Wikipedia:In the news/Posted/August 2012

August 1

 * American swimmer Michael Phelps breaks the record set in 1964 by Larisa Latynina for the greatest number of medals won at the Olympics. added by BorgQueen, 10:12, 01 August 2012
 * |image = Phelps and busch.jpg added by BorgQueen, 10:16, 01 August 2012
 * |image = Phelps and busch.jpg removed by David Levy, 19:34, 01 August 2012
 * |title = Michael Phelps added by BorgQueen, 10:16, 01 August 2012
 * |title = Michael Phelps removed by David Levy, 19:34, 01 August 2012
 * |alt   = Michael Phelps added by BorgQueen, 10:16, 01 August 2012
 * |alt   = Michael Phelps removed by David Levy, 19:34, 01 August 2012
 * American swimmer Michael Phelps (pictured) breaks the record set in 1964 by Larisa Latynina for the greatest number of medals won at the Olympics. updated by BorgQueen, 10:16, 01 August 2012
 * Mercosur grants full membership for Venezuela. added by BorgQueen, 10:24, 01 August 2012
 * American swimmer Michael Phelps (pictured) breaks the record set in 1964 by Larisa Latynina for the greatest number of medals won at the Olympics. updated by Bencherlite, 11:22, 01 August 2012
 * American author and playwright Gore Vidal dies at the age of 86. added by Bongwarrior, 17:59, 01 August 2012
 * A train fire kills 32 passengers on the Tamil Nadu Express in Andhra Pradesh, India. added by Bongwarrior, 18:10, 01 August 2012
 * American author and playwright Gore Vidal dies at the age of 86. updated by Newyorkbrad, 18:13, 01 August 2012
 * |image = Gore Vidal 2 Shankbone 2009 NYC.jpg added by David Levy, 19:34, 01 August 2012
 * |title = Gore Vidal added by David Levy, 19:34, 01 August 2012
 * |title = Gore Vidal removed by Missvain, 06:14, 06 August 2012
 * |alt   = Gore Vidal added by David Levy, 19:34, 01 August 2012
 * |alt   = Gore Vidal removed by Seddon, 06:11, 06 August 2012
 * American author and playwright Gore Vidal (pictured) dies at the age of 86. updated by David Levy, 19:34, 01 August 2012
 * American swimmer Michael Phelps breaks the record set in 1964 by Larisa Latynina for the greatest number of medals won at the Olympics. updated by David Levy, 19:34, 01 August 2012
 * American swimmer Michael Phelps breaks the record set in 1964 by Larisa Latynina for the greatest number of medals won at the Olympics. removed by BorgQueen, 16:29, 06 August 2012
 * |image = Gore Vidal 3 Shankbone 2009 NYC cropped.jpg added by David Levy, 20:09, 01 August 2012
 * |image = Gore Vidal 3 Shankbone 2009 NYC cropped.jpg removed by Seddon, 06:08, 06 August 2012
 * |link  = Gore Vidal 3 Shankbone 2009 NYC.jpg added by David Levy, 20:09, 01 August 2012
 * |link  = Gore Vidal 3 Shankbone 2009 NYC.jpg removed by Seddon, 06:08, 06 August 2012
 * |link  = removed by David Levy, 20:09, 01 August 2012
 * A train fire kills 32 passengers on the Tamil Nadu Express in Andhra Pradesh, India. added by David Levy, 20:46, 01 August 2012
 * A train fire kills 32 passengers on the Tamil Nadu Express in Andhra Pradesh, India. removed by BorgQueen, 18:38, 05 August 2012
 * Mercosur grants full membership to Venezuela. updated by Art LaPella, 22:26, 01 August 2012
 * Mercosur grants full membership to Venezuela. removed by BorgQueen, 08:48, 02 August 2012

August 2

 * Clashes between rebels and Tajik government troops in Gorno-Badakhshan kill at least 42 people. added by Stephen, 03:58, 02 August 2012
 * Clashes between rebels and Tajik government troops in Gorno-Badakhshan result in at least 42 deaths. updated by David Levy, 04:31, 02 August 2012
 * Clashes between rebels and Tajik government troops in Gorno-Badakhshan result in at least 42 deaths. removed by David Levy, 04:41, 02 August 2012

August 4

 * Irish novelist Maeve Binchy dies in Dublin at the age of 72. added by Chaser, 23:51, 04 August 2012
 * The Chiefs claim their first Super Rugby title in the 2012 final in Hamilton, New Zealand. added by Chaser, 23:58, 04 August 2012

August 5

 * The Chiefs claim their first Super Rugby title in the final in Hamilton, New Zealand. updated by Stephen, 00:07, 05 August 2012
 * In rugby union, the Chiefs defeat the Sharks to win their first Super Rugby title. added by David Levy, 00:50, 05 August 2012
 * In rugby union, the Chiefs defeat the Sharks to win their first Super Rugby title. removed by BorgQueen, 13:41, 08 August 2012
 * Irish novelist Maeve Binchy dies in Dublin at the age of 72. added by Jenks24, 14:26, 05 August 2012
 * Irish novelist Maeve Binchy dies in Dublin at the age of 72. removed by BorgQueen, 19:05, 05 August 2012
 * The World Health Organization states that the outbreak of Ebola virus in the Kibaale District of Uganda has been controlled. added by BorgQueen, 18:38, 05 August 2012
 * The World Health Organization states that the outbreak of Ebola virus in the Kibaale District of Uganda has been controlled. updated by David Levy, 19:18, 05 August 2012
 * Irish novelist Maeve Binchy dies at the age of 72. updated by David Levy, 19:18, 05 August 2012
 * Irish novelist Maeve Binchy dies at the age of 72. removed by Wizardman, 23:58, 05 August 2012

August 6

 * Irish novelist Maeve Binchy dies at the age of 72. updated by David Levy, 00:02, 06 August 2012
 * Irish novelist Maeve Binchy dies at the age of 72. removed by BorgQueen, 11:38, 06 August 2012
 * The World Health Organization states that an outbreak of Ebola virus in the Kibaale District of Uganda has been controlled. updated by Stephen, 04:05, 06 August 2012
 * The Curiosity rover lands on the surface of Mars. added by Seddon, 05:51, 06 August 2012
 * The 'Curiosity rover lands on the surface of Mars. added by Seddon, 05:51, 06 August 2012
 * The Curiosity rover lands on the surface of Mars. updated by Seddon, 05:51, 06 August 2012
 * |image = First_picture_from_Mars,_aquired_by_Curiosity.png added by Seddon, 06:08, 06 August 2012
 * |link  = First_picture_from_Mars,_aquired_by_Curiosity.png added by Seddon, 06:08, 06 August 2012
 * The Curiosity rover lands on the surface of Mars.(First image receive pictured) updated by Seddon, 06:08, 06 August 2012
 * American author and playwright Gore Vidal dies at the age of 86. updated by Seddon, 06:08, 06 August 2012
 * American author and playwright Gore Vidal dies at the age of 86. removed by Tariqabjotu, 19:47, 06 August 2012
 * |alt   = First image transmitted by the Curiosity rover added by Seddon, 06:11, 06 August 2012
 * The Curiosity rover lands on the surface of Mars (first image received pictured). updated by Calliopejen1, 06:11, 06 August 2012
 * |title = First picture from Mars to be sent by Curiosity added by Missvain, 06:14, 06 August 2012
 * The Curiosity rover lands on the surface of Mars (first image received pictured). updated by Chaser, 06:15, 06 August 2012
 * |image = First picture from Mars, acquired by Curiosity.png added by David Levy, 06:17, 06 August 2012
 * |image = First picture from Mars, acquired by Curiosity.png removed by Chaser, 06:18, 06 August 2012
 * |title = First image transmitted from Mars by the Curiosity rover added by David Levy, 06:17, 06 August 2012
 * |title = First image transmitted from Mars by the Curiosity rover removed by Chaser, 06:18, 06 August 2012
 * |link  = updated by David Levy, 06:17, 06 August 2012
 * |alt   = First image transmitted from Mars by the Curiosity rover updated by David Levy, 06:17, 06 August 2012
 * |alt   = First image transmitted from Mars by the Curiosity rover removed by Chaser, 06:18, 06 August 2012
 * NASA's Curiosity rover lands on the surface of Mars (first image received pictured). added by David Levy, 06:17, 06 August 2012
 * |image = Mars Science Laboratory Curiosity rover.jpg added by Chaser, 06:18, 06 August 2012
 * |image = Mars Science Laboratory Curiosity rover.jpg removed by Masem, 21:05, 06 August 2012
 * |title = Mars Science Laboratory Curiosity rover.jpg added by Chaser, 06:18, 06 August 2012
 * |link  = Mars Science Laboratory Curiosity rover.jpg added by Chaser, 06:18, 06 August 2012
 * |link  = removed by Chaser, 06:18, 06 August 2012
 * |alt   = Curiosity rover, part of the Mars Science Laboratory added by Chaser, 06:18, 06 August 2012
 * NASA's Curiosity rover (pictured) lands on the surface of Mars. updated by Chaser, 06:18, 06 August 2012
 * NASA's Curiosity rover (artist's concept pictured) lands on the surface of Mars. updated by Chaser, 06:19, 06 August 2012
 * |title = Artist's rendering of the Curiosity rover added by David Levy, 06:22, 06 August 2012
 * |title = Artist's rendering of the Curiosity rover removed by Masem, 21:05, 06 August 2012
 * |link  = updated by David Levy, 06:22, 06 August 2012
 * |alt   = Artist's rendering of the Curiosity rover added by David Levy, 06:22, 06 August 2012
 * |alt   = Artist's rendering of the Curiosity rover removed by Masem, 21:05, 06 August 2012
 * NASA's Curiosity rover (artist's rendering pictured) lands on the surface of Mars. updated by David Levy, 06:22, 06 August 2012
 * NASA's Curiosity rover (artist's rendering pictured) lands on the surface of Mars. updated by Seddon, 06:38, 06 August 2012
 * NASA's Curiosity rover (artist's rendering pictured) lands on the surface of Mars. updated by BorgQueen, 09:57, 06 August 2012
 * Unidentified gunmen kill 16 Egyptian police officers on the Egyptian-Israeli border in Sinai. added by BorgQueen, 16:29, 06 August 2012
 * The World Health Organization states that an outbreak of Ebola virus in the Kibaale District of Uganda has been controlled. updated by BorgQueen, 17:42, 06 August 2012
 * The World Health Organization states that an outbreak of Ebola virus in the Kibaale District of Uganda has been controlled. removed by David Levy, 01:01, 08 August 2012
 * At gunman kills six people at a Sikh temple in the U.S. state of Wisconsin. added by Tariqabjotu, 19:47, 06 August 2012
 * A gunman kills six people at a Sikh temple in the U.S. state of Wisconsin. added by Tariqabjotu, 19:48, 06 August 2012
 * |image = File:PIA14309 fig1.jpg added by Masem, 21:05, 06 August 2012
 * |image = File:PIA14309 fig1.jpg removed by BorgQueen, 11:45, 09 August 2012
 * |title = The assembled Curiosity rover at the Jet Propulsion Laboratory added by Masem, 21:05, 06 August 2012
 * |title = The assembled Curiosity rover at the Jet Propulsion Laboratory removed by BorgQueen, 11:45, 09 August 2012
 * |alt   = The assembled Curiosity rover at the Jet Propulsion Laboratory added by Masem, 21:05, 06 August 2012
 * |alt   = The assembled Curiosity rover at the Jet Propulsion Laboratory removed by BorgQueen, 11:45, 09 August 2012
 * NASA's Curiosity rover (pictured) lands on the surface of Mars. updated by Masem, 21:06, 06 August 2012

