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May 1

• Violent protests break out as Estonian authorities remove the Bronze Soldier, a Soviet Red Army war memorial in Tallinn, amid political controversy. added by PFHLai, 00:04, 01 May 2007

May 2

• Ivica Račan, the previous Prime Minister of Croatia, dies of kidney cancer less than three weeks after resigning as leader of the opposition Social Democratic Party. added by PFHLai, 04:43, 02 May 2007
• Ivica Račan, the previous Prime Minister of Croatia, dies of kidney cancer less than three weeks after resigning as leader of the opposition Social Democratic Party. removed by The Tom, 23:20, 04 May 2007
• The Bronze Soldier, a Soviet Red Army war memorial in Tallinn, is removed Estonian authorities amid political controversy and violent protests. added by PFHLai, 05:15, 02 May 2007
• The Bronze Soldier, a Soviet Red Army war memorial in Tallinn, is removed by Estonian authorities amid political controversy and violent protests. updated by PFHLai, 05:16, 02 May 2007

May 3

• Five men arrested in Operation Crevice in 2004 are convicted of plotting to deploy fertilizer bombs in terrorist attacks across the United Kingdom. added by Aecis, 13:40, 03 May 2007
• The Ulster Volunteer Force, a loyalist paramilitary group in Northern Ireland, renounces the use of force. added by The Tom, 19:50, 03 May 2007

May 4

• Five men arrested in Operation Crevice in 2004 are convicted of plotting to deploy fertilizer bombs in terrorist attacks across the United Kingdom. added by PFHLai, 05:54, 04 May 2007
• Five men arrested in Operation Crevice in 2004 are convicted of plotting to deploy fertilizer bombs in terrorist attacks across the United Kingdom. removed by The Tom, 04:39, 06 May 2007
• The Ulster Volunteer Force, a loyalist paramilitary group in Northern Ireland, renounces the use of force. updated by Art LaPella, 18:12, 04 May 2007
• The Ulster Volunteer Force, a loyalist paramilitary group in Northern Ireland, renounces the use of force. removed by PFHLai, 15:46, 08 May 2007
• Following a first-ever election victory, the separatist Scottish National Party surpasses Labour to become the largest political party in the Scottish Parliament. Labour also suffers losses in elections to the Welsh Assembly and to local councils across Britain. added by The Tom, 23:15, 04 May 2007
• A violent siege of the Estonian embassy in Moscow continues in response to the removal of the Bronze Soldier, a Soviet Red Army war memorial in Tallinn. added by The Tom, 23:20, 04 May 2007
• A violent siege of the Estonian embassy in Moscow continues in response to the removal of the Bronze Soldier, a Soviet Red Army war memorial in Tallinn. removed by Deltabeignet, 03:38, 08 May 2007
• Following a first-ever election victory, the separatist Scottish National Party surpasses Labour to become the largest political party in the Scottish Parliament (pictured). Labour also suffers losses in elections to the Welsh Assembly and to local councils across Britain. updated by The Tom, 23:26, 04 May 2007

May 5

• Ivica Račan, the previous Prime Minister of Croatia, dies suddenly of kidney cancer less than three weeks after resigning as leader of the opposition Social Democratic Party. updated by The Tom, 02:00, 05 May 2007
• Ivica Račan, the previous Prime Minister of Croatia, dies suddenly of kidney cancer less than three weeks after resigning as leader of the opposition Social Democratic Party. removed by PFHLai, 05:56, 05 May 2007
• The Winograd Commission criticizes the Isreali government of mishandling the 2006 Lebanon War, prompting protests in Tel Aviv and calls for Prime Minister Ehud Olmert and Defense Minister Amir Peretz to resign. added by PFHLai, 05:56, 05 May 2007
• The Scottish National Party surpasses the Labour Party and wins plurality in the Scottish Parliament (pictured) for the first time. Labour also suffers losses in elections to the Welsh Assembly and to local councils across Britain. added by PFHLai, 06:15, 05 May 2007
• The Winograd Commission criticizes the Israeli government of mishandling the 2006 Lebanon War, prompting protests in Tel Aviv and calls for Prime Minister Ehud Olmert and Defense Minister Amir Peretz to resign. updated by Art LaPella, 06:53, 05 May 2007
• The Winograd Commission criticizes the Israeli government of mishandling the 2006 Lebanon war, prompting protests in Tel Aviv and calls for Prime Minister Ehud Olmert and Defense Minister Amir Peretz to resign. updated by Tariqabjotu, 11:11, 05 May 2007
• The Scottish National Party surpasses the Labour Party and wins plurality in the Scottish Parliament (pictured) for the first time. Labour also suffers losses in elections to the Welsh Assembly and to local councils in England and Scotland. updated by Art LaPella, 16:36, 05 May 2007

