Wikipedia:In the news/Posted/February 2006

February 1

 * The controversy surrounding the Muhammad cartoons escalates as European newspapers republish the controversial pictures in defiance of widespread Muslim protests. added by ChrisO~enwiki, 19:12, 01 February 2006
 * The controversy surrounding the Muhammad cartoons escalates as European newspapers republish the controversial pictures in defiance of widespread Muslim protests. removed by Anonymous editor, 19:17, 01 February 2006
 * 100px|right|Samuel Alito removed by ChrisO~enwiki, 19:12, 01 February 2006
 * 100px|right|Samuel Alito removed by Jtdirl, 19:19, 01 February 2006
 * 100px|right|Samuel Alito removed by Jtdirl, 19:24, 01 February 2006
 * 100px|right|Samuel Alito removed by Gamaliel, 19:31, 01 February 2006
 * 100px|right|Samuel Alito removed by Jtdirl, 19:35, 01 February 2006
 * 100px|right|Samuel Alito removed by Splash, 16:46, 02 February 2006
 * 100px|right|Muhammad cartoons removed by Anonymous editor, 19:17, 01 February 2006
 * 100px|right|Muhammad cartoons removed by Anonymous editor, 19:21, 01 February 2006
 * 100px|right|Muhammad cartoons removed by Anonymous editor, 19:27, 01 February 2006
 * 100px|right|Muhammad cartoons removed by Anonymous editor, 19:32, 01 February 2006
 * 100px|right|Muhammad cartoons removed by Pharos, 19:39, 01 February 2006
 * The controversy surrounding the Muhammad cartoons escalates as European newspapers republish the controversial pictures in defiance of widespread Muslim protests. updated by Jtdirl, 19:19, 01 February 2006
 * The controversy over the Muhammad cartoons escalates as European newspapers republish the pictures despite widespread Muslim protests. added by Jtdirl, 19:20, 01 February 2006
 * The controversy over the Muhammad cartoons escalates as European newspapers republish the pictures despite widespread Muslim protests. removed by Anonymous editor, 19:21, 01 February 2006
 * The controversy over the Muhammad cartoons escalates as European newspapers republish the pictures despite widespread Muslim protests. updated by Jtdirl, 19:24, 01 February 2006
 * The controversy over the Muhammad cartoons escalates as European newspapers republish the pictures despite widespread Muslim protests. removed by Anonymous editor, 19:27, 01 February 2006
 * The controversy over the Muhammad cartoons escalates as European newspapers republish the pictures despite widespread Muslim protests. updated by Gamaliel, 19:31, 01 February 2006
 * The controversy over the Muhammad cartoons escalates as European newspapers republish the pictures despite widespread Muslim protests. removed by Anonymous editor, 19:32, 01 February 2006
 * The controversy over the Muhammad cartoons escalates as European newspapers republish the pictures despite widespread Muslim protests. updated by Jtdirl, 19:35, 01 February 2006

February 2

 * Royal Dutch Shell break the record for the highest ever annual profit for a British company with a total of £13.12bn. added by Violetriga, 10:17, 02 February 2006
 * The controversy over the Muhammad cartoons escalates as European newspapers republish the pictures despite widespread Muslim protests. updated by Sundar, 11:03, 02 February 2006
 * The controversy over the Muhammad cartoons escalates as European newspapers republish the pictures despite widespread Muslim protests. removed by Violetriga, 16:25, 04 February 2006
 * Royal Dutch Shell break the record for the highest ever annual profit for a British (or Dutch) company with a total of £13.12bn. updated by Jacoplane, 11:29, 02 February 2006
 * Royal Dutch Shell breaks the record for the highest ever annual profit for a British (or Dutch) company with a total of £13.12bn. updated by Renamed user ixgysjijel, 16:29, 02 February 2006
 * Royal Dutch Shell reports record-breaking annual profits of £13.2bn; the highest ever for a British or Dutch company. updated by Splash, 16:54, 02 February 2006
 * Royal Dutch Shell reports record-breaking annual profits of £13.2B (US$23.5B); the highest ever for a British or Dutch company. updated by Brian0918, 17:31, 02 February 2006
 * Royal Dutch Shell reports record-breaking annual profits of £13.2billion (US$23.5billion); the highest ever for a British or Dutch company. updated by Splash, 17:38, 02 February 2006
 * Royal Dutch Shell reports record-breaking annual profits of £13.2 billion (US$23.5 billion); the highest ever for a British or Dutch company. updated by Brian0918, 17:50, 02 February 2006
 * Royal Dutch Shell report record-breaking annual profits of £13.2 billion (US$23.5 billion); the highest ever for a British or Dutch company. updated by Talrias, 20:26, 02 February 2006
 * Royal Dutch Shell report record-breaking annual profits of £13.2 billion (€19.4 billion EUR, $23.5 billion USD); the highest ever for a British or Dutch company. updated by Talrias, 20:28, 02 February 2006
 * Royal Dutch Shell reports record-breaking annual profits of £13.2 billion (€19.4 billion, US$23.5 billion); the highest ever for a British or Dutch company. updated by Splash, 20:47, 02 February 2006

February 3

 * Royal Dutch Shell report record-breaking annual profits of £13.2 billion (€19.4 billion, US$23.5 billion); the highest ever for a British or Dutch company. updated by Talrias, 00:04, 03 February 2006
 * Royal Dutch Shell reports record-breaking annual profits of £13.2 billion (€19.4 billion, US$23.5 billion); the highest ever for a British or Dutch company. updated by Talrias, 00:04, 03 February 2006
 * An Egyptian ferry with 1300 aboard sinks with undetermined loss of life. added by Curps, 11:44, 03 February 2006
 * An Egyptian ferry with 1300 aboard sinks with undetermined loss of life. removed by Violetriga, 11:53, 03 February 2006
 * The '''al-Salam Boccaccio 98, an Egyptian ferry carrying 1,310 passangers, sinks in the Red Sea. added by Violetriga, 11:53, 03 February 2006
 * The al-Salam Boccaccio 98, an Egyptian ferry carrying 1,310 passangers, sinks in the Red Sea. updated by Violetriga, 11:53, 03 February 2006
 * The al-Salam Boccaccio 98, an Egyptian ferry carrying up to 1400 or more passengers, sinks in the Red Sea. updated by Curps, 11:56, 03 February 2006
 * The al-Salam Boccaccio 98, an Egyptian ferry carrying up to 1,415 passengers, sinks in the Red Sea. updated by Curps, 12:05, 03 February 2006
 * The al-Salam Boccaccio 98, an Egyptian ferry carrying 1,310 passangers, sinks in the Red Sea. updated by Violetriga, 12:14, 03 February 2006
 * The al-Salam Boccaccio 98, an Egyptian ferry carrying 105 crew and 1,310 passangers, sinks in the Red Sea. updated by Violetriga, 12:16, 03 February 2006
 * The al-Salam Boccaccio 98, an Egyptian ferry carrying 105 crew and 1,310 passengers, sinks in the Red Sea. updated by Sundar, 12:25, 03 February 2006
 * The Al-Salam Boccaccio 98, an Egyptian ferry carrying 105 crew and 1,310 passengers, sinks in the Red Sea. added by Merovingian, 14:46, 03 February 2006
 * The al-Salam Boccaccio 98, an Egyptian ferry carrying 105 crew and 1,310 passengers, sinks in the Red Sea. updated by Dmn, 15:09, 03 February 2006
 * The al-Salam Boccaccio 98, an Egyptian ferry carrying 105 crew and 1,310 passengers en route Saudi Arabia, sinks in the Red Sea. updated by Anonymous editor, 16:11, 03 February 2006
 * The al-Salam Boccaccio 98, an Egyptian ferry carrying 105 crew and 1,310 passengers en route from Saudi Arabia, sinks in the Red Sea. updated by Anonymous editor, 16:12, 03 February 2006
 * Royal Dutch Shell reports record-breaking annual profits of £13.2 billion (€19.4 billion, US$23.5 billion), the highest ever for a British or Dutch company. updated by Lowellian, 21:24, 03 February 2006
 * 110px|right|Shell petrol/gas station sign removed by Splash, 23:28, 03 February 2006

February 4

 * Over 300 people are rescued after the Al-Salam Boccaccio 98, an Egyptian ferry travelling from Saudi Arabia, sinks in the Red Sea. added by Violetriga, 16:25, 04 February 2006
 * The controversy over the Muhammad cartoons continues with rioters burning the Danish Embassy in Syria. added by Violetriga, 16:25, 04 February 2006
 * Over 88 people are dead and more than 200 injured after a stampede at a soccer stadium in the Phillipines. added by Anonymous editor, 16:33, 04 February 2006
 * A stampede at a soccer stadium in the Phillipines leaves 88 people dead and more than 200 injured. added by Anonymous editor, 16:36, 04 February 2006
 * A stampede at a stadium in the Phillipines leaves 88 people dead and more than 200 injured. updated by Violetriga, 16:40, 04 February 2006
 * The controversy over the Muhammad cartoons continues with rioters burning the Danish embassy in Syria. updated by Violetriga, 16:40, 04 February 2006
 * A stampede at a stadium in the Phillipines leaves 73 people dead and more than 300 injured. updated by Anonymous editor, 16:43, 04 February 2006
 * A stampede at a stadium in the Phillipines leaves 73 people dead and more than 300 injured. removed by Violetriga, 17:13, 04 February 2006
 * Over 300 people are rescued after the Al-Salam Boccaccio 98, an Egyptian ferry travelling from Saudi Arabia, sinks in the Red Sea, with around 1000 people still missing. updated by Golbez, 16:50, 04 February 2006
 * The International Atomic Energy Agency votes to report Iran to the Security Council over its nuclear activities. added by Splash, 16:58, 04 February 2006
 * 110px|right|Location of last radar signal from the al-Salam Boccaccio 98 removed by Splash, 16:58, 04 February 2006
 * The International Atomic Energy Agency votes to report Iran to the Security Council over its nuclear program. updated by Anonymous editor, 17:03, 04 February 2006
 * The controversy over the Muhammad cartoons continues with rioters setting fire to the Danish and Norwegian embassies in Syria. updated by Splash, 17:17, 04 February 2006
 * Royal Dutch Shell reports record-breaking annual profits of £13.2 billion (€19.4 billion, US$23.5 billion); the highest ever for a British or Dutch company. updated by Splash, 17:30, 04 February 2006
 * Royal Dutch Shell reports record-breaking annual profits of £13.2 billion (€19.4 billion, US$23.5 billion); the highest ever for a British or Dutch company. removed by Violetriga, 11:41, 05 February 2006
 * The controversy over the Muhammad cartoons continues with rioters setting fire to the Danish, Swedish, and Norwegian embassies in Syria. updated by Thue, 17:32, 04 February 2006
 * The controversy over the Muhammad cartoons continues with rioters setting fire to the Danish, and Norwegian embassies in Syria. updated by Violetriga, 17:45, 04 February 2006
 * The controversy over the Muhammad cartoons continues with rioters setting fire to the Danish and Norwegian embassies in Syria. updated by Andrew Gray, 18:05, 04 February 2006
 * The International Atomic Energy Agency votes to report Iran to the Security Council over its nuclear program. updated by RexNL, 19:43, 04 February 2006

