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June 1

• The Malaysian Federal Court rejects an appeal by Christian convert Lina Joy to have the word "Islam" removed from her identity card. added by Zzyzx11, 03:25, 01 June 2007
• The Malaysian Federal Court rejects an appeal by Christian convert Lina Joy to have the word "Islam" removed from her identity card. added by Zzyzx11, 03:25, 01 June 2007
• The Malaysian Federal Court rejects an appeal by Christian convert Lina Joy to have the word "Islam" removed from her identity card. updated by Tariqabjotu, 16:33, 01 June 2007
• The militant group Palestinian Army of Islam releases a video of kidnapped BBC Middle East correspondent Alan Johnston. added by Zzyzx11, 23:20, 01 June 2007
• The militant group Palestinian Army of Islam releases a video of kidnapped BBC Middle East correspondent Alan Johnston. updated by Zzyzx11, 23:23, 01 June 2007
• United States health officials quarantine a man who may have exposed passengers on two trans-Atlantic flights to extensively drug resistant tuberculosis. added by Zzyzx11, 23:43, 01 June 2007
• United States health officials quarantine a man who may have exposed passengers on two transatlantic flights to extensively drug resistant tuberculosis. updated by Zzyzx11, 23:45, 01 June 2007
• United States health officials quarantine a man who may have exposed passengers on two transatlantic flights to extensively drug-resistant tuberculosis. updated by Tariqabjotu, 23:55, 01 June 2007
• The Palestinian Army of Islam releases a video of kidnapped BBC Middle East correspondent Alan Johnston. added by Tariqabjotu, 23:58, 01 June 2007

June 2

• United States health officials isolate a man who may have exposed passengers on two transatlantic flights to extensively drug-resistant tuberculosis. updated by Mav, 02:26, 02 June 2007
• After the Venezuelan government refuses to renew the private Radio Caracas Television's broadcast license and the station is taken off the air, thousands rally in protest against and in support of the decision. added by Coelacan, 21:34, 02 June 2007
• United States health officials quarantine a man who may have exposed passengers on two transatlantic flights to extensively drug-resistant tuberculosis. updated by HappyCamper, 22:22, 02 June 2007
• United States health officials isolate a man who may have exposed passengers on two transatlantic flights to extensively drug-resistant tuberculosis. updated by HappyCamper, 22:23, 02 June 2007
• United States health officials isolate a man who may have exposed passengers on two transatlantic flights to extensively drug-resistant tuberculosis. removed by Nishkid64, 21:26, 07 June 2007
• The Malaysian Federal Court rejects an appeal by Christian convert Lina Joy to have the word "Islam" removed from her identity card. updated by MisfitToys, 23:32, 02 June 2007
• The Malaysian Federal Court rejects an appeal by Christian convert Lina Joy to have the word "Islam" removed from her identity card. removed by Shanes, 15:44, 07 June 2007

June 3

• After the Venezuelan government refuses to renew the private Radio Caracas Television's broadcast license and the station is taken off the air, thousands rally in protest against and in support of the decision (pictured). updated by Zzyzx11, 22:52, 03 June 2007
• After the Venezuelan government refuses to renew the private Radio Caracas Television's broadcast license and the station is taken off the air, thousands rally (pictured) in protest against and in support of the decision. updated by Zzyzx11, 22:53, 03 June 2007
• After the Venezuelan government refuses to renew the private Radio Caracas Television's broadcast license and the station is taken off the air, thousands rally (pictured) in protest against and in support of the decision. removed by Renamed user ixgysjijel, 04:55, 05 June 2007

June 4

• The Palestinian Army of Islam releases a video of kidnapped BBC Middle East correspondent Alan Johnston. updated by Tariqabjotu, 04:12, 04 June 2007
• The Palestinian Army of Islam releases a video of kidnapped BBC Middle East correspondent Alan Johnston. removed by Croat Canuck, 23:48, 07 June 2007

June 5

• After the Venezuelan government refuses to renew the private Radio Caracas Television's broadcast license and the station is taken off the air, thousands rally (pictured) in protest against and in support of the decision. updated by YellowMonkey, 04:56, 05 June 2007
• Cyclone Gonu (pictured) becomes the strongest recorded cyclone in the Arabian Sea. added by Zzyzx11, 14:53, 05 June 2007
• After the Venezuelan government refuses to renew the private Radio Caracas Television's broadcast license and the station is taken off the air, thousands rally in protest against and in support of the decision. updated by Zzyzx11, 14:53, 05 June 2007
• After the Venezuelan government refuses to renew the private Radio Caracas Television's broadcast license and the station is taken off the air, thousands rally in protest against and in support of the decision. removed by Nishkid64, 23:01, 05 June 2007
• Cyclone Gonu (pictured) becomes the strongest recorded tropical cyclone in the Arabian Sea. updated by Zzyzx11, 14:55, 05 June 2007
• Cyclone Gonu (pictured) becomes the strongest tropical cyclone ever recorded in the Arabian Sea. updated by Tariqabjotu, 17:05, 05 June 2007

