Wikipedia:In the news/Posted/August 2009

August 1

 * 100x100px|Cory Aquino (1986 photo) added by PFHLai, 01:58, 01 August 2009
 * 100x100px|Cory Aquino (1986 photo) removed by BorgQueen, 16:07, 04 August 2009
 * Gazprom launches construction of the Sakhalin–Khabarovsk–Vladivostok gas pipeline. added by BorgQueen, 03:59, 01 August 2009
 * Gazprom launches construction of the Sakhalin–Khabarovsk–Vladivostok natural gas pipeline. updated by BorgQueen, 04:03, 01 August 2009

August 4

 * At least two people are killed and 15 others injured in a shooting attack at the Gay and Lesbian Association building in Tel-Aviv, Israel. added by BorgQueen, 15:03, 04 August 2009
 * At least two people are killed and 15 others injured in a shooting attack at the Gay and Lesbian Association building in Tel Aviv, Israel. updated by BorgQueen, 15:05, 04 August 2009
 * At least two people are killed and 15 others injured in a shooting attack at the Gay and Lesbian Association building in Tel Aviv, Israel. removed by BorgQueen, 16:09, 05 August 2009
 * 100x100px|A scanning electron micrograph depicting a mass of Yersinia pestis bacteria added by BorgQueen, 16:07, 04 August 2009
 * 100x100px|A scanning electron micrograph depicting a mass of Yersinia pestis bacteria removed by David Levy, 07:48, 05 August 2009
 * Three people are killed in a pneumonic plague outbreak (Yersinia pestis pictured) in Ziketan Town, Qinghai, China. added by BorgQueen, 16:07, 04 August 2009
 * Three people are killed in a pneumonic plague outbreak (Yersinia pestis bacteria pictured) in Ziketan Town, Qinghai, China. updated by David Levy, 16:23, 04 August 2009
 * Eight Christians are killed in a religious unrest in Punjab, Pakistan, triggered by an alleged desecration of a Qur'an. added by BorgQueen, 16:24, 04 August 2009
 * Eight Christians are killed in a religious unrest in Punjab, Pakistan, triggered by an alleged desecration of a Qur'an. updated by BorgQueen, 17:19, 04 August 2009
 * Eight Christians are killed in a religious unrest in Punjab, Pakistan, triggered by an alleged desecration of a Qur'an. updated by Jarry1250, 19:04, 04 August 2009
 * Eight Christians are killed in religious unrest in Punjab, Pakistan, triggered by an alleged desecration of a Qur'an. updated by Art LaPella, 19:06, 04 August 2009
 * Eight Christians are killed in religious unrest in Punjab, Pakistan, triggered by an alleged desecration of a Qur'an. removed by BorgQueen, 16:28, 06 August 2009
 * North Korea pardons two imprisoned American journalists during visit by former U.S. President Bill Clinton. added by Allen3, 23:20, 04 August 2009
 * Gazprom launches construction of the Sakhalin–Khabarovsk–Vladivostok natural gas pipeline. updated by Allen3, 23:20, 04 August 2009
 * Gazprom launches construction of the Sakhalin–Khabarovsk–Vladivostok natural gas pipeline. removed by BorgQueen, 14:52, 05 August 2009
 * North Korea pardons two imprisoned American journalists during visit by former U.S. President Bill Clinton. updated by Woody, 23:42, 04 August 2009
 * North Korea pardons two imprisoned American journalists during a visit by former U.S. President Bill Clinton. updated by Newyorkbrad, 23:57, 04 August 2009

August 5

 * A new strain of the human immunodeficiency virus is discovered in a woman from Cameroon. added by BorgQueen, 05:07, 05 August 2009
 * A new strain of the human immunodeficiency virus is discovered in a woman from Cameroon. removed by Mike Halterman, 20:51, 06 August 2009
 * 100x100px|Former U.S. President Bill Clinton in 2005 added by David Levy, 07:48, 05 August 2009
 * 100x100px|Former U.S. President Bill Clinton in 2005 removed by BorgQueen, 14:52, 05 August 2009
 * North Korea pardons two imprisoned American journalists during a visit by former U.S. President Bill Clinton (pictured). updated by David Levy, 07:48, 05 August 2009
 * Three people are killed in a pneumonic plague outbreak in Ziketan Town, Qinghai, China. updated by David Levy, 07:48, 05 August 2009
 * Three people are killed in a pneumonic plague outbreak in Ziketan Town, Qinghai, China. removed by BorgQueen, 05:23, 09 August 2009
 * 100x100px|Mahmoud Ahmadinejad added by BorgQueen, 14:52, 05 August 2009
 * 100x100px|Mahmoud Ahmadinejad removed by Mike Halterman, 20:51, 06 August 2009
 * Mahmoud Ahmadinejad (pictured) is sworn in as President of Iran for a second term amid protests. added by BorgQueen, 14:52, 05 August 2009
 * North Korea pardons two imprisoned American journalists during a visit by former U.S. President Bill Clinton. added by BorgQueen, 14:52, 05 August 2009
 * Bolivia becomes the first country in South America to declare the right of indigenous people to govern themselves. added by BorgQueen, 15:08, 05 August 2009
 * Bolivia becomes the first country in South America to declare the right of indigenous people to govern themselves. removed by BorgQueen, 16:25, 07 August 2009
 * More than 180 people are killed and 30 others injured in nomadic conflicts in Sudan. added by BorgQueen, 16:09, 05 August 2009
 * More than 180 people are killed and 30 others injured in nomadic conflicts in Sudan. removed by BorgQueen, 05:03, 09 August 2009
 * North Korea pardons two imprisoned American journalists after a visit by former U.S. President Bill Clinton. updated by Malinaccier, 18:46, 05 August 2009
 * North Korea pardons two imprisoned American journalists during a visit by former U.S. President Bill Clinton. updated by David Levy, 19:07, 05 August 2009
 * North Korea pardons two imprisoned American journalists during a visit by former U.S. President Bill Clinton. removed by BorgQueen, 09:20, 09 August 2009

