Wikipedia:In the news/Posted/July 2008

July 1

 * New Zealand agrees to hand over forestry assets to seven Maori tribes as part of the reconciliation process. added by Renamed user ixgysjijel, 02:15, 01 July 2008
 * New Zealand agrees to hand over forestry assets to seven Maori tribes as part of the reconciliation process. removed by Caulde, 18:58, 01 July 2008
 * A four-day state of emergency is declared in Mongolia after violent protests follow the legislative elections. added by Stephen, 22:53, 01 July 2008
 * A four-day state of emergency is declared in Mongolia after violent protests follow the legislative elections. removed by Renamed user ixgysjijel, 00:57, 06 July 2008

July 2

 * Thousands of Chinese riot in Guizhou, targeting local government buildings and officials over an alleged police cover-up of the death of a teenage girl. added by Renamed user ixgysjijel, 07:16, 02 July 2008
 * Íngrid Betancourt, held captive by the FARC guerilla for six years, is rescued by the Colombian government. added by Titoxd, 22:18, 02 July 2008
 * Íngrid Betancourt, held captive by the FARC guerillas for six years, is rescued by the Colombian government. updated by Art LaPella, 23:29, 02 July 2008

July 3

 * A Palestinian man drives a front-end loader into several vehicles in Jerusalem, killing three before being shot dead. added by Renamed user ixgysjijel, 00:21, 03 July 2008
 * A Palestinian man drives a front-end loader into several vehicles in Jerusalem, killing three before being shot dead. updated by Renamed user ixgysjijel, 00:22, 03 July 2008
 * Íngrid Betancourt, held captive by the FARC guerillas for six years, is rescued by the Colombian government. updated by Stephen, 01:43, 03 July 2008
 * Íngrid Betancourt, held captive by the FARC guerillas for six years, is rescued along with 14 other hostages by the Colombian government. updated by Stephen, 06:34, 03 July 2008
 * Íngrid Betancourt (pictured), held captive by the FARC guerillas for six years, is rescued along with 14 other hostages by the Colombian government. updated by BorgQueen, 12:46, 03 July 2008
 * Íngrid Betancourt (pictured) and 14 other hostages are rescued by the Colombian government after being held captive by the FARC guerillas for six years. updated by Wafulz, 13:40, 03 July 2008
 * Íngrid Betancourt and 14 other hostages are rescued by the Colombian government after being held captive by the FARC guerillas for six years. updated by Fish and karate, 15:57, 03 July 2008
 * A Palestinian man drives a front-end loader (pictured) into several vehicles in Jerusalem, killing three before being shot dead. updated by Fish and karate, 15:57, 03 July 2008
 * Íngrid Betancourt and 14 other hostages are rescued by the Colombian government after being held captive by the FARC guerillas. updated by Stephen, 23:00, 03 July 2008
 * A Palestinian man drives a front-end loader into several vehicles in Jerusalem, killing three before being shot dead. updated by RockMFR, 23:37, 03 July 2008
 * A Palestinian man drives a front-end loader into several vehicles in Jerusalem, killing three before being shot dead. updated by X!, 23:39, 03 July 2008

July 4

 * Íngrid Betancourt and 14 other hostages are rescued by the Colombian government after being held captive by FARC guerillas. updated by Stephen, 01:29, 04 July 2008
 * Íngrid Betancourt and 14 other hostages are rescued by the Colombian government after being held captive by FARC guerillas. removed by Renamed user ixgysjijel, 22:17, 06 July 2008
 * After 59 years, scheduled cross-strait charter flights between Taiwan and Mainland China resumes. added by OhanaUnited, 02:03, 04 July 2008
 * After 59 years, scheduled cross-strait charter flights between Taiwan and Mainland China resume. updated by X!, 02:05, 04 July 2008
 * After 59 years, scheduled cross-strait charter flights (pictured) between Taiwan and Mainland China resume. updated by LFaraone, 02:51, 04 July 2008
 * Scheduled cross-strait charter flights (pictured) between Taiwan and Mainland China resume after 59 years. added by Stephen, 03:10, 04 July 2008
 * Weekend cross-strait charter flights (pictured) between Taiwan and Mainland China resume after 59 years. added by Nickptar, 03:23, 04 July 2008

July 5

 * NASA announces the discovery of water in the atmosphere of Mercury by its MESSENGER probe. added by Renamed user ixgysjijel, 06:35, 05 July 2008
 * NASA announces the discovery of water in the atmosphere of Mercury by its MESSENGER probe. updated by TadejM, 08:20, 05 July 2008
 * Thousands of Chinese riot in Guizhou; targeting local government buildings and officials over an alleged police cover-up of the death of a teenage girl. updated by Caulde, 10:57, 05 July 2008
 * Thousands of Chinese riot in Guizhou; targeting local government buildings and officials over an alleged police cover-up of the death of a teenage girl. removed by BorgQueen, 23:21, 05 July 2008
 * A Palestinian man drives a front-end loader into several vehicles in Jerusalem, killing three before being shot dead. added by Art LaPella, 15:52, 05 July 2008
 * A Palestinian man drives a front-end loader into several vehicles in Jerusalem, killing three before being shot dead. removed by Renamed user ixgysjijel, 05:16, 06 July 2008
 * Weekend cross-strait charter flights between Taiwan and Mainland China resume after 59 years. updated by Renamed user ixgysjijel, 23:03, 05 July 2008
 * Weekend cross-strait charter flights between Taiwan and Mainland China resume after 59 years. removed by BorgQueen, 00:31, 09 July 2008
 * A series of explosions (smoke cloud pictured) at a depot storing 1,500 tonnes of obsolete munitions forces the evacuation of some 2,000 people in Sofia and the closure of the Bulgarian capital's main airport. added by Renamed user ixgysjijel, 23:03, 05 July 2008
 * A series of explosions (smoke cloud pictured) at a depot storing 1,500 tonnes of obsolete munitions forces the evacuation of some 2,000 people in Sofia and the closure of the Bulgarian capital's main airport. added by Renamed user ixgysjijel, 23:17, 05 July 2008