June 6

• After the Venezuelan government refuses to renew the private Radio Caracas Television's broadcast license and the station is taken off the air, thousands rally in protest against and in support of the decision. updated by Nishkid64, 00:48, 06 June 2007
• After the Venezuelan government refuses to renew the private Radio Caracas Television's broadcast license and the station is taken off the air, thousands rally in protest against and in support of the decision. removed by Tariqabjotu, 22:48, 06 June 2007
• Cyclone Gonu (pictured) makes landfall in northeastern Oman. updated by Coredesat, 04:40, 06 June 2007
• Cyclone Gonu (pictured) becomes the strongest tropical cyclone ever recorded in the Arabian Sea. removed by Coredesat, 04:40, 06 June 2007
• Cyclone Gonu (pictured), the strongest tropical cyclone ever recorded in the Arabian Sea, makes landfall in northeastern Oman. updated by Zzyzx11, 11:29, 06 June 2007
• Cyclone Gonu (pictured) makes landfall in northeastern Oman. removed by Zzyzx11, 11:29, 06 June 2007
• Cyclone Gonu (pictured), the strongest tropical cyclone ever recorded in the Arabian Sea, weakens before making landfall in northeastern Oman. updated by Zzyzx11, 11:31, 06 June 2007
• The 33rd G8 summit takes place in Heiligendamm, Germany, amid anti-globalization protests. added by Tariqabjotu, 22:47, 06 June 2007
• The 33rd G8 summit takes place in Heiligendamm, Germany, amid anti-globalization protests. removed by ChrisO~enwiki, 11:18, 12 June 2007
• Eleven people are killed and around forty others injured in a train crash ten kilometres north of Kerang, Victoria, Australia. added by Tariqabjotu, 22:47, 06 June 2007
• Eleven people are killed and around forty others are injured in a train crash ten kilometres north of Kerang, Victoria, Australia. updated by Tariqabjotu, 22:48, 06 June 2007
• Eleven people are killed and twenty-three others are injured in a train crash ten kilometres north of Kerang, Victoria, Australia. updated by Tariqabjotu, 22:49, 06 June 2007

June 7

• Cyclone Gonu (pictured), the strongest tropical cyclone ever recorded in the Arabian Sea, weakens before making landfall in northeastern Oman. updated by Titoxd, 01:08, 07 June 2007
• American scientists identify a new strain of potentially lethal bacteria called Bartonella rochalimae. added by Nishkid64, 21:26, 07 June 2007
• American scientists identify a new strain of potentially lethal bacteria called Bartonella rochalimae. removed by Adambiswanger1, 01:47, 08 June 2007
• The Anaheim Ducks defeat the Ottawa Senators 6-2 to win the 2007 Stanley Cup Finals, the first time the Cup has been awarded to a team from California. added by Croat Canuck, 23:48, 07 June 2007

