birth among plesiosaurs. removed by Tariqabjotu, 22:42, 17 August 2011
Apple wins a temporary injunction in a patent lawsuit, blocking the sale of Samsung's Galaxy Tab 10.1 tablet computer in most of the European Union. updated by Holly Cheng, 23:33, 13 August 2011

August 14

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The Saint Petersburg Dam (pictured), aimed to protect Saint Petersburg from catastrophic flooding, is completed in the Gulf of Finland. added by RxS, 00:45, 14 August 2011
Rioting, initially sparked by a fatal police shooting in London, spreads across parts of England. updated by RxS, 00:45, 14 August 2011
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Rioting, initially sparked by a fatal police shooting in London, spreads across parts of England. updated by David Levy, 05:21, 14 August 2011
Rioting, initially sparked by a fatal police shooting in London, spreads across parts of England. removed by RxS, 18:44, 15 August 2011

August 15

In an intellectual property dispute, Apple wins a temporary injunction blocking the sale of Samsung's Galaxy Tab 10.1 in most of the European Union. added by Fox, 09:57, 15 August 2011
In an intellectual property dispute, Apple wins a temporary injunction blocking the sale of Samsung's Galaxy Tab 10.1 in most of the European Union. removed by NuclearWarfare, 18:52, 16 August 2011
Google announces acquisition of Motorola Mobility for $12.5 billion. added by RxS, 18:44, 15 August 2011
Google announces acquisition of Motorola Mobility for US$12.5 billion. updated by BorgQueen, 18:48, 15 August 2011
Rioting, initially sparked by a fatal police shooting in London, spreads across parts of England. updated by RxS, 18:51, 15 August 2011
Rioting, initially sparked by a fatal police shooting in London, spreads across parts of England. removed by PFHLai, 01:38, 16 August 2011
Google announces an agreement to acquire Motorola Mobility for US$12.5 billion. added by David Levy, 19:17, 15 August 2011
Google announces an agreement to acquire Motorola Mobility for $12.5 billion. updated by Fox, 22:50, 15 August 2011

August 16

Rioting, initially sparked by a fatal police shooting in London, spreads across parts of England. updated by NuclearWarfare, 18:52, 16 August 2011
Rioting, initially sparked by a fatal police shooting in London, spreads across parts of England. removed by RxS, 20:29, 17 August 2011
Google announces an agreement to acquire Motorola Mobility for US$12.5 billion. updated by David Levy, 22:20, 16 August 2011

August 17

Indian social activist Anna Hazare is arrested in Delhi, with more than 5000 supporters being detained all over India, prior to beginning a nation-wide hunger strike against corruption. added by RxS, 20:29, 17 August 2011
Indian social activist Anna Hazare is arrested in Delhi, with more than 5000 supporters being detained all over India, prior to beginning a nation-wide hunger strike against corruption. added by TadejM, 20:33, 17 August 2011
Indian social activist Anna Hazare is arrested in Delhi, with more than 5000 supporters being detained across India. updated by Fox, 20:53, 17 August 2011
Indian social activist Anna Hazare is arrested in Delhi, with more than 5000 supporters being detained across India. updated by Fox, 20:53, 17 August 2011
Social activist Anna Hazare is arrested in Delhi, with more than 5000 supporters being detained across India. added by Fox, 20:56, 17 August 2011
Google announces an agreement to acquire Motorola Mobility for US$12.5 billion. added by Fox, 20:56, 17 August 2011
The Saint Petersburg Dam (pictured), aimed to protect Saint Petersburg from catastrophic flooding, is completed in the Gulf of Finland. added by Fox, 20:56, 17 August 2011
The Saint Petersburg Dam (pictured), aimed to protect Saint Petersburg from catastrophic flooding, is completed in the Gulf of Finland. removed by Tariqabjotu, 22:42, 17 August 2011
Social activist Anna Hazare is arrested in Delhi, with more than 5,000 supporters being detained across India. updated by BorgQueen, 21:38, 17 August 2011
Social activist Anna Hazare is arrested in Delhi, with more than 5,000 supporters being detained across India. removed by RxS, 04:21, 18 August 2011
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Astronomers determine TrES-2b to be the darkest known planet, reflecting less than 1% of sunlight it receives. added by Tariqabjotu, 22:42, 17 August 2011
Google (headquarters pictured) announces an agreement to acquire Motorola Mobility for US$12.5 billion. updated by Tariqabjotu, 22:42, 17 August 2011
In golf, Keegan Bradley wins the 2011 PGA Championship. added by Tariqabjotu, 22:42, 17 August 2011
In golf, Keegan Bradley wins the 2011 PGA Championship. removed by Tariqabjotu, 21:02, 20 August 2011
Indian actor Shammi Kapoor dies at the age of 79. added by Tariqabjotu, 22:42, 17 August 2011
Indian actor Shammi Kapoor dies at the age of 79. updated by Tariqabjotu, 22:43, 17 August 2011
Indian actor Shammi Kapoor dies at the age of 79. removed by Wizardman, 16:03, 19 August 2011
Astronomers announce that TrES-2b has the lowest known albedo of any planet, reflecting less than 1% of the starlight falling upon it. updated by Materialscientist, 23:10, 17 August 2011
Astronomers determine TrES-2b to be the darkest known planet, reflecting less than 1% of sunlight it receives. removed by Materialscientist, 23:10, 17 August 2011
Astronomers announce that TrES-2b has the lowest known albedo of any planet, reflecting less than 1% of the starlight falling upon it. removed by Fox, 00:43, 23 August 2011