July 6

 * Clashes are reported between Georgian and South Ossetian forces near Tskhinvali. added by Renamed user ixgysjijel, 00:57, 06 July 2008
 * Venus Williams (pictured) defeats sister Serena 7-5, 6-4 at the 2008 Wimbledon Championships Ladies' Final. added by Renamed user ixgysjijel, 05:16, 06 July 2008
 * A series of explosions at a depot storing 1,500 tonnes of obsolete munitions forces the evacuation of some 2,000 people in Sofia and the closure of the Bulgarian capital's main airport. updated by Renamed user ixgysjijel, 05:16, 06 July 2008
 * Venus Williams (pictured) defeats sister Serena 7-5, 6-4 at the 2008 Wimbledon Championships Ladies' Final, her fifth title to date. updated by Jacoplane, 05:22, 06 July 2008
 * Venus Williams (pictured) defeats sister Serena 7–5, 6–4 at the 2008 Wimbledon Championships Ladies' Final, her fifth title to date. updated by Art LaPella, 05:39, 06 July 2008
 * Venus Williams (pictured) defeats her sister Serena 7–5, 6–4 at the 2008 Wimbledon Championships Ladies' Final, her fifth title to date. added by PFHLai, 05:59, 06 July 2008
 * Clashes are reported between Georgian and South Ossetian forces near Tskhinvali. added by PFHLai, 05:59, 06 July 2008
 * Clashes are reported between Georgian and South Ossetian forces near Tskhinvali. removed by PFHLai, 02:53, 10 July 2008
 * A series of explosions at a depot storing 1,500 tonnes of obsolete munitions forces the evacuation of some 2,000 people in Sofia and the closure of the Bulgarian capital's main airport. added by PFHLai, 05:59, 06 July 2008
 * A series of explosions at a depot storing 1,500 tonnes of obsolete munitions forces the evacuation of some 2,000 people in Sofia and the closure of the Bulgarian capital's main airport. removed by Fox, 17:23, 08 July 2008
 * NASA announces the discovery of water in the atmosphere of Mercury by its MESSENGER probe. added by PFHLai, 05:59, 06 July 2008
 * NASA announces the discovery of water in the atmosphere of Mercury by its MESSENGER probe. removed by Renamed user ixgysjijel, 00:00, 07 July 2008
 * A Palestinian man drives a front-end loader into several vehicles in Jerusalem, killing three before being shot dead. updated by Bongwarrior, 10:21, 06 July 2008
 * A Palestinian man drives a front-end loader into several vehicles in Jerusalem, killing three before being shot dead. removed by BorgQueen, 13:49, 06 July 2008
 * Venus Williams (pictured) defeats her sister Serena 7–5, 6–4 at the 2008 Wimbledon Championships Women's Singles Final, her fifth title to date. updated by Nishkid64, 16:45, 06 July 2008
 * In tennis, American Venus Williams (pictured) defeats her sister Serena 7–5, 6–4 at the 2008 Wimbledon Championships Women's Singles Final, her fifth title to date. added by Nishkid64, 16:47, 06 July 2008
 * In tennis, American Venus Williams (pictured) defeats her sister Serena 7–5, 6–4 at the 2008 Wimbledon Championships Women's Singles Final, her fifth Wimbledon singles title to date. updated by Art LaPella, 17:39, 06 July 2008
 * In tennis, Rafael Nadal of Spain and Venus Williams of the United States win the men's and women's singles title, respectively, at the 2008 Wimbledon Championships. updated by Nishkid64, 20:16, 06 July 2008
 * In tennis, Rafael Nadal of Spain and Venus Williams (pictured) of the United States win the men's and women's singles title, respectively, at the 2008 Wimbledon Championships. updated by Nishkid64, 20:17, 06 July 2008
 * An explosion near the Red Mosque in the Pakistani capital of Islamabad kills at least 10 people on the first anniversary of the deadly siege and storming of the mosque. added by Renamed user ixgysjijel, 22:17, 06 July 2008
 * An explosion near the Lal Masjid in the Pakistani capital of Islamabad kills at least 10 people on the first anniversary of the deadly siege and storming of the mosque. updated by Renamed user ixgysjijel, 22:59, 06 July 2008

July 7

 * NASA announces the discovery of water in the atmosphere of Mercury by its MESSENGER probe. updated by BorgQueen, 03:18, 07 July 2008
 * NASA announces the discovery of water in the atmosphere of Mercury by its MESSENGER probe. removed by Tariqabjotu, 13:34, 07 July 2008
 * An explosion near the Lal Masjid in the Pakistani capital of Islamabad kills at least 18 people on the first anniversary of the deadly siege and storming of the mosque. updated by Fox, 10:48, 07 July 2008
 * A suicide bomber rams a car bomb into the Indian embassy in Kabul, Afghanistan, killing 41 people. added by Tariqabjotu, 13:34, 07 July 2008
 * An explosion near the Lal Masjid in Islamabad, Pakistan, kills at least 18 people on the first anniversary of the deadly siege and storming of the mosque. updated by Tariqabjotu, 13:34, 07 July 2008