June 8

• The Anaheim Ducks defeat the Ottawa Senators 6-2 in Game Five to win the 2007 Stanley Cup Finals, the first time the Cup has been awarded to a team from California. updated by Nishkid64, 00:48, 08 June 2007
• The Anaheim Ducks win the Stanley Cup after defeating the Ottawa Senators 6–2 in Game Five of the Stanley Cup Finals. updated by Tariqabjotu, 01:17, 08 June 2007
• The Anaheim Ducks win the Stanley Cup (pictured) after defeating the Ottawa Senators 6–2 in Game Five of the Stanley Cup Finals. updated by Tariqabjotu, 01:25, 08 June 2007
• Cyclone Gonu, the strongest tropical cyclone ever recorded in the Arabian Sea, weakens before making landfall in northeastern Oman. updated by Tariqabjotu, 01:25, 08 June 2007
• The Palestinian Army of Islam releases a video of kidnapped BBC Middle East correspondent Alan Johnston. updated by Zzyzx11, 01:50, 08 June 2007
• The Palestinian Army of Islam releases a video of kidnapped BBC Middle East correspondent Alan Johnston. removed by Holly Cheng, 17:19, 09 June 2007
• United States health officials isolate a man who may have exposed passengers on two transatlantic flights to extensively drug-resistant tuberculosis. updated by Zzyzx11, 01:50, 08 June 2007
• United States health officials isolate a man who may have exposed passengers on two transatlantic flights to extensively drug-resistant tuberculosis. removed by Tariqabjotu, 00:47, 09 June 2007
• The Anaheim Ducks win ice hockey's Stanley Cup (pictured) after defeating the Ottawa Senators 6–2 in Game Five of the Stanley Cup Finals. updated by The Tom, 05:56, 08 June 2007
• The Anaheim Ducks win ice hockey's Stanley Cup (pictured) after defeating the Ottawa Senators 6–2 in Game Five of the Stanley Cup Finals. removed by OldakQuill, 13:06, 08 June 2007
• Cyclone Gonu (pictured), the strongest tropical cyclone ever recorded in the Arabian Sea, weakens before making landfall in northeastern Oman. updated by OldakQuill, 13:08, 08 June 2007
• The Anaheim Ducks win ice hockey's Stanley Cup (pictured) after defeating the Ottawa Senators 6–2 in Game Five of the Stanley Cup Finals. updated by Marskell, 13:10, 08 June 2007
• Cyclone Gonu, the strongest tropical cyclone ever recorded in the Arabian Sea, weakens before making landfall in northeastern Oman. updated by Marskell, 13:10, 08 June 2007
• Twelve people are killed and twenty-three others are injured in a train crash ten kilometres north of Kerang, Victoria, Australia. added by Art LaPella, 13:55, 08 June 2007
• The Anaheim Ducks win ice hockey's Stanley Cup (pictured) after defeating the Ottawa Senators 6–2 in Game Five of the Stanley Cup Finals. updated by Tariqabjotu, 14:51, 08 June 2007
• American scientists identify a new strain of potentially lethal bacteria called Bartonella rochalimae. updated by Nishkid64, 16:50, 08 June 2007
• American scientists identify a new strain of potentially lethal bacteria called Bartonella rochalimae. removed by Violetriga, 21:28, 08 June 2007

June 9

• The Space Shuttle Atlantis launches from the Kennedy Space Center in Florida, USA, on a mission to help assemble the International Space Station. added by Tariqabjotu, 00:47, 09 June 2007
• Eleven people are killed and twenty-three others are injured in a train crash ten kilometres north of Kerang, Victoria, Australia. updated by Adambiswanger1, 01:20, 09 June 2007
• Eleven people are killed and twenty-three others are injured in a train crash ten kilometres north of Kerang, Victoria, Australia. removed by Zzyzx11, 21:08, 11 June 2007
• American scientists identify a new strain of potentially lethal bacteria called Bartonella rochalimae. updated by Nishkid64, 16:22, 09 June 2007
• American scientists identify a new strain of potentially lethal bacteria called Bartonella rochalimae. removed by Zzyzx11, 01:11, 12 June 2007
• Cyclone Gonu, the strongest tropical cyclone ever recorded in the Arabian Sea, kills at least 63 people in Oman and Iran. updated by Picaroon, 21:25, 09 June 2007
• Cyclone Gonu, the strongest tropical cyclone ever recorded in the Arabian Sea, kills at least 63 people in Oman and Iran. removed by Zzyzx11, 21:08, 11 June 2007

June 11

• The Space Shuttle Atlantis (pictured) launches from the Kennedy Space Center in Florida, USA, on a mission to help assemble the International Space Station. updated by Tariqabjotu, 13:21, 11 June 2007
• The Anaheim Ducks win ice hockey's Stanley Cup after defeating the Ottawa Senators 6–2 in Game Five of the Stanley Cup Finals. updated by Tariqabjotu, 13:21, 11 June 2007
• The Anaheim Ducks win ice hockey's Stanley Cup after defeating the Ottawa Senators 6–2 in Game Five of the Stanley Cup Finals. removed by Zzyzx11, 21:08, 11 June 2007
• Rafael Nadal and Justine Henin win the men's singles and the women's singles of tennis' French Open, respectively. added by Zzyzx11, 21:08, 11 June 2007
• Rafael Nadal and Justine Henin win the men's singles and the women's singles of tennis' French Open, respectively. removed by Tariqabjotu, 17:07, 13 June 2007
• After a European Soccer Championship qualification match between Sweden and Denmark ended in turmoil, the UEFA's disciplinary committee fines the Danish Football Association CHF 100,000 and awards the victory to Sweden. added by Zzyzx11, 21:08, 11 June 2007
• Police in Sri Lanka force over 300 minority Tamils out of Colombo. added by Zzyzx11, 21:08, 11 June 2007