February 5

 * The controversy over the Muhammad cartoons continues with rioters setting fire to the Danish and Norwegian embassies in Syria. added by Violetriga, 11:41, 05 February 2006
 * A stampede at a football stadium in the Philippines kills 73 people who were there to watch gameshow Wowowee. updated by Violetriga, 11:41, 05 February 2006
 * Over 300 people are rescued after the al-Salam Boccaccio 98, an Egyptian ferry travelling from Saudi Arabia, sinks in the Red Sea, with around 1000 people still missing. updated by Violetriga, 11:50, 05 February 2006
 * Groups protesting over the Jyllands-Posten Muhammad cartoons controversy attack and set fire to the Norwegian and Danish embassies in Syria and the Danish embassy in Lebanon. added by PZFUN, 12:11, 05 February 2006
 * Groups protesting over the Jyllands-Posten Muhammad cartoons controversy attack and set fire to the Norwegian and Danish embassies in Syria and the Danish consulate in Lebanon. updated by Shanes, 13:30, 05 February 2006
 * A stampede at a football stadium in the Philippines kills 73 people who were there to watch gameshow Wowowee. added by Anonymous editor, 13:54, 05 February 2006
 * Over 300 people are rescued after the al-Salam Boccaccio 98, an Egyptian ferry travelling from Saudi Arabia, sinks in the Red Sea, with around 1000 people still missing. added by Anonymous editor, 13:54, 05 February 2006
 * Groups protesting over the Jyllands-Posten Muhammad cartoons controversy attack and set fire to the Norwegian and Danish embassies in Syria and the Danish consulate in Lebanon. added by Anonymous editor, 13:54, 05 February 2006
 * Groups protesting over the Muhammad cartoons attack and set fire to the Norwegian and Danish embassies in Syria and the Danish consulate in Lebanon. updated by Anonymous editor, 13:55, 05 February 2006
 * A stampede at a football stadium in the Philippines kills 73 people who were there to watch game show Wowowee. updated by David Levy, 15:33, 05 February 2006
 * A stampede at a football stadium in the Philippines kills 73 people who were there to watch game show Wowowee. added by Violetriga, 17:00, 05 February 2006
 * The mobile phones of high ranking Greek government officials, including Prime Minister Costas Karamanlis have been revealed to have been tapped by unknown eavesdroppers. added by Johnleemk, 17:46, 05 February 2006
 * The mobile phones of high ranking Greek government officials, including Prime Minister Costas Karamanlis have been revealed to have been tapped by unknown eavesdroppers. updated by Johnleemk, 17:46, 05 February 2006
 * Groups protesting over the Muhammad cartoons attack and set fire to the Norwegian and Danish embassies in Syria and the Danish embassy in Beirut. updated by Splash, 19:34, 05 February 2006
 * Over 300 people are rescued after the al-Salam Boccaccio 98, an Egyptian ferry travelling from Saudi Arabia, sinks in the Red Sea, with around 1000 people still missing. added by Splash, 19:34, 05 February 2006
 * Over 300 people are rescued after the al-Salam Boccaccio 98, an Egyptian ferry travelling from Saudi Arabia, sinks in the Red Sea, with around 1000 people still missing. removed by Anonymous editor, 22:16, 06 February 2006
 * The mobile phones of high ranking Greek government officials, including Prime Minister Costas Karamanlis are revealed to have been tapped by unknown eavesdroppers. added by Splash, 19:34, 05 February 2006
 * The mobile phones of high ranking Greek government officials, including Prime Minister Costas Karamanlis are revealed to have been tapped by unknown eavesdroppers. removed by Shanes, 03:51, 06 February 2006
 * Groups protesting over the Muhammad cartoons attack and set fire to the Norwegian and Danish embassies in Syria and the Danish embassy in Beirut. updated by Anonymous editor, 20:32, 05 February 2006
 * Groups protesting over the Muhammad cartoons attack and set fire to the Norwegian and Danish embassies in Syria and the Danish consulate in Beirut. updated by Shanes, 20:48, 05 February 2006
 * Groups protesting over the Muhammad cartoons attack and set fire to the Norwegian and Danish embassies in Syria and the Danish consulate in Beirut. removed by Anonymous editor, 22:16, 06 February 2006

February 6

 * A stampede at a football stadium in the Philippines kills 73 people who were there to watch the game show Wowowee. updated by Brian0918, 00:43, 06 February 2006
 * The Pittsburgh Steelers defeat the Seattle Seahawks by a score of 21-10 in Super Bowl XL. added by Shanes, 03:51, 06 February 2006
 * The Pittsburgh Steelers defeat the Seattle Seahawks by a score of 21-10 in Super Bowl XL. removed by Ta bu shi da yu, 06:12, 06 February 2006
 * The mobile phones of high ranking Greek government officials, including Prime Minister Costas Karamanlis are revealed to have been tapped by unknown eavesdroppers. updated by Ta bu shi da yu, 06:12, 06 February 2006
 * The mobile phones of high ranking Greek government officials, including Prime Minister Costas Karamanlis are revealed to have been tapped by unknown eavesdroppers. removed by Raul654, 06:25, 06 February 2006
 * The Pittsburgh Steelers defeat the Seattle Seahawks by a score of 21-10 in Super Bowl XL. updated by Raul654, 06:25, 06 February 2006
 * In the United States, the Pittsburgh Steelers defeat the Seattle Seahawks by a score of 21-10 in Super Bowl XL. added by Dmn, 07:27, 06 February 2006
 * 110px|right|Flag of Iran removed by Kaihsu, 13:52, 06 February 2006
 * 110px|right|Uranium Conversion Facility, Isfahan, Iran. removed by Splash, 14:20, 06 February 2006
 * In the United States, the Pittsburgh Steelers defeat the Seattle Seahawks by a score of 21-10 in Super Bowl XL. The game was televised live in 234 countries in 32 languages. updated by Zzyzx11, 22:12, 06 February 2006
 * Stephen Harper is sworn in as the 22nd Prime Minister of Canada. added by Anonymous editor, 22:16, 06 February 2006
 * Riots start in Egypt over the sinking of the al-Salam Boccaccio 98. added by Anonymous editor, 22:16, 06 February 2006
 * Stephen Harper (pictured) is sworn in as the 22nd Prime Minister of Canada. updated by Anonymous editor, 22:20, 06 February 2006
 * A stampede at a football stadium in the Philippines kills 73 people who were there to watch the game show Wowowee. updated by Anonymous editor, 22:20, 06 February 2006
 * A stampede at a football stadium in the Philippines kills 73 people who were there to watch the game show Wowowee. removed by Splash, 23:55, 06 February 2006
 * Five people die in protests over the Muhammad cartoons in Afghanistan. added by Splash, 23:55, 06 February 2006
 * Five people die in protests over the Muhammad cartoons in Afghanistan. removed by Pharos, 21:09, 07 February 2006

February 7

 * Riots start in Egypt over the sinking of the al-Salam Boccaccio 98 with over 1,000 people on board. Crowds ransack the office of the ship's owner. updated by Anonymous editor, 00:00, 07 February 2006
 * Riots start in Egypt over the sinking of the al-Salam Boccaccio 98 with over 1,000 people on board. Crowds ransack the office of the ship's owner. removed by Shanes, 18:00, 09 February 2006
 * The International Atomic Energy Agency votes to report Iran to the Security Council over its nuclear program. updated by Anonymous editor, 00:00, 07 February 2006
 * The International Atomic Energy Agency votes to report Iran to the Security Council over its nuclear program. removed by Pharos, 20:56, 07 February 2006
 * In the United States, the Pittsburgh Steelers defeat the Seattle Seahawks by a score of 21-10 in Super Bowl XL. The game was televised live in 234 countries in 32 languages. updated by Anonymous editor, 00:02, 07 February 2006
 * 100px|right|Stephen Harper removed by Zanimum, 00:14, 07 February 2006
 * 100px|right|Stephen Harper removed by Splash, 00:20, 07 February 2006
 * 100px|right|Canadian Parliament, where Stephen Harper shall serve. removed by GregAsche, 00:19, 07 February 2006
 * 100px|right|Canadian Parliament, where Stephen Harper shall serve. removed by Anonymous editor, 00:22, 07 February 2006
 * 100px|right|Canadian Parliament, where Stephen Harper shall serve. removed by Pharos, 20:56, 07 February 2006
 * Stephen Harper is sworn in as the 22nd Prime Minister of Canada. updated by Brian0918, 00:21, 07 February 2006
 * Stephen Harper (pictured) is sworn in as the 22nd Prime Minister of Canada. updated by Anonymous editor, 00:22, 07 February 2006
 * Stephen Harper is sworn in as the 22nd Prime Minister of Canada. updated by Splash, 00:25, 07 February 2006
 * 100px|right|Stephen Harper removed by Splash, 00:25, 07 February 2006
 * In the United States, the Pittsburgh Steelers defeat the Seattle Seahawks by a score of 21-10 in Super Bowl XL. The game was reportedly televised in 234 countries and territories, and in 32 languages. updated by Mark, 08:31, 07 February 2006
 * Stephen Harper is sworn in as the 22nd Prime Minister of Canada. Several of his cabinet selections prompt controversy. updated by The Tom, 20:43, 07 February 2006
 * Stephen Harper is sworn in as the 22nd Prime Minister of Canada. removed by The Tom, 20:43, 07 February 2006
 * Stephen Harper is sworn in as the 22nd Prime Minister of Canada. Several of his cabinet selections prompt controversy. removed by Golbez, 05:41, 11 February 2006
 * The Costa Rica presidential election is a virtual tie between Óscar Arias and Ottón Solís, prompting a manual recount. added by Pharos, 20:56, 07 February 2006
 * Islamic cleric Abu Hamza al-Masri is found guilty on counts of incitement and other crimes in a British court. added by Pharos, 21:09, 07 February 2006
 * Islamic cleric Abu Hamza al-Masri is found guilty of incitement and other crimes in a UK court. updated by Pharos, 21:10, 07 February 2006
 * In the United States, the Pittsburgh Steelers defeat the Seattle Seahawks by a score of 21-10 in Super Bowl XL. updated by Golbez, 22:38, 07 February 2006