August 6

 * The MV Princess Ashika, an inter-island ferry operating in Tonga, sinks, leaving at least 26 people missing. added by BorgQueen, 16:28, 06 August 2009
 * The MV Princess Ashika, an inter-island ferry operating in Tonga, sinks, leaving at least 26 people missing. added by BorgQueen, 16:33, 06 August 2009
 * The MV Princess Ashika, an inter-island ferry operating in Tonga, sinks, leaving at least 26 people missing. removed by King of Hearts, 19:00, 10 August 2009
 * 100x100px|Sonia Sotomayor added by Mike Halterman, 20:51, 06 August 2009
 * 100x100px|Sonia Sotomayor removed by BorgQueen, 16:25, 07 August 2009
 * Sonia Sotomayor (pictured) becomes the first Hispanic person to be confirmed to sit on the United States Supreme Court. added by Mike Halterman, 20:51, 06 August 2009
 * Mahmoud Ahmadinejad is sworn in as President of Iran for a second term amid protests. updated by Mike Halterman, 20:51, 06 August 2009
 * Mahmoud Ahmadinejad is sworn in as President of Iran for a second term amid protests. removed by King of Hearts, 19:19, 10 August 2009
 * Sonia Sotomayor (pictured) becomes the first Hispanic person to be confirmed to sit on the United States Supreme Court. updated by Mike Halterman, 20:52, 06 August 2009
 * Sonia Sotomayor (pictured) becomes the first Hispanic to be confirmed to sit on the United States Supreme Court. updated by Mike Halterman, 20:52, 06 August 2009
 * Sonia Sotomayor (pictured) is confirmed as the first Hispanic to sit on the United States Supreme Court. updated by Thingg, 22:45, 06 August 2009

August 7

 * Sonia Sotomayor (pictured) is confirmed as a U.S. Supreme Court Justice, making her the first Hispanic named to the position. updated by Tariqabjotu, 12:22, 07 August 2009
 * 100x100px|The Slender-billed Vulture, Gyps tenuirostris added by BorgQueen, 16:25, 07 August 2009
 * 100x100px|The Slender-billed Vulture, Gyps tenuirostris removed by BorgQueen, 05:32, 09 August 2009
 * The first successful captive breeding of the critically endangered Slender-billed Vulture (pictured) is announced in India. added by BorgQueen, 16:25, 07 August 2009
 * Sonia Sotomayor is confirmed as a U.S. Supreme Court Justice, making her the first Hispanic named to the position. updated by BorgQueen, 16:25, 07 August 2009

August 8

 * Sonia Sotomayor is confirmed as a U.S. Supreme Court Justice, making her the first Hispanic American named to the position. updated by BorgQueen, 04:49, 08 August 2009

August 9

 * Typhoon Morakot kills at least 36 people in the Philippines and Taiwan after producing a record-breaking 2489 mm of rainfall. added by BorgQueen, 05:23, 09 August 2009
 * 100x100px|Typhoon Morakot, taken over Taiwan on August 7, 2009 added by BorgQueen, 05:32, 09 August 2009
 * 100x100px|Typhoon Morakot, taken over Taiwan on August 7, 2009 removed by Stephen, 02:16, 12 August 2009
 * Typhoon Morakot (pictured) kills at least 36 people in the Philippines and Taiwan after producing a record-breaking 2489 mm of rainfall. updated by BorgQueen, 05:32, 09 August 2009
 * The first successful captive breeding of the critically endangered Slender-billed Vulture is announced in India. updated by BorgQueen, 05:32, 09 August 2009
 * The first successful captive breeding of the critically endangered Slender-billed Vulture is announced in India. removed by Master of Puppets, 08:05, 13 August 2009
 * Sonia Sotomayor is sworn in as a U.S. Supreme Court Justice, making her the first Hispanic American named to the position. updated by BorgQueen, 07:33, 09 August 2009
 * Sonia Sotomayor is sworn in as a U.S. Supreme Court Justice, making her the first Hispanic American named to the position. removed by Stephen, 02:10, 12 August 2009
 * At least 14 people are killed in a series of shootouts between drug cartel suspects and police in the Mexican states of Guanajuato and Hidalgo. added by BorgQueen, 09:20, 09 August 2009
 * At least 14 people are killed in a series of shootouts between drug cartel suspects and police in the Mexican states of Guanajuato and Hidalgo. updated by BorgQueen, 09:25, 09 August 2009
 * At least 14 people are killed in a series of shootouts between drug cartel suspects and police in the Mexican states of Guanajuato and Hidalgo. removed by Master of Puppets, 00:48, 14 August 2009

August 10

 * Tonga raises the death toll from the MV Princess Ashika sinking to 93. added by King of Hearts, 19:00, 10 August 2009
 * Tonga raises the death toll from the MV Princess Ashika sinking to 93. removed by Tone, 19:30, 10 August 2009
 * Typhoon Morakot (pictured) kills at least 36 people in the Philippines and Taiwan and has led to the evacuation of 1 million people in China. added by King of Hearts, 19:05, 10 August 2009
 * Typhoon Morakot (pictured) kills at least 36 people in the Philippines and Taiwan and causes the evacuation of 1 million people in China. updated by King of Hearts, 19:05, 10 August 2009
 * In an open letter, four South African opposition leaders accuse President Jacob Zuma of abuse of power after his naming of Sandile Ngcobo as Chief Justice. added by King of Hearts, 19:19, 10 August 2009
 * In an open letter, four South African opposition leaders accuse President Jacob Zuma of abuse of power after his naming of Sandile Ngcobo as Chief Justice. removed by Tone, 19:30, 10 August 2009
 * Typhoon Morakot (pictured) kills at least 36 people in the Philippines and Taiwan after producing a record-breaking 2489 mm of rainfall. updated by Tone, 19:30, 10 August 2009
 * Mahmoud Ahmadinejad is sworn in as President of Iran for a second term amid protests. updated by Tone, 19:30, 10 August 2009
 * Mahmoud Ahmadinejad is sworn in as President of Iran for a second term amid protests. removed by BorgQueen, 23:34, 10 August 2009
 * The MV Princess Ashika, an inter-island ferry operating in Tonga, sinks, leaving at least 26 people missing. updated by Tone, 19:30, 10 August 2009
 * The MV Princess Ashika, an inter-island ferry operating in Tonga, sinks, leaving at least 26 people missing. removed by Tone, 21:08, 10 August 2009
 * Thirteen years after the countries ceased diplomatic relations, President Joseph Kabila of the Democratic Republic of the Congo and President Paul Kagame of Rwanda meet in Goma. added by Tone, 21:08, 10 August 2009
 * Thirteen years after the countries ceased diplomatic relations, President Joseph Kabila of the Democratic Republic of the Congo and President Paul Kagame of Rwanda meet in Goma. removed by Tone, 23:28, 13 August 2009

August 11

 * Mahmoud Ahmadinejad is sworn in as President of Iran for a second term amid protests. updated by BorgQueen, 01:40, 11 August 2009
 * Mahmoud Ahmadinejad is sworn in as President of Iran for a second term amid protests. removed by Stephen, 02:10, 12 August 2009
 * Typhoon Morakot (pictured) kills at least 36 people in the Philippines and Taiwan after producing a record-breaking 2.5 metres (8.2 ft) of rainfall. updated by Tariqabjotu, 06:20, 11 August 2009
 * Typhoon Morakot (pictured) kills at least 36 people in the Philippines and Taiwan after producing a record-breaking 2.5 metres (8.2 ft) of rainfall. updated by Tariqabjotu, 06:22, 11 August 2009
 * Typhoon Morakot (pictured) kills at least 36 people in the Philippines and Taiwan after producing a record-breaking 2.5 metres (100 inches) of rainfall. updated by David Levy, 11:02, 11 August 2009
 * Typhoon Morakot (pictured) kills at least 70 people and leaves more than 10,000 missing in the Philippines, Taiwan and China. updated by Tone, 12:21, 11 August 2009