May 6

• The Winograd Commission criticizes the Israeli government of mishandling the 2006 Lebanon war, prompting protests in Tel Aviv and calls for Prime Minister Ehud Olmert and Defense Minister Amir Peretz to resign. updated by Woohookitty, 02:58, 06 May 2007
• The Winograd Commission criticizes the Israeli government of mishandling the 2006 Lebanon war, prompting protests in Tel Aviv and calls for Prime Minister Ehud Olmert and Defense Minister Amir Peretz to resign. updated by Woohookitty, 02:59, 06 May 2007
• The Scottish National Party surpasses the Labour Party and wins a plurality in the Scottish Parliament (pictured) for the first time. Labour also suffers losses in elections to the Welsh Assembly and to local councils in England and Scotland. updated by Woohookitty, 03:00, 06 May 2007
• Kenya Airways Flight 507 crashes in Niete, Cameroon with 115 people on board and an unknown number of survivors. added by Mets501, 03:53, 06 May 2007
• Kenya Airways Flight 507 crashes in Niete, Cameroon with 115 people on board. The number of survivors is unknown. updated by Danny, 04:09, 06 May 2007
• Kenya Airways Flight 507, with 115 people on board, crashes in Niete, Cameroon. updated by PFHLai, 06:19, 06 May 2007
• The Winograd Commission criticizes the Israeli government for mishandling the 2006 Lebanon war, prompting protests in Tel Aviv and calls for Prime Minister Ehud Olmert and Defense Minister Amir Peretz to resign. updated by Newyorkbrad, 06:34, 06 May 2007
• The Winograd Commission criticizes the Israeli government for mishandling the 2006 Lebanon war, prompting protests in Tel Aviv and calls for Prime Minister Ehud Olmert and Defense Minister Amir Peretz to resign. removed by Raul654, 15:48, 08 May 2007
• Exit polls indicate that Nicolas Sarkozy (pictured) has won the runoff poll in the French presidential election with 53–55% of the vote, beating socialist Segolène Royal. added by Physchim62, 17:03, 06 May 2007
• Exit polls indicate that Nicolas Sarkozy (pictured) has won the runoff poll in the French presidential election with 53–55% of the vote, beating socialist Segolène Royal. removed by Physchim62, 17:04, 06 May 2007
• The Scottish National Party surpasses the Labour Party and wins a plurality in the Scottish Parliament for the first time. Labour also suffers losses in elections to the Welsh Assembly and to local councils in England and Scotland. updated by Physchim62, 17:03, 06 May 2007
• The Scottish National Party surpasses the Labour Party and wins a plurality in the Scottish Parliament (pictured) for the first time. Labour also suffers losses in elections to the Welsh Assembly and to local councils in England and Scotland. updated by Physchim62, 17:04, 06 May 2007
• Exit polls indicate that Nicolas Sarkozy (pictured) has won the runoff poll in the French presidential election with 53–55% of the vote, beating socialist Segolène Royal. updated by Physchim62, 18:00, 06 May 2007
• The Scottish National Party surpasses the Labour Party and wins a plurality in the Scottish Parliament for the first time. Labour also suffers losses in elections to the Welsh Assembly and to local councils in England and Scotland. updated by Physchim62, 18:00, 06 May 2007
• The Scottish National Party surpasses the Labour Party and wins a plurality in the Scottish Parliament for the first time. Labour also suffers losses in elections to the Welsh Assembly and to local councils in England and Scotland. removed by PFHLai, 16:06, 08 May 2007
• Exit polls indicate that Nicolas Sarkozy (pictured) has won the runoff poll in the French presidential election with 53–55% of the vote, beating socialist Ségolène Royal. updated by Nishkid64, 18:21, 06 May 2007
• Exit polls indicate that Nicolas Sarkozy (pictured) has won the runoff poll in the French presidential election with 53–55% of the vote, beating Socialist Ségolène Royal. updated by Picaroon, 18:37, 06 May 2007
• Exit polls indicate that Nicolas Sarkozy (pictured) has won the runoff poll in the French presidential election with 53–55% of the vote, defeating Socialist Ségolène Royal. updated by Adambiswanger1, 18:43, 06 May 2007
• Exit polls indicate that Nicolas Sarkozy (pictured) has been elected President of France with 53–55% of the vote, defeating Socialist Ségolène Royal. updated by Andrew Levine, 18:55, 06 May 2007
• Exit polls indicate that Nicolas Sarkozy (pictured) has been elected President of France with 53–55% of the vote, defeating Socialist Ségolène Royal. updated by Andrew Levine, 18:56, 06 May 2007
• Nicolas Sarkozy (pictured) is elected President of France with 53-55% of the vote, defeating Socialist Ségolène Royal. added by Andrew Levine, 18:59, 06 May 2007
• UMP candidate Nicolas Sarkozy (pictured) is elected President of France with 53% of the vote, defeating Socialist candidate Ségolène Royal. added by Coelacan, 20:55, 06 May 2007

May 7

• Kenya Airways Flight 507, with 114 people on board, crashes in Niete, Cameroon. updated by Wiki alf, 09:13, 07 May 2007