July 8

 * Leaders of the nations meeting in Japan for the 34th G8 summit agree to a target of cutting world greenhouse gas emissions by at least 50% by 2050. added by Fox, 17:23, 08 July 2008
 * Leaders of the nations meeting in Japan for the 34th G8 summit (pictured) agree to a target of cutting world greenhouse gas emissions by at least 50% by 2050. updated by Fox, 17:45, 08 July 2008
 * In tennis, Rafael Nadal of Spain and Venus Williams of the United States win the men's and women's singles title, respectively, at the 2008 Wimbledon Championships. updated by Fox, 17:46, 08 July 2008
 * Leaders of the nations meeting in Japan for the 34th G8 summit (pictured) agree to a target of cutting world greenhouse gas emissions by at least 50 percent by 2050. updated by BorgQueen, 17:57, 08 July 2008
 * A series of explosions at a depot storing 1,500 tonnes of obsolete munitions forces the evacuation of some 2,000 people in Sofia and the closure of the Bulgarian capital's main airport. updated by BorgQueen, 17:58, 08 July 2008
 * A series of explosions at a depot storing 1,500 tonnes of obsolete munitions forces the evacuation of some 2,000 people in Sofia and the closure of the Bulgarian capital's main airport. removed by Fvasconcellos, 21:28, 08 July 2008

July 9

 * An explosion near the Lal Masjid in Islamabad, Pakistan, kills at least 18 people on the first anniversary of the deadly siege and storming of the mosque. added by Natalya, 11:08, 09 July 2008
 * An explosion near the Lal Masjid in Islamabad, Pakistan, kills at least 18 people on the first anniversary of the deadly siege and storming of the mosque. removed by Renamed user ixgysjijel, 23:35, 10 July 2008
 * Weekend cross-strait charter flights between Taiwan and Mainland China resume after 59 years. updated by BorgQueen, 12:11, 09 July 2008
 * Weekend cross-strait charter flights between Taiwan and Mainland China resume after 59 years. removed by Fox, 19:21, 09 July 2008
 * Leaders of the nations meeting in Japan for the 34th G8 summit (pictured) agree to a target of cutting world greenhouse gas emissions by at least 50 percent by 2050. updated by Art LaPella, 13:45, 09 July 2008
 * A suicide bomber rams a car bomb into the Indian embassy in Kabul, Afghanistan, killing 41 people. updated by Fish and karate, 14:45, 09 July 2008
 * Iran test-fires the Shahab-3, along with eight other missiles, capable of reaching Israel and United States bases in the Middle East. added by Fox, 19:21, 09 July 2008
 * Leaders of the nations meeting in Japan for the 34th G8 summit agree to a target of cutting world greenhouse gas emissions by at least 50 percent by 2050. updated by PFHLai, 20:14, 09 July 2008
 * Leaders of the nations meeting in Japan for the 34th G8 summit agree to a target of cutting world greenhouse gas emissions by at least 50 percent by 2050.  removed by BorgQueen, 12:59, 12 July 2008
 * In tennis, Rafael Nadal (pictured) of Spain and Venus Williams of the United States win the men's and women's singles title, respectively, at the 2008 Wimbledon Championships. updated by PFHLai, 20:14, 09 July 2008
 * In tennis, Rafael Nadal (pictured) of Spain and Venus Williams of the United States win the men's and women's singles title, respectively, at the 2008 Wimbledon Championships. removed by Renamed user ixgysjijel, 23:35, 10 July 2008
 * Iran test-fires the Shahab-3, with an operating range of 2,100 km (1300 mi). updated by Brian0918, 20:26, 09 July 2008
 * Iran test-fires the Shahab-3, along with eight other missiles, capable of reaching Israel and United States bases in the Middle East. removed by Brian0918, 20:26, 09 July 2008
 * Iran test-fires the Shahab-3 missile, with an operating range of 2,100 km (1300 mi). updated by Brian0918, 20:30, 09 July 2008
 * Iran test-fires the Shahab-3 missile, which has an operating range of 2,100 km (1,300 mi). updated by Tariqabjotu, 20:38, 09 July 2008
 * Iran test-fires the Shahab-3, a missile with an operating range of 2,100 km (1,300 mi). updated by Fox, 21:19, 09 July 2008