August 7

 * A gunman kills six people at a Sikh temple in the U.S. state of Wisconsin. updated by Chaser, 03:10, 07 August 2012
 * A gunman kills six people at a Sikh temple in the U.S. state of Wisconsin. removed by BorgQueen, 11:39, 09 August 2012
 * NASA's Curiosity rover (pictured) lands on the surface of Mars. updated by Chaser, 04:42, 07 August 2012
 * Syrian Prime Minister Riyad Farid Hijab defects to revolutionary forces. added by BorgQueen, 05:37, 07 August 2012
 * American author and playwright Gore Vidal dies at the age of 86. updated by BorgQueen, 05:40, 07 August 2012
 * American author and playwright Gore Vidal dies at the age of 86. removed by BorgQueen, 00:33, 08 August 2012
 * Syrian Prime Minister Riyad Farid Hijab defects to the opposition. updated by BorgQueen, 12:42, 07 August 2012
 * Syrian Prime Minister Riyad Farid Hijab defects to the opposition. removed by Stephen, 01:57, 08 August 2012

August 8

 * NASA's Curiosity rover (pictured) lands on the surface of Mars. updated by Stephen, 01:57, 08 August 2012
 * The World Health Organization states that an outbreak of Ebola virus in the Kibaale District of Uganda has been controlled. updated by Stephen, 01:57, 08 August 2012
 * The World Health Organization states that an outbreak of Ebola virus in the Kibaale District of Uganda has been controlled. removed by Stephen, 01:58, 08 August 2012
 * NASA's Curiosity rover (pictured) lands on the surface of Mars. updated by Stephen, 01:58, 08 August 2012
 * Syrian Prime Minister Riyad Farid Hijab defects to the opposition. updated by Stephen, 01:58, 08 August 2012
 * Syrian Prime Minister Riyad Farid Hijab defects to the opposition. removed by BorgQueen, 20:06, 09 August 2012
 * NASA's Curiosity rover (pictured) lands on the surface of Mars. updated by Stephen, 01:59, 08 August 2012
 * Flooding from Typhoon Haikui forces the evacuation of at least 250,000 people in Manila. added by BorgQueen, 13:41, 08 August 2012
 * Three gunmen kill nineteen people in a church in Okene, Nigeria. added by Orlady, 16:31, 08 August 2012
 * Three gunmen kill nineteen people in a church in Okene, Nigeria. updated by David Levy, 16:50, 08 August 2012
 * Flooding from Typhoon Haikui forces the evacuation of at least 250,000 people in Manila. updated by David Levy, 16:50, 08 August 2012
 * Unidentified gunmen kill sixteen Egyptian police officers on the Egyptian-Israeli border in Sinai. updated by David Levy, 16:50, 08 August 2012
 * Unidentified gunmen kill sixteen Egyptian police officers on the Egyptian–Israeli border in Sinai. updated by Jenks24, 17:15, 08 August 2012
 * Three gunmen kill nineteen people in a church near Okene, Nigeria. updated by David Levy, 17:34, 08 August 2012
 * Three gunmen kill nineteen people in a church near Okene, Nigeria. removed by BorgQueen, 07:42, 12 August 2012

August 9

 * Unidentified gunmen kill sixteen Egyptian soldiers on the Egyptian–Israeli border in Sinai. updated by BorgQueen, 02:01, 09 August 2012
 * Unidentified gunmen kill sixteen Egyptian soldiers on the Egyptian–Israeli border in Sinai. removed by BorgQueen, 11:33, 09 August 2012
 * Libya's National Transitional Council transfers power to the democratically elected General National Congress. added by BorgQueen, 11:33, 09 August 2012
 * American composer Marvin Hamlisch dies at the age of 68. added by BorgQueen, 11:39, 09 August 2012
 * |image = File:Official 2011 MH cropped.jpg added by BorgQueen, 11:45, 09 August 2012
 * |image = File:Official 2011 MH cropped.jpg removed by BorgQueen, 09:33, 12 August 2012
 * |title = Marvin Hamlisch added by BorgQueen, 11:45, 09 August 2012
 * |title = Marvin Hamlisch removed by BorgQueen, 09:33, 12 August 2012
 * |link  = File:Official 2011 MH.jpg added by BorgQueen, 11:45, 09 August 2012
 * |link  = removed by BorgQueen, 11:45, 09 August 2012
 * |alt   = Marvin Hamlisch added by BorgQueen, 11:45, 09 August 2012
 * |alt   = Marvin Hamlisch removed by BorgQueen, 09:33, 12 August 2012
 * American composer Marvin Hamlisch (pictured) dies at the age of 68. updated by BorgQueen, 11:45, 09 August 2012
 * NASA's Curiosity rover lands on the surface of Mars. updated by BorgQueen, 11:45, 09 August 2012
 * NASA's Curiosity rover lands on the surface of Mars. removed by BorgQueen, 01:16, 11 August 2012
 * |link  = File:Official 2011 MH .jpg updated by BorgQueen, 11:48, 09 August 2012
 * |link  = File:Official 2011 MH .jpg removed by BorgQueen, 09:33, 12 August 2012
 * Researchers announce new fossils of Homo rudolfensis, helping to confirm it as a distinct species from Homo habilis. added by BorgQueen, 20:06, 09 August 2012
 * Researchers announce new fossils of Homo rudolfensis, helping to confirm it as a species distinct from Homo habilis. updated by David Levy, 20:10, 09 August 2012
 * Researchers announce new fossils of Homo rudolfensis, helping to confirm it as a species distinct from Homo habilis. removed by Chaser, 00:42, 14 August 2012
 * Libya's National Transitional Council transfers power to the recently elected General National Congress. updated by BorgQueen, 22:53, 09 August 2012
 * Libya's National Transitional Council transfers power to the recently elected General National Congress. removed by Stephen, 00:41, 13 August 2012