August 12

 * A mine fire and explosion in Handlová, Trenčín Region, kills 20 people in Slovakia's deadliest mining disaster. added by Stephen, 02:10, 12 August 2009
 * A mine fire and explosion in Handlová, Trenčín Region, kills 20 people in Slovakia's deadliest mining disaster. removed by Tone, 20:18, 15 August 2009
 * Rafael Correa is sworn in for a second term as President of Ecuador. added by Stephen, 02:10, 12 August 2009
 * 100x100px|Rafael Correa added by Stephen, 02:16, 12 August 2009
 * 100x100px|Rafael Correa removed by Master of Puppets, 01:14, 14 August 2009
 * Rafael Correa (pictured) is sworn in for a second term as President of Ecuador. updated by Stephen, 02:16, 12 August 2009
 * Typhoon Morakot kills at least 70 people and leaves more than 10,000 missing in the Philippines, Taiwan and China. updated by Stephen, 02:16, 12 August 2009

August 13

 * After 15 years in hiding, Grégoire Ndahimana is arrested in North Kivu for the alleged murder of 2,000 Tutsi civilians during the Rwandan Genocide. added by Master of Puppets, 08:05, 13 August 2009
 * Typhoon Morakot kills at least 94 people and leaves more than 10,000 missing in the Philippines, Taiwan and China. updated by Spencer, 16:10, 13 August 2009
 * Typhoon Morakot kills at least 94 people and leaves more than 10,000 missing in the Philippines, Taiwan and China. removed by Master of Puppets, 01:14, 14 August 2009
 * Rafael Correa (pictured) is sworn in for a second term as President of Ecuador. updated by Spencer, 17:27, 13 August 2009
 * Scientists announce the discovery of exoplanet WASP-17b, the first known planet to have a retrograde orbit. added by Tone, 23:28, 13 August 2009

August 14

 * A suicide bombing in Nouakchott, Mauritania, becomes the country's first and causes the French government to investigate. added by Master of Puppets, 00:48, 14 August 2009
 * 100x100px|Les Paul added by Master of Puppets, 01:14, 14 August 2009
 * 100x100px|Les Paul removed by David Levy, 02:31, 16 August 2009
 * Electric guitar innovator Les Paul (pictured) dies at the age of 94. added by Master of Puppets, 01:14, 14 August 2009
 * Rafael Correa is sworn in for a second term as President of Ecuador. updated by Master of Puppets, 01:14, 14 August 2009
 * Rafael Correa is sworn in for a second term as President of Ecuador. removed by Tone, 20:04, 16 August 2009
 * A suicide bombing in Nouakchott, Mauritania, becomes the country's first and leads to a French government investigation. updated by Stephen, 01:42, 14 August 2009
 * A suicide bombing in Nouakchott, Mauritania, becomes the country's first and leads to a French government investigation. removed by Master of Puppets, 07:27, 15 August 2009
 * Electric guitar innovator Les Paul (pictured) dies at the age of 94. updated by SGGH, 15:33, 14 August 2009

August 15

 * The British government suspends the self-governance of the Turks and Caicos Islands for up to two years. added by Master of Puppets, 07:27, 15 August 2009
 * After 15 years in hiding, Grégoire Ndahimana is arrested in North Kivu for the alleged murder of 6,000 Tutsi civilians during the Rwandan Genocide. updated by Master of Puppets, 07:27, 15 August 2009
 * After 15 years in hiding, Grégoire Ndahimana is arrested in North Kivu for the alleged murder of 6,000 Tutsi civilians during the Rwandan Genocide. removed by Tone, 20:23, 15 August 2009
 * The government of the United Kingdom suspends the self-governance of the Turks and Caicos Islands for up to two years. updated by Master of Puppets, 07:29, 15 August 2009
 * The government of the United Kingdom suspends the self-governance of the Turks and Caicos Islands for two years. updated by Master of Puppets, 07:29, 15 August 2009
 * The British government suspends the self-governance of the Turks and Caicos Islands for up to two years. updated by Master of Puppets, 08:42, 15 August 2009
 * The British government suspends the self-governance of the Turks and Caicos Islands for up to two years. removed by Master of Puppets, 04:58, 18 August 2009
 * Prime Minister of Pakistan Yousaf Raza Gillani launches the first international container train from Islamabad to Istanbul. added by Tone, 20:18, 15 August 2009
 * Romania's deadliest road accident for fifteen years, a bus and train collision, kills at least 13 people in Scânteia, Iaşi County. added by Tone, 20:23, 15 August 2009
 * Prime Minister of Pakistan Yousaf Raza Gillani launches Pakistan's first international container train from Islamabad to Istanbul. updated by Master of Puppets, 23:58, 15 August 2009

August 16

 * 100x100px|Yousaf Raza Gillani added by David Levy, 02:31, 16 August 2009
 * 100x100px|Yousaf Raza Gillani removed by Holly Cheng, 03:34, 17 August 2009
 * Prime Minister of Pakistan Yousaf Raza Gillani (pictured) launches Pakistan's first international container train from Islamabad to Istanbul. updated by David Levy, 02:31, 16 August 2009
 * Electric guitar innovator Les Paul dies at the age of 94. updated by David Levy, 02:31, 16 August 2009
 * Electric guitar innovator Les Paul dies at the age of 94. removed by Tone, 10:50, 17 August 2009
 * Romania's deadliest road accident for fifteen years, a bus and train collision, kills at least 13 people in Scânteia, Iaşi County. updated by Art LaPella, 05:40, 16 August 2009
 * Prime Minister Yousaf Raza Gillani (pictured) launches Pakistan's first international container train from Islamabad to Istanbul. updated by PFHLai, 19:40, 16 August 2009
 * The discovery of exoplanet WASP-17b, the first planet known to have a retrograde orbit, is announced. added by PFHLai, 19:40, 16 August 2009
 * The discovery of exoplanet WASP-17b, the first planet known to have a retrograde orbit, is announced. removed by Master of Puppets, 07:35, 17 August 2009
 * Usain Bolt of Jamaica sets the new World record in 100m of 9.58s at the 2009 World Championships in Athletics in Berlin. added by Tone, 20:04, 16 August 2009
 * Usain Bolt of Jamaica sets a new world record for the 100m sprint of 9.58s at the 2009 World Championships in Athletics in Berlin. updated by Andrew Gray, 20:06, 16 August 2009
 * Usain Bolt of Jamaica sets new world record for the 100m sprint of 9.58s at the 2009 World Championships in Athletics in Berlin. updated by AzaToth, 20:08, 16 August 2009
 * Usain Bolt of Jamaica sets new world record for the 100 m sprint of 9.58 s at the 2009 World Championships in Athletics in Berlin. updated by Art LaPella, 20:48, 16 August 2009