July 10

 * Iran test-fires the Shahab-3, a missile with an operating range of 2,100 km (1,300 mi). added by PFHLai, 15:00, 10 July 2008
 * A suicide bomber rams a car bomb into the Indian embassy in Kabul, Afghanistan, killing 58 people. updated by Natalya, 17:32, 10 July 2008
 * A suicide bomber rams a car bomb into the Indian embassy in Kabul, Afghanistan, killing 58 people. removed by Renamed user ixgysjijel, 06:00, 12 July 2008
 * Iran test-fires the Shahab-3, a missile with an operating range of 2,100 km (1,300 mi), amid rising international tensions over the country's nuclear program. updated by KFP, 18:27, 10 July 2008
 * Iran test-fires the Shahab-3, a missile with an operating range of 2,100 km (1,300 mi), amid rising international tensions over the country's nuclear program. removed by BorgQueen, 10:46, 13 July 2008
 * India submits its nuclear safeguards agreement to the International Atomic Energy Agency to implement the Indo-US nuclear deal. added by Renamed user ixgysjijel, 23:35, 10 July 2008
 * India submits its nuclear safeguards agreement to the International Atomic Energy Agency to implement the Indo-US nuclear deal. removed by Renamed user ixgysjijel, 22:46, 14 July 2008
 * In Grenada, Tillman Thomas succeeds Keith Mitchell [pictured) as the new Prime Minister of Grenada following the National Democratic Congress's win in the general elections. added by Renamed user ixgysjijel, 23:35, 10 July 2008
 * In Grenada, Tillman Thomas succeeds Keith Mitchell (pictured) as the new Prime Minister of Grenada following the National Democratic Congress's win in the general elections. updated by Renamed user ixgysjijel, 23:36, 10 July 2008

July 11

 * In Grenada, Tillman Thomas succeeds Keith Mitchell (pictured) as the new Prime Minister following the National Democratic Congress' win in the general elections. updated by Renamed user ixgysjijel, 00:03, 11 July 2008
 * An explosion near the Lal Masjid in Islamabad, Pakistan, kills at least 18 people on the first anniversary of the deadly siege and storming of the mosque. updated by Bongwarrior, 00:31, 11 July 2008
 * An explosion near the Lal Masjid in Islamabad, Pakistan, kills at least 18 people on the first anniversary of the deadly siege and storming of the mosque. removed by Renamed user ixgysjijel, 01:59, 12 July 2008

July 12

 * Three members of the Turkish police force are killed during an armed attack on the United States consulate (pictured) in Istanbul, with three attackers also dead. added by Renamed user ixgysjijel, 01:59, 12 July 2008
 * In Grenada, Tillman Thomas succeeds Keith Mitchell as the new Prime Minister following the National Democratic Congress' win in the general elections. updated by Renamed user ixgysjijel, 01:59, 12 July 2008
 * In Grenada, Tillman Thomas succeeds Keith Mitchell as the new Prime Minister following the National Democratic Congress' win in the general elections. removed by Mtmelendez, 13:42, 14 July 2008
 * An explosion near the Lal Masjid in Islamabad, Pakistan, kills at least 18 people on the first anniversary of the deadly siege and storming of the mosque. updated by BorgQueen, 02:29, 12 July 2008
 * An explosion near the Lal Masjid in Islamabad, Pakistan, kills at least 18 people on the first anniversary of the deadly siege and storming of the mosque. removed by BorgQueen, 03:27, 12 July 2008
 * As the subprime mortgage crisis continues, IndyMac Bank is placed into conservatorship by the Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation in the second-largest banking failure in United States history. added by Renamed user ixgysjijel, 06:00, 12 July 2008
 * Midnight's Children by Salman Rushdie (pictured) is awarded The Best of the Booker, as the best novel to have won a Man Booker Prize in the first 40 years of its existence. added by Renamed user ixgysjijel, 12:53, 12 July 2008
 * Three members of the Turkish police force are killed during an armed attack on the United States consulate in Istanbul, with three attackers also dead. updated by Renamed user ixgysjijel, 12:53, 12 July 2008
 * Three members of the Turkish police force are killed during an armed attack on the United States consulate in Istanbul, with three attackers also dead. removed by Renamed user ixgysjijel, 22:46, 14 July 2008
 * As the subprime mortgage crisis continues, IndyMac Bank is placed into conservatorship by the Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation in the second- or third-largest banking failure in United States history. updated by Art LaPella, 17:05, 12 July 2008

July 13

 * As the subprime mortgage crisis continues, IndyMac Bank is placed into conservatorship by the Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation in one of the largest banking failures in United States history. updated by Tom, 00:42, 13 July 2008
 * Iran test-fires the Shahab-3, a missile with an operating range of 2,100 km (1,300 mi), amid rising international tensions over the country's nuclear program. updated by BorgQueen, 16:47, 13 July 2008
 * Iran test-fires the Shahab-3, a missile with an operating range of 2,100 km (1,300 mi), amid rising international tensions over the country's nuclear program. removed by BorgQueen, 16:47, 13 July 2008
 * IndyMac Bank is placed into conservatorship by the Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation in one of the largest banking failures in United States history. added by Centrx, 19:15, 13 July 2008
 * Iran test-fires the Shahab-3, a missile with an operating range of 2,100 km (1,300 mi), amid rising international tensions over the country's nuclear program. updated by BorgQueen, 19:22, 13 July 2008
 * Iran test-fires the Shahab-3, a missile with an operating range of 2,100 km (1,300 mi), amid rising international tensions over the country's nuclear program. removed by Natalya, 20:13, 13 July 2008
 * Mount Okmok on the island of Umnak in Aleutian Islands erupts, forcing the evacuation of Unalaska Island residents. added by Natalya, 20:13, 13 July 2008
 * Mount Okmok on the island of Umnak in the Aleutian Islands erupts, forcing the evacuation of Unalaska Island residents. updated by Natalya, 20:35, 13 July 2008
 * Mount Okmok on the island of Umnak in the Aleutian Islands erupts. updated by Calliopejen1, 21:04, 13 July 2008