August 10

 * A gunman kills six people at a Sikh temple in the U.S. state of Wisconsin. updated by David Levy, 00:01, 10 August 2012
 * A gunman kills six people at a Sikh temple in the U.S. state of Wisconsin. removed by BorgQueen, 00:45, 11 August 2012
 * Flooding from Typhoon Haikui forces the evacuation of at least 250,000 people in Metro Manila. updated by BorgQueen, 19:23, 10 August 2012
 * Flooding from Typhoon Haikui forces the evacuation of at least 250,000 people in Metro Manila. removed by BorgQueen, 20:26, 11 August 2012

August 11

 * NASA's Curiosity rover lands on the surface of Mars. updated by BorgQueen, 14:46, 11 August 2012
 * NASA's Curiosity rover lands on the surface of Mars. removed by BorgQueen, 20:24, 11 August 2012
 * At least 153 people are killed and 700 injured in a pair of earthquakes near Tabriz, Iran. added by Bongwarrior, 20:17, 11 August 2012
 * At least 153 people are killed and 700 others injured in a pair of earthquakes near Tabriz, Iran. updated by BorgQueen, 20:25, 11 August 2012
 * At least 180 people are killed and 1,300 others injured in a pair of earthquakes near Tabriz, Iran. added by Chaser, 20:45, 11 August 2012

August 12

 * Flooding from Typhoon Haikui forces the evacuation of at least 250,000 people in Metro Manila. updated by Bongwarrior, 00:30, 12 August 2012
 * Flooding from Typhoon Haikui forces the evacuation of at least 250,000 people in Metro Manila. removed by Chaser, 06:09, 12 August 2012
 * NASA's Curiosity rover lands on the surface of Mars. updated by Bongwarrior, 00:30, 12 August 2012
 * NASA's Curiosity rover lands on the surface of Mars. removed by BorgQueen, 01:05, 12 August 2012
 * At least 250 people are killed and 2,000 others injured in a pair of earthquakes near Tabriz, Iran. added by Chaser, 05:04, 12 August 2012
 * In the London Olympics, the United States team breaks a 27-year old world record in the Women's 4 × 100 metres relay. added by Chaser, 06:09, 12 August 2012
 * In the London Olympics, the United States team breaks a 27-year old world record in the women's 4 × 100 metres relay. updated by Zagalejo, 06:32, 12 August 2012
 * |image = File:Allyson Felix Doha 2012 cropped.jpg added by BorgQueen, 09:33, 12 August 2012
 * |image = File:Allyson Felix Doha 2012 cropped.jpg removed by BorgQueen, 12:06, 12 August 2012
 * |title = Allyson Felix added by BorgQueen, 09:33, 12 August 2012
 * |title = Allyson Felix removed by BorgQueen, 12:06, 12 August 2012
 * |link  = File:Allyson Felix Doha 2012.jpg added by BorgQueen, 09:33, 12 August 2012
 * |link  = File:Allyson Felix Doha 2012.jpg removed by BorgQueen, 12:06, 12 August 2012
 * |alt   = Allyson Felix added by BorgQueen, 09:33, 12 August 2012
 * |alt   = Allyson Felix removed by BorgQueen, 12:06, 12 August 2012
 * In the London Olympics, the United States team (Allyson Felix pictured) breaks a 27-year old world record in the women's 4 × 100 metres relay. updated by BorgQueen, 09:33, 12 August 2012
 * American composer Marvin Hamlisch dies at the age of 68. updated by BorgQueen, 09:33, 12 August 2012
 * American composer Marvin Hamlisch dies at the age of 68. removed by BorgQueen, 23:12, 12 August 2012
 * In the London Olympics, Jamaica and the United States (Allyson Felix pictured) set world records in the Men's 4 × 100 metres relay and the Women's 4 × 100 metres relay. updated by BorgQueen, 11:54, 12 August 2012
 * In the London Olympics, Jamaica and the United States (Allyson Felix pictured) set world records in the Men's 4 × 100 metres relay and the Women's 4 × 100 metres relay, respectively. updated by BorgQueen, 11:57, 12 August 2012
 * In the London Olympics, Jamaica and the United States (Allyson Felix pictured) set world records in the Men's 4 × 100 metres relay and the Women's 4 × 100 metres relay, respectively. added by BorgQueen, 12:00, 12 August 2012
 * |image = File:Usain Bolt 2012 Olympics 1 cropped.jpg added by BorgQueen, 12:06, 12 August 2012
 * |image = File:Usain Bolt 2012 Olympics 1 cropped.jpg removed by BorgQueen, 13:48, 13 August 2012
 * |title = Usain Bolt added by BorgQueen, 12:06, 12 August 2012
 * |title = Usain Bolt removed by BorgQueen, 13:48, 13 August 2012
 * |link  = File:Usain Bolt 2012 Olympics 1.jpg added by BorgQueen, 12:06, 12 August 2012
 * |link  = File:Usain Bolt 2012 Olympics 1.jpg removed by BorgQueen, 13:48, 13 August 2012
 * |alt   = Usain Bolt added by BorgQueen, 12:06, 12 August 2012
 * |alt   = Usain Bolt removed by BorgQueen, 13:48, 13 August 2012
 * In the London Olympics, Jamaica (Usain Bolt pictured) and the United States set world records in the Men's 4 × 100 metres relay and the Women's 4 × 100 metres relay, respectively. updated by BorgQueen, 12:06, 12 August 2012
 * In the London Olympics, Jamaica (Usain Bolt pictured) and the United States set world records in the men's 4 × 100 metres relay and the women's 4 × 100 metres relay, respectively. updated by Prolog, 13:29, 12 August 2012
 * At least 300 people are killed and 2,600 others injured in a pair of earthquakes near Tabriz, Iran. added by Chaser, 15:41, 12 August 2012
 * In the London Olympics, Jamaica and the United States set world records in the men's 4 × 100 metres relay (Jamaican anchor Usain Bolt pictured) and the women's 4 × 100 metres relay, respectively. updated by Chaser, 17:12, 12 August 2012
 * Egyptian President Mohamed Morsi orders Defense Minister Mohamed Hussein Tantawi to resign and cancels military-declared constitutional amendments. added by BorgQueen, 23:12, 12 August 2012

August 13

 * The closing ceremony of the Summer Olympics is held in London. added by Stephen, 00:41, 13 August 2012
 * In the Olympics, Jamaica and the United States set world records in the men's 4 × 100 metres relay (Jamaican anchor Usain Bolt pictured) and the women's 4 × 100 metres relay, respectively. updated by Stephen, 00:43, 13 August 2012
 * The closing ceremony of the Summer Olympics is held in London. added by David Levy, 02:59, 13 August 2012
 * At least 300 people are killed and 2,600 others injured in a pair of earthquakes near Tabriz, Iran. updated by David Levy, 02:59, 13 August 2012
 * |image = File:Mohamed Morsi cropped ITN.png added by BorgQueen, 13:48, 13 August 2012
 * |image = File:Mohamed Morsi cropped ITN.png removed by David Levy, 06:11, 14 August 2012
 * |title = Mohamed Morsi added by BorgQueen, 13:48, 13 August 2012
 * |title = Mohamed Morsi removed by David Levy, 06:11, 14 August 2012
 * |link  = File:Mohamed Morsi.png added by BorgQueen, 13:48, 13 August 2012
 * |link  = File:Mohamed Morsi.png removed by David Levy, 06:11, 14 August 2012
 * |alt   = Mohamed Morsi added by BorgQueen, 13:48, 13 August 2012
 * |alt   = Mohamed Morsi removed by David Levy, 06:11, 14 August 2012
 * Egyptian President Mohamed Morsi (pictured) orders Defense Minister Mohamed Hussein Tantawi to resign and cancels military-declared constitutional amendments. updated by BorgQueen, 13:48, 13 August 2012
 * In the Olympics, Jamaica and the United States set world records in the men's 4 × 100 metres relay and the women's 4 × 100 metres relay, respectively. updated by BorgQueen, 13:48, 13 August 2012
 * In the Olympics, Jamaica and the United States set world records in the men's 4 × 100 metres relay and the women's 4 × 100 metres relay, respectively. removed by Tariqabjotu, 03:57, 17 August 2012
 * At least 306 people are killed and 3,000 others injured in a pair of earthquakes near Tabriz, Iran. added by Chaser, 15:13, 13 August 2012