June 12

• In the Belgian general election, the alliance of Christian Democratic and Flemish and New-Flemish Alliance led by Minister-President of Flanders Yves Leterme wins control of the Belgian Federal Parliament. added by Zzyzx11, 01:11, 12 June 2007
• After a European Football Championship qualification match between Sweden and Denmark ended in turmoil, the UEFA's disciplinary committee fines the Danish Football Association CHF 100,000 and awards the victory to Sweden. updated by Zzyzx11, 01:15, 12 June 2007
• After a European Football Championship qualification match between Sweden and Denmark ended in turmoil, the UEFA's disciplinary committee fines the Danish Football Association CHF 100,000 and awards the victory to Sweden. removed by The Tom, 03:54, 13 June 2007
• Milan Martić, the former leader of the Republic of Serbian Krajina, is convicted of war crimes and sentenced to 35 years' imprisonment by the International Criminal Tribunal for the Former Yugoslavia. added by ChrisO~enwiki, 11:18, 12 June 2007
• Milan Martić, the former leader of the Republic of Serbian Krajina, is convicted of war crimes and sentenced to 35 years' imprisonment by the International Criminal Tribunal for the former Yugoslavia. updated by Woohookitty, 15:43, 12 June 2007
• In the Belgian general election, the alliance of Christian Democratic and Flemish and New-Flemish Alliance led by the current Minister-President of Flanders Yves Leterme wins in Flanders. The Reformist Movement becomes the biggest party in Wallonia. added by Chaser, 17:43, 12 June 2007
• Police in Sri Lanka force over 300 minority Tamils out of Colombo. updated by Aecis, 22:00, 12 June 2007
• Police in Sri Lanka force over 300 minority Tamils out of Colombo. removed by The Tom, 03:54, 13 June 2007

June 13

• Milan Martić, the former leader of the Republic of Serbian Krajina, is convicted of war crimes by the International Criminal Tribunal for the former Yugoslavia. updated by Zzyzx11, 01:56, 13 June 2007
• In the Belgian general election, the alliance of Christian Democratic and Flemish and New-Flemish Alliance led by the current Minister-President of Flanders Yves Leterme becomes the largest political formation in the Belgian Federal Parliament. updated by Zzyzx11, 01:56, 13 June 2007
• After a European Football Championship qualification match between Sweden and Denmark ended in turmoil, the UEFA's disciplinary committee fines the Danish Football Association CHF 100,000 and awards the victory to Sweden. updated by YellowMonkey, 04:01, 13 June 2007
• After a European Football Championship qualification match between Sweden and Denmark ended in turmoil, the UEFA's disciplinary committee fines the Danish Football Association CHF 100,000 and awards the victory to Sweden. removed by The Tom, 04:09, 13 June 2007
• Police in Sri Lanka force over 300 minority Tamils out of Colombo. updated by YellowMonkey, 04:01, 13 June 2007
• Police in Sri Lanka force over 300 minority Tamils out of Colombo. removed by The Tom, 04:09, 13 June 2007
• In the Belgian general election, the alliance of Christian Democratic and Flemish and New-Flemish Alliance led by the current Minister-President of Flanders Yves Leterme becomes the largest political formation in the Belgian Federal Parliament (pictured). updated by The Tom, 04:04, 13 June 2007
• The Space Shuttle Atlantis launches from the Kennedy Space Center in Florida, USA, on a mission to help assemble the International Space Station. updated by The Tom, 04:04, 13 June 2007
• The Space Shuttle Atlantis launches from the Kennedy Space Center in Florida, USA, on a mission to help assemble the International Space Station. removed by Tariqabjotu, 16:36, 13 June 2007
• Milan Martić, the former leader of the Republic of Serbian Krajina, is convicted of war crimes by the International Criminal Tribunal for the former Yugoslavia. updated by Merovingian, 08:19, 13 June 2007
• Milan Martić, the former leader of the Republic of Serbian Krajina, is convicted of war crimes by the International Criminal Tribunal for the former Yugoslavia. removed by Zzyzx11, 19:24, 15 June 2007
• In Chittagong, Bangladesh, heavy monsoon rains cause mudslides, killing dozens. added by Renamed user ixgysjijel, 12:17, 13 June 2007
• In Chittagong, Bangladesh, heavy monsoon rains cause mudslides, killing dozens. removed by Aecis, 11:31, 15 June 2007
• Shimon Peres (pictured) is elected President of Israel after all other candidates withdraw from the election. added by Tariqabjotu, 16:36, 13 June 2007
• In the Belgian general election, the alliance of Christian Democratic and Flemish and New-Flemish Alliance led by the current Minister-President of Flanders Yves Leterme becomes the largest political formation in the Belgian Federal Parliament. updated by Tariqabjotu, 16:36, 13 June 2007
• In the Belgian general election, the alliance of Christian Democratic and Flemish and New-Flemish Alliance led by the current Minister-President of Flanders Yves Leterme becomes the largest political formation in the Belgian Federal Parliament. removed by Thue, 08:36, 14 June 2007
• Al-Askari Mosque in Samarra, Iraq, is bombed for the second time in sixteen months, resulting in the destruction of its two minarets. added by Tariqabjotu, 17:07, 13 June 2007
• Shimon Peres (pictured) is elected President of Israel after both of his opponents withdraw prior to the second round of voting. updated by Tariqabjotu, 20:49, 13 June 2007

