Wikipedia:In the news/Posted/April 2008

April 1

 * Landmarks in cities around the world go dark as part of Earth Hour, an international event to promote energy conservation. added by Tariqabjotu, 01:22, 01 April 2008
 * Landmarks in cities around the world go dark as part of Earth Hour, an international event to promote energy conservation. removed by Aecis, 00:51, 04 April 2008
 * Wikipedia introduces a new feature, video articles and is looking for volunteers to present articles in front of the camera. '''Apply now! added by Tone, 17:55, 01 April 2008
 * Wikipedia introduces a new feature, video articles, and is looking for volunteers to present articles in front of the camera. '''Apply now! updated by Tone, 17:55, 01 April 2008
 * Wikipedia introduces a new feature, video articles, and is looking for volunteers to present articles in front of the camera. '''Apply now! removed by Brian0918, 18:00, 01 April 2008

April 2

 * France's Jean Nouvel wins the Pritzker Architecture Prize for his design of the Agbar Tower (pictured). added by Master of Puppets, 03:50, 02 April 2008
 * The Pritzker Architecture Prize is awarded to France's Jean Nouvel (work pictured). added by Tariqabjotu, 04:51, 02 April 2008
 * Irish Taoiseach (prime minister) Bertie Ahern announces his resignation, following continued controversy related to his testimony at the Mahon Tribunal. added by The Tom, 18:34, 02 April 2008
 * Irish Taoiseach (prime minister) Bertie Ahern (pictured) announces his resignation, following continued controversy related to his testimony at the Mahon Tribunal. updated by The Tom, 18:39, 02 April 2008
 * Taoiseach (Irish prime minister) Bertie Ahern (pictured) announces his resignation, following continued controversy related to his testimony at the Mahon Tribunal. added by Woody, 19:59, 02 April 2008
 * Taoiseach (Irish prime minister) Bertie Ahern (pictured) announces his resignation, following continued controversy related to his testimony at the Mahon Tribunal. added by Stephen, 23:46, 02 April 2008

April 3

 * Ian Khama is inaugurated as the sixth President of Botswana in the capital, Gaborone. added by Stephen, 00:12, 03 April 2008
 * Greek and Turkish Cypriots open a crossing at Ledra Street (pictured), a main shopping street in Cyprus' divided capital Nicosia. added by Tone, 16:15, 03 April 2008
 * The Movement for Democratic Change secures a majority of seats in the Zimbabwean parliamentary election, defeating current President Robert Mugabe's ZANU-PF. Results in the presidential election remain unclear. added by Tone, 16:15, 03 April 2008
 * Ian Khama is inaugurated as the sixth President of Botswana. updated by Tone, 16:15, 03 April 2008
 * Greek and Turkish Cypriots open a crossing at Ledra Street, a main shopping street in Cyprus' divided capital Nicosia. updated by Tone, 16:16, 03 April 2008
 * Taoiseach (Irish prime minister) Bertie Ahern (pictured) announces he is to resign on 6 May, following continued controversy related to his testimony at the Mahon Tribunal. updated by Woody, 20:35, 03 April 2008

April 5

 * Landmarks in cities around the world go dark as part of Earth Hour, an international event to promote energy conservation. updated by PFHLai, 00:11, 05 April 2008
 * Landmarks in cities around the world go dark as part of Earth Hour, an international event to promote energy conservation. removed by PFHLai, 05:55, 05 April 2008
 * Jules Verne (pictured), the first European Automated Transfer Vehicle, successfully performs a fully automated docking with the International Space Station. added by PFHLai, 05:55, 05 April 2008
 * Greek and Turkish Cypriots open a crossing at Ledra Street, a main shopping street in Nicosia, the divided capital of Cyprus. updated by PFHLai, 05:55, 05 April 2008
 * Greek and Turkish Cypriots open a crossing at Ledra Street, a main shopping street in Nicosia, the divided capital of Cyprus. removed by Aecis, 01:05, 12 April 2008
 * Taoiseach (Irish prime minister) Bertie Ahern announces he is to resign on 6 May, following continued controversy related to his testimony at the Mahon Tribunal. updated by PFHLai, 05:55, 05 April 2008
 * The Movement for Democratic Change secures a plurality of seats in the Zimbabwean parliamentary election, defeating incumbent President Robert Mugabe's ZANU-PF. Results in the presidential election remain unclear. updated by PFHLai, 06:23, 05 April 2008
 * The Movement for Democratic Change secures a plurality of seats in the Zimbabwean parliamentary election, defeating incumbent President Robert Mugabe's ZANU-PF. Results in the presidential election remain unclear. removed by Tone, 17:28, 11 April 2008
 * Ian Khama is inaugurated as President of Botswana, succeeding Festus Mogae. updated by PFHLai, 06:23, 05 April 2008
 * Ian Khama is inaugurated as President of Botswana, succeeding Festus Mogae. removed by Tone, 17:02, 08 April 2008