May 8

• Kenya Airways Flight 507 crashes in Niete, Cameroon, killing all 114 people on board. updated by Tariqabjotu, 02:37, 08 May 2007
• Kenya Airways Flight 507 crashes in Niete, Cameroon, killing all 114 people onboard. updated by Tariqabjotu, 02:48, 08 May 2007
• Kenya Airways Flight 507 crashes in Niete, Cameroon, killing all 114 people on board. updated by David Levy, 02:55, 08 May 2007
• Kenya Airways Flight 507 crashes soon after taking off from Douala, Cameroon, killing all 114 people on board. updated by PFHLai, 03:42, 08 May 2007
• Kenya Airways Flight 507 crashes soon after taking off from Douala, Cameroon, killing all 114 people on board. removed by Verrai, 20:38, 09 May 2007
• The suspension of the Northern Ireland Assembly ends after four and a half years, restoring home rule in Northern Ireland. added by PFHLai, 15:46, 08 May 2007
• added by Raul654, 15:48, 08 May 2007
• Archeologists at Herodium discover the tomb of Herod the Great}} added by Raul654, 15:49, 08 May 2007
• Archeologists at Herodium discover the tomb of Herod the Great updated by Raul654, 15:49, 08 May 2007
• Archeologists at Herodium discover the tomb of Herod the Great updated by Raul654, 15:50, 08 May 2007
• Archeologists at Herodium discover the tomb of Herod the Great removed by PFHLai, 16:06, 08 May 2007
• The tomb of Herod I, King of Judaea from 37 to 4 BCE, is discovered at Herodium near Jerusalem. added by PFHLai, 16:06, 08 May 2007
• NASA announces the discovery of SN 2006gy, the brightest supernova ever recorded. added by PFHLai, 16:06, 08 May 2007
• The Scottish National Party surpasses the Labour Party and wins a plurality in the Scottish Parliament for the first time. Labour also suffers losses in elections to the Welsh Assembly and to local councils in England and Scotland. updated by PFHLai, 16:09, 08 May 2007
• The Scottish National Party surpasses the Labour Party and wins a plurality in the Scottish Parliament for the first time. Labour also suffers losses in elections to the Welsh Assembly and to local councils in England and Scotland. removed by PFHLai, 17:22, 08 May 2007
• The suspension of the Northern Ireland Assembly ends after four and a half years, restoring home rule in Northern Ireland. added by PFHLai, 16:17, 08 May 2007
• The suspension of the Northern Ireland Assembly ends after four and a half years, restoring home rule in Northern Ireland. Ian Paisley of the DUP and Martin McGuinness of Sinn Féin take office as First Minister and Deputy First Minister, respectively. updated by PFHLai, 17:22, 08 May 2007
• The suspension of the Northern Ireland Assembly ends after four and a half years, restoring home rule in Northern Ireland. removed by PFHLai, 17:22, 08 May 2007
• NASA announces the discovery of SN 2006gy (illustrated), the brightest supernova ever recorded. updated by PFHLai, 18:18, 08 May 2007
• UMP candidate Nicolas Sarkozy is elected President of France with 53% of the vote, defeating Socialist candidate Ségolène Royal. updated by PFHLai, 18:18, 08 May 2007
• added by PFHLai, 18:23, 08 May 2007
• removed by PFHLai, 09:27, 09 May 2007
• NASA announces the discovery of SN 2006gy, the brightest supernova ever recorded. updated by PFHLai, 18:23, 08 May 2007
• UMP candidate Nicolas Sarkozy (pictured) is elected President of France with 53% of the vote, defeating Socialist candidate Ségolène Royal. updated by PFHLai, 18:23, 08 May 2007
• The tomb of Herod I, King of Judaea from 37 to 4 BCE, is discovered at Herodium, near Jerusalem. updated by Tariqabjotu, 19:55, 08 May 2007

May 9

• Six men are arrested for conspiring to perpetrate a massacre at the Fort Dix military base in New Jersey, USA. added by PFHLai, 09:32, 09 May 2007
• The suspension of the Northern Ireland Assembly ends after four and a half years, restoring home rule in Northern Ireland. (Parliamentary building pictured) Ian Paisley of the DUP and Martin McGuinness of Sinn Féin take office as First Minister and Deputy First Minister, respectively. updated by PFHLai, 10:04, 09 May 2007
• UMP candidate Nicolas Sarkozy is elected President of France, defeating Socialist candidate Ségolène Royal. updated by PFHLai, 10:04, 09 May 2007
• UMP candidate Nicolas Sarkozy is elected President of France, defeating Socialist candidate Ségolène Royal. removed by Sam Blacketer, 11:20, 10 May 2007
• The suspension of the Northern Ireland Assembly (Parliament Buildings pictured) ends after four and a half years, restoring home rule in Northern Ireland. Ian Paisley of the DUP and Martin McGuinness of Sinn Féin take office as First Minister and Deputy First Minister, respectively. updated by Zoney, 10:17, 09 May 2007
• The suspension of the Northern Ireland Assembly (Parliament Buildings pictured) ends after four and a half years, restoring home rule in Northern Ireland. Ian Paisley of the DUP and Martin McGuinness of Sinn Féin take office as First Minister and Deputy First Minister, respectively. updated by Zoney, 13:40, 09 May 2007
• The 2007 Atlantic hurricane season begins early with the formation of Subtropical Storm Andrea off the Southeast U.S. coast. added by Verrai, 20:38, 09 May 2007
• The 2007 Atlantic hurricane season begins early with the formation of Subtropical Storm Andrea off the Southeast U.S. coast. removed by PFHLai, 00:03, 15 May 2007
• Six men are arrested for conspiring to attack soldiers at the Fort Dix military base in New Jersey, USA. updated by Savidan, 22:24, 09 May 2007