August 14

 * Rory McIlroy wins the PGA Championship by a record 8 strokes. added by Chaser, 00:42, 14 August 2012
 * Rory McIlroy wins the PGA Championship by a record eight strokes. updated by Art LaPella, 04:49, 14 August 2012
 * At least 306 people are killed and 3,000 others injured in two earthquakes near Tabriz, Iran. updated by Stephen, 05:26, 14 August 2012
 * At least 306 people are killed and 3,000 others injured in two earthquakes near Tabriz, Iran. removed by BorgQueen, 06:50, 15 August 2012
 * |image = Rory McIlroy cropped.jpg added by David Levy, 06:11, 14 August 2012
 * |image = Rory McIlroy cropped.jpg removed by BorgQueen, 20:37, 14 August 2012
 * |title = Rory McIlroy added by David Levy, 06:11, 14 August 2012
 * |title = Rory McIlroy removed by BorgQueen, 20:37, 14 August 2012
 * |link  = Rory McIlroy.jpg added by David Levy, 06:11, 14 August 2012
 * |link  = Rory McIlroy.jpg removed by BorgQueen, 20:37, 14 August 2012
 * |alt   = Rory McIlroy added by David Levy, 06:11, 14 August 2012
 * |alt   = Rory McIlroy removed by BorgQueen, 20:37, 14 August 2012
 * Northern Irish golfer Rory McIlroy (pictured) wins the PGA Championship by a record eight strokes. added by David Levy, 06:11, 14 August 2012
 * Egyptian President Mohamed Morsi orders Defense Minister Mohamed Hussein Tantawi to resign and cancels military-declared constitutional amendments. updated by David Levy, 06:11, 14 August 2012
 * Egyptian President Mohamed Morsi orders Defense Minister Mohamed Hussein Tantawi to resign and cancels military-declared constitutional amendments. removed by BorgQueen, 13:29, 17 August 2012
 * |image = File:Cauldron and Phoneix at the 2012 Olympic Closing Ceremony cropped.jpg added by BorgQueen, 20:37, 14 August 2012
 * |title = Cauldron and Phoneix at the 2012 Olympic Closing Ceremony added by BorgQueen, 20:37, 14 August 2012
 * |link  = File:Cauldron and Phoneix at the 2012 Olympic Closing Ceremony.jpg added by BorgQueen, 20:37, 14 August 2012
 * |alt   = Cauldron and Phoneix at the 2012 Olympic Closing Ceremony added by BorgQueen, 20:37, 14 August 2012
 * The closing ceremony (pictured) of the Summer Olympics is held in London. updated by BorgQueen, 20:37, 14 August 2012
 * Northern Irish golfer Rory McIlroy wins the PGA Championship by a record eight strokes. updated by BorgQueen, 20:37, 14 August 2012
 * Northern Irish golfer Rory McIlroy wins the PGA Championship by a record eight strokes. removed by BorgQueen, 22:45, 17 August 2012
 * |image = Cauldron and Phoneix at the 2012 Olympic Closing Ceremony cropped.jpg added by David Levy, 21:05, 14 August 2012
 * |image = Cauldron and Phoneix at the 2012 Olympic Closing Ceremony cropped.jpg removed by BorgQueen, 16:36, 16 August 2012
 * |title = Closing ceremony of the 2012 Summer Olympics added by David Levy, 21:05, 14 August 2012
 * |title = Closing ceremony of the 2012 Summer Olympics removed by BorgQueen, 16:36, 16 August 2012
 * |link  = Cauldron and Phoneix at the 2012 Olympic Closing Ceremony.jpg added by David Levy, 21:05, 14 August 2012
 * |link  = Cauldron and Phoneix at the 2012 Olympic Closing Ceremony.jpg removed by BorgQueen, 16:36, 16 August 2012
 * |alt   = A phoenix-shaped decoration and the caldron bearing the Olympic flame added by David Levy, 21:05, 14 August 2012
 * |alt   = A phoenix-shaped decoration and the caldron bearing the Olympic flame removed by BorgQueen, 16:36, 16 August 2012

August 15

 * British bank Standard Chartered agrees to pay a US$340 million fine to New York State to settle money laundering charges. added by BorgQueen, 06:50, 15 August 2012
 * British bank Standard Chartered agrees to pay the US state of New York a $340 million fine to settle money laundering charges. updated by David Levy, 14:18, 15 August 2012
 * British bank Standard Chartered agrees to pay the US state of New York a $340 million fine to settle money laundering charges. removed by BorgQueen, 15:23, 19 August 2012

August 16

 * At least 306 people are killed and 3,000 others injured in two earthquakes near Tabriz, Iran. updated by BorgQueen, 00:12, 16 August 2012
 * At least 306 people are killed and 3,000 others injured in two earthquakes near Tabriz, Iran. removed by BorgQueen, 16:14, 16 August 2012
 * The government of Ecuador grants political asylum to Julian Assange, the editor-in-chief and founder of WikiLeaks. added by BorgQueen, 16:14, 16 August 2012
 * |image = File:Julian Assange 20091117 Copenhagen 1 cropped to shoulders ITN.jpg added by BorgQueen, 16:36, 16 August 2012
 * |title = Julian Assange in 2009 added by BorgQueen, 16:36, 16 August 2012
 * |title = Julian Assange in 2009 removed by BorgQueen, 13:39, 17 August 2012
 * |link  = File:Julian Assange 20091117 Copenhagen 1.jpg added by BorgQueen, 16:36, 16 August 2012
 * |alt   = Julian Assange in 2009 added by BorgQueen, 16:36, 16 August 2012
 * |alt   = Julian Assange in 2009 removed by BorgQueen, 13:39, 17 August 2012
 * The government of Ecuador grants political asylum to Julian Assange (pictured), the editor-in-chief and founder of WikiLeaks. updated by BorgQueen, 16:36, 16 August 2012
 * The closing ceremony of the Summer Olympics is held in London. updated by BorgQueen, 16:36, 16 August 2012
 * The closing ceremony of the Summer Olympics is held in London. removed by BorgQueen, 00:04, 19 August 2012
 * |image = Julian Assange 20091117 Copenhagen 1 cropped to shoulders ITN.jpg added by David Levy, 22:38, 16 August 2012
 * |image = Julian Assange 20091117 Copenhagen 1 cropped to shoulders ITN.jpg removed by BorgQueen, 13:39, 17 August 2012
 * |link  = Julian Assange 20091117 Copenhagen 1.jpg added by David Levy, 22:38, 16 August 2012
 * |link  = Julian Assange 20091117 Copenhagen 1.jpg removed by BorgQueen, 13:39, 17 August 2012
 * The government of Ecuador grants political asylum to Julian Assange (pictured), founder and editor-in-chief of WikiLeaks. updated by David Levy, 22:38, 16 August 2012

August 17

 * Bahraini human rights activist Nabeel Rajab is sentenced to three years for instigating and participating in "unauthorised protests". added by BorgQueen, 04:46, 17 August 2012
 * Bahraini human rights activist Nabeel Rajab is sentenced to three years for instigating and participating in unauthorised protests during the Bahraini uprising. updated by Tariqabjotu, 09:24, 17 August 2012
 * Bahraini human rights activist Nabeel Rajab is sentenced to three years for instigating and participating in unauthorised protests during the Bahraini uprising. removed by BorgQueen, 11:33, 20 August 2012
 * Three members of Pussy Riot, a Russian feminist punk-rock collective, are convicted of hooliganism motivated by religious hatred. added by BorgQueen, 13:29, 17 August 2012
 * |image = Nadezhda Tolokonnikova (Pussy Riot) at the Moscow Tagansky District Court - Denis Bochkarev cropped.jpg added by BorgQueen, 13:39, 17 August 2012
 * |image = Nadezhda Tolokonnikova (Pussy Riot) at the Moscow Tagansky District Court - Denis Bochkarev cropped.jpg removed by BorgQueen, 15:23, 20 August 2012
 * |title = Nadezhda Tolokonnikova added by BorgQueen, 13:39, 17 August 2012
 * |title = Nadezhda Tolokonnikova removed by BorgQueen, 15:23, 20 August 2012
 * |link  = Nadezhda Tolokonnikova (Pussy Riot) at the Moscow Tagansky District Court - Denis Bochkarev.jpg added by BorgQueen, 13:39, 17 August 2012
 * |link  = Nadezhda Tolokonnikova (Pussy Riot) at the Moscow Tagansky District Court - Denis Bochkarev.jpg removed by BorgQueen, 15:23, 20 August 2012
 * |alt   = Nadezhda Tolokonnikova, a member of Pussy Riot, at the Moscow Tagansky District Court added by BorgQueen, 13:39, 17 August 2012
 * |alt   = Nadezhda Tolokonnikova, a member of Pussy Riot, at the Moscow Tagansky District Court removed by BorgQueen, 15:23, 20 August 2012
 * Three members of Pussy Riot (Nadezhda Tolokonnikova pictured), a Russian feminist punk-rock collective, are convicted of hooliganism motivated by religious hatred. updated by BorgQueen, 13:39, 17 August 2012
 * The government of Ecuador grants political asylum to Julian Assange, founder and editor-in-chief of WikiLeaks. updated by BorgQueen, 13:39, 17 August 2012
 * The government of Ecuador grants political asylum to Julian Assange, founder and editor-in-chief of WikiLeaks. updated by BorgQueen, 13:40, 17 August 2012
 * Three members of Pussy Riot (Nadezhda Tolokonnikova pictured), a Russian feminist punk-rock collective, are convicted of "hooliganism motivated by religious hatred". updated by Kaldari, 17:13, 17 August 2012
 * Three members of Pussy Riot (Nadezhda Tolokonnikova pictured), a Russian feminist punk-rock collective, are convicted of "hooliganism motivated by religious hatred". updated by David Levy, 22:43, 17 August 2012
 * South African police fatally shoot 34 miners and wound 78 more during an industrial dispute near Rustenburg. added by BorgQueen, 22:45, 17 August 2012
 * South African police fatally shoot 34 miners and wound 78 more during an industrial dispute near Rustenburg. removed by BorgQueen, 18:14, 20 August 2012
 * Three members of Pussy Riot (Nadezhda Tolokonnikova pictured), a Russian feminist punk band, are found guilty of hooliganism motivated by religious hatred. updated by BorgQueen, 23:30, 17 August 2012