July 14

 * Iran test-fires the Shahab-3, a missile with an operating range of 2,100 km (1,300 mi), amid rising international tensions over the country's nuclear program. updated by BorgQueen, 05:54, 14 July 2008
 * Iran test-fires the Shahab-3, a missile with an operating range of 2,100 km (1,300 mi), amid rising international tensions over the country's nuclear program. removed by BorgQueen, 07:27, 14 July 2008
 * Dayana Mendoza (pictured) from Venezuela is crowned Miss Universe 2008. added by Mtmelendez, 13:42, 14 July 2008
 * Midnight's Children by Salman Rushdie is awarded The Best of the Booker, as the best novel to have won a Man Booker Prize in the first 40 years of its existence. updated by Mtmelendez, 13:42, 14 July 2008
 * In Grenada, Tillman Thomas succeeds Keith Mitchell as the new Prime Minister following the National Democratic Congress' win in the general elections. updated by BorgQueen, 13:51, 14 July 2008
 * In Grenada, Tillman Thomas succeeds Keith Mitchell as the new Prime Minister following the National Democratic Congress' win in the general elections. removed by Renamed user ixgysjijel, 22:46, 14 July 2008
 * Dayana Mendoza from Venezuela is crowned Miss Universe 2008. updated by ST47, 16:06, 14 July 2008
 * Midnight's Children by Salman Rushdie (pictured) is awarded The Best of the Booker, as the best novel to have won a Man Booker Prize in the first 40 years of its existence. updated by ST47, 16:06, 14 July 2008
 * Midnight's Children by Salman Rushdie (pictured) is awarded The Best of the Booker, as the best novel to have won a Man Booker Prize in the first 40 years of its existence. removed by Renamed user ixgysjijel, 22:46, 14 July 2008
 * Belgian brewer InBev agrees to buy St. Louis-based Anheuser-Busch for over 50 billion dollars, in what would surpass SABMiller as the world's largest brewing company. added by Renamed user ixgysjijel, 22:46, 14 July 2008
 * The International Astronomical Union classifies Makemake as the newest dwarf planet. added by Renamed user ixgysjijel, 22:46, 14 July 2008
 * Dayana Mendoza of Venezuela is crowned Miss Universe 2008. added by Renamed user ixgysjijel, 22:46, 14 July 2008
 * European Union members and other nations bordering the Mediterranean Sea form the 43-member Union for the Mediterranean (member map pictured). added by Renamed user ixgysjijel, 22:46, 14 July 2008
 * Wildfires burn over 800,000 acres in California, surpassing the toll of the 2003 fire season. added by Renamed user ixgysjijel, 22:46, 14 July 2008
 * The International Astronomical Union classifies Makemake as a dwarf planet. updated by PFHLai, 22:53, 14 July 2008
 * Belgian brewer InBev agrees to buy St. Louis-based Anheuser-Busch for over 50 billion dollars, in what would surpass SABMiller as the world's largest brewing company. added by PFHLai, 23:03, 14 July 2008
 * The International Astronomical Union classifies Makemake as a dwarf planet. added by PFHLai, 23:03, 14 July 2008
 * Dayana Mendoza of Venezuela is crowned Miss Universe 2008. added by PFHLai, 23:03, 14 July 2008
 * Dayana Mendoza of Venezuela is crowned Miss Universe 2008. removed by DragonflySixtyseven, 22:15, 15 July 2008
 * European Union members and other nations bordering the Mediterranean Sea form the 43-member Union for the Mediterranean (member map pictured). added by PFHLai, 23:03, 14 July 2008
 * Mount Okmok on the island of Umnak in the Aleutian Islands erupts. added by PFHLai, 23:03, 14 July 2008
 * Mount Okmok on the island of Umnak in the Aleutian Islands erupts.  removed by Renamed user ixgysjijel, 09:51, 15 July 2008
 * Wildfires burn over 800,000 acres in California, surpassing the toll of the 2003 fire season. added by PFHLai, 23:03, 14 July 2008
 * Wildfires burn over 800,000 acres in California, surpassing the toll of the 2003 fire season. removed by Renamed user ixgysjijel, 09:51, 15 July 2008
 * IndyMac Bank is placed into conservatorship by the Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation in one of the largest banking failures in United States history. added by PFHLai, 23:03, 14 July 2008
 * IndyMac Bank is placed into conservatorship by the Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation in one of the largest banking failures in United States history. removed by BorgQueen, 09:33, 15 July 2008

