Wikipedia:In the news/Posted/April 2007

April 1

 * The ongoing battle in Somali capital Mogadishu is described by the Red Cross as the worst there in more than 15 years. added by Golbez, 19:27, 01 April 2007
 * Michael Phelps breaks five world records in swimming swimming at the 2007 World Aquatics Championships; seven other records are broken as well. added by Golbez, 19:27, 01 April 2007
 * The ongoing battle in Somali capital Mogadishu is described by the Red Cross as the worst there in more than 15 years. added by Golbez, 19:28, 01 April 2007
 * Michael Phelps breaks five world records in swimming at the 2007 World Aquatics Championships; seven other records are broken as well. updated by Golbez, 19:28, 01 April 2007
 * Michael Phelps breaks five world records in swimming at the 2007 World Aquatics Championships; seven other records are broken as well. removed by The Tom, 19:33, 01 April 2007
 * The ongoing battle in Somalia's (flag pictured) capital of Mogadishu is described by the Red Cross as the worst there in more than 15 years. updated by Golbez, 19:32, 01 April 2007
 * The ongoing battle in Somalia's (flag pictured) capital of Mogadishu is described by the Red Cross as the worst there in more than 15 years. removed by The Tom, 19:33, 01 April 2007
 * added by The Tom, 19:33, 01 April 2007
 * removed by AzaToth, 02:28, 02 April 2007
 * Students protest outside the British embassy in Iran (flag pictured) in response to the ongoing diplomatic dispute over captured Royal Navy personnel. added by The Tom, 19:33, 01 April 2007
 * {*mp|April 1}} Michael Phelps breaks five world records in swimming at the 2007 World Aquatics Championships; seven other records are broken as well. updated by The Tom, 20:52, 01 April 2007
 * Michael Phelps breaks five world records in swimming at the 2007 World Aquatics Championships; seven other records are broken as well. updated by The Tom, 20:52, 01 April 2007

April 2

 * Students protest outside the British embassy in Tehran, Iran (flag pictured) in response to the ongoing dispute over captured Royal Navy personnel. updated by PFHLai, 00:02, 02 April 2007
 * added by AzaToth, 02:28, 02 April 2007
 * removed by Tariqabjotu, 02:32, 02 April 2007
 * An earthquake has taken place near the Solomon Islands. Its magnitude was calculated as being between 7.6 and 8.1 on the Richter scale. added by AzaToth, 02:28, 02 April 2007
 * An earthquake has taken place near the Solomon Islands. Its magnitude was calculated as being between 7.6 and 8.1 on the Richter scale. removed by Golbez, 02:30, 02 April 2007
 * A strong earthquake occurs near the Solomon Islands, causing a tsunami warning for the South Pacific Ocean. added by Golbez, 02:30, 02 April 2007
 * A strong earthquake occurs near the Solomon Islands, causing a tsunami warning for the South Pacific Ocean. removed by Tariqabjotu, 02:32, 02 April 2007
 * updated by Tariqabjotu, 02:32, 02 April 2007
 * removed by Andrew Levine, 05:14, 03 April 2007
 * A tsunami triggered by an earthquake strikes the Solomon Islands, killing at least 15 and leaving thousands homeless. added by PFHLai, 23:10, 02 April 2007

April 3

 * The United States and South Korea conclude a bilateral free trade agreement following ten months of negotiations. added by The Tom, 04:27, 03 April 2007
 * In Mauritania, Sidi Ould Cheikh Abdallahi is declared the winner of the presidential election, the final stage of the transition to civilian rule since the military coup of 2005. added by PFHLai, 04:47, 03 April 2007
 * In Mauritania, Sidi Ould Cheikh Abdallahi is declared the winner of the presidential election, the final stage of the transition to civilian rule since the military coup of 2005. removed by David Levy, 17:04, 03 April 2007
 * The United States and South Korea conclude a bilateral free trade agreement following ten months of negotiations. --> added by PFHLai, 04:56, 03 April 2007
 * The United States and South Korea conclude a bilateral free trade agreement following ten months of negotiations. --> removed by Splash, 14:19, 04 April 2007
 * updated by Andrew Levine, 05:14, 03 April 2007
 * removed by David Levy, 05:24, 03 April 2007
 * A tsunami triggered by an earthquake (pictured) strikes the Solomon Islands, killing at least 15 and leaving thousands homeless. updated by Andrew Levine, 05:14, 03 April 2007
 * Students protest outside the British embassy in Tehran, Iran in response to the ongoing dispute over captured Royal Navy personnel. updated by Andrew Levine, 05:14, 03 April 2007
 * Michael Phelps breaks five world records in swimming at the 2007 World Aquatics Championships, becoming the first swimmer to win seven gold at a single championship; seven other records are broken as well. updated by YellowMonkey, 05:15, 03 April 2007
 * Michael Phelps breaks five world records in swimming at the 2007 World Aquatics Championships in Melbourne, Australia, becoming the first swimmer to win seven gold at a single championship; seven other world records are broken. updated by YellowMonkey, 05:16, 03 April 2007
 * updated by David Levy, 05:24, 03 April 2007
 * removed by Verrai, 21:46, 03 April 2007
 * A tsunami triggered by an earthquake strikes the Solomon Islands (flag pictured), killing at least 15 and leaving thousands homeless. updated by David Levy, 05:24, 03 April 2007
 * Michael Phelps breaks five world records in swimming at the 2007 World Aquatics Championships in Melbourne, Australia, becoming the first swimmer to win seven gold medals at a single championship; seven other world records are broken. updated by PFHLai, 05:30, 03 April 2007
 * Iranians protest outside the British embassy in Tehran in response to the ongoing dispute over the capture of Royal Navy personnel off the Iraq-Iran coast. added by PFHLai, 07:10, 03 April 2007
 * Iranians protest outside the British embassy in Tehran in response to the ongoing dispute over the capture of Royal Navy personnel off the Iraq-Iran coast. removed by Splash, 14:19, 04 April 2007
 * Michael Phelps breaks five world records in swimming at the 2007 World Aquatics Championships in Melbourne, Australia, becoming the first swimmer to win seven gold medals at a single championship; seven other world records are also broken. updated by PFHLai, 07:10, 03 April 2007
 * Australian Guantanamo Bay detainee David Hicks receives the first sentence from the Guantanamo military commission, and the first conviction in a U.S. war crimes trial since World War II. added by PFHLai, 07:10, 03 April 2007
 * Australian Guantanamo Bay detainee David Hicks receives the first sentence from the Guantanamo military commission, and the first conviction in a U.S. war crimes trial since World War II. removed by PFHLai, 13:47, 04 April 2007
 * A TGV train beats the world speed record for a train on rails, going over 574.8 km/h (357 mph) during test runs. added by David.Monniaux, 17:01, 03 April 2007
 * A TGV train beats the world speed record for a train on rails, going over 574.8 km/h (357 mph) during test runs. updated by David.Monniaux, 17:06, 03 April 2007
 * A TGV beats the world speed record for a train on rails, going over 574.8 km/h (357 mph) during test runs. updated by Urhixidur, 17:49, 03 April 2007
 * added by Verrai, 21:46, 03 April 2007
 * removed by David Levy, 22:47, 03 April 2007
 * A TGV (pictured) beats the world speed record for a train on rails, going over 574.8 km/h (357 mph) during test runs. updated by Verrai, 21:46, 03 April 2007
 * A tsunami triggered by an earthquake strikes the Solomon Islands, killing at least 15 and leaving thousands homeless. updated by Verrai, 21:46, 03 April 2007
 * updated by David Levy, 22:47, 03 April 2007
 * removed by PFHLai, 13:47, 04 April 2007
 * A TGV beats the world speed record for a train on rails, going over 574.8 km/h (357 mph) during test runs. updated by David Levy, 22:47, 03 April 2007
 * A tsunami triggered by an earthquake strikes the Solomon Islands (flag pictured), killing at least 15 and leaving thousands homeless. updated by David Levy, 22:47, 03 April 2007