August 18

Indian Social activist Anna Hazare is released from jail after Delhi police allowed a 15-day hunger strike against corruption. added by RxS, 04:21, 18 August 2011
Indian Social activist Anna Hazare is released from jail after Delhi police allow a 15-day hunger strike against corruption. updated by RxS, 04:21, 18 August 2011
Indian social activist Anna Hazare is released from jail after Delhi police allowed a 15-day hunger strike against corruption. updated by Art LaPella, 04:38, 18 August 2011
Indian social activist Anna Hazare agrees to leave his jail cell after Delhi police allowed a 15-day hunger strike against corruption. updated by RxS, 04:53, 18 August 2011

August 19

Indian social activist Anna Hazare agrees to leave his jail cell after Delhi police allow a 15-day hunger strike against corruption. updated by Fox, 00:26, 19 August 2011

August 20

Indian social activist Anna Hazare agrees to leave his jail cell after Delhi police allow a 15-day hunger strike against corruption. added by David Levy, 01:57, 20 August 2011
Indian social activist Anna Hazare agrees to leave his jail cell after Delhi police allow a 15-day hunger strike against corruption. removed by Tariqabjotu, 08:44, 24 August 2011
Hamas announces the end of a de-facto truce with Israel after attacks on Gaza. added by NuclearWarfare, 14:34, 20 August 2011
Hamas announces the end of a de facto truce with Israel after attacks on Gaza. updated by RxS, 15:45, 20 August 2011
Hamas announces the end of a de facto truce with Israel after air strikes on Gaza follow militant attacks in southern Israel. updated by SoLando, 17:47, 20 August 2011
Hamas announces the end of a de facto truce with Israel after the country responded to attacks in southern Israel with air strikes on the Gaza Strip. updated by Tariqabjotu, 20:55, 20 August 2011
Hamas ends its de facto truce with Israel after the country responded to attacks in southern Israel with air strikes on the Gaza Strip. added by Tariqabjotu, 20:57, 20 August 2011
Hamas ends its de facto truce with Israel after the country responded to attacks in southern Israel with air strikes on the Gaza Strip. updated by Tariqabjotu, 21:01, 20 August 2011

August 21

Hamas ends its de facto truce with Israel after the country responded to attacks in southern Israel with air strikes on the Gaza Strip. updated by David Levy, 07:54, 21 August 2011
Hamas and Israel end a de facto truce after Israel responds to attacks in southern Israel with air strikes on the Gaza Strip. updated by NuclearWarfare, 15:15, 21 August 2011
Fighting in the Libyan civil war intensifies as rebels enter Tripoli. added by BorgQueen, 22:33, 21 August 2011