August 17

 * 100x100px|Usain Bolt added by Holly Cheng, 03:34, 17 August 2009
 * 100x100px|Usain Bolt removed by David Levy, 17:26, 19 August 2009
 * Usain Bolt (pictured) of Jamaica sets new world record for the 100 m sprint of 9.58 s at the 2009 World Championships in Athletics in Berlin. updated by Holly Cheng, 03:34, 17 August 2009
 * Prime Minister Yousaf Raza Gillani launches Pakistan's first international container train from Islamabad to Istanbul. updated by Holly Cheng, 03:34, 17 August 2009
 * At the 2009 World Championships in Athletics in Berlin, Usain Bolt (pictured) of Jamaica sets a new world record of 9.58 s for the 100 m sprint. added by Fvasconcellos, 04:11, 17 August 2009
 * A suicide bomber attacks the international headquarters of the North Atlantic Treaty Organization in Kabul, Afghanistan, killing 7 and wounding 91. added by Master of Puppets, 07:35, 17 August 2009
 * In Romania's deadliest road accident for fifteen years, a bus and train collision, kills at least 13 people in Scânteia, Iaşi County. added by Tone, 09:11, 17 August 2009
 * The People's Republic of China releases a list of major revisions further simplifying the Chinese written language. added by Tone, 10:50, 17 August 2009
 * The People's Republic of China releases a list of major revisions further simplifying the Chinese written language. removed by MSGJ, 16:26, 17 August 2009
 * In Romania's deadliest road accident for fifteen years, a bus and train collision kills at least 13 people in Scânteia, Iaşi County. updated by Tone, 12:20, 17 August 2009
 * Prime Minister Yousaf Raza Gillani inaugurates Pakistan's first international container train from Islamabad to Istanbul. updated by Woody, 13:07, 17 August 2009
 * Prime Minister Yousaf Raza Gillani inaugurates Pakistan's first international container train from Islamabad to Istanbul. removed by Master of Puppets, 20:34, 18 August 2009
 * Romania's deadliest road accident for fifteen years, a bus and train collision, kills at least 13 people in Scânteia, Iaşi County. updated by Woody, 13:10, 17 August 2009
 * Romania's deadliest road accident since 1994, a bus and train collision, kills at least 13 people in Scânteia, Iaşi County. updated by Woody, 13:13, 17 August 2009
 * Romania's deadliest road accident since 1994, a bus and train collision, kills at least 13 people in Scânteia, Iaşi County. removed by Tone, 07:03, 18 August 2009
 * At the 2009 World Championships in Athletics in Berlin, Usain Bolt (pictured) of Jamaica sets a new world record of 9.58 seconds for the 100 m sprint. updated by JamieS93, 16:05, 17 August 2009
 * At the 2009 World Championships in Athletics in Berlin, Usain Bolt (pictured) of Jamaica sets a new world record of 9.58 seconds for the 100 m sprint. updated by MSGJ, 16:26, 17 August 2009
 * Electric guitar innovator Les Paul dies at the age of 94. updated by MSGJ, 16:26, 17 August 2009
 * Electric guitar innovator Les Paul dies at the age of 94. removed by Stephen, 01:05, 18 August 2009

August 18

 * Y. E. Yang wins the 2009 PGA Championship becoming the first Asian-born golfer to win a men's major golf championship. added by Stephen, 01:05, 18 August 2009
 * The bombing of a police headquarters in Nazran, Ingushetia, kills 20 and injures 138. added by Master of Puppets, 04:58, 18 August 2009
 * Y. E. Yang wins the 2009 PGA Championship, becoming the first Asian-born golfer to win a men's major golf championship. updated by Master of Puppets, 04:58, 18 August 2009
 * A suicide bomber attacks the headquarters of the North Atlantic Treaty Organization in Kabul, Afghanistan, killing 7 and wounding 91. updated by Master of Puppets, 04:58, 18 August 2009
 * A suicide bomber attacks the headquarters of the North Atlantic Treaty Organization in Kabul, Afghanistan, killing 7 and wounding 91. removed by Spencer, 00:39, 19 August 2009
 * An accident at the Sayano-Shushenskaya hydroelectric station in Russia kills seven and causes power shortages in Siberia. added by Tone, 07:03, 18 August 2009
 * An accident at the Sayano-Shushenskaya hydroelectric station in Russia kills 12 and causes power shortages in Siberia. updated by Tone, 08:31, 18 August 2009
 * President of Mexico Felipe Calderón and President of Uruguay Tabaré Vázquez meet in Montevideo, Uruguay, to sign an accord worth $500 million. added by Master of Puppets, 20:34, 18 August 2009
 * President of Mexico Felipe Calderón and President of Uruguay Tabaré Vázquez meet in Montevideo, Uruguay, to sign an accord worth $500 million. removed by Master of Puppets, 05:35, 19 August 2009