February 8

 * Islamic cleric Abu Hamza al-Masri is jailed by a UK court for seven years after being found guilty of inciting murder and race hate. updated by Splash, 02:43, 08 February 2006
 * Islamic cleric Abu Hamza al-Masri is found guilty of incitement and other crimes in a UK court. removed by Splash, 02:43, 08 February 2006
 * A virtual tie between Óscar Arias and Ottón Solís in the Costa Rican presidential election prompts a manual recount. added by PFHLai, 03:44, 08 February 2006
 * In American football, the Pittsburgh Steelers defeat the Seattle Seahawks by a score of 21-10 in Super Bowl XL. added by PFHLai, 03:44, 08 February 2006
 * In American football, the Pittsburgh Steelers defeat the Seattle Seahawks by a score of 21-10 in Super Bowl XL. removed by Golbez, 19:30, 09 February 2006
 * A virtual tie between Óscar Arias and Ottón Solís prompts a manual recount in the Costa Rican presidential election. updated by PFHLai, 03:47, 08 February 2006
 * A virtual tie between Óscar Arias and Ottón Solís prompts a manual recount in the Costa Rican presidential election. removed by Pharos, 05:58, 11 February 2006
 * Islamic cleric Abu Hamza al-Masri is jailed by a British court for seven years after being found guilty of inciting murder and race hate. updated by Dmn, 15:30, 08 February 2006
 * Islamic cleric Abu Hamza al-Masri is jailed by a British court for seven years after being found guilty of inciting murder and race hate. removed by Pharos, 05:49, 11 February 2006

February 9

 * The first African case of the deadly Bird Flu is reported in Nigeria. added by Shanes, 18:00, 09 February 2006
 * 100px|right|Flag of Costa Rica removed by Shanes, 18:00, 09 February 2006
 * The Tripoli Agreement is signed, ending the Chadian-Sudanese conflict. added by Golbez, 19:30, 09 February 2006
 * The Tripoli Agreement is signed, ending the Chadian-Sudanese conflict. removed by Harro5, 03:40, 13 February 2006
 * The first African case of the deadly bird flu is reported in Nigeria. added by Flcelloguy, 20:43, 09 February 2006

February 10

 * The first African case of the deadly bird flu is reported in Nigeria in the continuing global spread of H5N1. updated by Shanes, 01:51, 10 February 2006
 * The Opening Ceremony of the 2006 Winter Olympics is being held at the Torino Stadio Olimpico in Torino, Italy. added by Zzyzx11, 20:02, 10 February 2006
 * 100px|right|Bird flu found in poultry stocks in Nigeria removed by Zzyzx11, 20:02, 10 February 2006
 * The opening ceremony at Stadio Comunale marks the start of the 2006 Winter Olympics in Turin, Italy. added by Pharos, 20:21, 10 February 2006
 * 100px|right|2006 Winter Olympics logo removed by Pharos, 20:21, 10 February 2006
 * An opening ceremony at the Stadio Olimpico marks the start of the 2006 Winter Olympics in Turin, Italy. added by Pharos, 20:24, 10 February 2006
 * An opening ceremony at the Stadio Olimpico marks the start of the 2006 Winter Olympics in Turin, Italy. removed by Pharos, 21:03, 10 February 2006
 * The Opening Ceremony of the 2006 Winter Olympics is held in Turin, Italy. added by Pharos, 21:03, 10 February 2006
 * The Opening Ceremony of the 2006 Winter Olympics is held in Turin, Italy. updated by Flcelloguy, 22:47, 10 February 2006

February 11

 * Avoid using fair use images. Instead, find a related free image (PD, GFDL, CC etc.) as an alternative. added by Zzyzx11, 00:11, 11 February 2006
 * A new tomb is discovered in the Valley of the Kings in Luxor, Egypt. It is first such discovery since the excavation of the tomb of Tutankhamun in 1922. added by Golbez, 05:41, 11 February 2006
 * Egypt wins the African Cup of Nations in the year it hosts the contest. added by Pharos, 05:49, 11 February 2006
 * A new tomb, the first found since that of Tutankhamun, is discovered in the Valley of the Kings in Luxor, Egypt. added by Pharos, 05:49, 11 February 2006
 * An ancient tomb, the first found since that of Tutankhamun, is discovered in the Valley of the Kings in Luxor, Egypt. added by PFHLai, 20:18, 11 February 2006
 * Egypt wins the African Cup of Nations in the year it hosts the football contest. updated by PFHLai, 20:54, 11 February 2006
 * 100px|right|Coat of arms of Turin removed by Jiang, 01:12, 12 February 2006

February 12

 * The Opening Ceremony of the 2006 Winter Olympics is held in Turin, Italy. updated by Jiang, 02:25, 12 February 2006
 * The Opening Ceremony of the 2006 Winter Olympics is held in Turin, Italy. removed by PFHLai, 18:06, 12 February 2006
 * --> updated by PFHLai, 18:06, 12 February 2006
 * Egypt wins the African Cup of Nations in the year it hosts the football contest. updated by PFHLai, 18:06, 12 February 2006
 * Egypt wins the African Cup of Nations in the year it hosts the football contest. removed by PFHLai, 07:17, 13 February 2006
 * =====2006 Winter Olympics ===== added by PFHLai, 18:06, 12 February 2006
 * Biathlon: Michael Greis of Germany wins the first gold medal of the 2006 Winter Olympics, with a victory in the Individual 20km race. added by PFHLai, 18:06, 12 February 2006
 * The first African case of the avian flu is reported in Nigeria in the continuing global spread of H5N1. updated by PFHLai, 18:13, 12 February 2006
 * The first African case of the avian flu is reported in Nigeria in the continuing global spread of H5N1. removed by PFHLai, 15:41, 15 February 2006
 * 100px|right|Fireworks in the design of the Olympic rings removed by PFHLai, 18:13, 12 February 2006
 * =====2006 Winter Olympics===== added by Golbez, 20:43, 12 February 2006
 * Biathlon: Michael Greis of Germany wins the first gold medal of the Olympics with a victory in the Individual 20km race. updated by Golbez, 20:43, 12 February 2006
 * Biathlon: Michael Greis of Germany wins the first gold medal of the Olympics with a victory in the Individual 20km race. removed by Shanes, 03:32, 13 February 2006

February 13

 * United States leads the medal count after snowboarder Shaun White takes gold in Men's Halfpipe. added by Shanes, 03:32, 13 February 2006
 * U.S. Vice President Dick Cheney accidentally shoots a man while hunting in Corpus Christi, Texas. added by Harro5, 03:40, 13 February 2006
 * U.S. Vice President Dick Cheney accidentally shoots a man while hunting in Corpus Christi, Texas. removed by BrokenSegue, 04:42, 13 February 2006
 * 100px|right|Flag of Nigeria removed by Harro5, 03:40, 13 February 2006
 * 100px|right|Flag of Nigeria removed by The Tom, 05:25, 13 February 2006
 * The Tripoli Agreement is signed, ending the Chadian-Sudanese conflict. updated by BrokenSegue, 04:42, 13 February 2006
 * The Tripoli Agreement is signed, ending the Chadian-Sudanese conflict. removed by The Tom, 05:25, 13 February 2006
 * 100px|right|Dick Cheney removed by BrokenSegue, 04:42, 13 February 2006
 * 100px|right|Dick Cheney removed by Curps, 08:21, 13 February 2006
 * U.S. Vice President Dick Cheney accidentally shoots a man while hunting in Corpus Christi, Texas. updated by The Tom, 05:25, 13 February 2006
 * U.S. Vice President Dick Cheney (pictured) accidentally shoots a man while hunting in Corpus Christi, Texas. updated by NSLE, 05:33, 13 February 2006
 * U.S. Vice President Dick Cheney (pictured) accidentally shoots a man while hunting in Corpus Christi, Texas. removed by Curps, 08:20, 13 February 2006
 * added by NSLE, 05:33, 13 February 2006
 * removed by PFHLai, 07:39, 13 February 2006
 * United States leads the medal count after snowboarder Shaun White takes gold in Men's Halfpipe. updated by Shanes, 05:47, 13 February 2006
 * The United States leads the medal count after snowboarder Shaun White takes gold in Men's Halfpipe. added by Rdsmith4, 05:56, 13 February 2006
 * The United States leads the medal standings after snowboarder Shaun White takes gold in Men's Halfpipe. updated by Shanes, 06:41, 13 February 2006
 * Luge: Defending champion Armin Zöggeler of Italy takes the first gold medal for the host nation. added by PFHLai, 07:01, 13 February 2006
 * Luge: Defending champion Armin Zöggeler of Italy takes the first gold medal for the host nation. removed by PFHLai, 06:21, 14 February 2006
 * Snowboarding: United States snowboarders Shaun White and Danny Kass claim gold and silver at the men's halfpipe event. added by PFHLai, 07:01, 13 February 2006
 * Snowboarding: United States snowboarders Shaun White and Danny Kass claim gold and silver at the men's halfpipe event. removed by PFHLai, 06:21, 14 February 2006
 * Speed skating: 19-year-old Ireen Wüst of the Netherlands wins the 3000m event. added by PFHLai, 07:17, 13 February 2006
 * Speed skating: 19-year-old Ireen Wüst of the Netherlands wins the 3000m event. removed by PFHLai, 06:21, 14 February 2006
 * 2006 Winter Olympics updated by PFHLai, 07:39, 13 February 2006
 * The Tripoli Agreement is signed, ending the Chadian-Sudanese conflict. updated by Curps, 08:21, 13 February 2006
 * The Tripoli Agreement is signed, ending the Chadian-Sudanese conflict. removed by Pharos, 04:56, 14 February 2006
 * ====2006 Winter Olympics==== updated by Jiang, 10:39, 13 February 2006
 * ====2006 Winter Olympics==== removed by PFHLai, 20:30, 27 February 2006
 * An ancient tomb, the first found in the Valley of the Kings since that of Tutankhamun, is discovered in Luxor, Egypt. updated by Brian0918, 17:02, 13 February 2006
 * An ancient tomb, the first found in the Valley of the Kings since that of Tutankhamun, is discovered in Luxor, Egypt. removed by Violetriga, 14:51, 15 February 2006