June 14

• Rafael Nadal and Justine Henin win the men's singles and the women's singles of tennis' French Open, respectively. updated by Nishkid64, 00:24, 14 June 2007
• Rafael Nadal and Justine Henin win the men's singles and the women's singles of tennis' French Open, respectively. removed by The Tom, 02:53, 14 June 2007
• The Space Shuttle Atlantis launches from the Kennedy Space Center in Florida, USA, on a mission to help assemble the International Space Station. updated by Nishkid64, 00:25, 14 June 2007
• The Space Shuttle Atlantis launches from the Kennedy Space Center in Florida, USA, on a mission to help assemble the International Space Station. removed by Holly Cheng, 01:51, 14 June 2007
• Nigerian author Chinua Achebe receives the biennial Man Booker International Prize for lifetime achievement in English language fiction. added by The Tom, 02:53, 14 June 2007
• Nigerian author Chinua Achebe receives the biennial Man Booker International Prize for lifetime achievement in English language fiction. removed by David Levy, 01:53, 17 June 2007
• Dozens of people are killed in the Gaza Strip as the conflict between Fatah and Hamas intensifies. added by Thue, 08:36, 14 June 2007
• Shimon Peres (pictured) is elected President of Israel after both of his opponents withdraw prior to the second round of voting. updated by Raul654, 16:46, 14 June 2007
• Shimon Peres (pictured) is elected President of Israel after both of his opponents withdraw before the second round of voting. updated by Deckiller, 16:54, 14 June 2007
• Dozens of people are killed in the Gaza Strip as the conflict between Fatah and Hamas intensifies. updated by ChrisO~enwiki, 22:15, 14 June 2007

June 15

• Dozens of people are killed in the Gaza Strip as the conflict between Fatah and Hamas intensifies. updated by Zzyzx11, 00:34, 15 June 2007
• Hamas takes over control over the Gaza Strip as its conflict with Fatah intensifies. added by Zzyzx11, 00:40, 15 June 2007
• Hamas takes control of the Gaza Strip as its conflict with Fatah intensifies. updated by Tariqabjotu, 02:11, 15 June 2007
• Hamas takes control of the Gaza Strip as its conflict with Fatah intensifies. removed by Zzyzx11, 16:57, 15 June 2007
• Al-Askari Mosque in Samarra, Iraq, is bombed for the second time in sixteen months, resulting in the destruction of its two minarets. updated by Pharos, 04:23, 15 June 2007
• Al-Askari Mosque in Samarra, Iraq, is bombed for the second time in sixteen months, resulting in the destruction of its two minarets. removed by Aecis, 21:52, 17 June 2007
• The San Antonio Spurs defeat the Cleveland Cavaliers, four games to none, to win the 2007 NBA Finals. Frenchman Tony Parker is named Most Valuable Player. added by Aecis, 11:31, 15 June 2007
• Hamas takes control of the Gaza Strip, causing Palestinian President Mahmoud Abbas to dissolve the current unity government and declare a state of emergency. added by Zzyzx11, 16:57, 15 June 2007
• The San Antonio Spurs defeat the Cleveland Cavaliers, four games to none, to win the 2007 NBA Finals. updated by Tariqabjotu, 18:15, 15 June 2007
• The San Antonio Spurs defeat the Cleveland Cavaliers, four games to none, to win the 2007 NBA Finals. Frenchman Tony Parker is named Most Valuable Player. removed by Tariqabjotu, 18:15, 15 June 2007

June 16

• The San Antonio Spurs defeat the Cleveland Cavaliers, four games to none, to win the 2007 National Basketball Association Finals. updated by David Levy, 12:14, 16 June 2007
• The San Antonio Spurs defeat the Cleveland Cavaliers, four games to none, to win the 2007 National Basketball Association Finals. removed by Zzyzx11, 00:01, 17 June 2007
• Hamas takes control of the Gaza Strip, causing Palestinian President Mahmoud Abbas to dissolve the current unity government and declare a state of emergency. updated by Woohookitty, 18:43, 16 June 2007