August 19

 * At the 2009 BWF World Championships in Hyderabad, India, Lu Lan wins the women's singles and Lin Dan wins the men's singles, becoming the first player to win three men's singles World Championship titles. added by Spencer, 00:39, 19 August 2009
 * Y. E. Yang wins the 2009 PGA Championship, becoming the first Asian-born golfer to win a men's major golf championship. updated by Spencer, 00:39, 19 August 2009
 * Y. E. Yang wins the 2009 PGA Championship, becoming the first Asian-born golfer to win a men's major golf championship. removed by Tone, 16:05, 19 August 2009
 * In badminton, Lu Lan wins the women's singles and Lin Dan wins the men's singles at the 2009 BWF World Championships in Hyderabad, India. added by Spencer, 00:41, 19 August 2009
 * In badminton, Lu Lan wins the women's singles and Lin Dan wins the men's singles at the 2009 BWF World Championships in Hyderabad, India. removed by Master of Puppets, 17:05, 19 August 2009
 * The bombing of a police headquarters in Nazran, Ingushetia, Russia, kills 20 and injures 138. updated by Tariqabjotu, 03:06, 19 August 2009
 * The MV Arctic Sea, a merchant vessel missing since being hijacked in July, is located off Cape Verde by the Russian Navy. added by Master of Puppets, 05:35, 19 August 2009
 * The MV Arctic Sea, a merchant vessel missing since being hijacked in July, is discovered off Cape Verde by the Russian Navy. updated by Centrx, 06:25, 19 August 2009
 * The MV Arctic Sea, a merchant vessel missing since being hijacked in July, is found near Cape Verde by the Russian Navy. updated by MSGJ, 11:02, 19 August 2009
 * The MV Arctic Sea, a merchant vessel missing since being hijacked in July, is found near Cape Verde by the Russian Navy. removed by Stephen, 09:36, 26 August 2009
 * Kim Dae-jung, the former president of South Korea and Nobel peace prize laureate, dies at the age of 85. added by Tone, 16:05, 19 August 2009
 * Car bombs explode in Baghdad, Iraq, killing 95, injuring 563, and breaching the Green Zone perimeter. added by Master of Puppets, 17:05, 19 August 2009
 * Car bombs explode in Baghdad, Iraq, killing 95, injuring 563, and breaching the Green Zone perimeter. added by Master of Puppets, 17:07, 19 August 2009
 * 100x100px|Kim Dae-jung added by David Levy, 17:26, 19 August 2009
 * 100x100px|Kim Dae-jung removed by David Levy, 17:48, 19 August 2009
 * Kim Dae-jung (pictured), the former president of South Korea and Nobel peace prize laureate, dies at the age of 85. updated by David Levy, 17:26, 19 August 2009
 * At the 2009 World Championships in Athletics in Berlin, Usain Bolt of Jamaica sets a new world record of 9.58 seconds for the 100 m sprint. updated by David Levy, 17:26, 19 August 2009
 * Kim Dae-jung (pictured), the former President of South Korea and Nobel Peace Prize laureate, dies at the age of 85. updated by Nishkid64, 17:41, 19 August 2009
 * Kim Dae-jung (pictured), the former President of South Korea and Nobel Peace Prize laureate, dies at the age of 85. removed by David Levy, 17:48, 19 August 2009
 * 100x100px|Usain Bolt updated by David Levy, 17:48, 19 August 2009
 * 100x100px|Usain Bolt removed by David Levy, 01:42, 21 August 2009
 * At the 2009 World Championships in Athletics in Berlin, Usain Bolt (pictured) of Jamaica sets a new world record of 9.58 seconds for the 100 m sprint. updated by David Levy, 17:48, 19 August 2009
 * In badminton, Lu Lan wins the women's singles and Lin Dan wins the men's singles at the 2009 BWF World Championships in Hyderabad, India. updated by David Levy, 17:48, 19 August 2009
 * In badminton, Lu Lan wins the women's singles and Lin Dan wins the men's singles at the 2009 BWF World Championships in Hyderabad, India. removed by David Levy, 01:42, 21 August 2009
 * Y. E. Yang wins the 2009 PGA Championship, becoming the first Asian-born golfer to win a men's major golf championship. updated by David Levy, 17:48, 19 August 2009
 * Y. E. Yang wins the 2009 PGA Championship, becoming the first Asian-born golfer to win a men's major golf championship. removed by Master of Puppets, 19:15, 20 August 2009
 * The bombing of a police headquarters in Nazran, Ingushetia, Russia kills 20 and injures 138. updated by David Levy, 17:56, 19 August 2009
 * The bombing of a police headquarters in Nazran, Ingushetia, Russia kills 20 and injures 138. removed by David Levy, 02:03, 21 August 2009
 * An accident at the Sayano–Shushenskaya hydroelectric power station in Russia kills 12 and causes power shortages in Siberia. updated by Spencer, 18:25, 19 August 2009
 * Car bombs explode in Baghdad, Iraq, killing 95, injuring 563, and breaching the Green Zone perimeter. added by Spencer, 18:26, 19 August 2009

August 20

 * Car bombs explode in Baghdad, Iraq, killing 101, injuring 563, and breaching the Green Zone perimeter. updated by Master of Puppets, 18:50, 20 August 2009
 * At the 2009 World Championships in Athletics in Berlin, Usain Bolt (pictured) of Jamaica sets a new world record of 9.58 seconds for the 100 m sprint and 19.19 seconds for the 200 m sprint. updated by Master of Puppets, 19:05, 20 August 2009
 * Tianyuraptor, a new genus of short-armed dromaeosaurid dinosaur, is described from the Early Cretaceous Yixian Formation. added by Master of Puppets, 19:15, 20 August 2009
 * Tianyuraptor, a new genus of short-armed dromaeosaurid dinosaur, is described from the Early Cretaceous Yixian Formation. added by Andrew Gray, 19:30, 20 August 2009
 * Tianyuraptor, a new genus of short-armed dromaeosaurid dinosaur, is described from the Early Cretaceous Yixian Formation. removed by RxS, 00:47, 31 August 2009
 * At the 2009 World Championships in Athletics in Berlin, Usain Bolt (pictured) of Jamaica sets new world records of 9.58 seconds for the 100 m sprint and 19.19 seconds for the 200 m sprint. updated by MSGJ, 20:33, 20 August 2009
 * At the 2009 World Championships in Athletics in Berlin, Usain Bolt (pictured) of Jamaica sets new world records of 9.58 seconds for the 100 m sprint and 19.19 seconds for the 200 m sprint. removed by David Levy, 01:42, 21 August 2009

August 21

 * 100x100px|Sayano–Shushenskaya hydroelectric power station added by David Levy, 01:42, 21 August 2009
 * 100x100px|Sayano–Shushenskaya hydroelectric power station removed by David Levy, 02:03, 21 August 2009
 * An accident at Russia's Sayano–Shushenskaya hydroelectric power station (pictured) kills 12 and causes power shortages in Siberia. updated by David Levy, 01:42, 21 August 2009
 * 100x100px|Usain Bolt updated by David Levy, 02:03, 21 August 2009
 * 100x100px|Usain Bolt removed by Stephen, 01:39, 24 August 2009
 * At the 2009 World Championships in Athletics in Berlin, Jamaica's Usain Bolt (pictured) sets new world records of 9.58 seconds for the 100 m sprint and 19.19 seconds for the 200 m sprint. added by David Levy, 02:03, 21 August 2009
 * An accident at the Sayano–Shushenskaya hydroelectric power station in Russia kills 12 and causes power shortages in Siberia. updated by David Levy, 02:03, 21 August 2009
 * An accident at the Sayano–Shushenskaya hydroelectric power station in Russia kills 47 and causes power shortages in Siberia. updated by Woody, 17:51, 21 August 2009