May 10

• Six men are arrested for allegedly conspiring to attack soldiers at the Fort Dix military base in New Jersey, USA. updated by ChrisO~enwiki, 07:15, 10 May 2007
• Six men are arrested for allegedly conspiring to attack soldiers at the Fort Dix military base in New Jersey, USA. removed by PFHLai, 00:02, 15 May 2007
• A tomb believe to be that of Herod I, King of Judaea from 37 to 4 BCE, is discovered at Herodium, near Jerusalem. added by ChrisO~enwiki, 07:16, 10 May 2007
• A tomb believed to be that of Herod I, King of Judaea from 37 to 4 BCE, is discovered at Herodium, near Jerusalem. updated by ChrisO~enwiki, 07:16, 10 May 2007
• A tomb believed to be that of Herod I, King of Judaea from 37 to 4 BCE, is discovered at Herodium, near Jerusalem. removed by PFHLai, 02:17, 12 May 2007
• ((*mp|May 10}} British Prime Minister Tony Blair announces he will leave office on June 27, once the Labour Party has elected a successor. added by Sam Blacketer, 11:20, 10 May 2007
• British Prime Minister Tony Blair announces he will leave office on June 27, once the Labour Party has elected a successor. added by Sam Blacketer, 11:20, 10 May 2007
• British Prime Minister Tony Blair (pictured right) announces he will leave office on June 27, once the Labour Party has elected a successor. updated by Chaser, 11:23, 10 May 2007
• The suspension of the Northern Ireland Assembly ends after four and a half years, restoring home rule in Northern Ireland. Ian Paisley of the DUP and Martin McGuinness of Sinn Féin take office as First Minister and Deputy First Minister, respectively. updated by Chaser, 11:23, 10 May 2007
• NASA announces the discovery of supernova SN 2006gy, which has the largest absolute brightness ever recorded. updated by Chaser, 11:23, 10 May 2007
• British Prime Minister Tony Blair (pictured) announces he will leave office on June 27, once the Labour Party has elected a successor. updated by Allen3, 11:29, 10 May 2007
• British Prime Minister Tony Blair (pictured) announces he will leave office on June 27, once the Labour Party has elected a successor. updated by PFHLai, 13:31, 10 May 2007
• NASA announces the discovery of SN 2006gy, a supernova with the largest absolute brightness ever recorded. updated by PFHLai, 13:31, 10 May 2007
• NASA announces the discovery of SN 2006gy, a supernova with the largest absolute brightness ever recorded. removed by Cbrown1023, 14:15, 13 May 2007
• British Prime Minister Tony Blair (pictured) announces he will leave office on June 27, once the Labour Party has elected a successor. updated by PFHLai, 14:03, 10 May 2007

May 12

• José Ramos Horta wins the East Timorese presidential election, defeating FRETILIN candidate Francisco Guterres in the second round. added by PFHLai, 02:17, 12 May 2007
• The suspension of the Northern Ireland Assembly ends after four and a half years, restoring home rule in Northern Ireland. updated by PFHLai, 04:34, 12 May 2007
• The suspension of the Northern Ireland Assembly ends after four and a half years, restoring home rule in Northern Ireland. Ian Paisley of the DUP and Martin McGuinness of Sinn Féin take office as First Minister and Deputy First Minister, respectively. removed by PFHLai, 04:34, 12 May 2007
• The suspension of the Northern Ireland Assembly ends after four and a half years, restoring home rule in Northern Ireland. removed by The Tom, 21:12, 13 May 2007
• José Ramos Horta (pictured) defeats FRETILIN candidate Francisco Guterres to win the presidential election in East Timor. updated by PFHLai, 05:06, 12 May 2007
• British Prime Minister Tony Blair announces he will leave office on June 27, once the Labour Party has elected a successor. updated by PFHLai, 05:06, 12 May 2007
• British Prime Minister Tony Blair announces he will leave office on June 27, once the Labour Party has elected a successor. removed by PFHLai, 12:07, 15 May 2007
• Serbia wins the Eurovision Song Contest 2007 with their debut entry Molitva. added by JIP, 22:15, 12 May 2007
• Serbia wins the Eurovision Song Contest 2007 with their debut entry Molitva. added by Kaihsu, 22:39, 12 May 2007
• Serbia wins the Eurovision Song Contest 2007 with its debut entry Molitva. updated by Kaihsu, 22:43, 12 May 2007

May 13

• Serbia wins the Eurovision Song Contest 2007 with its debut entry "Molitva." updated by Picaroon, 01:28, 13 May 2007
• Serbia wins the Eurovision Song Contest 2007 with its debut entry "Molitva". updated by Violetriga, 08:15, 13 May 2007
• At least one million people gathered in İzmir, Turkey for the fifth mass rally (pictured) to demand their country remain a secular state, stepping up pressure on the Islamist-rooted Justice and Development Party (AKP) government before July elections. added by Cbrown1023, 14:15, 13 May 2007
• At least one million people gathered in İzmir, Turkey for the fifth mass rally (pictured) to demand their country remain a secular state, stepping up pressure on the Islamist-rooted Justice and Development Party (AKP) government before July elections. removed by Cbrown1023, 14:16, 13 May 2007
• José Ramos Horta defeats FRETILIN candidate Francisco Guterres to win the presidential election in East Timor. updated by Cbrown1023, 14:15, 13 May 2007
• José Ramos Horta (pictured) defeats FRETILIN candidate Francisco Guterres to win the presidential election in East Timor. updated by Cbrown1023, 14:16, 13 May 2007
• NASA announces the discovery of SN 2006gy, a supernova with the largest absolute brightness ever recorded. updated by Cbrown1023, 14:16, 13 May 2007
• NASA announces the discovery of SN 2006gy, a supernova with the largest absolute brightness ever recorded. removed by Cbrown1023, 14:21, 13 May 2007
• At least one million people gathered in İzmir, Turkey for the fifth mass rally (pictured) to demand their country remain a secular state, stepping up pressure on the Islamist-rooted Justice and Development Party (AKP) government before July elections. updated by Cbrown1023, 14:21, 13 May 2007
• José Ramos Horta defeats FRETILIN candidate Francisco Guterres to win the presidential election in East Timor. updated by Cbrown1023, 14:21, 13 May 2007
• José Ramos Horta defeats FRETILIN candidate Francisco Guterres to win the presidential election in East Timor. removed by PFHLai, 12:20, 15 May 2007
• At least one million people gather in İzmir, Turkey for the fifth mass rally (pictured) to demand that their country remain a secular state. updated by David Levy, 15:34, 13 May 2007
• At least one million people gathered in İzmir, Turkey for the fifth mass rally (pictured) to demand their country remain a secular state, stepping up pressure on the Islamist-rooted Justice and Development Party (AKP) government before July elections. removed by David Levy, 15:34, 13 May 2007
• At least one million people gather in İzmir, Turkey for the fifth mass rally (pictured) to demand that their country remain a secular state. updated by Coelacan, 19:16, 13 May 2007
• Samoan monarch Malietoa Tanumafili II dies aged 94; the constitution stipulates that Samoa now become a republic with the office of O le Ao o le Malo becoming a ceremonial presidency with a five-year term. added by The Tom, 21:12, 13 May 2007
• Samoan monarch Malietoa Tanumafili II dies aged 94; the constitution stipulates that Samoa now become a republic with the office of O le Ao o le Malo becoming a ceremonial presidency with a five-year term. removed by PFHLai, 12:37, 15 May 2007
• At least one million people gather in İzmir for the fifth mass rally (pictured) to demand that Turkey remain a secular state. updated by Flcelloguy, 21:13, 13 May 2007
• Serbia wins the Eurovision Song Contest 2007 with its entry "Molitva". updated by Flcelloguy, 21:14, 13 May 2007