June 17

• The San Antonio Spurs defeat the Cleveland Cavaliers, four games to none, to win the 2007 National Basketball Association Finals. updated by David Levy, 01:53, 17 June 2007
• The San Antonio Spurs defeat the Cleveland Cavaliers, four games to none, to win the 2007 National Basketball Association Finals. removed by Zzyzx11, 14:27, 21 June 2007
• Following Nicolas Sarkozy's win as President of France, his right-wing Union for a Popular Movement party wins a majority in the French National Assembly in the legislative elections. added by David.Monniaux, 21:50, 17 June 2007
• Following Nicolas Sarkozy's win as President of France, his right-wing Union for a Popular Movement party wins a majority in the French National Assembly in the legislative elections. updated by Aecis, 21:53, 17 June 2007
• Following the election of Nicolas Sarkozy (pictured) as President of France, his right-wing Union for a Popular Movement party wins a majority in the French National Assembly in the legislative elections. added by Aecis, 21:54, 17 June 2007
• Shimon Peres is elected President of Israel after both of his opponents withdraw before the second round of voting. updated by Aecis, 21:54, 17 June 2007
• Shimon Peres is elected President of Israel after both of his opponents withdraw before the second round of voting. removed by Keegan, 00:44, 21 June 2007
• Following the election of Nicolas Sarkozy (pictured) as President of France, his right-wing Union for a Popular Movement party wins a majority in the French National Assembly in the legislative elections. updated by Borisblue, 22:02, 17 June 2007
• The right-wing Union for a Popular Movement, party of French President Nicolas Sarkozy (pictured), wins a National Assembly majority in the legislative elections. added by Picaroon, 22:27, 17 June 2007

June 18

• Al-Askari Mosque in Samarra, Iraq, is bombed for the second time in sixteen months, resulting in the destruction of its two minarets. updated by Aecis, 00:36, 18 June 2007
• Al-Askari Mosque in Samarra, Iraq, is bombed for the second time in sixteen months, resulting in the destruction of its two minarets. removed by Zzyzx11, 03:20, 19 June 2007
• Nigerian author Chinua Achebe receives the biennial Man Booker International Prize for lifetime achievement in English language fiction. updated by Aecis, 00:39, 18 June 2007
• Nigerian author Chinua Achebe receives the biennial Man Booker International Prize for lifetime achievement in English language fiction. removed by Zzyzx11, 03:20, 19 June 2007
• The right-wing Union for a Popular Movement, party of French President Nicolas Sarkozy (pictured), retains its National Assembly majority in the legislative elections despite losing seats. updated by Haukurth, 11:44, 18 June 2007
• The right-wing Union for a Popular Movement, party of French President Nicolas Sarkozy (pictured), retains its National Assembly majority in the legislative elections despite losses. updated by Haukurth, 11:45, 18 June 2007
• The centre-right Union for a Popular Movement, party of French President Nicolas Sarkozy (pictured), retains its National Assembly majority in the legislative elections despite losses. added by Youngamerican, 14:52, 18 June 2007

June 19

• Hamas takes control of the Gaza Strip, causing Palestinian President Mahmoud Abbas to dissolve the current unity government and declare a state of emergency. updated by Nishkid64, 00:27, 19 June 2007
• Hamas takes control of the Gaza Strip, causing Palestinian President Mahmoud Abbas to dissolve the current unity government and declare a state of emergency. removed by Zzyzx11, 14:27, 21 June 2007
• Argentine golfer Angel Cabrera wins the 2007 U.S. Open Championship. added by Zzyzx11, 03:20, 19 June 2007
• Argentine golfer Angel Cabrera wins the 2007 U.S. Open Championship. removed by Zzyzx11, 14:27, 21 June 2007
• Tupua Tamasese Tupuola Tufuga Efi is elected as the new O le Ao o le Malo (Head of State) of Samoa. added by Zzyzx11, 03:20, 19 June 2007
• Tupua Tamasese Tupuola Tufuga Efi is elected as the new O le Ao o le Malo (Head of State) of Samoa. removed by Keegan, 01:39, 27 June 2007
• The centre-right Union for a Popular Movement, party of French President Nicolas Sarkozy (pictured), increases its National Assembly majority in the legislative elections but falls short of a predicted landslide. updated by The Tom, 05:52, 19 June 2007
• The centre-right Union for a Popular Movement, party of French President Nicolas Sarkozy (pictured), retains its National Assembly majority in the legislative elections despite losses. updated by Haukurth, 09:24, 19 June 2007
• The centre-right Union for a Popular Movement, party of French President Nicolas Sarkozy (pictured), retains a majority in the National Assembly despite losses in the legislative elections. updated by Haukurth, 09:55, 19 June 2007