August 22

 * An accident at the Sayano–Shushenskaya hydroelectric power station in Russia kills 66 and causes power shortages in Siberia. updated by Tone, 12:49, 22 August 2009
 * An accident at the Sayano–Shushenskaya hydroelectric power station in Russia kills 66 and causes power shortages in Siberia. added by MSGJ, 22:23, 22 August 2009
 * An accident at the Sayano–Shushenskaya hydroelectric power station in Russia kills 66 and causes power shortages in Siberia. removed by Tone, 19:26, 24 August 2009
 * At the 2009 World Championships in Athletics in Berlin, Jamaica's Usain Bolt (pictured) sets new world records of 9.58 seconds for the 100 m sprint and 19.19 seconds for the 200 m sprint. updated by Prolog, 23:43, 22 August 2009

August 23

 * The bombing of a police headquarters in Nazran, Ingushetia, Russia kills 20 and injures 138. updated by Master of Puppets, 02:59, 23 August 2009
 * The bombing of a police headquarters in Nazran, Ingushetia, Russia kills 20 and injures 138. removed by Tone, 21:49, 23 August 2009
 * The England cricket team defeats Australia at The Oval, thereby winning the test series and regaining The Ashes. added by Tone, 21:49, 23 August 2009
 * The England cricket team defeats Australia at The Oval, thereby winning the test series and regaining The Ashes. removed by Tone, 21:52, 23 August 2009
 * The bombing of a police headquarters in Nazran, Ingushetia, Russia kills 20 and injures 138. updated by Tone, 21:52, 23 August 2009
 * The bombing of a police headquarters in Nazran, Ingushetia, Russia kills 20 and injures 138. removed by Stephen, 01:36, 24 August 2009

August 24

 * The England cricket team defeats Australia at The Oval, winning the test series 2-1 and regaining The Ashes. added by Stephen, 01:36, 24 August 2009
 * 100x100px|The Ashes added by Stephen, 01:39, 24 August 2009
 * The England cricket team defeats Australia at The Oval, winning the test series 2-1 and regaining The Ashes (pictured). updated by Stephen, 01:39, 24 August 2009
 * At the 2009 World Championships in Athletics in Berlin, Jamaica's Usain Bolt sets new world records of 9.58 seconds for the 100 m sprint and 19.19 seconds for the 200 m sprint. updated by Stephen, 01:39, 24 August 2009
 * The England cricket team defeats Australia at The Oval, winning the test series 2-1 and regaining The Ashes (pictured). updated by Stephen, 02:41, 24 August 2009
 * The England cricket team defeats Australia at The Oval, winning the test series 2–1 and regaining The Ashes (pictured). updated by Art LaPella, 05:43, 24 August 2009
 * The England cricket team defeats Australia at The Oval, winning the Ashes series 2–1 and regaining The Ashes (pictured). updated by MSGJ, 12:25, 24 August 2009
 * The England cricket team defeats Australia at The Oval, winning the Test series 2–1 and regaining The Ashes (pictured). updated by MSGJ, 12:27, 24 August 2009
 * The England cricket team regains The Ashes (pictured) after defeating Australia in the Ashes Test series 2–1. updated by Tariqabjotu, 17:12, 24 August 2009
 * The England cricket team regain The Ashes (pictured) after defeating Australia in the Ashes Test series 2–1. updated by Tariqabjotu, 17:17, 24 August 2009
 * The England cricket team regains The Ashes (pictured) after defeating Australia in the Ashes Test series 2–1. updated by Tariqabjotu, 17:19, 24 August 2009
 * Car bombs explode in Baghdad, killing 101, injuring 563, and breaching the Green Zone perimeter. updated by Tariqabjotu, 17:24, 24 August 2009
 * Car bombs explode in Baghdad, killing 101, injuring 563, and breaching the Green Zone perimeter. removed by Stephen, 09:36, 26 August 2009
 * Stefanía Fernández of Venezuela wins the Miss Universe 2009 pagaent held at Atlantis Paradise Island, in Nassau, Bahamas. added by Tone, 19:26, 24 August 2009
 * Stefanía Fernández of Venezuela wins the Miss Universe 2009 pageant held at Atlantis Paradise Island, in Nassau, Bahamas. updated by Art LaPella, 20:20, 24 August 2009

August 25

 * Stefanía Fernández of Venezuela wins the Miss Universe 2009 pageant held in Nassau, Bahamas. updated by Tariqabjotu, 01:12, 25 August 2009
 * 100x100px|The Ashes urn updated by David Levy, 03:30, 25 August 2009
 * 100x100px|The Ashes urn removed by Stephen, 04:51, 25 August 2009
 * In cricket, the 2009 Ashes series concludes with England defeating Australia 2–1 (Ashes urn pictured). added by David Levy, 03:30, 25 August 2009
 * An accident at the Sayano–Shushenskaya hydroelectric power station in Russia kills 66 and causes power shortages in Siberia. updated by David Levy, 03:30, 25 August 2009
 * An accident at the Sayano–Shushenskaya hydroelectric power station in Russia kills 66 and causes power shortages in Siberia. removed by Tone, 09:44, 25 August 2009
 * 100x100px|Stefanía Fernández added by Stephen, 04:51, 25 August 2009
 * 100x100px|Stefanía Fernández removed by Zzyzx11, 14:20, 25 August 2009
 * Stefanía Fernández (pictured) of Venezuela wins the Miss Universe 2009 pageant held in Nassau, Bahamas. updated by Stephen, 04:51, 25 August 2009
 * In cricket, the 2009 Ashes series concludes with England defeating Australia 2–1. updated by Stephen, 04:51, 25 August 2009
 * In cricket, the 2009 Ashes series concludes with England defeating Australia 2–1. updated by David Levy, 05:08, 25 August 2009
 * Stefanía Fernández (pictured) of Venezuela wins the Miss Universe pageant held in Nassau, Bahamas. updated by Stephen, 07:03, 25 August 2009
 * In cricket, the Ashes series concludes with England defeating Australia 2–1. updated by Stephen, 07:03, 25 August 2009
 * At the World Championships in Athletics in Berlin, Jamaica's Usain Bolt sets new world records of 9.58 seconds for the 100 m sprint and 19.19 seconds for the 200 m sprint. updated by Stephen, 07:03, 25 August 2009
 * At the World Championships in Athletics in Berlin, Jamaica's Usain Bolt sets new world records of 9.58 seconds for the 100 m sprint and 19.19 seconds for the 200 m sprint. removed by Tariqabjotu, 12:59, 26 August 2009
 * South Korea successfully launches its first space rocket, Naro-1, orbiting the STSAT-2A satellite. added by Tone, 09:44, 25 August 2009
 * South Korea launches its first carrier rocket, Naro-1, orbiting the STSAT-2A satellite. updated by MSGJ, 11:47, 25 August 2009
 * Stefanía Fernández of Venezuela wins the Miss Universe pageant held in Nassau, Bahamas. updated by MSGJ, 13:45, 25 August 2009
 * Stefanía Fernández of Venezuela wins the Miss Universe pageant held in Nassau, Bahamas. removed by Rjanag, 18:30, 29 August 2009
 * updated by Zzyzx11, 14:20, 25 August 2009
 * 100x100px|The Ashes urn updated by Zzyzx11, 14:20, 25 August 2009
 * 100x100px|The Ashes urn removed by David Levy, 17:01, 25 August 2009
 * updated by Zzyzx11, 14:20, 25 August 2009
 * In cricket, the Ashes series concludes with England defeating Australia 2–1 (Ashes urn pictured). updated by Zzyzx11, 14:20, 25 August 2009
 * South Korea launches Naro-1, its first carrier rocket, from the Naro Space Center. updated by MSGJ, 16:50, 25 August 2009
 * 40px|Naro-1 carrier rocket added by David Levy, 17:01, 25 August 2009
 * 40px|Naro-1 carrier rocket removed by Tariqabjotu, 12:59, 26 August 2009
 * South Korea launches Naro-1 (illustration pictured), its first carrier rocket, from the Naro Space Center. updated by David Levy, 17:01, 25 August 2009
 * In cricket, the Ashes series concludes with England defeating Australia 2–1. updated by David Levy, 17:01, 25 August 2009
 * In cricket, the Ashes series concludes with England defeating Australia 2–1. removed by RxS, 17:58, 31 August 2009
 * An accident at the Sayano–Shushenskaya hydroelectric power station in Russia kills 66 and causes power shortages in Siberia. updated by David Levy, 17:05, 25 August 2009
 * An accident at the Sayano–Shushenskaya hydroelectric power station in Russia kills 66 and causes power shortages in Siberia. removed by MSGJ, 07:01, 26 August 2009