August 19

 * The government of Ecuador grants political asylum to Julian Assange, founder and editor-in-chief of WikiLeaks. updated by BorgQueen, 00:06, 19 August 2012
 * The government of Ecuador grants political asylum to Julian Assange, founder and editor-in-chief of WikiLeaks. removed by BorgQueen, 11:27, 20 August 2012
 * Chinese and Japanese activists stage protests around the disputed Senkaku islands. added by BorgQueen, 15:23, 19 August 2012

August 20

 * Gu Kailai, the wife of Chinese politician Bo Xilai, is given a suspended death sentence for the murder of British businessman Neil Heywood. added by BorgQueen, 11:27, 20 August 2012
 * Thirty-two people are killed in a plane crash in Sudan, including members of the Sudanese government and the military. added by BorgQueen, 11:33, 20 August 2012
 * Thirty-two people are killed in a plane crash in Sudan, including members of the Sudanese government and military. updated by Tariqabjotu, 12:06, 20 August 2012
 * |image = Voa chinese bo xilai 13Feb12 portrait cropped.jpg added by BorgQueen, 15:23, 20 August 2012
 * |image = Voa chinese bo xilai 13Feb12 portrait cropped.jpg removed by BorgQueen, 16:10, 20 August 2012
 * |title = Bo Xilai added by BorgQueen, 15:23, 20 August 2012
 * |title = Bo Xilai removed by BorgQueen, 16:10, 20 August 2012
 * |link  = Voa chinese bo xilai 13Feb12 portrait.jpg added by BorgQueen, 15:23, 20 August 2012
 * |link  = Voa chinese bo xilai 13Feb12 portrait.jpg removed by BorgQueen, 16:10, 20 August 2012
 * |alt   = Bo Xilai added by BorgQueen, 15:23, 20 August 2012
 * |alt   = Bo Xilai removed by BorgQueen, 16:10, 20 August 2012
 * Gu Kailai, the wife of Chinese politician Bo Xilai (pictured), is given a suspended death sentence for the murder of British businessman Neil Heywood. updated by BorgQueen, 15:23, 20 August 2012
 * Three members of Pussy Riot, a Russian feminist punk band, are found guilty of hooliganism motivated by religious hatred. updated by BorgQueen, 15:23, 20 August 2012
 * |image = Nadezhda Tolokonnikova (Pussy Riot) at the Moscow Tagansky District Court - Denis Bochkarev cropped.jpg updated by BorgQueen, 16:10, 20 August 2012
 * |image = Nadezhda Tolokonnikova (Pussy Riot) at the Moscow Tagansky District Court - Denis Bochkarev cropped.jpg removed by BorgQueen, 18:28, 20 August 2012
 * |title = Nadezhda Tolokonnikova updated by BorgQueen, 16:10, 20 August 2012
 * |title = Nadezhda Tolokonnikova removed by BorgQueen, 18:28, 20 August 2012
 * |link  = Nadezhda Tolokonnikova (Pussy Riot) at the Moscow Tagansky District Court - Denis Bochkarev.jpg updated by BorgQueen, 16:10, 20 August 2012
 * |link  = Nadezhda Tolokonnikova (Pussy Riot) at the Moscow Tagansky District Court - Denis Bochkarev.jpg removed by BorgQueen, 18:28, 20 August 2012
 * |alt   = Nadezhda Tolokonnikova, a member of Pussy Riot, at the Moscow Tagansky District Court updated by BorgQueen, 16:10, 20 August 2012
 * |alt   = Nadezhda Tolokonnikova, a member of Pussy Riot, at the Moscow Tagansky District Court removed by BorgQueen, 18:28, 20 August 2012
 * Gu Kailai, the wife of Chinese politician Bo Xilai, is given a suspended death sentence for the murder of British businessman Neil Heywood. updated by BorgQueen, 16:10, 20 August 2012
 * Three members of Pussy Riot (Nadezhda Tolokonnikova pictured), a Russian feminist punk band, are found guilty of hooliganism motivated by religious hatred. updated by BorgQueen, 16:10, 20 August 2012
 * Burma announces an end to pre-publication censorship of print media. added by BorgQueen, 18:14, 20 August 2012
 * Burma announces an end to pre-publication censorship of print media. removed by BorgQueen, 00:36, 24 August 2012
 * |image = Senkaku-uotsuri.jpg added by BorgQueen, 18:28, 20 August 2012
 * |image = Senkaku-uotsuri.jpg removed by Tariqabjotu, 13:29, 21 August 2012
 * |title = Uotsuri-jima, one of the Senkaku Islands, in an aerial photograph taken in 1978 added by BorgQueen, 18:28, 20 August 2012
 * |title = Uotsuri-jima, one of the Senkaku Islands, in an aerial photograph taken in 1978 removed by Tariqabjotu, 13:29, 21 August 2012
 * |link  = updated by BorgQueen, 18:28, 20 August 2012
 * |alt   = Uotsuri-jima, one of the Senkaku Islands, in an aerial photograph taken in 1978 added by BorgQueen, 18:28, 20 August 2012
 * |alt   = Uotsuri-jima, one of the Senkaku Islands, in an aerial photograph taken in 1978 removed by Tariqabjotu, 13:29, 21 August 2012
 * Chinese and Japanese activists stage protests around the disputed Senkaku islands (Uotsuri-jima pictured). updated by BorgQueen, 18:28, 20 August 2012
 * Three members of Pussy Riot, a Russian feminist punk band, are found guilty of hooliganism motivated by religious hatred. updated by BorgQueen, 18:28, 20 August 2012
 * Three members of Pussy Riot, a Russian feminist punk band, are found guilty of hooliganism motivated by religious hatred. removed by BorgQueen, 21:00, 21 August 2012
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August 21

 * Ethiopian Prime Minister Meles Zenawi dies at the age of 57. added by Tone, 08:59, 21 August 2012
 * Gu Kailai, the wife of former Chinese politician Bo Xilai, is given a suspended death sentence for the murder of British businessman Neil Heywood. updated by Jenks24, 11:52, 21 August 2012
 * Gu Kailai, the wife of former Chinese politician Bo Xilai, is given a suspended death sentence for the murder of British businessman Neil Heywood. removed by BorgQueen, 14:15, 22 August 2012
 * |image = Meles Zenawi - World Economic Forum Annual Meeting 2012 cropped.jpg added by Tariqabjotu, 13:29, 21 August 2012
 * |image = Meles Zenawi - World Economic Forum Annual Meeting 2012 cropped.jpg removed by BorgQueen, 20:04, 23 August 2012
 * |size  = 100x100px added by Tariqabjotu, 13:29, 21 August 2012
 * |title = Meles Zenawi added by Tariqabjotu, 13:29, 21 August 2012
 * |title = Meles Zenawi removed by BorgQueen, 20:04, 23 August 2012
 * |link  = Meles Zenawi - World Economic Forum Annual Meeting 2012.jpg added by Tariqabjotu, 13:29, 21 August 2012
 * |link  = Meles Zenawi - World Economic Forum Annual Meeting 2012.jpg removed by BorgQueen, 20:04, 23 August 2012
 * |link  = removed by Tariqabjotu, 13:29, 21 August 2012
 * |alt   = Meles Zenawi added by Tariqabjotu, 13:29, 21 August 2012
 * |alt   = Meles Zenawi removed by BorgQueen, 20:04, 23 August 2012
 * Ethiopian Prime Minister Meles Zenawi (pictured) dies at the age of 57. updated by Tariqabjotu, 13:29, 21 August 2012
 * Chinese and Japanese activists stage protests around the disputed Senkaku islands. updated by Tariqabjotu, 13:29, 21 August 2012
 * Chinese and Japanese activists stage protests around the disputed Senkaku islands. removed by BorgQueen, 21:16, 21 August 2012
 * A plane crash in Sudan kills 32 people, including members of the Sudanese government and military. added by David Levy, 17:15, 21 August 2012
 * A plane crash in Sudan kills 32 people, including members of the Sudanese government and military. removed by BorgQueen, 13:59, 22 August 2012
 * Following a military coup, Mali forms a national unity government in an effort to solve a political crisis. added by BorgQueen, 21:00, 21 August 2012
 * Following a military coup, Mali forms a national unity government in an effort to solve a political crisis. removed by BorgQueen, 01:41, 24 August 2012
 * A plane crash in Masbate, Philippines, kills three people including Jesse Robredo, Secretary of the Interior and Local Government of the Philippines. added by BorgQueen, 21:16, 21 August 2012
 * A plane crash in Masbate, Philippines, kills three people including Jesse Robredo, Secretary of the Interior and Local Government of the Philippines. removed by BorgQueen, 13:50, 22 August 2012