July 15

 * The prosecutor for the International Criminal Court, Luis Moreno-Ocampo, requests a warrant for the arrest of Sudanese president Omar al-Bashir in connection to the conflict in Darfur. added by Renamed user ixgysjijel, 09:51, 15 July 2008
 * The prosecutor for the International Criminal Court, Luis Moreno-Ocampo, requests a warrant for the arrest of Sudanese president Omar al-Bashir in connection to the conflict in Darfur. removed by Renamed user ixgysjijel, 08:09, 21 July 2008
 * The Taliban attack an outpost in Afghanistan, killing nine ISAF soldiers. added by Renamed user ixgysjijel, 09:51, 15 July 2008
 * The Taliban attack an outpost in Afghanistan, killing nine ISAF soldiers. removed by Renamed user ixgysjijel, 09:54, 15 July 2008
 * The International Astronomical Union classifies Makemake (artist's depiction pictured) as a dwarf planet. updated by Renamed user ixgysjijel, 09:51, 15 July 2008
 * European Union members and other nations bordering the Mediterranean Sea form the 43-member Union for the Mediterranean. updated by Renamed user ixgysjijel, 09:51, 15 July 2008
 * European Union members and other nations bordering the Mediterranean Sea form the 43-member Union for the Mediterranean. removed by Renamed user ixgysjijel, 04:23, 17 July 2008
 * Mount Okmok on the island of Umnak in the Aleutian Islands erupts. updated by Renamed user ixgysjijel, 09:54, 15 July 2008
 * Mount Okmok on the island of Umnak in the Aleutian Islands erupts.  removed by BorgQueen, 16:53, 15 July 2008
 * Belgian brewer InBev agrees to buy St. Louis-based Anheuser-Busch for over 50 billion dollars, in what would surpass SABMiller as the world's largest brewing company. updated by BorgQueen, 16:56, 15 July 2008
 * Belgian brewer InBev agrees to buy US-based Anheuser-Busch for over 50 billion dollars, in what would surpass SABMiller as the world's largest brewing company. updated by Natalya, 21:52, 15 July 2008
 * The government of Belgium falls. added by DragonflySixtyseven, 22:15, 15 July 2008
 * The government of Belgium falls. removed by Renamed user ixgysjijel, 02:12, 16 July 2008

July 16

 * The Taliban attack an outpost in Afghanistan, killing nine ISAF soldiers. updated by Renamed user ixgysjijel, 02:12, 16 July 2008
 * The Taliban attack an outpost in Afghanistan, killing nine ISAF soldiers. updated by Renamed user ixgysjijel, 02:14, 16 July 2008
 * The Taliban attack an outpost in Afghanistan, killing nine ISAF soldiers. removed by Renamed user ixgysjijel, 13:32, 21 July 2008
 * Belgian brewer InBev agrees to buy US-based Anheuser-Busch for over 50 billion dollars; if successful, the merged firm would surpass SABMiller as the world's largest brewing company. updated by Renamed user ixgysjijel, 04:00, 16 July 2008
 * Belgian brewer InBev agrees to buy US-based Anheuser-Busch for over 50 billion dollars; if successful, the merged firm would surpass SABMiller as the world's largest brewing company. removed by PFHLai, 17:38, 18 July 2008

July 17

 * Malaysian opposition leader Anwar Ibrahim (pictured) is arrested over allegations he sodomised a male aide. added by Renamed user ixgysjijel, 04:23, 17 July 2008
 * The International Astronomical Union classifies Makemake as a dwarf planet. updated by Renamed user ixgysjijel, 04:23, 17 July 2008
 * The International Astronomical Union classifies Makemake as a dwarf planet. removed by Renamed user ixgysjijel, 23:35, 17 July 2008
 * European Union members and other nations bordering the Mediterranean Sea form the 43-member Union for the Mediterranean. updated by BorgQueen, 05:46, 17 July 2008
 * European Union members and other nations bordering the Mediterranean Sea form the 43-member Union for the Mediterranean. removed by BorgQueen, 05:47, 17 July 2008
 * Malaysian opposition leader Anwar Ibrahim (pictured) is arrested over allegations that he sodomised a male aide. updated by Natalya, 20:19, 17 July 2008
 * Pope Benedict XVI (pictured) speaks to 150,000 pilgrims in Sydney for World Youth Day 2008. added by Renamed user ixgysjijel, 23:35, 17 July 2008
 * Pope Benedict XVI (pictured) speaks to 150,000 pilgrims in Sydney for World Youth Day 2008. removed by Renamed user ixgysjijel, 23:06, 18 July 2008
 * The Sri Lankan military captures a coastal town in Sri Lanka's Mannar District from rebel Tamil Tigers. added by Renamed user ixgysjijel, 23:35, 17 July 2008
 * The Sri Lankan military captures a coastal town in Sri Lanka's Mannar District from rebel Tamil Tigers. removed by Renamed user ixgysjijel, 03:38, 22 July 2008
 * Malaysian opposition leader Anwar Ibrahim is arrested over allegations that he sodomised a male aide. updated by Renamed user ixgysjijel, 23:35, 17 July 2008

July 18

 * Malaysian opposition leader Anwar Ibrahim (pictured) is arrested over allegations that he sodomised a male aide. updated by Renamed user ixgysjijel, 23:06, 18 July 2008
 * Belgian brewer InBev agrees to buy US-based Anheuser-Busch for over 50 billion dollars; if successful, the merged firm would surpass SABMiller as the world's largest brewing company. updated by Renamed user ixgysjijel, 23:06, 18 July 2008
 * Belgian brewer InBev agrees to buy US-based Anheuser-Busch for over 50 billion dollars; if successful, the merged firm would surpass SABMiller as the world's largest brewing company. removed by Renamed user ixgysjijel, 04:35, 19 July 2008