April 6

 * At its summit in Bucharest, NATO invites Albania and Croatia to join the alliance. added by Aecis, 10:39, 06 April 2008
 * At its summit in Bucharest, NATO invites Albania and Croatia to join the alliance. removed by Aecis, 15:36, 14 April 2008
 * Taoiseach (Irish prime minister) Bertie Ahern announces he is to resign on 6 May. updated by Aecis, 10:39, 06 April 2008
 * Taoiseach (Irish prime minister) Bertie Ahern announces he is to resign on 6 May, following continued controversy related to his testimony at the Mahon Tribunal. removed by Aecis, 10:39, 06 April 2008
 * Taoiseach (Irish prime minister) Bertie Ahern announces he is to resign on 6 May. removed by Tone, 10:55, 07 April 2008

April 7

 * Filip Vujanović of the Democratic Party of Socialists is re-elected as President of Montenegro. added by Tone, 10:55, 07 April 2008
 * Filip Vujanović of the Democratic Party of Socialists is re-elected as President of Montenegro. added by Aecis, 12:08, 07 April 2008
 * Filip Vujanović of the Democratic Party of Socialists is re-elected as President of Montenegro. removed by Aecis, 15:38, 14 April 2008
 * The Olympic torch relay is disrupted by protestors in Paris. added by DragonflySixtyseven, 21:31, 07 April 2008

April 8

 * The Olympic torch relay is delayed and flame extinguished by security officials as disruption from protestors continues in Paris. updated by JamesR, 13:18, 08 April 2008
 * The Olympic torch relay is disrupted by protestors in Paris. removed by JamesR, 13:18, 08 April 2008
 * Soyuz TMA-12 is launched towards the International Space Station, carrying the first Korean astronaut, Yi So-yeon on board . added by Tone, 17:02, 08 April 2008
 * Soyuz TMA-12 is launched towards the International Space Station, carrying the first Korean astronaut, Yi So-yeon on board. updated by Nishkid64, 17:25, 08 April 2008
 * Soyuz TMA-12 is launched towards the International Space Station, carrying the first Korean astronaut, Yi So-yeon, on board. updated by Art LaPella, 18:12, 08 April 2008
 * Soyuz TMA-12 is launched towards the International Space Station, carrying Yi So-yeon, the first Korean in space. updated by Woody, 18:19, 08 April 2008
 * The Olympic torch relay is delayed and the flame extinguished by security officials as disruption from protestors continues in Paris. updated by Heron, 18:48, 08 April 2008
 * Soyuz TMA-12 is launched towards the International Space Station, carrying Yi So-yeon, the first Korean in space. updated by Tone, 20:09, 08 April 2008
 * Soyuz TMA-12 is launched towards the International Space Station, carrying Yi So-yeon (pictured), the first Korean in space. updated by BorgQueen, 23:45, 08 April 2008
 * Jules Verne, the first European Automated Transfer Vehicle, successfully performs a fully automated docking with the International Space Station. updated by BorgQueen, 23:45, 08 April 2008
 * Jules Verne, the first European Automated Transfer Vehicle, successfully performs a fully automated docking with the International Space Station. removed by Aecis, 15:33, 14 April 2008

April 9

 * Soyuz TMA-12 is launched, carrying Yi So-yeon (pictured), the first Korean in space, for a mission to the International Space Station. updated by PFHLai, 00:00, 09 April 2008
 * The Olympic torch relay is delayed and the flame extinguished by security officials as disruption from protestors continues in Paris. updated by Aecis, 09:30, 09 April 2008