February 14

 * Prince Lavaka Ata 'Ulukalala resigns as Prime Minister of Tonga suddenly, and Feleti Sevele becomes the first non-noble appointed to the office. added by Pharos, 04:56, 14 February 2006
 * Lavaka Ata 'Ulukalala resigns as PM of Tonga, and Feleti Sevele is appointed the first non-noble in the office. added by Pharos, 05:01, 14 February 2006
 * Lavaka Ata 'Ulukalala resigns as PM of Tonga, and Feleti Sevele is the first non-noble appointed to the office. updated by Pharos, 05:44, 14 February 2006
 * Biathlon: Svetlana Ishmouratova of Russia wins the women's 15-km individual race. added by PFHLai, 06:21, 14 February 2006
 * Alpine skiing: Antoine Dénériaz of France wins the men's downhill event. added by PFHLai, 06:21, 14 February 2006
 * Cross-country skiing: Kristina Šmigun of Estonia wins the women's 15-km pursuit, beating Kateřina Neumannová of the Czech Republic by 1.9 seconds. added by PFHLai, 06:21, 14 February 2006
 * Cross-country skiing: Kristina Šmigun of Estonia wins the women's 15-km pursuit, beating Kateřina Neumannová of the Czech Republic by 1.9 seconds. removed by PFHLai, 17:12, 14 February 2006
 * Lavaka Ata 'Ulukalala resigns as prime minister of Tonga. Feleti Sevele becomes the first non-noble appointed to the office. updated by Kaihsu, 16:43, 14 February 2006
 * Figure skating: Tatiana Totmianina and Maxim Marinin of Russia takes gold in the pairs event. added by PFHLai, 17:12, 14 February 2006
 * Biathlon: Sven Fischer of Germany wins the men's 10-km sprint. added by PFHLai, 17:12, 14 February 2006
 * Biathlon: Sven Fischer of Germany wins the men's 10-km sprint. removed by PFHLai, 08:36, 15 February 2006
 * Figure skating: Tatiana Totmianina and Maxim Marinin of Russia takes gold in the pairs event. added by PFHLai, 17:37, 14 February 2006
 * Speed skating: Joey Cheek of the United States wins the 500m long track event, skating both runs in less than 35 seconds. added by PFHLai, 17:59, 14 February 2006
 * Speed skating: Joey Cheek of the United States wins the 500m event, skating both runs in less than 35 seconds. updated by PFHLai, 18:02, 14 February 2006
 * Speed skating: Joey Cheek of the United States wins the 500m event, skating both runs in less than 35 seconds. removed by PFHLai, 08:08, 15 February 2006
 * Figure skating: Tatiana Totmianina and Maxim Marinin of Russia take gold in the pairs event. updated by Gentgeen, 19:48, 14 February 2006
 * Figure skating: Tatiana Totmianina and Maxim Marinin of Russia take gold in the pairs event. removed by PFHLai, 15:56, 15 February 2006

February 15

 * Alpine skiing: 21-year-old Ted Ligety of the United States wins gold in the men's combined event. Ivica Kostelić of Croatia and Rainer Schönfelder of Austria take silver and bronze, respectively. added by PFHLai, 08:08, 15 February 2006
 * Alpine skiing: 21-year-old Ted Ligety of the United States wins gold in the men's combined event. Ivica Kostelić of Croatia and Rainer Schönfelder of Austria take silver and bronze, respectively. removed by PFHLai, 16:12, 15 February 2006
 * Cross-country skiing: Sweden wins gold in both the men's and the women's classical style team sprints. added by PFHLai, 08:36, 15 February 2006
 * Cross-country skiing: Sweden captures gold in both the men's and the women's classical style team sprints. updated by PFHLai, 08:38, 15 February 2006
 * Cross-country skiing: Sweden captures gold in both the men's and the women's classic style team sprints. updated by PFHLai, 08:39, 15 February 2006
 * Cross-country skiing: Sweden captures gold in both the men's and the women's classic style team sprints. removed by PFHLai, 09:00, 16 February 2006
 * Previously unreleased photographs from Abu Ghraib prison are said to depict homicide, torture, and sexual abuse. added by Brian0918, 12:57, 15 February 2006
 * 100px|right|Flag of Tonga removed by Brian0918, 13:07, 15 February 2006
 * Lavaka Ata 'Ulukalala resigns as prime minister of Tonga. Feleti Sevele becomes the first non-noble appointed to the office. added by Violetriga, 15:07, 15 February 2006
 * Feleti Sevele becomes the prime minister of Tonga, making him the first non-noble appointed to the office. added by Violetriga, 15:08, 15 February 2006
 * added by PFHLai, 15:41, 15 February 2006
 * removed by Brian0918, 15:44, 15 February 2006
 * In Pakistan, riots protesting the Muhammad cartoons kills two in Peshawar and one in Lahore. added by PFHLai, 15:41, 15 February 2006
 * 100px|right|Baghdad, Iraq removed by PFHLai, 15:41, 15 February 2006
 * 100px|right|Baghdad, Iraq removed by PFHLai, 15:51, 16 February 2006
 * 100px|right|Baghdad, Iraq removed by Golbez, 15:54, 16 February 2006
 * 100px|right|Baghdad, Iraq removed by PFHLai, 15:55, 16 February 2006
 * Previously unreleased photographs from Abu Ghraib prison are said to depict homicide, torture, and sexual abuse. added by Brian0918, 15:44, 15 February 2006
 * In Pakistan, riots protesting the Muhammad cartoons kill two in Peshawar and one in Lahore. updated by Brian0918, 15:44, 15 February 2006
 * The first African case of the avian flu is reported in Nigeria in the continuing global spread of H5N1. updated by Brian0918, 15:44, 15 February 2006
 * The first African case of the avian flu is reported in Nigeria in the continuing global spread of H5N1. removed by PFHLai, 15:54, 15 February 2006
 * Previously unreleased photographs from Abu Ghraib prison are said to depict homicide, torture, and sexual abuse. added by PFHLai, 15:54, 15 February 2006
 * Corruption in Kenya: President Mwai Kibaki announces the resignation of two cabinet ministers implicated in the Anglo-Leasing scandal and the Goldenberg scandal. added by PFHLai, 15:54, 15 February 2006
 * In Pakistan, riots protesting the Muhammad cartoons kill two in Peshawar and one in Lahore. added by PFHLai, 15:54, 15 February 2006
 * Feleti Sevele becomes the prime minister of Tonga, making him the first non-noble appointed to the office. added by PFHLai, 15:54, 15 February 2006
 * Feleti Sevele becomes the prime minister of Tonga, making him the first non-noble appointed to the office. removed by PFHLai, 15:51, 16 February 2006
 * Alpine skiing: Michaela Dorfmeister of Austria wins the women's downhill. added by PFHLai, 16:12, 15 February 2006
 * Alpine skiing: Michaela Dorfmeister of Austria wins the women's downhill. removed by PFHLai, 16:32, 16 February 2006
 * In Pakistan, rioters protesting the Muhammad cartoons kill two in Peshawar and one in Lahore. updated by Philwelch, 21:36, 15 February 2006
 * In Pakistan, rioters  protesting the Muhammad cartoons kill two in Peshawar and one in Lahore. updated by The Tom, 21:48, 15 February 2006