August 22

In golf, Keegan Bradley wins the 2011 PGA Championship. updated by BorgQueen, 00:07, 22 August 2011
In golf, Keegan Bradley wins the 2011 PGA Championship. removed by Tariqabjotu, 22:26, 22 August 2011
Hamas and Israel end a de facto truce after Israel responds to attacks in southern Israel with air strikes on the Gaza Strip. updated by David Levy, 06:27, 22 August 2011
Hamas and Israel end a de facto truce after Israel responds to attacks in southern Israel with air strikes on the Gaza Strip. removed by Tariqabjotu, 09:04, 24 August 2011
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Jack Layton (pictured), Canadian Leader of the Opposition, dies of cancer at the age of 61. added by Master of Puppets, 14:34, 22 August 2011
Google announces an agreement to acquire Motorola Mobility for US$12.5 billion. updated by Master of Puppets, 14:34, 22 August 2011
Google announces an agreement to acquire Motorola Mobility for US$12.5 billion. removed by Fox, 00:43, 23 August 2011
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Fighting in the Libyan civil war intensifies as rebels enter Tripoli. updated by Tariqabjotu, 22:26, 22 August 2011
Fighting in the Libyan civil war intensifies as rebels enter Tripoli. removed by Tariqabjotu, 09:01, 24 August 2011

August 24

Jack Layton (pictured), Canadian Leader of the Opposition, dies of cancer at the age of 61. updated by Zanimum, 00:21, 24 August 2011
A 5.8 magnitude intraplate earthquake centered near Mineral, Virginia, the region's largest in 114 years, shakes the eastern United States and Canada. added by Jayron32, 03:05, 24 August 2011
A 5.8 magnitude intraplate earthquake centered near Mineral, Virginia, the region's largest in 114 years, shakes eastern United States and Canada. updated by Jayron32, 03:16, 24 August 2011
A magnitude 5.8 intraplate earthquake centered near Mineral, Virginia, the region's largest since 1897, shakes eastern United States and Canada. added by David Levy, 05:05, 24 August 2011
A magnitude 5.8 intraplate earthquake centered near Mineral, Virginia, the region's largest since 1897, shakes the eastern United States and Canada. updated by Titoxd, 08:16, 24 August 2011
A 5.8-magnitude intraplate earthquake, the strongest in eastern North America since 1897, strikes Virginia. added by Tariqabjotu, 08:37, 24 August 2011
The charges of sexual assault against former International Monetary Fund head Dominique Strauss-Kahn are dismissed. added by Tariqabjotu, 08:44, 24 August 2011
A 5.8-magnitude interplate earthquake, the strongest in the eastern United States since 1944, occurs in Virginia. updated by Tariqabjotu, 08:49, 24 August 2011
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The charges of sexual assault against former International Monetary Fund head Dominique Strauss-Kahn (pictured) are dismissed. updated by Tariqabjotu, 08:54, 24 August 2011
Jack Layton, Canadian Leader of the Opposition, dies of cancer at the age of 61. updated by Tariqabjotu, 08:54, 24 August 2011
Jack Layton, Canadian Leader of the Opposition, dies of cancer at the age of 61. removed by Tariqabjotu, 14:14, 26 August 2011
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In the Battle of Tripoli, Libyan rebels capture Muammar Gaddafi's compound, Bab al-Azizia. added by Tariqabjotu, 09:01, 24 August 2011
In the Battle of Tripoli, Libyan rebels capture Muammar Gaddafi's compound, Bab al-Azizia. removed by Tariqabjotu, 02:17, 27 August 2011
Indian social activist Anna Hazare agrees to leave his jail cell after Delhi police allow a 15-day hunger strike against corruption. updated by Tariqabjotu, 09:04, 24 August 2011
Indian social activist Anna Hazare agrees to leave his jail cell after Delhi police allow a 15-day hunger strike against corruption. removed by Tariqabjotu, 05:57, 26 August 2011
A 5.8-magnitude intraplate earthquake, the strongest in the eastern United States since 1944, occurs in Virginia. updated by Tariqabjotu, 10:54, 24 August 2011
A 5.8-magnitude intraplate earthquake, the strongest in the eastern United States since 1944, occurs in Virginia. removed by HJ Mitchell, 19:31, 26 August 2011