April 10

 * The Olympic torch relay is disrupted in London, Paris and San Francisco by protesters objecting to China's human rights record. updated by Stephen, 00:21, 10 April 2008
 * The Olympic torch relay is delayed and the flame extinguished by security officials as disruption from protestors continues in Paris. removed by Stephen, 00:21, 10 April 2008
 * The Olympic torch relay is disrupted in London, Paris and San Francisco by protesters objecting to China's human rights record. updated by Stephen, 00:23, 10 April 2008
 * The Olympic torch relay is disrupted in London, Paris and San Francisco by protesters objecting to China's human rights record. removed by PFHLai, 01:28, 18 April 2008
 * Soyuz TMA-12 is launched, carrying Yi So-yeon (pictured), the first South Korean in space, for a mission to the International Space Station. updated by Stifle, 20:56, 10 April 2008
 * Soyuz TMA-12 is launched, carrying Yi So-yeon (pictured), the first Korean in space, for a mission to the International Space Station. updated by David Levy, 21:09, 10 April 2008

April 11

 * The Channel Island Sark abolishes the last remaining feudal system in Europe. added by Tone, 17:28, 11 April 2008

April 12

 * The Washington Post wins six awards and Bob Dylan receives a special citation in the 2008 Pulitzer Prizes. added by Aecis, 01:05, 12 April 2008
 * The Washington Post wins six awards and Bob Dylan receives a special citation in the 2008 Pulitzer Prizes. removed by Aecis, 15:38, 14 April 2008

April 13

 * The Channel Island Sark (pictured) abolishes the last remaining feudal system in Europe. updated by BigHaz, 11:25, 13 April 2008
 * Soyuz TMA-12 is launched, carrying Yi So-yeon, the first Korean in space, for a mission to the International Space Station. updated by BigHaz, 11:25, 13 April 2008
 * Soyuz TMA-12 is launched, carrying Yi So-yeon, the first Korean in space, for a mission to the International Space Station. removed by BorgQueen, 19:13, 16 April 2008

April 14

 * Trevor Immelman of South Africa wins the 2008 Masters Tournament golf tournament at the Augusta National Golf Club. added by Aecis, 15:33, 14 April 2008
 * In golf, Trevor Immelman of South Africa wins the 2008 Masters Tournament at the Augusta National Golf Club. added by Aecis, 15:34, 14 April 2008
 * The Grand National Party of President Lee Myung-bak wins a majority of seats in the National Assembly of South Korea. added by Aecis, 15:36, 14 April 2008
 * The Grand National Party of President Lee Myung-bak wins a majority of seats in the National Assembly of South Korea. removed by Tone, 20:24, 20 April 2008
 * Jacques-Édouard Alexis is ousted as Prime Minister of Haiti following riots over the price of food. added by Aecis, 15:38, 14 April 2008
 * Jacques-Édouard Alexis is ousted as Prime Minister of Haiti following riots over the price of food. updated by Caulde, 15:41, 14 April 2008
 * Jacques-Édouard Alexis is ousted as Prime Minister of Haiti following riots over the price of food. removed by PFHLai, 00:04, 21 April 2008
 * Silvio Berlusconi wins his third term as the Prime Minister of Italy following a snap election. added by Alasdair, 20:32, 14 April 2008
 * Silvio Berlusconi is re-elected for the third time as the Prime Minister of Italy. added by Alasdair, 20:37, 14 April 2008
 * Silvio Berlusconi is re-elected for the third time as the Prime Minister of Italy. removed by Aecis, 20:43, 14 April 2008
 * An alliance led by Silvio Berlusconi wins the general election in Italy. added by Aecis, 20:43, 14 April 2008
 * An alliance led by Silvio Berlusconi (pictured) wins the general election in Italy. updated by Alasdair, 20:52, 14 April 2008
 * An alliance led by Silvio Berlusconi (pictured) wins the general election in Italy. updated by Alasdair, 20:52, 14 April 2008
 * The Channel Island Sark abolishes the last remaining feudal system in Europe. updated by Alasdair, 20:52, 14 April 2008
 * An alliance led by Silvio Berlusconi wins the general election in Italy. updated by Tone, 20:53, 14 April 2008
 * The Channel Island Sark (pictured) abolishes the last remaining feudal system in Europe. updated by Tone, 20:53, 14 April 2008
 * An alliance led by Silvio Berlusconi (pictured) wins the general election in Italy. updated by Alasdair, 21:03, 14 April 2008
 * The Channel Island Sark abolishes the last remaining feudal system in Europe.  updated by Alasdair, 21:03, 14 April 2008
 * An alliance led by Silvio Berlusconi wins the general election in Italy. updated by Rdsmith4, 21:07, 14 April 2008
 * The Channel Island Sark (pictured) abolishes the last remaining feudal system in Europe. updated by Rdsmith4, 21:07, 14 April 2008
 * An alliance led by Silvio Berlusconi (pictured) wins the general election in Italy. updated by Woody, 21:08, 14 April 2008
 * The Channel Island Sark abolishes the last remaining feudal system in Europe. updated by Woody, 21:08, 14 April 2008
 * The Channel Island Sark abolishes the last remaining feudal system in Europe.  removed by PFHLai, 00:04, 21 April 2008