April 4

 * A tsunami triggered by an earthquake strikes the Solomon Islands (flag pictured), killing at least 20 and leaving thousands homeless. updated by PDH, 01:33, 04 April 2007
 * A TGV beats the world speed record for a train on rails, going over 574 km/h (357 mph) during test runs. updated by Tariqabjotu, 05:54, 04 April 2007
 * A TGV beats the world speed record for a train on rails, going over 575 km/h (357 mph) during test runs. updated by Pharos, 05:54, 04 April 2007
 * A TGV beats the world speed record for a train on rails, going 575 km/h (357 mph) during test runs. updated by Pharos, 05:56, 04 April 2007
 * A TGV beats the world speed record for a train on rails, going 574.8 km/h (357 mph) during test runs. updated by Pharos, 06:07, 04 April 2007
 * A TGV beats the world speed record for a train on rails, going 574.8 km/h (357 mph) in Champagne, France during test runs. updated by YellowMonkey, 07:26, 04 April 2007
 * A TGV beats the world speed record for a train on rails, traveling at 574.8 km/h (357 mph) in Champagne, France during test runs. updated by YellowMonkey, 07:27, 04 April 2007
 * Michael Phelps breaks five world records in swimming at the 2007 World Aquatics Championships in Melbourne, Australia; seven other world records are also broken. updated by PFHLai, 13:29, 04 April 2007
 * Ukrainian President Viktor Yushchenko (pictured) dissolves the parliament and calls for an early parliamentary election. added by PFHLai, 13:47, 04 April 2007
 * A tsunami triggered by an earthquake strikes the Solomon Islands, killing at least 20 and leaving thousands homeless. updated by PFHLai, 13:47, 04 April 2007
 * Iranian President Mahmoud Ahmadinejad announces the immediate release of the Royal Navy personnel captured off the Iraq-Iran coast. added by Splash, 14:19, 04 April 2007
 * TGV POS trainset number 4402 sets a new world speed record for trains on rails at 574.8 km/h (357 mph) during test runs conducted in Champagne, France. added by PFHLai, 14:24, 04 April 2007
 * A tsunami triggered by an earthquake strikes the Solomon Islands, killing at least 20 and leaving thousands homeless. updated by Tariqabjotu, 14:50, 04 April 2007
 * TGV POS trainset number 4402 sets a new world speed record for railed vehicles at 574.8 km/h (357 mph) during test runs conducted in Champagne, France. updated by PFHLai, 16:12, 04 April 2007
 * TGV POS trainset number 4402 sets a new world speed record for railed vehicles at 574.8 km/h (357 mph) during test runs conducted in Champagne, France. removed by David Levy, 19:51, 16 April 2007
 * Iranian President Mahmoud Ahmadinejad announces the imminent release of the Royal Navy personnel captured off the Iraq-Iran coast. updated by Flcelloguy, 21:23, 04 April 2007