May 15

• Violent riots break out before a scheduled address by suspended Chief Justice Iftikhar Muhammad Chaudhry in Karachi, Pakistan, resulting in more than 40 deaths and 800 arrests. added by PFHLai, 12:07, 15 May 2007
• Afghan officials report the death of Mullah Dadullah Akhund, a Taliban military commander in southern Afghanistan killed in a battle with the coalition forces in Helmand. added by PFHLai, 12:20, 15 May 2007
• The death toll for violence associated with the general election in the Philippines reaches 126. added by PFHLai, 12:37, 15 May 2007
• The death toll for violence associated with the general election in the Philippines reaches 126. removed by PFHLai, 17:32, 20 May 2007
• Singer Marija Šerifović of Serbia wins the Eurovision Song Contest 2007 with the song "Molitva". added by PFHLai, 12:43, 15 May 2007
• Singer Marija Šerifović of Serbia wins the Eurovision Song Contest 2007 with the song "Molitva". removed by Tariqabjotu, 01:16, 18 May 2007
• Afghan officials report the death of Mullah Dadullah, a Taliban military commander in southern Afghanistan killed in a battle with the coalition forces in Helmand. updated by PFHLai, 15:43, 15 May 2007
• Afghan officials report the death of Mullah Dadullah, a Taliban military commander in southern Afghanistan killed in a battle with the coalition forces in Helmand. removed by David Levy, 15:51, 20 May 2007

May 16

• In Karachi, Pakistan, a political rally organised by the MQM before an address by suspended Chief Justice Iftikhar Muhammad Chaudhry turns into a violent riot, resulting in more than 40 deaths and 800 arrests. added by PFHLai, 13:54, 16 May 2007

May 17

• François Fillon (pictured) is appointed Prime Minister of France by newly inaugurated President Nicolas Sarkozy. added by Andrew Levine, 19:21, 17 May 2007
• François Fillon (pictured) is appointed Prime Minister of France by newly inaugurated President Nicolas Sarkozy. updated by Andrew Levine, 19:24, 17 May 2007
• At least one million people gather in İzmir for the fifth mass rally to demand that Turkey remain a secular state. updated by Andrew Levine, 19:24, 17 May 2007
• At least one million people gather in İzmir for the fifth mass rally to demand that Turkey remain a secular state. removed by David Levy, 15:51, 20 May 2007

May 18

• Paul Wolfowitz announces his resignation from the Presidency of the World Bank Group following allegations of ethics violations involving his girlfriend, Shaha Riza. added by Tariqabjotu, 01:16, 18 May 2007
• In Karachi, Pakistan, a political rally organised by the MQM before an address by suspended Chief Justice Iftikhar Muhammad Chaudhry turns into a violent riot, resulting in more than 40 deaths and 800 arrests. updated by Tariqabjotu, 01:16, 18 May 2007
• Paul Wolfowitz announces his resignation from the Presidency of the World Bank Group following allegations of ethics violations involving companion Shaha Riza. updated by Pharos, 01:22, 18 May 2007