August 22

 * A prison riot in the Venezuelan capital of Caracas results in 25 deaths. added by BorgQueen, 13:50, 22 August 2012
 * A Romanian constitutional court invalidates a referendum to impeach President Traian Basescu, reinstating him. added by BorgQueen, 13:59, 22 August 2012
 * A Romanian constitutional court invalidates a referendum to impeach President Traian Băsescu, reinstating him. updated by BorgQueen, 13:59, 22 August 2012
 * Russia, the world's largest non-WTO economy, joins the World Trade Organization after 19 years of negotiations. added by BorgQueen, 14:15, 22 August 2012
 * Gu Kailai, the wife of former Chinese politician Bo Xilai, is given a suspended death sentence for the murder of British businessman Neil Heywood. updated by ThaddeusB, 16:16, 22 August 2012
 * Gu Kailai, the wife of former Chinese politician Bo Xilai, is given a suspended death sentence for the murder of British businessman Neil Heywood. removed by BorgQueen, 03:16, 23 August 2012
 * The Constitutional Court of Romania invalidates a referendum to impeach President Traian Băsescu, reinstating him. added by BorgQueen, 18:32, 22 August 2012
 * The Constitutional Court of Romania invalidates a referendum to impeach President Traian Băsescu, reinstating him. updated by BorgQueen, 18:48, 22 August 2012

August 23

 * Ethnic clashes over grazing rights for cattle in Kenya's Tana River District between the Orma and Pokomo peoples kill at least 52 people. added by BorgQueen, 03:16, 23 August 2012
 * Ethnic clashes over grazing rights for cattle in Kenya's Tana River District result in more than 50 deaths. updated by David Levy, 04:18, 23 August 2012
 * A prison riot in Caracas, Venezuela, results in 25 deaths. updated by Tariqabjotu, 14:16, 23 August 2012
 * A prison riot in Caracas, Venezuela, results in 25 deaths. removed by NuclearWarfare, 11:32, 24 August 2012
 * The Constitutional Court of Romania declares a referendum to impeach President Traian Băsescu invalid, reinstating him. updated by BorgQueen, 18:08, 23 August 2012
 * |image = 1-LUP9036 cropped.jpg added by BorgQueen, 20:04, 23 August 2012
 * |image = 1-LUP9036 cropped.jpg removed by Future Perfect at Sunrise, 21:08, 23 August 2012
 * |title = Traian Băsescu in 2006 added by BorgQueen, 20:04, 23 August 2012
 * |title = Traian Băsescu in 2006 removed by Future Perfect at Sunrise, 21:08, 23 August 2012
 * |link  = 1 LUP9036.jpg added by BorgQueen, 20:04, 23 August 2012
 * |link  = 1 LUP9036.jpg removed by Future Perfect at Sunrise, 21:08, 23 August 2012
 * |alt   = Traian Băsescu in 2006 added by BorgQueen, 20:04, 23 August 2012
 * |alt   = Traian Băsescu in 2006 removed by Future Perfect at Sunrise, 21:08, 23 August 2012
 * The Constitutional Court of Romania declares a referendum to impeach President Traian Băsescu (pictured) invalid, reinstating him. updated by BorgQueen, 20:04, 23 August 2012
 * Ethiopian Prime Minister Meles Zenawi dies at the age of 57. updated by BorgQueen, 20:04, 23 August 2012
 * |image = Meles Zenawi - World Economic Forum Annual Meeting 2012 cropped.jpg updated by Future Perfect at Sunrise, 21:08, 23 August 2012
 * |image = Meles Zenawi - World Economic Forum Annual Meeting 2012 cropped.jpg removed by BorgQueen, 00:39, 24 August 2012
 * |title = Meles Zenawi updated by Future Perfect at Sunrise, 21:08, 23 August 2012
 * |title = Meles Zenawi removed by BorgQueen, 00:39, 24 August 2012
 * |link  = Meles Zenawi - World Economic Forum Annual Meeting 2012.jpg updated by Future Perfect at Sunrise, 21:08, 23 August 2012
 * |link  = Meles Zenawi - World Economic Forum Annual Meeting 2012.jpg removed by BorgQueen, 00:39, 24 August 2012
 * |alt   = Meles Zenawi updated by Future Perfect at Sunrise, 21:08, 23 August 2012
 * |alt   = Meles Zenawi removed by BorgQueen, 00:39, 24 August 2012
 * The Constitutional Court of Romania declares a referendum to impeach President Traian Băsescu invalid, reinstating him. updated by Future Perfect at Sunrise, 21:08, 23 August 2012
 * Ethiopian Prime Minister Meles Zenawi (pictured) dies at the age of 57. updated by Future Perfect at Sunrise, 21:08, 23 August 2012