February 16

 * In Pakistan, riots protesting the Muhammad cartoons result in two deaths in Peshawar and one in Lahore. updated by PFHLai, 01:01, 16 February 2006
 * In Pakistan, riots protesting the Muhammad cartoons result in two deaths in Peshawar and one in Lahore. updated by PFHLai, 01:02, 16 February 2006
 * In Pakistan, riots protesting the Muhammad cartoons result in two deaths in Peshawar and one in Lahore. removed by Golbez, 15:52, 16 February 2006
 * Short track speed skating: Wang Meng wins the women's individual 500m race and captures China's first gold medal at Turin. added by PFHLai, 09:00, 16 February 2006
 * Corruption in Kenya: President Mwai Kibaki announces the resignation of two cabinet ministers implicated in the Anglo-Leasing scandal and the Goldenberg scandal. updated by PFHLai, 09:10, 16 February 2006
 * Corruption in Kenya: President Mwai Kibaki announces the resignation of two cabinet ministers implicated in the Anglo-Leasing scandal and the Goldenberg scandal. removed by Golbez, 15:52, 16 February 2006
 * Previously unreleased photographs from Abu Ghraib prison are said to depict homicide, torture, and sexual abuse. updated by The Anome, 10:00, 16 February 2006
 * Previously unreleased photographs from Abu Ghraib prison are said to depict homicide, torture, and sexual abuse. removed by Violetriga, 12:48, 17 February 2006
 * René Préval is declared the winner in the presidential election in Haiti, following days of protests over claims of electoral fraud. added by PFHLai, 15:51, 16 February 2006
 * René Préval is declared the winner in the presidential election in Haiti, following days of protests over claims of electoral fraud. removed by Golbez, 15:52, 16 February 2006
 * Former president Rene Preval is declared the winner of the Haitian presidential election after several thousand blank votes were discounted, giving him the majority needed to avoid a run-off election. added by Golbez, 15:52, 16 February 2006
 * Tokelau votes to remain a New Zealand territory, with a 60 percent majority voting in favor of independence, but a two-thirds majority was required. added by Golbez, 15:52, 16 February 2006
 * 100px|right|Flag of Haiti removed by Golbez, 15:52, 16 February 2006
 * 100px|right|Flag of Haiti removed by PFHLai, 15:55, 16 February 2006
 * 100px|right|Flag of Haiti removed by PFHLai, 10:21, 17 February 2006
 * Former president René Préval is declared the winner of the Haitian presidential election after several thousand blank votes were discounted, giving him the majority needed to avoid a run-off election. updated by PFHLai, 15:56, 16 February 2006
 * Former president René Préval is declared the winner of the Haitian presidential election after several thousand blank votes were discounted, giving him the majority needed to avoid a run-off election. added by PFHLai, 16:07, 16 February 2006
 * Tokelau votes to remain a New Zealand territory, with a 60 percent majority voting in favor of independence, but a two-thirds majority was required. updated by PFHLai, 16:07, 16 February 2006
 * Tokelau votes to remain a New Zealand territory, with a 60 percent majority voting in favour of independence, but a two-thirds majority was required. updated by PFHLai, 16:16, 16 February 2006
 * Tokelau votes to remain a New Zealand territory. 60 percent of voters support independence, short of the two-thirds majority required. updated by Henry Flower, 16:26, 16 February 2006
 * Freestyle skiing: Dale Begg-Smith wins Australia's first gold medal in men's moguls. added by PFHLai, 16:32, 16 February 2006
 * Tokelau votes to remain a New Zealand territory. Sixty percent of voters support independence, short of the two-thirds majority required. updated by PFHLai, 16:37, 16 February 2006
 * Freestyle skiing: Dale Begg-Smith wins Australia's first gold medal in men's moguls. updated by PFHLai, 16:37, 16 February 2006
 * Freestyle skiing: Dale Begg-Smith wins Australia's first gold medal in men's moguls. removed by PFHLai, 08:40, 17 February 2006
 * Short track speed skating: Wang Meng wins the women's individual 500m race and captures China's first gold medal at Turin. updated by PFHLai, 16:37, 16 February 2006
 * Short track speed skating: Wang Meng wins the women's individual 500m race and captures China's first gold medal at Turin. removed by PFHLai, 19:13, 16 February 2006
 * Former president René Préval is declared the winner in the Haitian presidential election following days of protests over claims of electoral fraud. added by PFHLai, 18:23, 16 February 2006
 * Former president René Préval is declared the winner in the Haitian presidential election following days of protests over claims of electoral fraud. removed by The Tom, 00:53, 21 February 2006
 * Tokelau votes to remain a New Zealand territory. Sixty percent of voters support independence, short of the two-thirds majority required. added by PFHLai, 18:44, 16 February 2006
 * Corruption in Kenya: President Mwai Kibaki announces the resignation of two cabinet ministers implicated in the Anglo-Leasing scandal and the Goldenberg scandal. updated by PFHLai, 18:44, 16 February 2006
 * Corruption in Kenya: President Mwai Kibaki announces the resignation of two cabinet ministers implicated in the Anglo-Leasing scandal and the Goldenberg scandal. removed by Celestianpower, 09:22, 17 February 2006
 * Biathlon: Olga Pyleva of Russia is stripped of her silver medal in the 15-km race for failing her anti-doping test. added by PFHLai, 19:13, 16 February 2006
 * Biathlon: Olga Pyleva of Russia is stripped of her silver medal in the 15-km race for failing her anti-doping test. updated by PFHLai, 19:13, 16 February 2006
 * Biathlon: Olga Pyleva of Russia is stripped of her silver medal in the 15-km race for failing her anti-doping test. removed by PFHLai, 08:40, 17 February 2006
 * Tokelau votes to remain a New Zealand territory. Sixty percent of voters support self-determination, short of the two-thirds majority required. updated by Pharos, 19:33, 16 February 2006
 * Tokelau votes to remain a New Zealand territory. Sixty percent of voters support self-governance, short of the two-thirds majority required. updated by Pharos, 19:35, 16 February 2006

February 17

 * Tokelau's referendum on self-governance fails, with the 60% support vote in the New Zealand territory falling short of the two-thirds majority required to pass. added by Pharos, 01:31, 17 February 2006
 * Tokelau's referendum on self-governance fails, with the 60% support vote in the New Zealand territory falling short of the two-thirds majority required to pass. removed by Golbez, 02:42, 20 February 2006
 * Cross country skiing: Kristina Šmigun of Estonia wins the women's 10-km event and takes her second gold medal in Turin. added by PFHLai, 08:40, 17 February 2006
 * Figure skating: Evgeny Plushenko of Russia sets a world record for the highest score in the free program and wins the men's competition. added by PFHLai, 08:40, 17 February 2006
 * Figure skating: Evgeny Plushenko of Russia sets a world record for the highest score in the free program and wins the men's competition. removed by PFHLai, 21:48, 17 February 2006
 * Cross country skiing: Kristina Šmigun of Estonia wins the 10-km event and takes her second gold medal in Turin. updated by PFHLai, 08:41, 17 February 2006
 * Cross country skiing: Kristina Šmigun of Estonia wins the 10-km event and takes her second gold medal in Turin. removed by PFHLai, 10:50, 18 February 2006
 * The UK Houses of Parliament pass a bill banning the smoking of tobacco in all indoor public places. added by Celestianpower, 09:22, 17 February 2006
 * The British House of Commons passes a bill banning the smoking of tobacco in all indoor public places. added by The Tom, 10:04, 17 February 2006
 * The British House of Commons passes a bill banning the smoking of tobacco in all indoor public places. updated by Sjorford, 10:18, 17 February 2006
 * The British House of Commons passes a bill banning the smoking of tobacco in all indoor public places. updated by PFHLai, 10:21, 17 February 2006
 * The British House of Commons passes a bill banning the smoking of tobacco in all indoor public places. updated by Celestianpower, 10:25, 17 February 2006
 * A mudslide in Southern Leyte in the Philippines kills 16 with 1,700 missing. added by Violetriga, 12:48, 17 February 2006
 * The British House of Commons passes a Bill banning the smoking of tobacco in all indoor public places. updated by Jdforrester, 14:31, 17 February 2006
 * 100px|right|No smoking symbol removed by Renamed user ixgysjijel, 14:32, 17 February 2006
 * The British House of Commons passes a smoking ban for all indoor public places in England and Wales. updated by Pharos, 17:20, 17 February 2006
 * A mudslide in Southern Leyte in the Philippines leaves hundreds dead or missing. updated by Pharos, 17:45, 17 February 2006
 * The British House of Commons passes a smoking ban for all indoor public places in England. updated by Pharos, 17:45, 17 February 2006
 * Skeleton: Duff Gibson and Jeff Pain of Canada win gold and silver in the men's competition. added by PFHLai, 21:48, 17 February 2006
 * Skeleton: Duff Gibson and Jeff Pain of Canada win gold and silver in the men's competition. removed by Golbez, 02:39, 20 February 2006

February 18

 * A series of mudslides in Southern Leyte in the Philippines leave hundreds dead or missing. added by PFHLai, 10:05, 18 February 2006
 * More current sports events... added by PFHLai, 10:05, 18 February 2006
 * More current sports events... removed by Pharos, 05:23, 21 February 2006
 * Snowboarding: Tanja Frieden of Switzerland and Seth Wescott of the U.S. win the inaugural gold medals in Snowboard Cross. added by PFHLai, 10:50, 18 February 2006
 * Snowboarding: Tanja Frieden of Switzerland and Seth Wescott of the United States win the inaugural gold medals in Snowboard Cross. updated by PFHLai, 10:52, 18 February 2006
 * Snowboarding: Tanja Frieden of Switzerland and Seth Wescott of the United States win the inaugural gold medals in Snowboard Cross. removed by Golbez, 02:39, 20 February 2006
 * The British House of Commons votes to enact legislation on a smoking ban for all indoor public places in England. updated by PFHLai, 20:36, 18 February 2006
 * A series of mudslides in Southern Leyte in the Philippines leaves hundreds dead or missing. updated by Brian0918, 21:02, 18 February 2006
 * A series of mudslides in Southern Leyte in the Philippines leaves hundreds dead or missing. removed by KaisaL, 00:13, 22 February 2006

February 19

 * The British House of Commons votes to enact legislation on a smoking ban for all indoor public places in England. updated by Pharos, 06:22, 19 February 2006
 * The British House of Commons votes to enact legislation on a smoking ban for all indoor public places in England. removed by Splash, 01:03, 21 February 2006

February 20

 * Speed skating: The United States takes gold and silver in the men's 1000m with Shani Davis outskating Joey Cheek for first, becoming the first black athlete to win a Winter Olympic individual gold medal. added by Golbez, 02:39, 20 February 2006
 * Cross country skiing: Russia wins the 20km women's relay handily, finishing 10 seconds ahead of silver medalists Germany and 11 seconds ahead of bronze winners Italy. added by Golbez, 02:39, 20 February 2006
 * Cross country skiing: Russia wins the 20km women's relay handily, finishing 10 seconds ahead of silver medalists Germany and 11 seconds ahead of bronze winners Italy. removed by The Tom, 00:53, 21 February 2006
 * Ismail Haniya of Hamas succeeds Ahmed Qurei as Prime Minister of the Palestinian National Authority. added by Golbez, 02:42, 20 February 2006