June 21

• The Special Court for Sierra Leone issues the first ever guilty verdicts by an international court on charges related to the military use of children, convicting three leaders of the Armed Forces Revolutionary Council for war crimes during the Sierra Leone Civil War. added by Zzyzx11, 14:27, 21 June 2007
• A newly-released preliminary study by the Netherlands Environmental Assessment Agency indicates that the China has surpassed the United States as the world's largest emitter of greenhouse gases. added by Zzyzx11, 14:27, 21 June 2007
• The Special Court for Sierra Leone issues the first ever guilty verdicts by an international court on charges related to the military use of children, convicting three members of the Armed Forces Revolutionary Council for war crimes during the Sierra Leone Civil War. updated by Zzyzx11, 14:29, 21 June 2007
• A newly-released preliminary study by the Netherlands Environmental Assessment Agency indicates that China has surpassed the United States as the world's largest emitter of greenhouse gases. updated by Zzyzx11, 14:30, 21 June 2007

June 22

• Hamas takes control of the Gaza Strip, causing Palestinian President Mahmoud Abbas to dissolve the current unity government and declare a state of emergency. updated by Aecis, 00:10, 22 June 2007
• Hamas takes control of the Gaza Strip, causing Palestinian President Mahmoud Abbas to dissolve the current unity government and declare a state of emergency. removed by ChrisO~enwiki, 09:16, 24 June 2007
• The Special Court for Sierra Leone issues the first-ever guilty verdicts by an international court on charges related to the military use of children, convicting three members of the Armed Forces Revolutionary Council for war crimes during the country's civil war. updated by Brian0918, 00:34, 22 June 2007
• The Special Court for Sierra Leone issues the first-ever guilty verdicts by an international court on charges related to the military use of children, convicting three members of the Armed Forces Revolutionary Council for war crimes during the country's civil war. removed by Thue, 12:13, 29 June 2007

June 23

• According to the Netherlands Environmental Assessment Agency, China has surpassed the United States as the world's largest emitter of greenhouse gases. added by Holly Cheng, 06:06, 23 June 2007
• According to the Netherlands Environmental Assessment Agency, China has surpassed the United States as the world's largest emitter of greenhouse gases. removed by The Tom, 01:47, 28 June 2007

June 24

• "Chemical" Ali Hassan al-Majid, the cousin of Saddam Hussein, is sentenced to death along with two other defendants for his role in the Al-Anfal Campaign against the Iraqi Kurds. added by ChrisO~enwiki, 09:16, 24 June 2007
• "Chemical" Ali Hassan al-Majid (pictured), cousin of Saddam Hussein, is sentenced to death along with two other defendants for his role in the Al-Anfal Campaign against the Iraqi Kurds. updated by David Levy, 17:05, 24 June 2007
• The centre-right Union for a Popular Movement, party of French President Nicolas Sarkozy, retains a majority in the National Assembly despite losses in the legislative elections. updated by David Levy, 17:05, 24 June 2007
• Ali Hassan al-Majid (pictured), cousin of Saddam Hussein, is sentenced to death along with two other defendants for his role in the Al-Anfal Campaign against the Iraqi Kurds. updated by David Levy, 17:34, 24 June 2007
• "Chemical" Ali Hassan al-Majid (pictured), cousin of Saddam Hussein, is sentenced to death along with two other defendants for his role in the Al-Anfal Campaign against the Iraqi Kurds. updated by Dragons flight, 19:57, 24 June 2007
• "Chemical" Ali Hassan al-Majid (pictured), cousin of Saddam Hussein, is sentenced to death along with two other defendants for his role in the Al-Anfal Campaign against the Iraqi Kurds. updated by ChrisO~enwiki, 23:49, 24 June 2007

June 25

• The centre-right Union for a Popular Movement, party of French President Nicolas Sarkozy, retains a majority in the National Assembly despite losses in the legislative elections. updated by Nishkid64, 01:01, 25 June 2007
• The centre-right Union for a Popular Movement, party of French President Nicolas Sarkozy, retains a majority in the National Assembly despite losses in the legislative elections. removed by Youngamerican, 13:05, 27 June 2007

June 26

• Hamas takes control of the Gaza Strip, causing Palestinian President Mahmoud Abbas to dissolve the current unity government and declare a state of emergency. updated by Aecis, 00:25, 26 June 2007
• Hamas takes control of the Gaza Strip, causing Palestinian President Mahmoud Abbas to dissolve the current unity government and declare a state of emergency. removed by The Tom, 00:41, 26 June 2007
• The leaders of the 27 European Union states agree to a tentative draft of a Reform Treaty to replace the failed European Constitution. added by The Tom, 00:41, 26 June 2007
• The leaders of the 27 European Union states agree to an outline for a Reform Treaty to replace the failed European Constitution. updated by The Tom, 04:53, 26 June 2007