April 5

 * Iranian President Mahmoud Ahmadinejad announces the imminent release of the Royal Navy personnel captured off the Iraq-Iran coast. updated by Alex Bakharev, 03:19, 05 April 2007
 * Iranian President Mahmoud Ahmadinejad (pictured) announces the imminent release of the Royal Navy personnel captured off the Iraq-Iran coast. updated by David Levy, 03:59, 05 April 2007
 * Ukrainian President Viktor Yushchenko dissolves the parliament and calls for an early parliamentary election. updated by David Levy, 03:59, 05 April 2007
 * Ukrainian President Viktor Yushchenko dissolves the parliament and calls for an early parliamentary election, a move denounced by the parliament as unconstitutional. updated by YellowMonkey, 07:18, 05 April 2007
 * A tsunami triggered by an earthquake strikes the Solomon Islands, killing at least 20, destroying around 900 homes and leaving thousands homeless. updated by YellowMonkey, 07:18, 05 April 2007
 * A tsunami triggered by an earthquake strikes the Solomon Islands, killing at least 20, destroying around 900 homes and leaving thousands homeless. removed by PFHLai, 12:43, 11 April 2007
 * Michael Phelps breaks five world records in swimming at the 2007 World Aquatics Championships in Melbourne, Australia and becomes the first person to win seven golds at a World Championships; seven other world records are also broken. updated by YellowMonkey, 07:39, 05 April 2007
 * Michael Phelps breaks five world records in swimming at the 2007 World Aquatics Championships in Melbourne, Australia and becomes the first person to win seven golds at a World Championships; seven other world records are also broken. removed by PFHLai, 20:43, 06 April 2007
 * Iranian President Mahmoud Ahmadinejad (pictured) announces the imminent release of the Royal Navy personnel accused of trespassing into Iranian waters. updated by PFHLai, 08:32, 05 April 2007
 * Iranian President Mahmoud Ahmadinejad (pictured) announces the imminent release after a two week detention of the Royal Navy personnel accused of trespassing into Iranian waters. updated by YellowMonkey, 08:38, 05 April 2007
 * Following Iranian President Mahmoud Ahmadinejad's (pictured) announcement, the Royal Navy personnel accused of trespassing into Iranian waters return to London after a two week detention in Iran. added by Splash, 11:17, 05 April 2007
 * Following the announcement by Iranian President Mahmoud Ahmadinejad (pictured), the Royal Navy personnel accused of trespassing into Iranian waters return to the UK after a two week detention in Iran. added by Splash, 11:22, 05 April 2007
 * Following the announcement by Iranian President Mahmoud Ahmadinejad (pictured), the Royal Navy personnel accused of trespassing into Iranian waters return to the UK after a two week detention. updated by PFHLai, 11:59, 05 April 2007
 * Following the announcement by Iranian President Mahmoud Ahmadinejad (pictured), the Royal Navy personnel accused of trespassing into Iranian waters return to the UK after a two-week detention. updated by Michael Hardy, 19:18, 05 April 2007
 * Following the announcement by Iranian President Mahmoud Ahmadinejad (pictured), the Royal Navy personnel accused of trespassing into Iranian waters return to the UK after a two-week detention. updated by David Levy, 19:23, 05 April 2007

April 6

 * More than a thousand passengers are rescued after the Greek cruise ship M/S Sea Diamond (pictured) runs aground off Santorini in the Aegean Sea and sinks. added by PFHLai, 20:43, 06 April 2007
 * The Royal Navy personnel accused of trespassing into Iranian waters return to the United Kingdom after a two-week detention. added by PFHLai, 20:43, 06 April 2007
 * Two passengers remain unaccounted for after the Greek cruise ship M/S Sea Diamond (pictured) runs aground off Santorini in the Aegean Sea and sinks. added by David Levy, 22:38, 06 April 2007

April 9

 * Two passengers remain unaccounted for after the Greek cruise ship M/S Sea Diamond (pictured) ran aground off Santorini in the Aegean Sea and sank. updated by Nick, 18:08, 09 April 2007
 * The 15 Royal Navy personnel accused of trespassing into Iranian waters return to the United Kingdom after a two-week detention. added by Nick, 18:08, 09 April 2007
 * The fifteen Royal Navy personnel accused of trespassing into Iranian waters return to the United Kingdom after a two-week detention. added by Tariqabjotu, 18:46, 09 April 2007
 * The 15 Royal Navy personnel accused of trespassing into Iranian waters return to the United Kingdom after a two-week detention. updated by David Levy, 19:53, 09 April 2007

April 10

 * Ukrainian President Viktor Yushchenko dissolves the parliament and calls for an early parliamentary election, a move denounced by the parliament as unconstitutional. updated by PFHLai, 14:04, 10 April 2007
 * Ukrainian President Viktor Yushchenko dissolves the parliament and calls for an early parliamentary election, a move denounced by the parliament as unconstitutional.  removed by David Levy, 03:05, 12 April 2007

April 11

 * Islamist insurgents in Mogadishu clash with Somali government forces, Ethiopian troops and African Union peacekeepers as casualties continue to mount months after the defeat of the Islamic Courts Union. added by PFHLai, 00:41, 11 April 2007
 * HD 209458 b, an extrasolar planet in the constellation Pegasus, is discovered to emit infrared light and contain water vapour in its atmosphere. added by PFHLai, 12:43, 11 April 2007
 * HD 209458 b, an extrasolar planet in the constellation Pegasus, is discovered to contain water vapour in its atmosphere. updated by PFHLai, 15:00, 11 April 2007
 * HD 209458 b, an extrasolar planet in the constellation Pegasus, is discovered to contain water vapour in its atmosphere. removed by PFHLai, 07:39, 12 April 2007
 * Greek cruise ship M/S Sea Diamond (pictured), with more than a thousand passengers and crew on board, runs aground off Santorini in the Aegean Sea and sinks. added by PFHLai, 23:43, 11 April 2007
 * The fifteen Royal Navy personnel accused of trespassing into Iranian waters are released after a two-week detention. updated by PFHLai, 23:43, 11 April 2007
 * Islamist insurgents and Somali clan militias in Mogadishu clash with government forces, Ethiopian troops and African Union peacekeepers as casualties continue to mount months after the defeat of the Islamic Courts Union. updated by PFHLai, 23:43, 11 April 2007
 * Islamist insurgents and Somali clan militias in Mogadishu clash with government forces, Ethiopian troops and African Union peacekeepers as casualties continue to mount months after the defeat of the Islamic Courts Union.  removed by RyanGerbil10, 16:35, 12 April 2007