February 21

 * Speed skating: The United States takes gold and silver in the men's 1000m with Shani Davis outskating Joey Cheek for first; Davis becomes the first black athlete to win a Winter Olympic individual gold medal. updated by Flcelloguy, 00:18, 21 February 2006
 * Speed skating: The United States takes gold and silver in the men's 1000m with Shani Davis outskating Joey Cheek for first; Davis becomes the first black athlete to win a Winter Olympic individual gold medal. removed by The Tom, 01:00, 21 February 2006
 * British historian David Irving is convicted in Austria of denying the Holocaust following a guilty plea. Despite pleas for clemency from longtime opponent Deborah Lipstadt, he is sentenced to three years imprisonment. added by The Tom, 00:53, 21 February 2006
 * Ice hockey: Canada defeats Sweden 4-1 in the women's ice hockey gold medal game, winning its second straight Olympic gold medal in the event. added by The Tom, 00:53, 21 February 2006
 * Ice hockey: Canada defeats Sweden 4-1 in the women's final, winning its second straight Olympic gold medal in the event. updated by The Tom, 01:00, 21 February 2006
 * Alpine skiing: Benjamin Raich of Austria comes from fifth place in the first run to win the men's giant slalom event after two runs. Austrian teammate Michaela Dorfmeister wins gold in the women's super-g two hours later. added by The Tom, 01:00, 21 February 2006
 * Alpine skiing: Benjamin Raich of Austria comes from fifth place in the first run to win the men's giant slalom event after two runs. Austrian teammate Michaela Dorfmeister wins gold in the women's super-g two hours later. removed by PFHLai, 20:32, 21 February 2006
 * British historian David Irving pleads guilty in Austria to denying the Holocaust and is sentenced to three years imprisonment. updated by Splash, 01:03, 21 February 2006
 * British historian David Irving pleads guilty in Austria to denying the Holocaust. Despite pleas for clemency from longtime opponent Deborah Lipstadt, he is sentenced to three years imprisonment. updated by The Tom, 01:11, 21 February 2006
 * 2006 Winter Olympics medal count small added by The Tom, 02:00, 21 February 2006
 * 2006 Winter Olympics medal count small removed by Pharos, 03:31, 21 February 2006
 * added by The Tom, 02:00, 21 February 2006
 * removed by Pharos, 05:23, 21 February 2006
 * British historian David Irving pleads guilty in Austria to denying the Holocaust. updated by Splash, 02:46, 21 February 2006
 * British historian David Irving pleads guilty in Austria to denying the Holocaust. Despite pleas for clemency from longtime opponent Deborah Lipstadt, he is sentenced to three years imprisonment. removed by Splash, 02:46, 21 February 2006
 * British historian David Irving (right) pleads guilty in Austria to denying the Holocaust. updated by Canderson7, 03:47, 21 February 2006
 * British historian David Irving (pictured) pleads guilty in Austria to denying the Holocaust. updated by Pharos, 03:50, 21 February 2006
 * British historian David Irving (pictured) pleads guilty in Austria to Holocaust denial, and is sentenced to three years imprisonment. updated by Pharos, 05:26, 21 February 2006
 * British historian David Irving (pictured) pleads guilty in Austria to Holocaust denial, and is sentenced to three years imprisonment. updated by U193581, 05:46, 21 February 2006
 * British historian David Irving (pictured) pleads guilty in Austria to Holocaust denial, and is sentenced to three years of imprisonment. updated by PFHLai, 10:12, 21 February 2006
 * Hamas formally presents Ismail Haniya as its candidate to succeed Ahmed Qurei as Prime Minister of the Palestinian National Authority. added by Pharos, 16:18, 21 February 2006
 * British historian David Irving (pictured) pleads guilty in Austria to Holocaust denial, and is sentenced to three years of imprisonment. added by PFHLai, 20:32, 21 February 2006
 * Hamas formally presents Ismail Haniya as its candidate to succeed Ahmed Qurei as Prime Minister of the Palestinian National Authority. added by PFHLai, 20:32, 21 February 2006
 * Figure skating: Reigning world champions Tatiana Navka and Roman Kostomarov of Russia win the gold medal in ice dancing. added by PFHLai, 20:32, 21 February 2006
 * Figure skating: Reigning world champions Tatiana Navka and Roman Kostomarov of Russia win the gold medal in ice dancing. removed by PFHLai, 16:27, 22 February 2006
 * Ice hockey: Canada defeats Sweden 4-1 in the women's final, winning its second straight Olympic gold medal in the event. added by PFHLai, 20:32, 21 February 2006
 * Speed skating: Enrico Fabris of Italy wins the 1500-m race to capture his third medal in Turin. added by PFHLai, 20:56, 21 February 2006
 * Speed skating: Enrico Fabris of Italy wins the 1500-m race to capture his third medal in Turin. removed by PFHLai, 19:02, 22 February 2006
 * Ice hockey: Canada successfully defends her Olympic title in women's hockey with a 4-1 victory over Sweden. updated by PFHLai, 20:56, 21 February 2006
 * updated by PFHLai, 20:56, 21 February 2006
 * British historian David Irving (pictured) pleads guilty in Austria to Holocaust denial, and is sentenced to three years of imprisonment. added by Violetriga, 21:34, 21 February 2006

February 22

 * Ice hockey: Canada successfully defends its Olympic title in women's hockey with a 4-1 victory over Sweden. updated by Warofdreams, 00:11, 22 February 2006
 * Ice hockey: Canada successfully defends its Olympic title in women's hockey with a 4-1 victory over Sweden. removed by KaisaL, 00:13, 22 February 2006
 * In Iraq, a bomb attack partially destroys the Al Askariya Mosque, one of the holiest sites in Shia Islam. added by HappyCamper, 12:37, 22 February 2006
 * In Iraq, a bomb attack badly damages the Al Askariya Mosque, one of the holiest sites in Shia Islam. updated by HappyCamper, 12:46, 22 February 2006
 * In Iraq, a bomb attack badly damages the Al Askari Mosque, one of the holiest sites in Shia Islam. updated by HappyCamper, 13:15, 22 February 2006
 * In Samarra, Iraq, a bomb attack badly damages the Al Askari Mosque, one of the holiest sites in Shi'a Islam. added by PFHLai, 14:58, 22 February 2006
 * Hamas formally presents Ismail Haniya as its candidate as Prime Minister of the Palestinian National Authority. updated by PFHLai, 15:16, 22 February 2006
 * Hamas formally presents Ismail Haniya as its candidate as Prime Minister of the Palestinian National Authority. removed by Golbez, 22:57, 22 February 2006
 * Cross-country skiing: Chandra Crawford of Canada wins gold in the 1.1-km sprint in her Olympic debut. added by PFHLai, 16:27, 22 February 2006
 * In Samarra, Iraq, a bomb attack badly damages the Al Askari Mosque, one of the holiest sites in Shi'a Islam. updated by Rdsmith4, 16:37, 22 February 2006
 * Snowboarding: Brothers Philipp and Simon Schoch of Switzerland win gold and silver in snowboard parallel giant slalom. added by PFHLai, 16:49, 22 February 2006
 * added by PFHLai, 16:49, 22 February 2006
 * Alpine skiing: Anja Pärson of Sweden wins the gold medal in the women's slalom. added by PFHLai, 19:02, 22 February 2006
 * Alpine skiing: Anja Pärson of Sweden wins the gold medal in the women's slalom. removed by Neutrality, 23:46, 22 February 2006
 * Snowboarding: Brothers Philipp and Simon Schoch of Switzerland win gold and silver in snowboard parallel giant slalom. updated by PFHLai, 19:02, 22 February 2006
 * Snowboarding: Brothers Philipp and Simon Schoch of Switzerland win gold and silver in snowboard parallel giant slalom. removed by PFHLai, 19:26, 22 February 2006
 * removed by PFHLai, 19:02, 22 February 2006
 * Speed skating: Canadians Cindy Klassen and Kristina Groves win gold and silver in the women's 1500-m race. added by PFHLai, 19:26, 22 February 2006
 * Speed skating: Canadians Cindy Klassen and Kristina Groves win gold and silver in the women's 1500-m event. updated by PFHLai, 19:37, 22 February 2006
 * A bomb attack in Samarra, Iraq badly damages the Al Askari Mosque, one of the holiest sites in Shi'a Islam. added by PFHLai, 19:41, 22 February 2006
 * At least £25 million is stolen from the Bank of England added by Rich Farmbrough, 22:16, 22 February 2006
 * At least £25 million is stolen from the Bank of England removed by Golbez, 22:20, 22 February 2006
 * 95px|right|David Irving removed by Pharos, 22:47, 22 February 2006
 * A bomb attack in Samarra, Iraq badly damages the Al Askari Mosque (pictured), one of the holiest sites in Shi'a Islam. updated by Pharos, 22:47, 22 February 2006
 * British historian David Irving pleads guilty in Austria to Holocaust denial, and is sentenced to three years of imprisonment. updated by Pharos, 22:47, 22 February 2006
 * Thieves make off with at least £25 million in the Securitas depot robbery, one of the largest in United Kingdom history. added by Golbez, 22:57, 22 February 2006
 * Figure skating: Sasha Cohen of the United States wins first in the the ladies' short program, edging out Russian competitor Irina Slutskaya by only 0.03 points. added by Neutrality, 23:46, 22 February 2006
 * Figure skating: Sasha Cohen of the United States wins first in the the ladies' short program, edging out Russian competitor Irina Slutskaya by only 0.03 points. removed by PFHLai, 01:53, 23 February 2006