August 25

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Steve Jobs (pictured) resigns as Apple's CEO. added by Jayron32, 14:09, 25 August 2011
The charges of sexual assault against former International Monetary Fund head Dominique Strauss-Kahn are dismissed. updated by Jayron32, 14:09, 25 August 2011
The charges of sexual assault against former International Monetary Fund head Dominique Strauss-Kahn are dismissed. removed by Tariqabjotu, 02:18, 27 August 2011
Steve Jobs (pictured) steps down as chief executive officer of Apple and is replaced by Tim Cook. updated by Jayron32, 14:17, 25 August 2011
Steve Jobs (pictured) resigns as Apple's CEO. removed by Jayron32, 14:17, 25 August 2011
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Steve Jobs (pictured) steps down as chief executive officer of Apple and is succeeded by Tim Cook. updated by David Levy, 14:51, 25 August 2011

August 26

The unmanned Progress M-12M spacecraft fails to achieve orbit on a mission to resupply the International Space Station, after a malfunction of its Soyuz-U carrier rocket. added by Tariqabjotu, 05:57, 26 August 2011
The unmanned Progress M-12M spacecraft fails to achieve orbit on a mission to resupply the International Space Station, after a malfunction of its Soyuz-U carrier rocket. removed by David Levy, 12:55, 28 August 2011
The East Coast of the United States prepares for Hurricane Irene after the storm does damage to several Carribean Islands. added by Jayron32, 13:49, 26 August 2011
The East Coast of the United States prepares for Hurricane Irene after the storm does damage to several Caribbean islands. updated by Tariqabjotu, 14:14, 26 August 2011
Hurricane Irene does damage to several Caribbean islands. added by Jayron32, 14:39, 26 August 2011
Hurricane Irene causes damage to several Caribbean islands. updated by Fox, 19:09, 26 August 2011
Hundreds of thousands of people take part in protests across Chile. added by HJ Mitchell, 19:31, 26 August 2011

August 27

Hurricane Irene threatens the East Coast of the United States after causing damage to several Caribbean islands. updated by Tariqabjotu, 02:13, 27 August 2011
Hurricane Irene causes damage to several Caribbean islands. removed by Tariqabjotu, 02:13, 27 August 2011
Hundreds of thousands of people protest across Chile in support of education reform in the country. updated by Tariqabjotu, 02:17, 27 August 2011
Hundreds of thousands of people protest across Chile in support of education reform in the country. removed by HJ Mitchell, 14:45, 28 August 2011
Hurricane Irene threatens the East Coast of the United States after causing damage on several Caribbean islands. updated by PFHLai, 06:04, 27 August 2011
Hurricane Irene makes landfall in North Carolina as millions are forced to evacuate homes in the United States' East Coast. updated by Fox, 14:55, 27 August 2011
Hurricane Irene makes landfall in North Carolina as millions are forced to evacuate homes on the United States' East Coast. updated by HJ Mitchell, 15:18, 27 August 2011