April 12

 * Two passengers remain unaccounted for after the Greek cruise ship M/S Sea Diamond (pictured) ran aground off Santorini in the Aegean Sea and sank. updated by David Levy, 00:37, 12 April 2007
 * Greek cruise ship M/S Sea Diamond (pictured) runs aground off Santorini in the Aegean Sea and sinks. updated by PFHLai, 01:26, 12 April 2007
 * Greek cruise ship M/S Sea Diamond (pictured) runs aground off Santorini in the Aegean Sea and sinks, leaving two passengers unaccounted for. updated by David Levy, 03:03, 12 April 2007
 * Spectroscopic analysis of HD 209458 b, an extrasolar planet in the constellation Pegasus, provides the first evidence of atmospheric water vapour beyond the Solar System. added by PFHLai, 07:39, 12 April 2007
 * Spectroscopic analysis of HD 209458 b, an extrasolar planet in the constellation Pegasus, provides the first evidence of atmospheric water vapour beyond the Solar System. removed by Golbez, 13:44, 19 April 2007
 * Noted American author Kurt Vonnegut Jr., known for his works of satire, black comedy, and science fiction, dies. added by RyanGerbil10, 16:35, 12 April 2007
 * Noted American author Kurt Vonnegut Jr., known for his works of satire, black comedy, and science fiction, dies. removed by David Levy, 16:52, 12 April 2007
 * Islamist insurgents and Somali clan militias in Mogadishu clash with government forces, Ethiopian troops and African Union peacekeepers as casualties continue to mount months after the defeat of the Islamic Courts Union. updated by David Levy, 16:52, 12 April 2007
 * Islamist insurgents and Somali clan militias in Mogadishu clash with government forces, Ethiopian troops and African Union peacekeepers as casualties continue to mount months after the defeat of the Islamic Courts Union.  removed by Nishkid64, 16:48, 16 April 2007

April 15

 * At least 200,000 secularist and anti-imperialist Turks march in Ankara to warn the Islamist Prime Minister of Turkey Recep Tayyip Erdoğan or a candidate associated with him from standing to become the President of Turkey. added by Shanel, 04:51, 15 April 2007
 * At least 200,000 secularist and anti-imperialist Turks march in Ankara to warn the Islamist Prime Minister of Turkey Recep Tayyip Erdoğan or a candidate associated with him from standing to become the President of Turkey. updated by Nishkid64, 16:37, 15 April 2007
 * At least 200,000 demonstrators in Ankara, Turkey protest against the possible candidacy of incumbent Prime Minister Recep Tayyip Erdoğan (pictured) in the upcoming presidential election. updated by PFHLai, 21:04, 15 April 2007
 * At least 200,000 secularist and anti-imperialist Turks march in Ankara to warn the Islamist Prime Minister of Turkey Recep Tayyip Erdoğan or a candidate associated with him from standing to become the President of Turkey.  removed by PFHLai, 21:04, 15 April 2007
 * Greek cruise ship M/S Sea Diamond runs aground off Santorini in the Aegean Sea and sinks, leaving two passengers unaccounted for. updated by PFHLai, 21:04, 15 April 2007
 * Greek cruise ship M/S Sea Diamond runs aground off Santorini in the Aegean Sea and sinks, leaving two passengers unaccounted for. removed by PFHLai, 19:35, 18 April 2007

April 16

 * At least 200,000 demonstrators in Ankara, Turkey protest against the possible candidacy of incumbent Prime Minister Recep Tayyip Erdoğan (pictured) in the upcoming presidential election. updated by Neutrality, 05:35, 16 April 2007
 * The 15 Royal Navy personnel accused of trespassing into Iranian waters are released after a two-week detention. updated by Neutrality, 05:35, 16 April 2007
 * The 15 Royal Navy personnel accused of trespassing into Iranian waters are released after a two-week detention.  removed by The Tom, 21:49, 16 April 2007
 * A school shooting at Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University leaves at least 22 students dead and another 28 injured. added by Nishkid64, 16:48, 16 April 2007
 * A campus shooting at Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University leaves at least 22 students dead and another 28 injured. updated by Ixfd64, 17:15, 16 April 2007
 * A campus shooting at Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University in Blacksburg, Virginia, USA leaves at least 22 students dead and another 28 injured. updated by Zzyzx11, 17:27, 16 April 2007
 * A campus shooting at Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University in Blacksburg, Virginia, USA leaves at least 22 students dead and another 28 injured. updated by RyanGerbil10, 18:14, 16 April 2007
 * A campus shooting at Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University in Blacksburg, Virginia, USA leaves at least 22 students dead and another 28 injured. added by Only, 18:27, 16 April 2007
 * A campus shooting at Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University in Blacksburg, Virginia, USA leaves at least 31 people plus the gunman dead, and another 21 injured. updated by Swatjester, 19:36, 16 April 2007
 * A campus shooting at Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University in Blacksburg, Virginia, USA leaves at least 31 people plus the gunman dead, and another 29 injured. updated by Swatjester, 19:36, 16 April 2007
 * A campus shooting at Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University in Blacksburg, Virginia, USA leaves at least 31 people plus the gunman dead, and another 29 injured, becoming the deadliest school shooting in U.S. history. updated by Swatjester, 19:38, 16 April 2007
 * A campus shooting at Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University in Blacksburg, Virginia, USA leaves at least 31 people plus the gunman dead, and another 29 injured, becoming the deadliest civilian shooting in U.S. history. updated by Swatjester, 19:40, 16 April 2007
 * A school massacre at Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University in Blacksburg, Virginia, USA leaves at least 32 people (including the gunman) dead and another 29 injured, becoming the deadliest civilian shooting incident in U.S. history. updated by David Levy, 19:51, 16 April 2007
 * A school massacre at Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University in Blacksburg, Virginia, USA leaves at least 31 people (including the gunman) dead and another 29 injured, becoming the deadliest civilian shooting incident in U.S. history. updated by David Levy, 19:55, 16 April 2007
 * A school massacre at Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University in Blacksburg, Virginia, USA leaves at least 33 people (including the gunman) dead and another 27 injured, becoming the deadliest civilian shooting incident in U.S. history. updated by One, 21:19, 16 April 2007
 * A massacre at Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University in Blacksburg, Virginia leaves at least 33 people (including the gunman) dead, becoming the deadliest civilian shooting in U.S. history. updated by Tariqabjotu, 21:30, 16 April 2007
 * A school massacre at Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University in Blacksburg, Virginia leaves at least 33 people (including the gunman) dead and another 27 injured, becoming the deadliest civilian shooting incident in U.S. history. updated by One, 21:39, 16 April 2007
 * The United States Senate launches an investigation into the recent tainted pet food incident. added by The Tom, 21:49, 16 April 2007
 * The United States Senate launches an investigation into the recent tainted pet food incident. removed by PFHLai, 23:43, 18 April 2007
 * A school shooting at Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University in Blacksburg, Virginia leaves at least 33 people (including the gunman) dead and another 27 injured, becoming the deadliest civilian shooting incident in U.S. history. updated by Mav, 22:28, 16 April 2007
 * A school shooting at Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University in Blacksburg, Virginia leaves at least 33 people (including the gunman) dead and another 29 injured, becoming the deadliest civilian shooting incident in U.S. history. updated by Taxman, 22:33, 16 April 2007
 * A school massacre at Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University in Blacksburg, Virginia leaves at least 33 people (including the gunman) dead and another 29 injured, becoming the deadliest civilian shooting incident in U.S. history. updated by David Levy, 22:39, 16 April 2007
 * A campus shooting at Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University in Blacksburg, Virginia leaves at least 33 people (including the gunman) dead and another 29 injured, becoming the deadliest civilian shooting incident in U.S. history. updated by Nishkid64, 22:59, 16 April 2007
 * A series of shootings on the campus of Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University in Blacksburg, Virginia leaves at least 33 people (including the gunman) dead and another 29 injured, becoming the deadliest civilian gunfire incident in U.S. history. updated by David Levy, 23:12, 16 April 2007