August 26

 * The Pakistan Taliban confirms that their former leader Baitullah Mehsud died from injuries sustained during a U.S. drone attack on August 5. added by MSGJ, 07:01, 26 August 2009
 * The Pakistan Taliban confirms that their former leader Baitullah Mehsud died from injuries sustained during a U.S. drone attack on August 5. updated by MSGJ, 07:02, 26 August 2009
 * Tehrik-i-Taliban Pakistan confirms that their former leader Baitullah Mehsud died from injuries sustained during a U.S. drone attack on August 5. added by MSGJ, 07:29, 26 August 2009
 * 100x100px|Ted Kennedy added by Tariqabjotu, 12:59, 26 August 2009
 * 100x100px|Ted Kennedy removed by Tone, 13:39, 26 August 2009
 * U.S. Senator Ted Kennedy (pictured) of Massachusetts dies at age 77, after battling brain cancer. added by Tariqabjotu, 12:59, 26 August 2009
 * U.S. Senator Ted Kennedy (pictured) of Massachusetts dies at age 77, after battling brain cancer. removed by Tone, 13:39, 26 August 2009
 * Tehrik-i-Taliban Pakistan confirms that their former leader Baitullah Mehsud died from injuries sustained during a U.S. drone attack on August 5. added by Tariqabjotu, 12:59, 26 August 2009
 * South Korea launches Naro-1, its first carrier rocket, from the Naro Space Center. updated by Tariqabjotu, 12:59, 26 August 2009
 * 40px|Naro-1 carrier rocket updated by Tone, 13:39, 26 August 2009
 * 40px|Naro-1 carrier rocket removed by MSGJ, 21:02, 26 August 2009
 * Tehrik-i-Taliban Pakistan confirms that their former leader Baitullah Mehsud died from injuries sustained during a U.S. drone attack on August 5. updated by Tone, 13:39, 26 August 2009
 * South Korea launches Naro-1 (illustration pictured), its first carrier rocket, from the Naro Space Center. updated by Tone, 13:39, 26 August 2009
 * At the World Championships in Athletics in Berlin, Jamaica's Usain Bolt sets new world records of 9.58 seconds for the 100 m sprint and 19.19 seconds for the 200 m sprint. updated by Tone, 13:39, 26 August 2009
 * At the World Championships in Athletics in Berlin, Jamaica's Usain Bolt sets new world records of 9.58 seconds for the 100 m sprint and 19.19 seconds for the 200 m sprint. removed by BorgQueen, 21:06, 26 August 2009
 * U.S. Senator Ted Kennedy of Massachusetts dies at age 77, after battling brain cancer. updated by Newyorkbrad, 20:30, 26 August 2009
 * U.S. Senator Ted Kennedy of Massachusetts dies at age 77, after battling brain cancer. removed by Tone, 20:31, 26 August 2009
 * U.S. Senator Ted Kennedy of Massachusetts dies at age 77, after battling brain cancer. updated by Juliancolton, 20:49, 26 August 2009
 * 80px|Ted Kennedy updated by MSGJ, 21:02, 26 August 2009
 * U.S. senator Ted Kennedy (pictured) of Massachusetts dies at age 77, after battling brain cancer. updated by MSGJ, 21:02, 26 August 2009
 * South Korea launches Naro-1, its first carrier rocket, from the Naro Space Center. updated by MSGJ, 21:02, 26 August 2009
 * 100x100px|Ted Kennedy updated by David Levy, 21:14, 26 August 2009
 * 100x100px|Ted Kennedy removed by Tariqabjotu, 11:13, 29 August 2009
 * U.S. senator Ted Kennedy (pictured) of Massachusetts dies at age 77 after battling brain cancer. updated by David Levy, 21:14, 26 August 2009
 * South Korea launches its first space rocket Naro-1, but fails to put the STSAT-2A satellite into the planned orbit. updated by BorgQueen, 21:52, 26 August 2009
 * South Korea launches Naro-1, its first carrier rocket, from the Naro Space Center. removed by BorgQueen, 21:52, 26 August 2009
 * South Korea launches its first carrier rocket Naro-1, but fails to put the STSAT-2A satellite into the planned orbit. updated by BorgQueen, 21:53, 26 August 2009
 * South Korea launches Naro-1, its first carrier rocket, but fails to place the STSAT-2A satellite in the planned orbit. updated by David Levy, 21:59, 26 August 2009

August 27

 * U.S. Senator Ted Kennedy (pictured) of Massachusetts dies at age 77 after battling brain cancer. updated by Tariqabjotu, 01:38, 27 August 2009
 * U.S. Senator Ted Kennedy (pictured) of Massachusetts dies at age 77 of brain cancer, 15 months after being diagnosed with the disease. updated by Xeno, 14:38, 27 August 2009
 * U.S. Senator Ted Kennedy (pictured) of Massachusetts dies at age 77 of brain cancer. updated by Tone, 20:32, 27 August 2009
 * U.S. Senator Ted Kennedy (pictured) of Massachusetts dies of brain cancer at age 77. updated by David Levy, 20:58, 27 August 2009