August 24

 * |title = Traian Băsescu updated by BorgQueen, 00:39, 24 August 2012
 * |title = Traian Băsescu removed by Tariqabjotu, 13:18, 24 August 2012
 * |link  = updated by BorgQueen, 00:39, 24 August 2012
 * |alt   = Traian Băsescu updated by BorgQueen, 00:39, 24 August 2012
 * |alt   = Traian Băsescu removed by Tariqabjotu, 13:18, 24 August 2012
 * The Constitutional Court of Romania declares a referendum to impeach President Traian Băsescu (pictured) invalid, reinstating him. updated by BorgQueen, 00:39, 24 August 2012
 * Ethiopian Prime Minister Meles Zenawi dies at the age of 57. updated by BorgQueen, 00:39, 24 August 2012
 * Ethiopian Prime Minister Meles Zenawi dies at the age of 57. removed by BorgQueen, 05:28, 24 August 2012
 * |image = Basescu cropped.jpg added by BorgQueen, 00:44, 24 August 2012
 * |image = Basescu cropped.jpg removed by Tariqabjotu, 13:18, 24 August 2012
 * |link  = Basescu.jpg added by BorgQueen, 00:44, 24 August 2012
 * |link  = Basescu.jpg removed by Tariqabjotu, 13:18, 24 August 2012
 * |link  = removed by BorgQueen, 00:44, 24 August 2012
 * The Constitutional Court of Romania declares a referendum to impeach President Traian Băsescu (pictured) invalid, reinstating him. updated by BorgQueen, 01:41, 24 August 2012
 * Thirty-six Iranian universities place restrictions on female university students, making 77 fields of study male-only. added by BorgQueen, 01:41, 24 August 2012
 * Thirty-six Iranian universities place restrictions on female students, making 77 fields of study male-only. updated by BorgQueen, 01:47, 24 August 2012
 * Sectarian clashes linked to the Syrian civil war continue in Lebanon's second largest city, Tripoli. added by BorgQueen, 05:28, 24 August 2012
 * Russia, formerly the world's largest non-WTO economy, joins the World Trade Organization after 19 years of negotiations. updated by BorgQueen, 07:50, 24 August 2012
 * Russia, formerly the world's largest non-WTO economy, joins the World Trade Organization after 19 years of negotiations. removed by Spencer, 19:57, 25 August 2012
 * Anders Behring Breivik, who killed 77 people in the 2011 Norway attacks, is sentenced to at least 21 years in prison. added by NuclearWarfare, 11:32, 24 August 2012
 * Thirty-six Iranian universities place restrictions on female students, making 77 fields of study male-only. updated by NuclearWarfare, 11:32, 24 August 2012
 * Thirty-six Iranian universities place restrictions on female students, making 77 fields of study male-only. removed by Tariqabjotu, 18:36, 24 August 2012
 * Anders Behring Breivik, who killed 77 people in the 2011 Norway attacks, is sentenced to at least 21 years in prison. updated by Future Perfect at Sunrise, 12:40, 24 August 2012
 * Sectarian clashes linked to the Syrian civil war continue in Lebanon's second largest city, Tripoli. updated by Future Perfect at Sunrise, 12:40, 24 August 2012
 * Ethnic clashes over grazing rights for cattle in Kenya's Tana River District result in more than 50 deaths. updated by Future Perfect at Sunrise, 12:40, 24 August 2012
 * Anders Behring Breivik, who killed 77 people in the 2011 Norway attacks, is sentenced to at least 21 years in prison. updated by Future Perfect at Sunrise, 12:41, 24 August 2012
 * Sectarian clashes linked to the Syrian civil war continue in Lebanon's second largest city, Tripoli. updated by Future Perfect at Sunrise, 12:41, 24 August 2012
 * Ethnic clashes over grazing rights for cattle in Kenya's Tana River District result in more than 50 deaths. updated by Future Perfect at Sunrise, 12:41, 24 August 2012
 * Anders Behring Breivik, who killed 77 people in the 2011 Norway attacks, is sentenced to at least 21 years in prison. updated by Reaper Eternal, 12:55, 24 August 2012
 * Sectarian clashes linked to the Syrian civil war continue in Lebanon's second largest city, Tripoli. updated by Reaper Eternal, 12:55, 24 August 2012
 * Ethnic clashes over grazing rights for cattle in Kenya's Tana River District result in more than 50 deaths. updated by Reaper Eternal, 12:55, 24 August 2012
 * updated by Reaper Eternal, 12:55, 24 August 2012
 * The Constitutional Court of Romania declares a referendum to impeach President Traian Băsescu (pictured right) invalid, reinstating him. updated by Reaper Eternal, 12:55, 24 August 2012
 * added by Reaper Eternal, 12:55, 24 August 2012
 * removed by Reaper Eternal, 12:55, 24 August 2012
 * Anders Behring Breivik, who killed 77 people in the 2011 Norway attacks, is sentenced to at least 21 years in prison. updated by Reaper Eternal, 12:55, 24 August 2012
 * Sectarian clashes linked to the Syrian civil war continue in Lebanon's second largest city, Tripoli. updated by Reaper Eternal, 12:55, 24 August 2012
 * Ethnic clashes over grazing rights for cattle in Kenya's Tana River District result in more than 50 deaths. updated by Reaper Eternal, 12:55, 24 August 2012
 * Ethnic clashes over grazing rights for cattle in Kenya's Tana River District result in more than 50 deaths. removed by BorgQueen, 21:48, 26 August 2012
 * The Constitutional Court of Romania declares a referendum to impeach President Traian Băsescu (pictured) invalid, reinstating him. updated by Reaper Eternal, 12:55, 24 August 2012
 * The Constitutional Court of Romania declares a referendum to impeach President Traian Băsescu invalid, reinstating him. updated by De728631, 12:57, 24 August 2012
 * right|100x100px|alt=Traian Băsescu|link=Traian Băsescu added by Reaper Eternal, 13:03, 24 August 2012
 * right|100x100px|alt=Traian Băsescu|link=Traian Băsescu removed by Tariqabjotu, 13:18, 24 August 2012
 * The Constitutional Court of Romania declares a referendum to impeach President Traian Băsescu (pictured right) invalid, reinstating him. updated by Reaper Eternal, 13:03, 24 August 2012
 * updated by Tariqabjotu, 13:18, 24 August 2012
 * Sectarian clashes linked to the Syrian civil war continue in Lebanon's second largest city, Tripoli (pictured). updated by Tariqabjotu, 13:18, 24 August 2012
 * The Constitutional Court of Romania declares a referendum to impeach President Traian Băsescu invalid, reinstating him. updated by Tariqabjotu, 13:18, 24 August 2012
 * The Constitutional Court of Romania declares a referendum to impeach President Traian Băsescu invalid, reinstating him. removed by BorgQueen, 19:28, 25 August 2012
 * Anders Behring Breivik, who killed 77 people in the 2011 Norway attacks, is sentenced to at least 21 years in prison. updated by Floquenbeam, 17:22, 24 August 2012
 * Anders Behring Breivik, who killed 77 people in the 2011 Norway attacks, is sentenced to 21 years in prison. updated by TexasAndroid, 18:06, 24 August 2012

August 25

 * A blast at the Paraguaná Refinery Complex in Venezuela kills at least 26 people and injures more than 80 others. added by BorgQueen, 19:28, 25 August 2012
 * American astronaut Neil Armstrong, the first man to walk on the Moon, dies at age 82. added by Spencer, 19:57, 25 August 2012
 * American astronaut Neil Armstrong, the first man to walk on the Moon, dies at the age of 82. updated by Spencer, 20:29, 25 August 2012
 * American astronaut Neil Armstrong, the first man to walk on the Moon, dies at the age of 82. updated by BorgQueen, 20:45, 25 August 2012
 * American astronaut Neil Armstrong, the first man to walk on the Moon, dies at the age of 82. updated by BorgQueen, 20:46, 25 August 2012
 * American astronaut Neil Armstrong, the first man to walk on the Moon, dies at the age of 82. removed by BorgQueen, 20:46, 25 August 2012
 * |image = Armstrong-Spencom01.jpg added by Future Perfect at Sunrise, 20:47, 25 August 2012
 * |image = Armstrong-Spencom01.jpg removed by BorgQueen, 20:17, 28 August 2012
 * |title = Neil Armstrong added by Future Perfect at Sunrise, 20:47, 25 August 2012
 * |title = Neil Armstrong removed by BorgQueen, 20:17, 28 August 2012
 * |link  = Armstrong-Spencom01.jpg added by Future Perfect at Sunrise, 20:47, 25 August 2012
 * |alt   = Neil Armstrong added by Future Perfect at Sunrise, 20:47, 25 August 2012
 * |alt   = Neil Armstrong removed by BorgQueen, 20:17, 28 August 2012
 * American astronaut Neil Armstrong (pictured), the first man to walk on the Moon, dies at the age of 82. updated by Future Perfect at Sunrise, 20:47, 25 August 2012
 * Sectarian clashes linked to the Syrian civil war continue in Lebanon's second largest city, Tripoli. updated by Future Perfect at Sunrise, 20:47, 25 August 2012
 * A blast at the Paraguaná Refinery Complex in Falcón, Venezuela, kills at least 26 people and injures more than 80 others. updated by BorgQueen, 21:15, 25 August 2012
 * Anders Behring Breivik, who killed 77 people in the 2011 Norway attacks, is sentenced to 21 years in prison, subject to extension. updated by BorgQueen, 21:20, 25 August 2012
 * Anders Behring Breivik, who killed 77 people in the 2011 Norway attacks, is sentenced to 21 years in prison, subject to extension. removed by BorgQueen, 19:09, 29 August 2012
 * |link  = updated by David Levy, 21:36, 25 August 2012
 * American astronaut Neil Armstrong (pictured), the first man to walk on the Moon, dies at the age of 82. updated by David Levy, 21:36, 25 August 2012
 * Sectarian clashes linked to the Syrian civil war continue in Lebanon's second largest city, Tripoli. added by David Levy, 21:36, 25 August 2012
 * Sectarian clashes linked to the Syrian civil war continue in Lebanon's second largest city, Tripoli. removed by BorgQueen, 00:39, 28 August 2012
 * American astronaut Neil Armstrong (pictured), the first person to walk on the Moon, dies at the age of 82. updated by NuclearWarfare, 23:52, 25 August 2012

August 26

 * Russia, formerly the world's largest non-WTO economy, joins the World Trade Organization after 19 years of negotiations. updated by BorgQueen, 00:50, 26 August 2012
 * Russia, formerly the world's largest non-WTO economy, joins the World Trade Organization after 19 years of negotiations. removed by Tariqabjotu, 13:38, 26 August 2012
 * The Constitutional Court of Romania declares a referendum to impeach President Traian Băsescu invalid, reinstating him. updated by BorgQueen, 00:51, 26 August 2012
 * The Constitutional Court of Romania declares a referendum to impeach President Traian Băsescu invalid, reinstating him. removed by BorgQueen, 03:46, 26 August 2012
 * A jury in the U.S. state of California rules that Samsung Electronics owes Apple Inc. more than US$1 billion for patent infringement. added by BorgQueen, 03:46, 26 August 2012
 * A jury in California rules that Samsung Electronics owes Apple Inc. more than US$1 billion for patent infringement. added by Tariqabjotu, 04:00, 26 August 2012
 * A jury in California rules that Samsung Electronics owes Apple Inc. more than US$1 billion for patent infringement. removed by Tone, 21:59, 29 August 2012
 * A blast at the Paraguaná Refinery Complex in Falcón, Venezuela, kills at least 39 people and injures more than 80 others. updated by BorgQueen, 05:15, 26 August 2012
 * Cyclist Lance Armstrong decides to stop contesting doping charges from the U.S. Anti-Doping Agency. added by Tariqabjotu, 13:38, 26 August 2012
 * Retired cyclist Lance Armstrong decides to stop contesting doping charges from the U.S. Anti-Doping Agency. added by David Levy, 14:53, 26 August 2012
 * Retired cyclist Lance Armstrong decides to stop contesting doping charges from the U.S. Anti-Doping Agency. removed by BorgQueen, 20:20, 28 August 2012