April 17

 * A series of shootings on the campus of Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University in Blacksburg, Virginia leaves at least 33 people (including the gunman) dead and another 29 injured, becoming the deadliest civilian gunfire incident in U.S. history. updated by John Reaves, 01:16, 17 April 2007
 * The deadliest civilian gunfire incident in U.S. history leaves at least 33 people dead and 29 others injured on the campus of Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University in Blacksburg, Virginia. added by PFHLai, 03:30, 17 April 2007
 * The deadliest civilian shooting incident in U.S. history leaves at least 33 people dead and 29 others injured on the campus of Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University in Blacksburg, Virginia. updated by David Levy, 04:13, 17 April 2007
 * A series of shootings leaves at least 33 people dead and 29 others injured on the campus of Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University in Blacksburg, Virginia. updated by PFHLai, 06:51, 17 April 2007
 * A series of shootings leaves at least 33 people (including the gunman, Cho Seung-hui) dead and 29 others injured on the campus of Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University in Blacksburg, Virginia. updated by PFHLai, 18:24, 17 April 2007
 * A series of shootings leaves at least 33 people (including the gunman) dead and 29 others injured on the campus of Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University in Blacksburg, Virginia. updated by Tariqabjotu, 18:41, 17 April 2007
 * A series of shootings leaves at least 33 people (including the gunman) dead and 29 others injured on the campus of Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University in Blacksburg, Virginia. updated by HappyCamper, 19:08, 17 April 2007

April 18

 * A series of shootings leaves at least 33 people (including the gunman) dead and 29 others injured on the campus of Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University in Blacksburg, Virginia, USA. updated by David Levy, 04:24, 18 April 2007
 * At least 178 people are killed after a series of bombings in Baghdad, Iraq, its deadliest day since the start of the Operation Law and Order two months ago. added by PFHLai, 19:35, 18 April 2007
 * At least 178 people are killed in a series of bombings on the deadliest day in Baghdad, Iraq since Operation Law and Order began two months ago. updated by PFHLai, 19:39, 18 April 2007
 * At least 200,000 demonstrators in Ankara, Turkey protest (pictured) against the possible candidacy of incumbent Prime Minister Recep Tayyip Erdoğan in the upcoming presidential election. updated by KFP, 20:09, 18 April 2007
 * At least 183 people are killed in a series of bombings on the deadliest day in Baghdad, Iraq since Operation Law and Order began two months ago. added by One, 21:12, 18 April 2007
 * A series of shootings leaves 33 people (including the gunman) dead and 29 others injured on the campus of Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University in Blacksburg, Virginia, USA. updated by Spangineer, 21:48, 18 April 2007
 * A series of shootings leaves 33 people (including the gunman) dead and 29 others injured on the campus of Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University in Blacksburg, Virginia, USA. updated by IanManka, 22:44, 18 April 2007
 * A series of shootings leaves 33 people (including the gunman) dead and 29 others injured on the campus of Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University in Blacksburg, Virginia, USA. updated by PFHLai, 23:22, 18 April 2007
 * At least 183 people are killed in a series of bombings on the deadliest day in Baghdad, Iraq since Operation Law and Order began two months ago. updated by PFHLai, 23:23, 18 April 2007
 * The U.S. Supreme Court rules in favor of the government in the case of Gonzales v. Carhart, upholding the Partial-Birth Abortion Ban Act. added by PFHLai, 23:43, 18 April 2007