April 15

 * An alliance led by Silvio Berlusconi (pictured) wins the general election in Italy. added by Woody, 15:24, 15 April 2008
 * The People of Freedom alliance led by Silvio Berlusconi (pictured) wins the general election in Italy. added by Aecis, 15:33, 15 April 2008

April 16

 * Trevor Immelman of South Africa wins the 2008 Masters Tournament at the Augusta National Golf Club. updated by Woody, 16:53, 16 April 2008
 * Trevor Immelman of South Africa wins the 2008 Masters Tournament at the Augusta National Golf Club. removed by Daniel, 10:00, 21 April 2008

April 17

 * Soyuz TMA-12 is launched, carrying Yi So-yeon, the first Korean in space, for a mission to the International Space Station. updated by YellowMonkey, 06:50, 17 April 2008
 * Soyuz TMA-12 is launched, carrying Yi So-yeon, the first Korean in space, for a mission to the International Space Station. removed by BorgQueen, 13:36, 17 April 2008
 * Soyuz TMA-12 is launched, carrying Yi So-yeon, the first Korean in space, for a mission to the International Space Station. updated by BorgQueen, 16:35, 17 April 2008
 * Soyuz TMA-12 is launched, carrying Yi So-yeon, the first Korean in space, for a mission to the International Space Station. removed by BorgQueen, 17:02, 17 April 2008

April 18

 * An airliner operated by Hewa Bora Airways crashes upon takeoff in Goma, Democratic Republic of the Congo, killing at least 42 people. added by PFHLai, 01:28, 18 April 2008
 * An airliner operated by Hewa Bora Airways crashes upon takeoff in Goma, Democratic Republic of the Congo, killing at least 40 people. updated by PFHLai, 01:32, 18 April 2008
 * An airliner operated by Hewa Bora Airways crashes upon takeoff in Goma, Democratic Republic of the Congo, killing at least 42 people. updated by Woody, 19:54, 18 April 2008

April 19

 * An airliner operated by Hewa Bora Airways crashes upon takeoff in Goma, Democratic Republic of the Congo, killing at least 44 people. updated by Art LaPella, 02:45, 19 April 2008
 * The Olympic torch relay is disrupted in London, Paris and San Francisco by protesters objecting to China's human rights record. updated by PFHLai, 23:59, 19 April 2008
 * The Olympic torch relay is disrupted in London, Paris and San Francisco by protesters objecting to China's human rights record. removed by Tone, 20:24, 20 April 2008

April 20

 * An alliance led by Silvio Berlusconi (pictured) of the People of Freedom party wins the general election in Italy. updated by PFHLai, 01:07, 20 April 2008
 * In auto racing, Danica Patrick wins the Indy Japan 300, becoming the first female driver to win an IndyCar race. added by Tone, 20:24, 20 April 2008
 * Welsh boxer Joe Calzaghe establishes a world record of 45 fights undefeated with a victory over American Bernard Hopkins in Las Vegas. added by Tone, 20:24, 20 April 2008