August 28

Naoto Kan resigns as Prime Minister of Japan. added by HJ Mitchell, 00:21, 28 August 2011
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Naoto Kan (pictured) resigns as Prime Minister of Japan. updated by HJ Mitchell, 00:26, 28 August 2011
Steve Jobs steps down as chief executive officer of Apple and is succeeded by Tim Cook. updated by HJ Mitchell, 00:26, 28 August 2011
Steve Jobs steps down as chief executive officer of Apple and is succeeded by Tim Cook. removed by HJ Mitchell, 21:18, 28 August 2011
Hurricane Irene makes landfall in North Carolina as millions evacuate homes on the United States' East Coast. updated by Calliopejen1, 06:15, 28 August 2011
Hurricane Irene makes landfall in North Carolina as millions evacuate homes on the United States' East Coast. removed by NuclearWarfare, 00:51, 29 August 2011
Indian civil activist Anna Hazare breaks his 12 day long fast after the Indian Parliament adopts a resolution to pass an Ombudsman bill incorporating his demands. added by Tinucherian, 12:21, 28 August 2011
Indian civil activist Anna Hazare ends his 12-day fast after the Parliament of India adopts a resolution to pass an ombudsman bill incorporating his demands. added by David Levy, 12:55, 28 August 2011
Scientists announce that samples of asteroid 25143 Itokawa retrieved by the Hayabusa probe confirm that most meteorites originate from S-type asteroids. added by HJ Mitchell, 14:45, 28 August 2011
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Indian civil activist Anna Hazare (pictured) ends his 12-day fast after the Parliament of India adopts a resolution to pass an ombudsman bill incorporating his demands. updated by David Levy, 15:48, 28 August 2011
Naoto Kan resigns as Prime Minister of Japan. updated by David Levy, 15:48, 28 August 2011
Naoto Kan resigns as Prime Minister of Japan. removed by HJ Mitchell, 16:07, 30 August 2011
Scientists announce that samples of asteroid 25143 Itokawa retrieved by the Hayabusa probe confirm that most meteorites originate from S-type asteroids. updated by David Levy, 16:02, 28 August 2011
Tony Tan Keng Yam defeats Tan Cheng Bock by 0.34% to be elected President of Singapore. added by HJ Mitchell, 21:18, 28 August 2011

August 29

Indian civil activist Anna Hazare (pictured) ends his 12-day fast after the Parliament of India adopts a resolution to pass an ombudsman bill incorporating his demands. added by NuclearWarfare, 00:51, 29 August 2011
Samples of asteroid 25143 Itokawa retrieved by the Hayabusa probe confirm that most meteorites originate from S-type asteroids. added by Fox, 09:53, 29 August 2011
Indian civil activist Anna Hazare (pictured) ends his 12-day fast after the Parliament of India adopts a resolution to pass an ombudsman bill. updated by Fox, 09:54, 29 August 2011
Tony Tan Keng Yam is elected President of Singapore. updated by Tone, 12:05, 29 August 2011

August 30

Hurricane Irene makes landfall in North Carolina as millions evacuate homes on the United States' East Coast. updated by Fox, 01:19, 30 August 2011
Steve Jobs steps down as chief executive officer of Apple and is succeeded by Tim Cook. updated by Fox, 01:19, 30 August 2011
Steve Jobs steps down as chief executive officer of Apple and is succeeded by Tim Cook. removed by Jayron32, 12:27, 30 August 2011
Hundreds of thousands of people protest across Chile in support of education reform in the country. updated by Fox, 01:19, 30 August 2011
Hundreds of thousands of people protest across Chile in support of education reform in the country. removed by Jayron32, 12:27, 30 August 2011
Hurricane Irene hits the Caribbean and U.S. East Coast, causing at least 44 deaths and an estimated US$10.1 billion in damages. updated by David Levy, 02:01, 30 August 2011
Hurricane Irene hits the Caribbean and U.S. East Coast, causing at least 44 deaths and an estimated US$10.1 billion in damage. updated by David Levy, 02:03, 30 August 2011
The ruling Democratic Party of Japan selects Yoshihiko Noda as the country's new prime minister, following the resignation of Naoto Kan. added by HJ Mitchell, 16:07, 30 August 2011
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|title = Yoshihiko Noda added by HJ Mitchell, 16:13, 30 August 2011
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The ruling Democratic Party of Japan selects Yoshihiko Noda (pictured) as the country's new prime minister, following the resignation of Naoto Kan. updated by HJ Mitchell, 16:13, 30 August 2011
Indian civil activist Anna Hazare ends his 12-day fast after the Parliament of India adopts a resolution to pass an ombudsman bill. updated by HJ Mitchell, 16:13, 30 August 2011
Hurricane Irene hits the Caribbean and U.S. East Coast, causing at least 48 deaths and an estimated US$10.1 billion in damage. updated by David Levy, 23:07, 30 August 2011
Hurricane Irene hits the Caribbean and U.S. East Coast, causing at least 48 deaths and an estimated US$10.1 billion in damage. removed by Jayron32, 01:53, 31 August 2011