April 19

 * A series of shootings leaves 33 people (including the gunman) dead and 29 others injured on the campus of Virginia Tech in Blacksburg, Virginia, USA. updated by PFHLai, 01:10, 19 April 2007
 * A series of shootings leaves 33 people, including the gunman, dead and 29 others injured on the campus of Virginia Tech in Blacksburg, Virginia, USA. updated by PFHLai, 01:11, 19 April 2007
 * At least 198 people are killed in a series of bombings on the deadliest day in Baghdad, Iraq since Operation Law and Order began two months ago. added by PFHLai, 07:36, 19 April 2007
 * At least 200,000 demonstrators in Ankara, Turkey protest (pictured) against the possible candidacy of Prime Minister Recep Tayyip Erdoğan in the upcoming presidential election. updated by PFHLai, 07:36, 19 April 2007
 * At least 198 people are killed in a series of bombings on the deadliest day in Baghdad, Iraq since Operation Law and Order began two months ago. updated by Kaihsu, 10:29, 19 April 2007
 * At least 198 people are killed in a series of bombings on the deadliest day in Baghdad, Iraq since Operation "Law and Order" began two months ago. updated by Kaihsu, 11:19, 19 April 2007
 * The Parliament of Romania suspends president Traian Băsescu for one month following an impeachment vote, after allegations of abuse of power. added by Golbez, 13:44, 19 April 2007
 * The U.S. Supreme Court (seal pictured) rules in favor of the government in the case of Gonzales v. Carhart, upholding the Partial-Birth Abortion Ban Act. updated by Chaser, 16:27, 19 April 2007
 * At least 200,000 demonstrators in Ankara, Turkey protest against the possible candidacy of Prime Minister Recep Tayyip Erdoğan in the upcoming presidential election. updated by Chaser, 16:27, 19 April 2007

April 20

 * The U.S. Supreme Court (seal pictured) upholds the constitutionality of the Partial-Birth Abortion Ban Act in the decision of Gonzales v. Carhart. updated by Postdlf, 05:02, 20 April 2007
 * The Parliament of Romania suspends president Traian Băsescu (pictured) following allegations of abuse of power and an impeachment vote. updated by PFHLai, 11:22, 20 April 2007
 * The U.S. Supreme Court upholds the constitutionality of the Partial-Birth Abortion Ban Act in the decision of Gonzales v. Carhart. updated by PFHLai, 11:22, 20 April 2007
 * At least 200,000 demonstrators in Ankara, Turkey protest against the possible candidacy of Prime Minister Recep Tayyip Erdoğan in the upcoming presidential election. updated by PFHLai, 11:22, 20 April 2007
 * At least 200,000 demonstrators in Ankara, Turkey protest against the possible candidacy of Prime Minister Recep Tayyip Erdoğan in the upcoming presidential election.  removed by PFHLai, 14:27, 20 April 2007
 * The Parliament of Romania suspends President Traian Băsescu (pictured) following allegations of abuse of power and an impeachment vote. updated by PFHLai, 13:31, 20 April 2007
 * Police and OMON forces clash with anti-government demonstrators in Moscow and Saint Petersburg, Russia. added by PFHLai, 14:27, 20 April 2007
 * Police and OMON forces clash with anti-government demonstrators in Moscow and Saint Petersburg, Russia. removed by Andrew Levine, 20:02, 22 April 2007

April 21

 * A series of shootings leaves 33 people, including the gunman, dead and 29 others injured on the campus of Virginia Tech in Blacksburg, Virginia, USA. updated by WhisperToMe, 06:57, 21 April 2007
 * A series of shootings leaves 33 people, including the gunman, dead and 29 others injured on the campus of Virginia Tech in Blacksburg, Virginia, USA. updated by David Levy, 09:36, 21 April 2007
 * A series of shootings leaves 33 people, including the gunman, dead and 29 others injured on the campus of Virginia Tech in Blacksburg, Virginia, USA. updated by Centrx, 19:09, 21 April 2007
 * A series of shootings leaves 33 people, including the gunman, dead and 29 others injured on the campus of Virginia Tech in Blacksburg, Virginia, USA. updated by David Levy, 19:15, 21 April 2007
 * A series of shootings leaves 33 people, including the gunman, dead and 29 others injured on the campus of Virginia Tech in Blacksburg, Virginia, USA. removed by PFHLai, 14:49, 24 April 2007
 * At least 198 people are killed and 251 others are injured in a series of bombings on the deadliest day in Baghdad, Iraq since Operation "Law and Order" began two months ago. updated by One, 23:05, 21 April 2007

April 22

 * The first round of voting in the French presidential election has concluded, with all released exit polls showing that Nicolas Sarkozy and Ségolène Royal will advance to the run-off. added by Andrew Levine, 20:02, 22 April 2007
 * The first round of voting in the French presidential election concludes, with all released exit polls showing that Nicolas Sarkozy and Ségolène Royal will advance to the run-off. updated by David Levy, 20:14, 22 April 2007
 * The first round of voting in the French presidential election concludes, with all released exit polls showing that Nicolas Sarkozy and Ségolène Royal will advance to the run-off. updated by PFHLai, 20:27, 22 April 2007

April 23

 * Former President of the Russian Federation Boris Yeltsin dies at age 76. added by Youngamerican, 14:05, 23 April 2007
 * The first round of voting in the French presidential election concludes, with Nicolas Sarkozy and Ségolène Royal advancing to the run-off. updated by Yandman, 16:08, 23 April 2007
 * Former President of the Russian Federation Boris Yeltsin (pictured) dies at age 76. updated by Pharos, 20:35, 23 April 2007
 * The Parliament of Romania suspends President Traian Băsescu following allegations of abuse of power and an impeachment vote. updated by Pharos, 20:35, 23 April 2007
 * The Parliament of Romania suspends President Traian Băsescu following allegations of abuse of power and an impeachment vote. removed by PFHLai, 13:48, 27 April 2007

April 24

 * Umaru Yar'Adua is declared the winner of the presidential election in Nigeria amid widespread allegations of electoral fraud. added by PFHLai, 14:49, 24 April 2007
 * Boris Yeltsin (pictured), President of the Russian Federation from 1991 to 1999, dies at age 76. added by PFHLai, 15:30, 24 April 2007