July 19

 * Typhoon Kalmaegi (pictured) strikes the Philippines, Taiwan, and China, killing at least fifteen. added by Renamed user ixgysjijel, 04:35, 19 July 2008
 * Malaysian opposition leader Anwar Ibrahim is arrested over allegations that he sodomised a male aide. updated by Renamed user ixgysjijel, 04:35, 19 July 2008
 * Malaysian opposition leader Anwar Ibrahim is arrested over allegations that he sodomised a male aide. removed by ChrisO~enwiki, 21:53, 21 July 2008
 * Belgian brewer InBev agrees to buy US-based Anheuser-Busch for over 50 billion dollars; if successful, the merged firm would surpass SABMiller as the world's largest brewing company. updated by BorgQueen, 08:44, 19 July 2008
 * Belgian brewer InBev agrees to buy US-based Anheuser-Busch for over 50 billion dollars. updated by BorgQueen, 08:53, 19 July 2008
 * Belgian brewer InBev agrees to buy US-based Anheuser-Busch for over 50 billion dollars; if successful, the merged firm would surpass SABMiller as the world's largest brewing company. updated by BorgQueen, 19:18, 19 July 2008
 * Belgian brewer InBev agrees to buy US-based Anheuser-Busch for over 50 billion dollars; if successful, the merged firm would surpass SABMiller as the world's largest brewing company. removed by Renamed user ixgysjijel, 05:27, 20 July 2008

July 20

 * Over a thousand soldiers from Cambodia and Thailand mass near Preah Vihear Temple, the focus of a military standoff over a disputed border. added by Renamed user ixgysjijel, 05:27, 20 July 2008
 * Over a thousand soldiers from Cambodia and Thailand mass near Preah Vihear Temple, the focus of a military standoff over a disputed border. removed by Gatoclass, 04:36, 22 July 2008
 * Belgian brewer InBev agrees to buy US-based Anheuser-Busch for over 50 billion dollars. updated by BorgQueen, 07:02, 20 July 2008
 * Belgian brewer InBev agrees to buy US-based Anheuser-Busch for over 50 billion dollars. removed by BorgQueen, 10:14, 20 July 2008

July 21

 * Pope Benedict XVI speaks to pilgrims gathered in Sydney for World Youth Day 2008. updated by Renamed user ixgysjijel, 08:09, 21 July 2008
 * Pope Benedict XVI speaks to pilgrims gathered in Sydney for World Youth Day 2008. removed by Renamed user ixgysjijel, 03:38, 22 July 2008
 * The prosecutor for the International Criminal Court, Luis Moreno-Ocampo, requests a warrant for the arrest of Sudanese president Omar al-Bashir in connection to the conflict in Darfur. updated by BorgQueen, 08:18, 21 July 2008
 * The prosecutor for the International Criminal Court, Luis Moreno-Ocampo, requests a warrant for the arrest of Sudanese president Omar al-Bashir in connection to the conflict in Darfur. removed by Renamed user ixgysjijel, 13:32, 21 July 2008
 * Ram Baran Yadav of the Nepali Congress party wins Nepal's presidential election, defeating Ram Raja Prasad Singh of the Communist Party (Maoist). added by Renamed user ixgysjijel, 13:32, 21 July 2008
 * Ram Baran Yadav of the Nepali Congress party wins Nepal's presidential election, defeating Ram Raja Prasad Singh of the Communist Party (Maoist). removed by Renamed user ixgysjijel, 07:32, 24 July 2008
 * In golf, Padraig Harrington wins the British Open for a second consecutive year. added by Renamed user ixgysjijel, 13:32, 21 July 2008
 * In golf, Pádraig Harrington wins the British Open for a second consecutive year. updated by Rje, 20:23, 21 July 2008
 * In golf, Pádraig Harrington wins the British Open for a second consecutive year. removed by Renamed user ixgysjijel, 22:41, 22 July 2008
 * Former Bosnian Serb leader Radovan Karadžić (pictured) is arrested by police in Serbia on war crimes charges, including genocide, after a 12-year manhunt. added by ChrisO~enwiki, 21:53, 21 July 2008
 * Typhoon Kalmaegi strikes the Philippines, Taiwan, and China, killing at least fifteen. updated by ChrisO~enwiki, 21:53, 21 July 2008
 * Typhoon Kalmaegi strikes the Philippines, Taiwan, and China, killing at least fifteen. removed by Gatoclass, 04:39, 22 July 2008

July 22

 * Former Bosnian Serb leader Radovan Karadžić (pictured) is arrested by security forces in Serbia on war crimes charges, including genocide, after a 12-year manhunt. updated by Renamed user ixgysjijel, 03:38, 22 July 2008
 * Tropical Storm Dolly, currently in the Gulf of Mexico, kills 12 in Guatemala. added by Renamed user ixgysjijel, 03:38, 22 July 2008
 * Zimbabwe introduces a new 100-billion-dollar bank note as the annual inflation rate hits 2.2 million percent. added by Renamed user ixgysjijel, 03:38, 22 July 2008
 * Over a thousand soldiers from Cambodia and Thailand mass near Preah Vihear Temple, the focus of a military standoff over a disputed border. updated by Gatoclass, 04:39, 22 July 2008
 * Over a thousand soldiers from Cambodia and Thailand mass near Preah Vihear Temple, the focus of a military standoff over a disputed border. removed by BorgQueen, 05:19, 22 July 2008
 * Zimbabwe introduces a new 100-billion-dollar bank note as the annual inflation rate hits 2.2 million percent. updated by BorgQueen, 06:20, 22 July 2008
 * Zimbabwe introduces a new 100-billion-dollar bank note as the annual inflation rate hits 2.2 million percent. updated by Renamed user ixgysjijel, 08:40, 22 July 2008
 * Zimbabwe introduces a new 100-billion-dollar bank note as the annual inflation rate hits 2.2 million percent. removed by BorgQueen, 08:32, 24 July 2008
 * Tropical Storm Dolly, currently in the Gulf of Mexico, kills at least 17 in Guatemala. updated by Art LaPella, 14:06, 22 July 2008
 * Hurricane Dolly, currently in the Gulf of Mexico, kills at least 17 in Guatemala. added by Verrai, 21:21, 22 July 2008
 * India's governing United Progressive Alliance (chairperson Sonia Gandhi pictured) survives a no-confidence vote, held after the Left Front withdrew its support over the Indo-US nuclear deal. added by Renamed user ixgysjijel, 22:41, 22 July 2008
 * Former Bosnian Serb leader Radovan Karadžić is arrested by security forces in Serbia on war crimes charges, including genocide, after a 12-year manhunt. updated by Renamed user ixgysjijel, 22:41, 22 July 2008
 * Former Bosnian Serb leader Radovan Karadžić is arrested by security forces in Serbia on war crimes charges, including genocide, after a 12-year manhunt. removed by BorgQueen, 18:18, 25 July 2008