April 21

 * In auto racing, Danica Patrick (pictured) wins the Indy Japan 300, becoming the first female driver to win an IndyCar race. added by PFHLai, 00:18, 21 April 2008
 * Welsh boxer Joe Calzaghe establishes a world record of 45 fights undefeated with a victory over American Bernard Hopkins in Las Vegas. updated by PFHLai, 00:18, 21 April 2008
 * An alliance led by Silvio Berlusconi of the People of Freedom party wins the general election in Italy. updated by PFHLai, 00:18, 21 April 2008
 * An alliance led by Silvio Berlusconi of the People of Freedom party wins the general election in Italy. removed by Carabinieri, 15:24, 01 May 2008
 * Welsh boxer Joe Calzaghe establishes a world record of 45 fights undefeated with a victory over American Bernard Hopkins in Las Vegas. added by Aecis, 01:44, 21 April 2008
 * Jacques-Édouard Alexis is ousted as Prime Minister of Haiti following riots over the price of food. updated by Aecis, 01:44, 21 April 2008
 * Jacques-Édouard Alexis is ousted as Prime Minister of Haiti following riots over the price of food. removed by Zzyzx11, 05:57, 24 April 2008
 * The Channel Island Sark abolishes the last remaining feudal system in Europe. updated by Aecis, 01:45, 21 April 2008
 * The Channel Island Sark abolishes the last remaining feudal system in Europe.  removed by PFHLai, 03:16, 21 April 2008
 * Fernando Lugo wins the presidential election in Paraguay, ending 61 years of single-party rule under the Colorado Party. added by Nishkid64, 02:39, 21 April 2008
 * Fernando Lugo (pictured) wins the presidential election in Paraguay, ending 61 years of single-party rule under the Colorado Party. updated by PFHLai, 03:16, 21 April 2008
 * In auto racing, Danica Patrick wins the Indy Japan 300, becoming the first female driver to win an IndyCar race. updated by PFHLai, 03:16, 21 April 2008
 * Trevor Immelman of South Africa wins the 2008 Masters Tournament at the Augusta National Golf Club. updated by Daniel, 10:02, 21 April 2008
 * Trevor Immelman of South Africa wins the 2008 Masters Tournament at the Augusta National Golf Club. removed by Tone, 07:52, 27 April 2008
 * Fernando Lugo (pictured) wins the presidential election in Paraguay, ending 61 years of rule of the Colorado Party. updated by Tone, 15:17, 21 April 2008
 * Fernando Lugo (pictured) wins the presidential election in Paraguay, ending the Colorado Party's 61-year rule. updated by Woody, 15:19, 21 April 2008
 * Nine people are killed and 38 are wounded in a coach crash in Málaga, Spain, in the worst traffic accident in Spain since 2001. added by JIP, 17:08, 21 April 2008
 * Nine people are killed and 38 are wounded in a coach crash in Málaga, Spain, in the worst traffic accident in Spain since 2001. removed by Tone, 18:38, 21 April 2008

April 22

 * The Channel Island Sark abolishes the last remaining feudal system in Europe. updated by Aecis, 00:27, 22 April 2008
 * The Channel Island Sark abolishes the last remaining feudal system in Europe.  removed by Wizardman, 01:35, 22 April 2008
 * The Channel Island Sark abolishes the last remaining feudal system in Europe. updated by Wizardman, 01:35, 22 April 2008
 * The Channel Island Sark abolishes the last remaining feudal system in Europe.  removed by Carabinieri, 00:29, 24 April 2008
 * An airliner operated by Hewa Bora Airways crashes upon takeoff in Goma, Democratic Republic of the Congo, killing at least 47 people. updated by Art LaPella, 17:05, 22 April 2008

April 27

 * The Communist Party of Nepal (Maoist) wins a plurality of seats in the Nepalese Constituent Assembly election, the first elections in 9 years. added by Tone, 07:52, 27 April 2008
 * Researchers discover what is believed to be the first use of oil painting at Bamyan in Afghanistan, predating European oil painting by some six centuries. added by Tone, 08:00, 27 April 2008
 * The Communist Party of Nepal (Maoist) wins a plurality of seats in the Nepalese Constituent Assembly election, the first elections in nine years. updated by Nishkid64, 08:42, 27 April 2008
 * Maoists win a plurality of seats in the Nepalese Constituent Assembly election, the first elections in Nepal in nine years. added by PFHLai, 11:10, 27 April 2008
 * Researchers discover what is believed to be the first use of oil painting at Bamyan in Afghanistan, predating European oil painting by some six centuries. updated by PFHLai, 11:10, 27 April 2008
 * Maoists win a plurality of seats in the Nepalese Constituent Assembly election, the first election in Nepal in nine years. updated by PFHLai, 20:54, 27 April 2008