May 20

• In Karachi, Pakistan, a political rally organised by the MQM before an address by suspended Chief Justice Iftikhar Muhammad Chaudhry turns into a violent riot, resulting in more than 50 deaths and 800 arrests. updated by Alex Shih, 00:36, 20 May 2007
• In Karachi, Pakistan, a political rally organised by the MQM before an address by suspended Chief Justice Iftikhar Muhammad Chaudhry turns into a violent riot, resulting in more than 50 deaths and 800 arrests. removed by Gaillimh, 01:18, 20 May 2007
• Chelsea F.C. wins the 2007 FA Cup Final, defeating Manchester United by a 1–0 score, after Didier Drogba scores a goal during extra time, in the 116th minute. added by Gaillimh, 01:18, 20 May 2007
• Chelsea F.C. wins the 2007 FA Cup Final, defeating Manchester United by a 1–0 score, after Didier Drogba scores a goal during extra time, in the 116th minute. removed by Andrew Gray, 01:41, 20 May 2007
• In Karachi, Pakistan, a political rally organised by the MQM before an address by suspended Chief Justice Iftikhar Muhammad Chaudhry turns into a violent riot, resulting in more than 50 deaths and 800 arrests. updated by Andrew Gray, 01:41, 20 May 2007
• In Karachi, Pakistan, a political rally organised by the MQM before an address by suspended Chief Justice Iftikhar Muhammad Chaudhry turns into a violent riot, resulting in more than 50 deaths and 800 arrests. removed by Gaillimh, 01:44, 20 May 2007
• Chelsea F.C. wins the 2007 FA Cup Final, defeating Manchester United by a 1–0 score, after Didier Drogba scores a goal during extra time, in the 116th minute. updated by Gaillimh, 01:44, 20 May 2007
• Chelsea F.C. wins the 2007 FA Cup Final, defeating Manchester United by a 1–0 score, after Didier Drogba scores a goal during extra time, in the 116th minute. removed by Andrew Gray, 01:52, 20 May 2007
• In Karachi, Pakistan, a political rally organised by the MQM before an address by suspended Chief Justice Iftikhar Muhammad Chaudhry turns into a violent riot, resulting in more than 50 deaths and 800 arrests. updated by Andrew Gray, 01:52, 20 May 2007
• In Karachi, Pakistan, a political rally organised by the MQM before an address by suspended Chief Justice Iftikhar Muhammad Chaudhry turns into a violent riot, resulting in more than 50 deaths and 800 arrests. removed by Gaillimh, 02:01, 20 May 2007
• Chelsea F.C. wins the 2007 FA Cup Final, defeating Manchester United by a 1–0 score, after Didier Drogba scores a goal during extra time, in the 116th minute. updated by Gaillimh, 02:01, 20 May 2007
• Chelsea Football Club wins the 2007 FA Cup Final, defeating Manchester United by a 1–0 score after Didier Drogba scores a goal during extra time. added by David Levy, 02:14, 20 May 2007
• Chelsea F.C. wins the 2007 FA Cup Final, defeating Manchester United by a 1–0 score after Didier Drogba scores a goal during extra time. added by Mets501, 04:17, 20 May 2007
• Chelsea Football Club wins the 2007 FA Cup Final, defeating Manchester United by a 1–0 score after Didier Drogba scores a goal during extra time. added by David Levy, 04:28, 20 May 2007
• Chelsea Football Club win the 2007 FA Cup Final, defeating Manchester United by a 1–0 score after Didier Drogba scores a goal during extra time. updated by Tariqabjotu, 05:47, 20 May 2007
• Paul Wolfowitz (pictured) announces his resignation from the Presidency of the World Bank Group following allegations of ethics violations involving companion Shaha Riza. updated by David Levy, 15:43, 20 May 2007
• François Fillon is appointed Prime Minister of France by newly inaugurated President Nicolas Sarkozy. updated by David Levy, 15:43, 20 May 2007
• Chelsea Football Club win the 2007 FA Cup Final, defeating Manchester United at the new Wembley Stadium by a 1–0 score after Didier Drogba scores a goal during extra time. updated by PFHLai, 15:46, 20 May 2007
• At least one million people gather in İzmir for the fifth mass rally to demand that Turkey remain a secular state. updated by David Levy, 16:19, 20 May 2007
• At least one million people gather in İzmir for the fifth mass rally to demand that Turkey remain a secular state. removed by PFHLai, 17:03, 20 May 2007
• Chelsea Football Club win the 2007 FA Cup Final, defeating Manchester United at Wembley Stadium by a 1–0 score after Didier Drogba scores a goal during extra time. updated by Deckiller, 16:38, 20 May 2007
• The Russian Orthodox Church Outside Russia, established abroad after the Bolshevik Revolution in 1917, is formally reunited with the Russian Orthodox Church. added by PFHLai, 17:03, 20 May 2007
• Chelsea Football Club win the 2007 FA Cup Final, defeating Manchester United at Wembley Stadium by a 1–0 score after Didier Drogba scores a goal during extra time. added by PFHLai, 17:17, 20 May 2007
• About 500,000 colonial era silver and gold coins are retrieved from a 17th century shipwreck off the coast of Cornwall, South West England. added by PFHLai, 17:32, 20 May 2007
• The Russian Orthodox Church Outside Russia, established abroad after the Bolshevik Revolution in 1917, is formally reunited with the Russian Orthodox Church. added by PFHLai, 17:32, 20 May 2007
• The Russian Orthodox Church Outside Russia, established abroad after the Bolshevik Revolution in 1917, is formally reunited with the Russian Orthodox Church. removed by Verrai, 04:49, 27 May 2007
• About 500,000 colonial-era silver and gold coins are retrieved from a 17th-century shipwreck off the coast of Cornwall, South West England. updated by Tariqabjotu, 18:05, 20 May 2007
• Chelsea Football Club wins the 2007 FA Cup Final, defeating Manchester United at Wembley Stadium by a 1–0 score after Didier Drogba scores a goal during extra time. updated by J Milburn, 19:52, 20 May 2007