February 23

 * Thieves make off with at least £25 million in the Securitas depot robbery, one of the largest in United Kingdom history. updated by Pharos, 01:15, 23 February 2006
 * Alpine skiing: Anja Pärson of Sweden wins the gold medal in the women's slalom. updated by PFHLai, 01:53, 23 February 2006
 * Bank robbers make off with at least £25 million in the Securitas depot robbery, one of the largest in United Kingdom history. added by PFHLai, 01:56, 23 February 2006
 * Alpine skiing: Anja Pärson of Sweden wins the gold medal in the women's slalom. updated by Wernher, 07:25, 23 February 2006
 * Alpine skiing: Anja Pärson of Sweden wins the gold medal in the women's slalom. removed by PFHLai, 18:59, 23 February 2006
 * Speed skating: Canadians Cindy Klassen and Kristina Groves win gold and silver in the women's 1500 m event. updated by Wernher, 07:25, 23 February 2006
 * Speed skating: Canadians Cindy Klassen and Kristina Groves win gold and silver in the women's 1500 m event. removed by PFHLai, 02:08, 24 February 2006
 * Bank robbers make off with at least £25 million in the Securitas depot robbery, one of the largest in United Kingdom history. added by Jeffrey O. Gustafson, 08:39, 23 February 2006
 * Eighty bodies, including three journalists, are found the morning following the bomb attack in Samarra, Iraq that badly damaged the Al Askari Mosque (pictured), one of the holiest sites in Shi'a Islam. added by Brian0918, 12:36, 23 February 2006
 * Eighty bullet-riddled bodies, including three journalists, are found by police the morning following the bomb attack in Samarra, Iraq that badly damaged the Al Askari Mosque (pictured), one of the holiest sites in Shi'a Islam. added by Brian0918, 13:04, 23 February 2006
 * Lawmakers in the U.S. state of South Dakota vote 23 to 12 to ban all abortions in the state with no exception. added by PZFUN, 16:38, 23 February 2006
 * Lawmakers in the U.S. state of South Dakota vote 23 to 12 to ban all abortions in the state with no exception. removed by Golbez, 16:58, 23 February 2006
 * Lawmakers in the U.S. state of South Dakota vote 23 to 12 to ban all abortions in the state, except to save the life of the mother. updated by Nickptar, 17:05, 23 February 2006
 * Lawmakers in the U.S. state of South Dakota vote 23 to 12 to ban all abortions in the state, except to save the life of the mother. updated by La goutte de pluie, 17:12, 23 February 2006
 * Eighty bullet-riddled bodies, including three journalists, are found by the Iraqi Police the morning following the bomb attack in Samarra, Iraq that badly damaged the Al Askari Mosque (pictured), one of the holiest sites in Shi'a Islam. added by La goutte de pluie, 17:12, 23 February 2006
 * Bank robbers make off with at least £25 million in the Securitas depot robbery, one of the largest in United Kingdom history. updated by La goutte de pluie, 17:12, 23 February 2006
 * British historian David Irving pleads guilty in Austria to Holocaust denial, and is sentenced to three years of imprisonment. updated by La goutte de pluie, 17:12, 23 February 2006
 * British historian David Irving pleads guilty in Austria to Holocaust denial, and is sentenced to three years of imprisonment. removed by PFHLai, 17:57, 23 February 2006
 * Both houses of the state legislature in the U.S. state of South Dakota vote to ban all abortions in the state, except to save the life of the mother. added by Seth Ilys, 17:18, 23 February 2006
 * Both houses of the South Dakota state legislature vote to ban all abortions in the U.S. state, except to save the life of the mother. updated by PFHLai, 17:51, 23 February 2006
 * Both houses of the South Dakota state legislature vote to ban all abortions in the U.S. state, except to save the life of the mother. added by PFHLai, 17:57, 23 February 2006
 * Eighty bullet-riddled bodies, including three journalists, are found by the Iraqi Police the morning following the bomb attack in Samarra, Iraq that badly damaged the Al Askari Mosque (pictured), one of the holiest sites in Shi'a Islam. updated by PFHLai, 17:57, 23 February 2006
 * Bank robbers make off with at least £25 million in the Securitas depot robbery, one of the largest in British history. updated by PFHLai, 18:10, 23 February 2006
 * Biathlon: The Russian team leads from start to finish to win the women's 4x6-km relay. added by PFHLai, 18:59, 23 February 2006
 * Biathlon: The Russian team leads from start to finish to win the women's 4x6-km relay. removed by PFHLai, 02:49, 24 February 2006
 * Bank robbers in England make off with at least £50 million in the Securitas depot robbery, one of the largest ever in Europe. updated by Violetriga, 19:44, 23 February 2006
 * Two are arrested after bank robbers in England make off with at least £50 million in the Securitas depot robbery, one of the largest ever in Europe. added by Nickshanks, 21:01, 23 February 2006
 * Over 100 bullet-riddled bodies, including 3 journalists, are found by the Iraqi Police the morning following the bomb attack in Samarra, Iraq that badly damaged the Al Askari Mosque (pictured), one of the holiest sites in Shi'a Islam. added by Brian0918, 23:03, 23 February 2006

February 24

 * Over 100 bullet-riddled bodies, including 3 journalists, are found by the Iraqi Police the morning following the bomb attack in Samarra, Iraq that badly damaged the Al Askari Mosque (pictured), one of the holiest sites in Shi'a Islam. updated by PFHLai, 01:13, 24 February 2006
 * A bomb attack in Samarra, Iraq badly damages the Al Askari Mosque (pictured), one of the holiest sites in Shi'a Islam. Violent reactions, suspected to be reprisals, result in over 100 deaths. added by PFHLai, 01:23, 24 February 2006
 * Two are arrested after bank robbers in England make off with at least £50 million in the Securitas depot robbery, one of the largest ever in Europe. added by PFHLai, 01:31, 24 February 2006
 * Figure skating: Shizuka Arakawa wins the first gold medal in Turin for Japan. Sasha Cohen of the United States and Irina Slutskaya of Russia take silver and bronze, respectively. added by PFHLai, 02:08, 24 February 2006
 * Figure skating: Shizuka Arakawa wins the first gold medal in Turin for Japan. Sasha Cohen of the U.S. and Irina Slutskaya of Russia take silver and bronze. updated by PFHLai, 02:10, 24 February 2006
 * A bomb attack in Samarra, Iraq badly damages the Al Askari Mosque (pictured), a holy site in Shi'a Islam. Violent reactions, suspected to be reprisals, result in over 100 deaths. updated by PFHLai, 02:19, 24 February 2006
 * Curling: The Swedish women's team win the gold medal match against Switzerland with a 7-6 double take out on the last stone of the 11th end. added by PFHLai, 02:49, 24 February 2006
 * Curling: The Swedish women's team win the gold medal match against Switzerland by a score of 7-6. updated by PFHLai, 03:05, 24 February 2006
 * A bomb attack in Samarra, Iraq badly damages the Al Askari Mosque (pictured), a shrine in Shi'a Islam. Violent reactions, suspected to be reprisals, result in over 100 deaths. updated by PFHLai, 03:47, 24 February 2006
 * A bomb attack in Samarra, Iraq badly damages the Al Askari Mosque (pictured), a holy site in Shi'a Islam. Violent reactions, suspected to be reprisals, result in over 100 deaths. updated by PFHLai, 03:49, 24 February 2006
 * A state of emergency is delcared in The Philippines after a coup against President Gloria Arroyo is foiled. added by PZFUN, 05:22, 24 February 2006
 * Figure skating: Shizuka Arakawa wins the first gold medal in Turin for Japan. updated by Gurubrahma, 05:23, 24 February 2006
 * A state of emergency is declared in the Philippines after a coup against President Gloria Arroyo is foiled. added by PFHLai, 05:50, 24 February 2006
 * A state of emergency is declared in the Philippines after a coup against President Gloria Arroyo is foiled. updated by Admrboltz, 06:54, 24 February 2006
 * 100px|right|Old image of an intact Al Askari Mosque removed by PFHLai, 07:53, 24 February 2006
 * A bomb attack in Samarra, Iraq badly damages the Al Askari Mosque, a holy site in Shi'a Islam. Violent reactions, suspected to be reprisals, result in over 100 deaths. updated by PFHLai, 08:01, 24 February 2006
 * A bomb attack in Samarra, Iraq badly damages the Al Askari Mosque, a holy site in Shi'a Islam. Violent reactions, suspected to be reprisals, result in over 100 deaths. removed by PFHLai, 00:19, 26 February 2006
 * A state of emergency is declared in the Philippines after a coup against President Gloria Arroyo (pictured) is foiled. updated by PFHLai, 08:35, 24 February 2006
 * 100px|right|Flag of the Philippines removed by PFHLai, 08:35, 24 February 2006
 * added by PFHLai, 08:39, 24 February 2006
 * Figure skating: Shizuka Arakawa wins the first gold medal in Turin for Japan. Sasha Cohen of the U.S. and Irina Slutskaya of Russia take silver and bronze. updated by PFHLai, 10:43, 24 February 2006
 * Figure skating: Shizuka Arakawa wins the first gold medal in Turin for Japan. Sasha Cohen of the U.S. and Irina Slutskaya of Russia take silver and bronze. removed by PFHLai, 19:07, 24 February 2006
 * added by PFHLai, 10:43, 24 February 2006
 * Cross-country skiing: Kateřina Neumannová of the Czech Republic wins the women's 30-km freestyle event to capture her second medal in Turin. added by PFHLai, 19:07, 24 February 2006
 * Curling: The Canadian men's team win the gold medal match against Finland by a score of 10-4. added by PFHLai, 19:17, 24 February 2006
 * Cross-country skiing: Kateřina Neumannová of the Czech Republic wins gold in the women's 30-km freestyle event. updated by PFHLai, 19:17, 24 February 2006
 * Cross-country skiing: Kateřina Neumannová of the Czech Republic wins gold in the women's 30-km freestyle event. removed by PFHLai, 19:23, 24 February 2006
 * Curling: The Canadian men's team wins the gold medal match against Finland by a score of 10-4. updated by PFHLai, 19:18, 24 February 2006
 * Curling: The Canadian men's team skipped by Brad Gushue wins the gold medal match against Finland by a score of 10-4. updated by PFHLai, 19:23, 24 February 2006
 * Curling: The Canadian men's team skipped by Brad Gushue wins the gold medal match against Finland. updated by PFHLai, 19:34, 24 February 2006
 * Curling: The Canadian men's team skipped by Brad Gushue wins the gold medal match against Finland. removed by PFHLai, 21:05, 25 February 2006

February 25

 * A state of emergency is declared in the Philippines after an alleged coup against President Gloria Arroyo (pictured) is foiled. updated by El C, 02:23, 25 February 2006
 * A state of emergency is declared in the Philippines after an alleged coup against President Gloria Arroyo (pictured) is foiled. updated by Gurubrahma, 05:50, 25 February 2006
 * Yoweri Museveni (pictured), President of Uganda since 1986, is re-elected. added by Brian0918, 14:04, 25 February 2006
 * A state of emergency is declared in the Philippines after an alleged coup against President Gloria Arroyo is foiled. updated by Brian0918, 14:04, 25 February 2006
 * 80px|right|President Gloria Arroyo of the Philippines removed by Brian0918, 14:04, 25 February 2006
 * Five arrested and released after bank robbers in England make off with at least £50 million in the Securitas depot robbery, one of the largest ever in Europe. added by Heron, 17:53, 25 February 2006
 * Yoweri Museveni (pictured), President of Uganda since 1986, is re-elected. updated by PFHLai, 20:29, 25 February 2006
 * A state of emergency is declared in the Philippines after an alleged coup against President Gloria Arroyo is foiled. updated by PFHLai, 20:29, 25 February 2006
 * removed by PFHLai, 20:29, 25 February 2006
 * Five are arrested and released after bank robbers in England make off with at least £50 million in the Securitas depot robbery, one of the largest ever in Europe. added by PFHLai, 20:41, 25 February 2006
 * Five are arrested and released after bank robbers in England make off with at least £50 million in the Securitas depot robbery, one of the largest ever in Europe. removed by Mike Halterman, 21:19, 25 February 2006
 * Alpine skiing: The Austrian team takes all three medals in the men's slalom. added by PFHLai, 21:05, 25 February 2006
 * After five days, the search for trapped miners following an explosion at a coal mine in Mexico is called off, citing toxic gas levels. added by Mike Halterman, 21:19, 25 February 2006
 * The search for trapped miners following an explosion at a coal mine in Mexico is called off, citing toxic gas levels. added by Mike Halterman, 21:19, 25 February 2006
 * The search for trapped miners following an explosion at a coal mine in Mexico is called off because of toxic gas levels. updated by Flcelloguy, 21:45, 25 February 2006
 * 21 people are hospitalised and 41 people are arrested following a major riot by Irish republicans in Dublin. added by Jtdirl, 22:25, 25 February 2006
 * Yoweri Museveni, President of Uganda since 1986, is re-elected. updated by Jtdirl, 22:25, 25 February 2006
 * 80px|right|Ugandan President Yoweri Museveni, Entebbe, July 2003 removed by Jtdirl, 22:25, 25 February 2006
 * Alpine skiing: The Austrian team takes all three medals in the men's slalom. updated by Flcelloguy, 23:15, 25 February 2006
 * Alpine skiing: The Austrian team takes all three medals in the men's slalom. removed by PFHLai, 06:23, 26 February 2006
 * The search for coal miners trapped in the Pasta de Conchos mine disaster in Mexico is suspended due to toxic levels of natural gas. updated by PFHLai, 23:49, 25 February 2006
 * Yoweri Museveni, President of Uganda since 1986, is re-elected. updated by PFHLai, 23:49, 25 February 2006
 * Yoweri Museveni, President of Uganda since 1986, is re-elected. removed by PDH, 04:02, 01 March 2006
 * Yoweri Museveni, President of Uganda since 1986, is re-elected. removed by PDH, 04:02, 01 March 2006
 * 21 people are hospitalised and 41 people are arrested following a major riot by Irish republicans in Dublin. updated by PFHLai, 23:55, 25 February 2006