August 28

 * A blast at the Paraguaná Refinery Complex in Falcón, Venezuela, kills at least 48 people and injures more than 90 others. updated by BorgQueen, 02:55, 28 August 2012
 * A blast at the Paraguaná Refinery Complex in Falcón, Venezuela, kills 48 people and injures at least 90 others. updated by BorgQueen, 02:56, 28 August 2012
 * A blast at the Paraguaná Refinery Complex in Falcón, Venezuela, kills 41 people and injures at least 90 others. updated by BorgQueen, 03:08, 28 August 2012
 * A blast at the Paraguaná Refinery Complex in Falcón, Venezuela, kills at least 41 people and injures at least 90 others. updated by BorgQueen, 03:11, 28 August 2012
 * A blast at the Paraguaná Refinery Complex in Falcón, Venezuela, kills at least 41 people and injures at least 90 others. removed by David Levy, 19:24, 30 August 2012
 * Colombian President Juan Manuel Santos announces the commencement of peace talks with the rebel group FARC. added by BorgQueen, 20:05, 28 August 2012
 * |image = Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva and Juan Manuel Santos cropped.jpg added by BorgQueen, 20:17, 28 August 2012
 * |image = Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva and Juan Manuel Santos cropped.jpg removed by Tariqabjotu, 12:51, 29 August 2012
 * |title = Juan Manuel Santos added by BorgQueen, 20:17, 28 August 2012
 * |title = Juan Manuel Santos removed by Tariqabjotu, 12:51, 29 August 2012
 * |link  = Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva and Juan Manuel Santos.jpg added by BorgQueen, 20:17, 28 August 2012
 * |link  = Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva and Juan Manuel Santos.jpg removed by Tariqabjotu, 12:51, 29 August 2012
 * |link  = removed by BorgQueen, 20:17, 28 August 2012
 * |alt   = Juan Manuel Santos added by BorgQueen, 20:17, 28 August 2012
 * |alt   = Juan Manuel Santos removed by Tariqabjotu, 12:51, 29 August 2012
 * Colombian President Juan Manuel Santos (pictured) announces the commencement of peace talks with the rebel group FARC. updated by BorgQueen, 20:17, 28 August 2012
 * American astronaut Neil Armstrong, the first person to walk on the Moon, dies at the age of 82. updated by BorgQueen, 20:17, 28 August 2012
 * American astronaut Neil Armstrong, the first person to walk on the Moon, dies at the age of 82. removed by BorgQueen, 21:40, 30 August 2012

August 29

 * Retired cyclist Lance Armstrong decides to stop contesting doping charges from the U.S. Anti-Doping Agency. updated by BorgQueen, 00:04, 29 August 2012
 * Retired cyclist Lance Armstrong decides to stop contesting doping charges from the U.S. Anti-Doping Agency. removed by BorgQueen, 04:19, 29 August 2012
 * A bus crashes into a tanker carrying methanol, killing 36 people in Shaanxi, China. added by BorgQueen, 04:19, 29 August 2012
 * A bus crashes into a tanker carrying methanol, killing 36 people in Shaanxi, China. updated by David Levy, 06:06, 29 August 2012
 * A bus crashes into a tanker carrying methanol, killing 36 people in Shaanxi, China. added by David Levy, 11:44, 29 August 2012
 * A bus crashes into a tanker carrying methanol, killing 36 people in Shaanxi, China. removed by BorgQueen, 21:41, 30 August 2012
 * |image = updated by Tariqabjotu, 12:51, 29 August 2012
 * |title = added by Tariqabjotu, 12:51, 29 August 2012
 * |title = removed by Jayron32, 18:47, 30 August 2012
 * |link  = updated by Tariqabjotu, 12:51, 29 August 2012
 * |alt   = updated by Tariqabjotu, 12:51, 29 August 2012
 * Over 2,000 people in Mombasa, Kenya, riot and protest the killing of Muslim cleric Aboud Rogo. added by Tariqabjotu, 12:51, 29 August 2012
 * Colombian President Juan Manuel Santos announces the commencement of peace talks with the rebel group FARC. updated by Tariqabjotu, 12:51, 29 August 2012
 * Colombian President Juan Manuel Santos announces the commencement of peace talks with the rebel group FARC. removed by Tone, 19:59, 31 August 2012
 * More than 2,000 people riot in Mombasa, Kenya, in reaction to the shooting death of Muslim cleric Aboud Rogo. added by David Levy, 18:23, 29 August 2012
 * The opening ceremony of the 2012 Summer Paralympics takes place in London. added by Tone, 21:59, 29 August 2012
 * More than 2,000 people riot in Mombasa, Kenya, in reaction to the shooting death of Muslim cleric Aboud Rogo. added by Tone, 21:59, 29 August 2012
 * The opening ceremony of the Summer Paralympics is held in London. updated by David Levy, 23:23, 29 August 2012

August 30

 * A jury in California rules that Samsung Electronics owes Apple Inc. more than US$1 billion for patent infringement. updated by BorgQueen, 15:32, 30 August 2012
 * A jury in California rules that Samsung Electronics owes Apple Inc. more than US$1 billion for patent infringement. removed by Tone, 18:32, 30 August 2012
 * At least 36 people are feared dead after Hurricane Isaac strikes the Gulf Coast of the United States, Lesser Antilles, Gulf of Mexico, Greater Antilles and The Bahamas. added by Tone, 18:32, 30 August 2012
 * |image = File:Hurricane Isaac for ITN.jpg added by Jayron32, 18:47, 30 August 2012
 * |image = File:Hurricane Isaac for ITN.jpg removed by David Levy, 19:21, 30 August 2012
 * |image = removed by Jayron32, 18:47, 30 August 2012
 * |title = Hurricane Isaac satellite image added by Jayron32, 18:47, 30 August 2012
 * |link  = http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/File:Isaac_Aug_28_2012_1630Z.jpg added by Jayron32, 18:47, 30 August 2012
 * |link  = http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/File:Isaac_Aug_28_2012_1630Z.jpg removed by David Levy, 19:21, 30 August 2012
 * |link  = removed by Jayron32, 18:47, 30 August 2012
 * |alt   = A large hurricane shown over the Gulf Coast of the U.S. added by Jayron32, 18:47, 30 August 2012
 * |alt   = removed by Jayron32, 18:47, 30 August 2012
 * At least 36 people are feared dead after Hurricane Isaac (satellite image pictured) strikes the Gulf Coast of the United States, Lesser Antilles, Gulf of Mexico, Greater Antilles and The Bahamas. updated by Jayron32, 18:47, 30 August 2012
 * The opening ceremony of the Summer Paralympic Games is held in London. updated by Fox, 18:58, 30 August 2012
 * |image = Isaac Aug 28 2012 1630Z.jpg added by David Levy, 19:21, 30 August 2012
 * |link  = updated by David Levy, 19:21, 30 August 2012
 * At least 36 people are feared dead after Hurricane Isaac (satellite image pictured) strikes the Gulf Coast of the United States, Lesser Antilles, Gulf of Mexico, Greater Antilles and the Bahamas. updated by David Levy, 19:21, 30 August 2012
 * An Israeli court rules that the Israel Defense Forces and the Ministry of Defense were not responsible for the death of Rachel Corrie in the Gaza Strip in 2003. added by BorgQueen, 21:40, 30 August 2012
 * At least 36 people are feared dead after Hurricane Isaac (satellite image pictured) strikes the Gulf Coast of the United States, Lesser Antilles, Gulf of Mexico, Greater Antilles and the Bahamas. updated by David Levy, 22:05, 30 August 2012

August 31

 * At least 36 people are suspected dead after Hurricane Isaac (satellite image pictured) strikes the Gulf Coast of the United States, Lesser Antilles, Gulf of Mexico, Greater Antilles and the Bahamas. updated by Tone, 11:25, 31 August 2012
 * At least 36 people are suspected dead after Hurricane Isaac (satellite image pictured) strikes the Gulf Coast of the United States, Lesser Antilles, Greater Antilles and the Bahamas. updated by IronGargoyle, 15:37, 31 August 2012
 * Following deaths of over 300 people in a cholera outbreak, the government of Sierra Leone declares state of national emergency. added by Tone, 19:59, 31 August 2012
 * A cholera outbreak in Sierra Leone is declared a national emergency following the deaths of more than 300 people. added by David Levy, 20:23, 31 August 2012
 * A cholera outbreak in Sierra Leone is declared a national emergency following the deaths of more than 300 people. updated by David Levy, 21:07, 31 August 2012