May 21

• Chelsea Football Club wins the 2007 FA Cup Final, defeating Manchester United at the newly rebuilt Wembley Stadium by a 1–0 score after Didier Drogba scores a goal during extra time. updated by YellowMonkey, 05:02, 21 May 2007
• François Fillon is appointed Prime Minister of France by newly inaugurated President and fellow Union for a Popular Movement member Nicolas Sarkozy. updated by YellowMonkey, 05:09, 21 May 2007
• Chelsea Football Club wins the 2007 FA Cup Final, defeating Manchester United at the newly rebuilt Wembley Stadium by a 1–0 score after Didier Drogba scores a goal during extra time. updated by IanManka, 08:24, 21 May 2007
• François Fillon is appointed Prime Minister of France by newly inaugurated President and fellow Union for a Popular Movement member Nicolas Sarkozy. updated by IanManka, 08:24, 21 May 2007
• François Fillon is appointed Prime Minister of France by newly inaugurated President and fellow Union for a Popular Movement member Nicolas Sarkozy. removed by Tariqabjotu, 16:42, 21 May 2007
• Chelsea win the 2007 FA Cup Final, defeating Manchester United 1-0 (aet) at the newly rebuilt Wembley Stadium. updated by Ed g2s, 08:28, 21 May 2007
• The 2007 FA Cup Final concludes with Chelsea Football Club defeating Manchester United 1-0 (aet) at the newly rebuilt Wembley Stadium. added by David Levy, 08:38, 21 May 2007
• The 2007 FA Cup Final concludes with Chelsea Football Club defeating Manchester United 1-0 (aet) at the newly rebuilt Wembley Stadium. removed by Shanes, 21:43, 23 May 2007
• Fighting between the Lebanese Armed Forces and Fatah al-Islam kills at least seventy people in northern Lebanon. added by Tariqabjotu, 16:42, 21 May 2007
• Cutty Sark (pictured), a 19th century clipper preserved in a drydock at Greenwich in London, catches fire while undergoing extensive restoration. added by PFHLai, 18:26, 21 May 2007
• Paul Wolfowitz announces his resignation from the Presidency of the World Bank Group following allegations of ethics violations involving companion Shaha Riza. updated by PFHLai, 18:26, 21 May 2007
• Cutty Sark (pictured), a 19th century clipper preserved in a drydock at Greenwich in London, is severely damaged by fire while undergoing restoration. updated by ChrisO~enwiki, 18:41, 21 May 2007
• Paul Wolfowitz announces his resignation from the Presidency of the World Bank Group following allegations of ethics violations involving girlfriend Shaha Riza. updated by ChrisO~enwiki, 18:41, 21 May 2007
• Paul Wolfowitz announces his resignation from the Presidency of the World Bank Group following allegations of ethics violations involving Shaha Riza. updated by PFHLai, 18:48, 21 May 2007
• Paul Wolfowitz announces his resignation from the Presidency of the World Bank Group following allegations of ethics violations involving Shaha Riza. removed by Picaroon, 00:27, 27 May 2007
• Cutty Sark (pictured), a 19th century clipper preserved in a drydock at Greenwich in London, is damaged by fire while undergoing restoration. updated by PFHLai, 18:53, 21 May 2007
• Cutty Sark (pictured), a 19th-century clipper preserved in a drydock at Greenwich in London, is damaged by fire while undergoing restoration. updated by Brian0918, 19:03, 21 May 2007
• Cutty Sark (pictured), a 19th-century clipper preserved in a drydock at Greenwich in London, is extensively damaged by fire while undergoing restoration. updated by ChrisO~enwiki, 19:06, 21 May 2007
• Fighting between the Lebanese Armed Forces and Fatah al-Islam breaks out near Tripoli and Nahr al-Bared in northern Lebanon. updated by PFHLai, 19:07, 21 May 2007
• Cutty Sark (pictured), a 19th-century clipper ship preserved in a drydock at Greenwich in London, is extensively damaged by fire while undergoing restoration. updated by ChrisO~enwiki, 19:08, 21 May 2007

May 22

• Cutty Sark (pictured), a 19th-century clipper and museum ship at Greenwich in London, is extensively damaged by fire while undergoing restoration. updated by PFHLai, 07:46, 22 May 2007
• About 500,000 colonial-era silver and gold coins are retrieved from a 17th-century shipwreck off the coast of Cornwall, South West England. added by Chaser, 14:54, 22 May 2007
• About 500,000 colonial-era silver and gold coins are retrieved from a 17th-century shipwreck off the coast of Cornwall, South West England. updated by PFHLai, 22:15, 22 May 2007

May 23

• A.C. Milan win the UEFA Champions League, defeating Liverpool 2-1 in the final. added by Shanes, 21:43, 23 May 2007

May 24

• A.C. Milan win the UEFA Champions League, defeating Liverpool F.C. 2-1 in the final. updated by Renamed user ixgysjijel, 08:59, 24 May 2007
• The Cutty Sark (pictured), a 19th-century clipper and museum ship at Greenwich in London, is extensively damaged by fire while undergoing restoration. added by Derek Ross, 23:52, 24 May 2007

May 26

• About 500,000 silver and gold coins are retrieved from a 17th-century shipwreck off the coast of Cornwall, South West England. updated by Picaroon, 18:23, 26 May 2007
• About 500,000 silver and gold coins are retrieved from a 17th-century shipwreck off the coast of Cornwall, South West England. removed by Shanes, 01:39, 30 May 2007