February 26

 * An Irish Republican march in Dublin turns into a major riot. 41 people are arrested. added by PFHLai, 00:13, 26 February 2006
 * Violence following the Al Askari Mosque bombing in Iraq results in over 150 deaths. added by PFHLai, 00:19, 26 February 2006
 * Violence following the Al Askari Mosque bombing in Iraq results in over 150 deaths. removed by Violetriga, 16:35, 26 February 2006
 * An Irish Republican march in Dublin turns into a major riot. (pictured) updated by PFHLai, 00:21, 26 February 2006
 * The search for trapped miners in the Pasta de Conchos mine disaster in Mexico is suspended due to toxic levels of natural gas. updated by PFHLai, 00:23, 26 February 2006
 * The search for trapped miners in the Pasta de Conchos mine disaster in Mexico is suspended due to toxic levels of natural gas. removed by Mike Halterman, 23:11, 26 February 2006
 * An Irish Republican march in Dublin turns into a major riot (pictured). updated by PFHLai, 00:38, 26 February 2006
 * An Irish Republican march on O'Connell Street in Dublin turns into a major riot (pictured). updated by PFHLai, 01:00, 26 February 2006
 * An Irish Republican march in Dublin turns into a major riot (pictured). updated by PFHLai, 01:02, 26 February 2006
 * An Irish Republican protest in Dublin turns into a major riot (pictured). updated by ChrisO~enwiki, 01:10, 26 February 2006
 * An Irish Republican protest in Dublin turns into a major riot (pictured). added by Jtdirl, 04:41, 26 February 2006
 * Irish Republicans a stage a major major riot in Dublin to stop a Unionist march (pictured). added by Jtdirl, 05:08, 26 February 2006
 * Irish Republicans a stage a major riot in Dublin to stop a Unionist march (pictured). updated by Jtdirl, 05:09, 26 February 2006
 * Irish Republicans a stage a major riot in Dublin to stop a Unionist march (pictured). updated by PFHLai, 05:11, 26 February 2006
 * Irish Republicans stage a major riot in Dublin to stop a Unionist march (pictured). updated by PFHLai, 05:11, 26 February 2006
 * Irish Republicans stage a major riot in Dublin to stop a Unionist march (pictured). added by The Tom, 05:12, 26 February 2006
 * Irish Republicans stage a major riot in Dublin to stop a Unionist march (pictured). updated by PFHLai, 05:19, 26 February 2006
 * Biathlon, Short track speed skating: German biathlete Michael Greis and South Korean speedskaters Jin Sun-Yu and Ahn Hyun Soo each win their third gold medal in Turin. added by PFHLai, 06:23, 26 February 2006
 * Biathlon, Short track speed skating: German biathlete Michael Greis and South Korean speedskaters Jin Sun-Yu and Ahn Hyun Soo each win their third gold medal in Turin. removed by Aude, 17:02, 26 February 2006
 * The Philippines is under a state of emergency after an alleged coup against President Gloria Arroyo is foiled. added by PFHLai, 06:38, 26 February 2006
 * The Philippines is under a state of emergency after an alleged coup is foiled. updated by PFHLai, 06:40, 26 February 2006
 * The Philippines is under a state of emergency after an alleged coup is foiled. removed by Violetriga, 16:35, 26 February 2006
 * Portia Simpson-Miller is elected president of Jamaica's governing People's National Party, and will become the first female Prime Minister of the nation. added by Brian0918, 14:34, 26 February 2006
 * Ice hockey: Defenseman Nicklas Lidstrom scores the winning goal, leading Sweden to a 3-2 win over Finland in the men's ice hockey gold medal game. added by Aude, 17:02, 26 February 2006
 * Ice hockey: Defenseman Nicklas Lidström scores the winning goal, leading Sweden to a 3-2 win over Finland in the men's ice hockey gold medal game. updated by Aude, 17:05, 26 February 2006
 * Ice hockey: Defenceman Nicklas Lidström scores the winning goal, leading Sweden to a 3-2 win over Finland in the men's Ice hockey gold medal game. updated by Nickshanks, 17:27, 26 February 2006
 * Ice hockey: Defenceman Nicklas Lidström scores the winning goal, leading Sweden to a 3–2 win over Finland in the men's Ice hockey gold medal game. updated by Nickshanks, 17:28, 26 February 2006
 * Ice hockey: Defenceman Nicklas Lidström scores the winning goal, leading Sweden to a 3–2 win over Finland in the men's ice hockey gold medal game. updated by Nickshanks, 17:28, 26 February 2006
 * Grupo México, the owners of the Pasta de Conchos coal mine, released a statement which states that the trapped miners from last Sunday's explosion are all dead. added by Mike Halterman, 23:11, 26 February 2006
 * Grupo México, the owners of the Pasta de Conchos coal mine, states that the trapped miners from last Sunday's explosion are all dead. updated by Mike Halterman, 23:12, 26 February 2006
 * Irish Republicans stage a riot in Dublin to stop a Unionist march (pictured). updated by La goutte de pluie, 23:17, 26 February 2006
 * The Olympic flag is passed to the mayor of Vancouver, home of the 2010 Winter Olympics, during the Closing Ceremony of the 2006 Winter Olympics. added by Splash, 23:23, 26 February 2006
 * The Olympic flag is passed to the mayor of Vancouver, home of the 2010 Winter Olympics, during the Closing Ceremony. updated by Splash, 23:24, 26 February 2006

February 27

 * Grupo México, the owner of the Pasta de Conchos coal mine, states that the trapped miners from last Sunday's explosion are all dead. updated by Brian0918, 00:59, 27 February 2006
 * Portia Simpson-Miller is elected president of the governing People's National Party and will become the first female Prime Minister of Jamaica. updated by PFHLai, 05:05, 27 February 2006
 * Irish Republicans stage a riot in Dublin to stop a Unionist march. updated by PFHLai, 05:05, 27 February 2006
 * Grupo México, the owner of the Pasta de Conchos coal mine, states that the trapped miners from last Sunday's explosion are all dead. added by PFHLai, 05:05, 27 February 2006
 * Grupo México, the owner of the Pasta de Conchos coal mine, states that the trapped miners from last Sunday's explosion are all dead. removed by PDH, 04:02, 01 March 2006
 * Grupo México, the owner of the Pasta de Conchos coal mine, states that the trapped miners from last Sunday's explosion are all dead. removed by PDH, 04:02, 01 March 2006
 * 95px|right|Dublin riots removed by PFHLai, 05:05, 27 February 2006
 * Irish Republicans stage a riot to stop a Unionist march on O'Connell Street in Dublin. updated by PFHLai, 05:07, 27 February 2006
 * Portia Simpson-Miller is elected president of the governing People's National Party, and will become the first female Prime Minister of Jamaica. updated by Brian0918, 05:29, 27 February 2006
 * Ice hockey: Defenceman Nicklas Lidström scores the winning goal in the men's final as Sweden defeats Finland 3-2 and captures the final gold medal in Turin. updated by PFHLai, 06:31, 27 February 2006
 * Ice hockey: Defenceman Nicklas Lidström scores the winning goal in the men's final as Sweden defeats Finland 3-2 and captures the final gold medal in Turin. removed by PFHLai, 20:30, 27 February 2006
 * The Olympic flag is passed to the mayor of Vancouver, home of the 2010 Winter Olympics, during the Closing Ceremony. added by PFHLai, 06:31, 27 February 2006
 * The Olympic flag is passed to the mayor of Vancouver, home of the 2010 Winter Olympics, during the Closing Ceremony. updated by Zanimum, 13:17, 27 February 2006
 * The Olympic flag is passed to the mayor of Vancouver, home of the 2010 Winter Olympics, during the Closing Ceremony. removed by PFHLai, 20:30, 27 February 2006
 * Portia Simpson-Miller is elected president of the governing People's National Party, and set to become the first female Prime Minister of Jamaica. updated by PFHLai, 15:26, 27 February 2006
 * Portia Simpson-Miller is elected president of the governing People's National Party, and is set to become the first female Prime Minister of Jamaica. updated by Brian0918, 17:20, 27 February 2006
 * The 2006 Winter Olympics in Turin, Italy concludes with Germany atop the medal standings, and Canadian speedskater Cindy Klassen leading all athletes with 5 medals. The Olympic flag is passed to the mayor of Vancouver, home of the 2010 Winter Olympics, during the closing ceremony. added by PFHLai, 20:30, 27 February 2006

February 28

 * The International Court of Justice begins hearing the Bosnian genocide case. added by PFHLai, 02:25, 28 February 2006
 * The International Court of Justice launches its first hearings in the Bosnian genocide case. updated by PFHLai, 02:33, 28 February 2006
 * The International Court of Justice launches its first hearings in a landmark case in which one state, Bosnia and Herzegovina, is accusing another state, Serbia and Montenegro, of genocide. updated by PFHLai, 02:35, 28 February 2006
 * Irish Republicans stage a riot to stop a Unionist march on O'Connell Street in Dublin. updated by PFHLai, 02:42, 28 February 2006
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