June 27

• Gordon Brown has succeded Tony Blair as Prime Minister of the United Kingdom. added by Youngamerican, 13:05, 27 June 2007
• Gordon Brown has succeded Tony Blair as Prime Minister of the United Kingdom. updated by Youngamerican, 13:05, 27 June 2007
• Gordon Brown has succeeded Tony Blair as Prime Minister of the United Kingdom. updated by Youngamerican, 13:06, 27 June 2007
• Gordon Brown (pictured) succeeds Tony Blair as Prime Minister of the United Kingdom. updated by Tariqabjotu, 13:35, 27 June 2007
• "Chemical" Ali Hassan al-Majid, cousin of Saddam Hussein, is sentenced to death along with two other defendants for his role in the Al-Anfal Campaign against the Iraqi Kurds. updated by Tariqabjotu, 13:35, 27 June 2007

June 28

• Egyptologist Zahi Hawass identifies a mummy found in an unadorned tomb as that of the female pharaoh Hatshepsut added by The Tom, 01:47, 28 June 2007
• Gordon Brown (pictured) succeeds Tony Blair as Prime Minister of the United Kingdom. Blair assumes the post of Envoy for the Quartet on the Middle East. updated by The Tom, 01:47, 28 June 2007
• "Chemical" Ali Hassan al-Majid, cousin of Saddam Hussein, is sentenced to death along with two other defendants for his role in the Al-Anfal Campaign against the Iraqi Kurds. added by The Tom, 01:47, 28 June 2007
• Egyptologist Zahi Hawass identifies a mummy found in an unadorned tomb as that of the female pharaoh Hatshepsut. updated by The Tom, 01:48, 28 June 2007
• Egyptologist Zahi Hawass identifies a mummy found in an unadorned tomb as that of the female pharaoh Hatshepsut (pictured). updated by Nishkid64, 17:26, 28 June 2007
• Gordon Brown succeeds Tony Blair as Prime Minister of the United Kingdom. Blair assumes the post of Envoy for the Quartet on the Middle East. updated by Nishkid64, 17:26, 28 June 2007
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June 29

• Egyptologist Zahi Hawass identifies a mummy found in an unadorned tomb as that of the female pharaoh Hatshepsut. updated by One, 06:00, 29 June 2007
• Gordon Brown (pictured) succeeds Tony Blair as Prime Minister of the United Kingdom. Blair assumes the post of Envoy for the Quartet on the Middle East. updated by One, 06:00, 29 June 2007
• An unexploded bomb is found in The Haymarket, London. added by Thue, 12:13, 29 June 2007
• An unexploded bomb is found in The Haymarket, London. updated by MZMcBride, 15:23, 29 June 2007
• An unexploded bomb is found in Haymarket, London. updated by Craigy144, 18:33, 29 June 2007
• "Chemical" Ali Hassan al-Majid, cousin of Saddam Hussein, is sentenced to death along with two other defendants for his role in the Al-Anfal Campaign against the Iraqi Kurds. updated by MisfitToys, 18:50, 29 June 2007
• Gordon Brown succeeds Tony Blair as Prime Minister of the United Kingdom. Blair assumes the post of Envoy for the Quartet on the Middle East. updated by Cyrius, 19:51, 29 June 2007
• Egyptologist Zahi Hawass identifies a mummy found in an unadorned tomb as that of the female pharaoh Hatshepsut (pictured). updated by Art LaPella, 20:05, 29 June 2007
• Two unexploded bombs are found in London. added by Pharos, 20:11, 29 June 2007
• Two unexploded bombs are found in London. removed by ChrisO~enwiki, 01:24, 30 June 2007

June 30

• Two attempted car bomb attacks in central London are foiled by the Metropolitan Police. added by ChrisO~enwiki, 01:24, 30 June 2007
• Two attempted car bomb attacks in central London are foiled by the Metropolitan Police. removed by Dragons flight, 20:05, 30 June 2007
• The Glasgow International Airport is rammed by a burning SUV, one day after car bomb attacks are thwarted in central London. added by Dragons flight, 20:05, 30 June 2007
• Glasgow International Airport is rammed by a burning car, one day after car bomb attacks are thwarted in central London. added by Andrew Gray, 20:53, 30 June 2007
• Glasgow International Airport is rammed by a burning car one day after two unexploded car bombs are discovered in central London. updated by Tariqabjotu, 21:53, 30 June 2007