May 27

• In the Irish general election, Fianna Fáil is returned to power under Taoiseach Bertie Ahern, but their Progressive Democrat coalition partners collapse. added by Verrai, 04:49, 27 May 2007
• added by MZMcBride, 05:39, 27 May 2007
• In the Irish general election, Fianna Fáil win the most seats under Taoiseach Bertie Ahern, but their Progressive Democrat coalition partners collapse. updated by Zoney, 10:02, 27 May 2007
• In the Irish general election, Fianna Fáil under Taoiseach Bertie Ahern win the most seats, but their Progressive Democrat coalition partners collapse. updated by Zzyzx11, 11:34, 27 May 2007
• In the Irish general election, Fianna Fáil under Taoiseach Bertie Ahern (pictured) win the most seats, but their Progressive Democrat coalition partners collapse. updated by Zzyzx11, 16:03, 27 May 2007
• The Cutty Sark, a 19th-century clipper and museum ship at Greenwich in London, is extensively damaged by fire while undergoing restoration. updated by Zzyzx11, 16:03, 27 May 2007
• The Cutty Sark, a 19th-century clipper and museum ship at Greenwich in London, is extensively damaged by fire while undergoing restoration. removed by Zzyzx11, 03:57, 30 May 2007

May 28

• The Russian Orthodox Church Outside Russia, established abroad after the Bolshevik Revolution in 1917, is formally reunited with the Russian Orthodox Church. updated by One, 08:14, 28 May 2007
• The Russian Orthodox Church Outside Russia, established abroad after the Bolshevik Revolution in 1917, is formally reunited with the Russian Orthodox Church. removed by Zzyzx11, 22:44, 28 May 2007
• Paul Wolfowitz announces his resignation from the Presidency of the World Bank Group following allegations of ethics violations involving Shaha Riza. updated by One, 08:14, 28 May 2007
• Paul Wolfowitz announces his resignation from the Presidency of the World Bank Group following allegations of ethics violations involving Shaha Riza. removed by One, 08:15, 28 May 2007
• Paul Wolfowitz announces his resignation from the Presidency of the World Bank Group following allegations of ethics violations involving Shaha Riza. updated by One, 08:15, 28 May 2007
• Paul Wolfowitz announces his resignation from the Presidency of the World Bank Group following allegations of ethics violations involving Shaha Riza. removed by Zzyzx11, 15:11, 28 May 2007
• Venezuelan President Hugo Chávez shuts down the private television network Radio Caracas Television, saying that it had tried to undermine his government, and replaces it with the state-sponsored channel TVes. added by Zzyzx11, 22:44, 28 May 2007
• Fighting between the Lebanese Armed Forces and Fatah al-Islam breaks out near Tripoli and Nahr al-Bared in northern Lebanon. updated by Zzyzx11, 22:44, 28 May 2007
• Venezuelan President Hugo Chávez shuts down Radio Caracas Television, saying that the private television network had tried to undermine his government, and replaces it with the state-sponsored channel TVes. updated by Zzyzx11, 22:45, 28 May 2007

May 29

• Thousands protest after the Venezuelan government shuts down the private television network Radio Caracas Television and replaces it with the state-sponsored channel TVes. added by Zzyzx11, 03:31, 29 May 2007
• The Venezuelan government shuts down the private television network Radio Caracas Television and replaces it with the state-sponsored channel TVes. added by Zzyzx11, 03:36, 29 May 2007
• The Venezuelan government shuts down the private television network Radio Caracas Television and replaces it with the state-sponsored channel TVes. removed by Zzyzx11, 17:25, 29 May 2007
• Fighting between the Lebanese Armed Forces and Fatah al-Islam breaks out near Tripoli and Nahr al-Bared in northern Lebanon. updated by Zzyzx11, 17:25, 29 May 2007
• The Russian Orthodox Church Outside Russia, established abroad after the Bolshevik Revolution in 1917, is formally reunited with the Russian Orthodox Church. updated by Zzyzx11, 17:25, 29 May 2007
• The Russian Orthodox Church Outside Russia, established abroad after the Bolshevik Revolution in 1917, is formally reunited with the Russian Orthodox Church. removed by Zocky, 18:12, 29 May 2007
• The Venezuelan private television network Radio Caracas Television is taken off air after the government refuses to renew its broadcasting license. updated by Zocky, 18:12, 29 May 2007
• Fighting between the Lebanese Armed Forces and Fatah al-Islam breaks out near Tripoli and Nahr al-Bared in northern Lebanon. updated by Zocky, 18:12, 29 May 2007
• Fighting between the Lebanese Armed Forces and Fatah al-Islam breaks out near Tripoli and Nahr al-Bared in northern Lebanon. removed by Zzyzx11, 16:25, 31 May 2007
• Thousands protest after the Venezuelan private television network Radio Caracas Television is taken off air after the government refuses to renew its broadcasting license. added by Zzyzx11, 19:03, 29 May 2007
• Thousands protest after the Venezuelan private television network Radio Caracas Television is taken off air following the government refusal to renew its broadcasting license. updated by Zzyzx11, 19:08, 29 May 2007

May 30

• Bashar al-Assad is re-elected as President of Syria in an election in which he was the only candidate. added by Zzyzx11, 03:57, 30 May 2007
• Scottland's Dario Franchitti wins the 2007 Indianapolis 500. added by Zzyzx11, 03:57, 30 May 2007
• Scotland's Dario Franchitti wins the 2007 Indianapolis 500. added by Zzyzx11, 03:58, 30 May 2007

May 31

• Thousands protest after the Venezuelan private television network Radio Caracas Television is taken off the air following the government refusal to renew its broadcasting license. updated by Woohookitty, 09:18, 31 May 2007
• Valdis Zatlers defeats Aivars Endziņš in the Latvian presidential election. added by Zzyzx11, 16:25, 31 May 2007