April 25

 * At least 198 people are killed and 251 others are injured in a series of bombings on the deadliest day in Baghdad, Iraq since Operation Law and Order began two months ago. updated by Renamed user ixgysjijel, 05:20, 25 April 2007
 * At least 198 people are killed and 251 others are injured in a series of bombings on the deadliest day in Baghdad, Iraq since Operation Law and Order began two months ago. removed by Thue, 07:00, 25 April 2007
 * Astronomers announce the discovery of the Earth-like exoplanet Gliese 581 c. The planet has 1.5 times the radius of Earth, and orbits Gliese 581. It is the first Earth-like extrasolar planet found in a star's habitable zone. added by Thue, 07:00, 25 April 2007
 * Astronomers announce the discovery of the Earth-like exoplanet Gliese 581 c. The planet has 1.5 times the radius of Earth, and orbits Gliese 581. It is the first Earth-like extrasolar planet found in a star's habitable zone. updated by Thue, 07:05, 25 April 2007
 * Astronomers announce the discovery of the Earth-like exoplanet Gliese 581 c. The planet has 1.5 times the radius of Earth, and orbits Gliese 581. It is the first Earth-like extrasolar planet found in a star's habitable zone. updated by Thue, 07:09, 25 April 2007
 * Astronomers announce the discovery of the Earth-like exoplanet Gliese 581 c. The planet has 1.5 times the radius of Earth, and orbits Gliese 581. The planet may support liquid water and is potentially habitable. updated by Marskell, 10:18, 25 April 2007
 * Astronomers announce the discovery of Gliese 581 c, an Earth-like planet outside our solar system that may sustain life. updated by Zzyzx11, 11:16, 25 April 2007
 * Astronomers announce the discovery of Gliese 581 c, an Earth-like planet outside our solar system that may sustain life. removed by PFHLai, 13:51, 25 April 2007
 * The U.S. Supreme Court, in the decision of Gonzales v. Carhart, upholds the constitutionality of the Partial-Birth Abortion Ban Act. updated by PFHLai, 13:28, 25 April 2007
 * The U.S. Supreme Court, in the decision of Gonzales v. Carhart, upholds the constitutionality of the Partial-Birth Abortion Ban Act. removed by Nishkid64, 20:46, 25 April 2007
 * Gliese 581 c is discovered and identified as a potentially habitable Earth-like extrasolar planet in the constellation Libra. added by PFHLai, 13:51, 25 April 2007
 * Umaru Yar'Adua is declared the winner of the Nigerian presidential election amid widespread allegations of electoral fraud. updated by PFHLai, 13:51, 25 April 2007
 * The first round of voting in the French presidential election concludes, with Nicolas Sarkozy and Ségolène Royal advancing to the run-off. added by PFHLai, 13:51, 25 April 2007
 * The first round of voting in the French presidential election concludes, with Nicolas Sarkozy and Ségolène Royal advancing to the run-off. removed by Youngamerican, 00:35, 29 April 2007
 * The euro reaches its highest ever value compared to the US dollar, with 1 € equalling 1.3649 US$. added by JIP, 20:12, 25 April 2007
 * The euro reaches its highest ever value compared to the US dollar, with 1 € equalling 1.3649 US$. removed by One, 20:56, 25 April 2007
 * The euro reaches its highest ever value compared to the US dollar, with 1 € equalling 1.3649 US$. updated by Shanes, 21:00, 25 April 2007
 * The euro reaches its highest ever value compared to the US dollar, with 1 € equalling US$1.3649. updated by Malcolm, 21:16, 25 April 2007
 * The euro reaches its highest ever value compared to the US dollar, with 1 € equalling US$1.3649. removed by Nishkid64, 21:18, 25 April 2007
 * The U.S. Supreme Court, in the decision of Gonzales v. Carhart, upholds the constitutionality of the Partial-Birth Abortion Ban Act. updated by Nishkid64, 21:18, 25 April 2007
 * The U.S. Supreme Court, in the decision of Gonzales v. Carhart, upholds the constitutionality of the Partial-Birth Abortion Ban Act. removed by PFHLai, 22:26, 25 April 2007
 * Gliese 581 c, a potentially habitable Earth-like extrasolar planet, is discovered in the constellation Libra. updated by PFHLai, 22:26, 25 April 2007
 * Gliese 581 c, a potentially habitable Earth-like extrasolar planet, is discovered in the constellation Libra. removed by PFHLai, 00:00, 01 May 2007

April 26

 * The U.S. Supreme Court, in the decision of Gonzales v. Carhart, upholds the constitutionality of the Partial-Birth Abortion Ban Act. updated by David Levy, 00:32, 26 April 2007
 * The U.S. Supreme Court, in the decision of Gonzales v. Carhart, upholds the constitutionality of the Partial-Birth Abortion Ban Act. removed by PFHLai, 06:14, 27 April 2007
 * At least 198 people are killed and 251 others are injured in a series of bombings on the deadliest day in Baghdad, Iraq since Operation "Law and Order" began two months ago. updated by David Levy, 00:32, 26 April 2007
 * At least 198 people are killed and 251 others are injured in a series of bombings on the deadliest day in Baghdad, Iraq since Operation Law and Order began two months ago. updated by David Levy, 00:34, 26 April 2007
 * At least 198 people are killed and 251 others are injured in a series of bombings on the deadliest day in Baghdad, Iraq since Operation Law and Order began two months ago. removed by PFHLai, 11:25, 26 April 2007
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April 27