August 28

 * At the World Championships in Athletics in Berlin, Jamaica's Usain Bolt sets new world records of 9.58 seconds for the 100 m sprint and 19.19 seconds for the 200 m sprint. updated by David Levy, 02:12, 28 August 2009
 * At the World Championships in Athletics in Berlin, Jamaica's Usain Bolt sets new world records of 9.58 seconds for the 100 m sprint and 19.19 seconds for the 200 m sprint. removed by Rjanag, 18:26, 29 August 2009
 * U.S. Senator Ted Kennedy (pictured) of Massachusetts dies of a brain tumor at age 77. updated by Holly Cheng, 17:33, 28 August 2009
 * U.S. Senator Ted Kennedy (pictured) of Massachusetts dies of brain cancer at age 77. updated by Fvasconcellos, 17:54, 28 August 2009

August 29

 * Car bombs explode in Baghdad, killing 101, injuring 565, and breaching the Green Zone perimeter. updated by David Levy, 00:52, 29 August 2009
 * Car bombs explode in Baghdad, killing 101 people, injuring 565 others, and breaching the Green Zone perimeter. updated by BorgQueen, 03:07, 29 August 2009
 * Car bombs explode in Baghdad, killing 101 people, injuring 565 others, and breaching the Green Zone perimeter. removed by Tariqabjotu, 11:13, 29 August 2009
 * 100x100px|Discovery launching in 2008 added by Tariqabjotu, 11:13, 29 August 2009
 * 100x100px|Discovery launching in 2008 removed by PFHLai, 14:20, 29 August 2009
 * The Space Shuttle Discovery (pictured) is launched on a mission to the International Space Station, marking the 25th anniversary of its first flight. added by Tariqabjotu, 11:13, 29 August 2009
 * U.S. Senator Ted Kennedy of Massachusetts dies of brain cancer at age 77. updated by Tariqabjotu, 11:13, 29 August 2009
 * The Space Shuttle Discovery (pictured) is launched on a mission to the International Space Station marking the 25th anniversary of its first flight. updated by Tariqabjotu, 11:14, 29 August 2009
 * The Space Shuttle Discovery (pictured) launches on a mission to the International Space Station marking the 25th anniversary of its first flight. updated by Tariqabjotu, 13:05, 29 August 2009
 * The Space Shuttle Discovery (pictured) launches on a mission to the International Space Station, marking the 25th anniversary of its first flight. updated by PFHLai, 13:21, 29 August 2009
 * 100x100px|Space Shuttle Discovery launching in mission STS-128 added by PFHLai, 14:20, 29 August 2009
 * 100x100px|Space Shuttle Discovery launching in mission STS-128 removed by RxS, 01:10, 31 August 2009
 * Violent conflict in Burma's Shan State causes 10,000 refugees to flee to China. added by Rjanag, 18:26, 29 August 2009
 * At the World Championships in Athletics in Berlin, Jamaica's Usain Bolt sets new world records of 9.58 seconds for the 100 m sprint and 19.19 seconds for the 200 m sprint. updated by Rjanag, 18:30, 29 August 2009
 * At the World Championships in Athletics in Berlin, Jamaica's Usain Bolt sets new world records of 9.58 seconds for the 100 m sprint and 19.19 seconds for the 200 m sprint. removed by BorgQueen, 11:59, 30 August 2009
 * Violent conflict in Burma's Shan State causes 10,000 refugees to flee to P. R. China. updated by WhisperToMe, 22:54, 29 August 2009
 * Violent conflict in Burma's Shan State causes 10,000 refugees to flee to the People's Republic of China. updated by David Levy, 23:38, 29 August 2009
 * Violent conflict in Burma's Kokang Special Region causes 10,000 refugees to flee to the People's Republic of China. updated by Rjanag, 23:43, 29 August 2009

August 30

 * Violent conflict in Burma's Kokang Special Region causes 10,000 refugees to flee to the People's Republic of China. updated by Tariqabjotu, 14:33, 30 August 2009
 * Violent conflict in Burma's Kokang Special Region causes 30,000 refugees to flee to the People's Republic of China. updated by Rjanag, 15:45, 30 August 2009
 * Violent conflict in Burma's Kokang Special Region causes 30,000 refugees to flee to the People's Republic of China. updated by Rjanag, 19:19, 30 August 2009

August 31

 * In the 2009 Japanese general elections, the Democratic Party of Japan win 308 seats in the 480 seat House of Representatives. added by RxS, 00:47, 31 August 2009
 * In the 2009 Japanese general elections, the Democratic Party of Japan win 308 seats in the 480-seat House of Representatives. updated by David Levy, 01:00, 31 August 2009
 * In the 2009 Japanese general elections, the Democratic Party of Japan win 308 seats in the 480-seat House of Representatives. removed by RxS, 01:10, 31 August 2009
 * 100x100px added by RxS, 01:10, 31 August 2009
 * The Democratic Party of Japan, led by Yukio Hatoyama (pictured) wins a landslide majority in the Japanese House of Representatives, ending over a half-century of near continuous LDP rule. added by RxS, 01:10, 31 August 2009
 * The Democratic Party of Japan, led by Yukio Hatoyama (pictured) wins a landslide majority in the Japanese House of Representatives, ending over a half-century of near continuous LDP rule. updated by RockMFR, 01:14, 31 August 2009
 * The Space Shuttle Discovery launches on a mission to the International Space Station, marking the 25th anniversary of its first flight. updated by RockMFR, 01:14, 31 August 2009
 * 100x100px|Yukio Hatoyama updated by RockMFR, 01:15, 31 August 2009
 * The Democratic Party of Japan, led by Yukio Hatoyama (pictured), wins a landslide majority in the Japanese House of Representatives, ending over a half-century of near continuous LDP rule. updated by RockMFR, 01:23, 31 August 2009
 * South Korea launches Naro-1, its first carrier rocket, but fails to place the STSAT-2A satellite into the planned orbit. updated by BorgQueen, 16:20, 31 August 2009
 * South Korea launches Naro-1, its first carrier rocket, but fails to place the STSAT-2A satellite into its planned orbit. updated by BorgQueen, 16:22, 31 August 2009
 * South Korea launches Naro-1, its first carrier rocket, but fails to place the STSAT-2A satellite into its planned orbit. removed by BorgQueen, 19:52, 31 August 2009
 * Lesbians are granted equal birth rights in England and Wales. added by RxS, 17:58, 31 August 2009
 * Lesbians are granted equal birth rights in England and Wales. updated by BorgQueen, 18:43, 31 August 2009
 * Lesbians are granted equal birth rights in England and Wales. updated by Tone, 20:32, 31 August 2009