 * Umaru Yar'Adua (pictured) is declared the winner of the Nigerian presidential election amid widespread allegations of electoral fraud. updated by PFHLai, 05:00, 27 April 2007
 * Boris Yeltsin, President of the Russian Federation from 1991 to 1999, dies at age 76. updated by PFHLai, 05:00, 27 April 2007
 * Sultan Mizan Zainal Abidin of Terengganu is invested as the 13th Yang di-Pertuan Agong, the elected monarch of Malaysia. added by PFHLai, 06:14, 27 April 2007
 * Sultan Mizan Zainal Abidin of Terengganu is invested as the 13th Yang di-Pertuan Agong, the elected monarch of Malaysia.  removed by Nishkid64, 00:01, 01 May 2007
 * Violent protests break out in Tallinn, Estonia as the Bronze Soldier (pictured), a Soviet Red Army war memorial, is removed amid political controversy. added by PFHLai, 13:48, 27 April 2007
 * Umaru Yar'Adua is declared the winner of the Nigerian presidential election amid widespread allegations of electoral fraud. updated by PFHLai, 13:48, 27 April 2007
 * Umaru Yar'Adua is declared the winner of the Nigerian presidential election amid widespread allegations of electoral fraud. removed by David Levy, 15:06, 30 April 2007
 * Great Russian cellist and conductor Mstislav Rostropovich died at the age of 80. added by Alex Bakharev, 15:01, 27 April 2007
 * Great Russian cellist and conductor Mstislav Rostropovich dies at the age of 80. updated by Bobo192, 15:04, 27 April 2007
 * Great Russian cellist and conductor Mstislav Rostropovich dies at the age of 80. removed by David Levy, 15:05, 27 April 2007
 * Great Russian cellist and conductor Mstislav Rostropovich died at the age of 80. updated by Alex Bakharev, 15:13, 27 April 2007
 * Great Russian cellist and conductor Mstislav Rostropovich died at the age of 80. removed by Marskell, 15:16, 27 April 2007
 * Boris Yeltsin, President of the Russian Federation from 1991 to 1999, dies at age 76 and is buried in the Novodevichy Cemetery in Moscow. added by PFHLai, 15:19, 27 April 2007
 * Boris Yeltsin, President of the Russian Federation from 1991 to 1999, dies at age 76 and is buried in the Novodevichy Cemetery in Moscow. removed by PFHLai, 00:33, 30 April 2007

April 28

 * Violent protests break out as Estonian authorities remove the Bronze Soldier (pictured), a Soviet Red Army war memorial in Tallinn, amid political controversy. updated by PFHLai, 17:02, 28 April 2007

April 29

 * The 2007 Cricket World Cup concludes in Barbados seeing Australia defeat Sri Lanka. added by Youngamerican, 00:35, 29 April 2007
 * The 2007 Cricket World Cup concludes in Barbados, with Australia defeating Sri Lanka. updated by Picaroon, 01:11, 29 April 2007
 * The 2007 Cricket World Cup concludes, with Australia defeating Sri Lanka at the Kensington Oval in Bridgetown, Barbados in the final. updated by PFHLai, 12:39, 29 April 2007
 * The 2007 Cricket World Cup concludes, with Australia defeating Sri Lanka at the Kensington Oval in Bridgetown, Barbados. updated by David Levy, 12:44, 29 April 2007
 * Tens of thousands of people gather for a protest in Istanbul in support of secularism in Turkey. added by KFP, 12:48, 29 April 2007
 * Tens of thousands of people gather for a protest in Istanbul in support of secularism in Turkey. --> added by PFHLai, 12:59, 29 April 2007
 * Tens of thousands of people gather for a protest in Istanbul in support of secularism in Turkey.--> updated by David Kernow, 14:53, 29 April 2007
 * Australia defeats Sri Lanka at the Kensington Oval, Bridgetown, Barbados, to win the 2007 Cricket World Cup. added by David Kernow, 14:53, 29 April 2007
 * Australia defeats Sri Lanka at the Kensington Oval, Bridgetown, Barbados to win the 2007 Cricket World Cup. updated by David Kernow, 14:54, 29 April 2007
 * Australia defeats Sri Lanka at the Kensington Oval, Bridgetown, Barbados to win the 2007 Cricket World Cup. added by SoLando, 19:52, 29 April 2007
 * Hundreds of thousands of people gather for a protest in Istanbul in support of secularism in Turkey. added by KFP, 22:15, 29 April 2007
 * Hundreds of thousands of people gather for a protest in Istanbul in support of secularism in Turkey. removed by PFHLai, 00:33, 30 April 2007

April 30

 * A second mass rally in support of secularism in Turkey is held at the Abide-i Hürriyet in Istanbul, protesting the candidacy of Abdullah Gül (pictured) in the upcoming presidential election. added by PFHLai, 00:33, 30 April 2007
 * Australia defeats Sri Lanka at the Kensington Oval in Bridgetown, Barbados to win the 2007 Cricket World Cup. updated by PFHLai, 00:33, 30 April 2007
 * Violent protests break out as Estonian authorities remove the Bronze Soldier, a Soviet Red Army war memorial in Tallinn, amid political controversy. updated by PFHLai, 00:33, 30 April 2007
 * A second mass rally in support of secularism in Turkey is held at the Abide-i Hürriyet in Istanbul, protesting the candidacy of Abdullah Gül (pictured) in the ongoing presidential election. updated by PFHLai, 04:46, 30 April 2007
 * 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, 04:59, 30 April 2007
 * Taoiseach Bertie Ahern calls for the dissolution of the Dáil Éireann and announces that a general election will be held on 24 May to establish a new government. added by Gaillimh, 05:36, 30 April 2007
 * Violent protests break out as Estonian authorities remove the Bronze Soldier, a Soviet Red Army war memorial in Tallinn, amid political controversy. updated by PFHLai, 08:25, 30 April 2007
 * Taoiseach Bertie Ahern calls for the dissolution of the Dáil Éireann and announces that a general election will be held on 24 May to establish a new government. added by PFHLai, 08:30, 30 April 2007
 * Taoiseach Bertie Ahern calls for the dissolution of the Dáil Éireann and announces that a general election will be held on 24 May to establish a new Irish government. updated by Chaser, 13:29, 30 April 2007
 * Irish Taoiseach Bertie Ahern calls for the dissolution of the Dáil Éireann and announces that a general election will be held on 24 May to establish a new government. added by Chaser, 15:13, 30 April 2007
 * Irish Taoiseach Bertie Ahern calls for the dissolution of Dáil Éireann and announces that a general election will be held on 24 May to establish a new government. updated by Art LaPella, 17:54, 30 April 2007