July 23

 * India's governing United Progressive Alliance (chairperson Sonia Gandhi pictured) survives a confidence vote, held after the Left Front withdrew its support over the Indo-US nuclear deal. updated by Renamed user ixgysjijel, 04:15, 23 July 2008
 * India's governing United Progressive Alliance (chairperson Sonia Gandhi pictured) survives a confidence vote, held after the Left Front withdrew its support over the Indo-US nuclear deal. updated by Renamed user ixgysjijel, 04:21, 23 July 2008
 * India's United Progressive Alliance-led government (Prime Minister Manmohan Singh pictured) survives a confidence vote, held after the Left Front withdrew its support over the Indo-US nuclear deal. added by Renamed user ixgysjijel, 05:58, 23 July 2008
 * India's United Progressive Alliance-led government (Prime Minister Manmohan Singh pictured) survives a confidence vote, held after the Left Front withdrew its support over the Indo-US nuclear deal. added by Sir Nicholas de Mimsy-Porpington, 17:32, 23 July 2008
 * Hurricane Dolly, currently in Texas, kills at least 17 in Guatemala. updated by Art LaPella, 20:14, 23 July 2008

July 24

 * In golf, Pádraig Harrington wins the British Open for a second consecutive year. updated by BorgQueen, 00:51, 24 July 2008
 * In golf, Pádraig Harrington wins the British Open for a second consecutive year. removed by Renamed user ixgysjijel, 01:21, 24 July 2008
 * The first trial of a Guantanamo Bay detention camp inmate begins with Salim Hamdan, the former driver and bodyguard of Osama bin Laden, pleading not guilty. added by Renamed user ixgysjijel, 01:21, 24 July 2008
 * India's United Progressive Alliance-led government (Prime Minister Manmohan Singh pictured) survives a confidence vote, held after the Left Front withdraws its support over the Indo-US nuclear deal. updated by Deltabeignet, 04:17, 24 July 2008
 * The first trial of a Guantanamo Bay detention camp inmate begins with Salim Hamdan, the former driver and bodyguard of Osama bin Laden, pleading not guilty to charges of conspiracy and supporting terrorism. updated by Renamed user ixgysjijel, 04:28, 24 July 2008
 * The first trial of a Guantanamo Bay detention camp inmate begins with Salim Hamdan, the former driver and bodyguard of Osama bin Laden, pleading not guilty to charges of conspiracy and supporting terrorism. removed by Renamed user ixgysjijel, 23:48, 27 July 2008
 * Cape Verde joins the World Trade Organization, becoming its 153rd member. added by Renamed user ixgysjijel, 07:32, 24 July 2008
 * Cape Verde joins the World Trade Organization, becoming its 153rd member.  removed by Renamed user ixgysjijel, 06:16, 30 July 2008
 * Zimbabwe introduces a new 100-billion-dollar bank note as the annual inflation rate hits 2.2 million percent. updated by BorgQueen, 18:34, 24 July 2008
 * Zimbabwe introduces a new 100-billion-dollar bank note as the annual inflation rate hits 2.2 million percent. removed by Renamed user ixgysjijel, 22:29, 24 July 2008
 * Hurricane Dolly, currently near the United States–Mexico border, kills at least 17 in Guatemala. updated by Art LaPella, 20:08, 24 July 2008
 * Hurricane Dolly, currently near the United States–Mexico border, kills at least 17 in Guatemala. removed by BorgQueen, 04:39, 25 July 2008
 * The International Olympic Committee bans Iraq's team from competing in the 2008 Summer Olympics because of interference by the government in the national-level committee. added by Renamed user ixgysjijel, 22:29, 24 July 2008

July 25

 * A series of seven bomb blasts rock Bangalore, India killing 2 and injuring 20. added by Tone, 14:27, 25 July 2008
 * A series of seven bomb blasts in Bangalore, India kills two people and injures twenty. updated by David Levy, 16:41, 25 July 2008
 * A series of nine bomb blasts in Bangalore, India kills two people and injures twenty. updated by Art LaPella, 17:39, 25 July 2008
 * A series of bomb blasts in Bangalore, India kills two people and injures twenty. updated by Art LaPella, 20:08, 25 July 2008

July 26

 * Former Bosnian Serb leader Radovan Karadžić is arrested by security forces in Serbia on war crimes charges, including genocide, after a 12-year manhunt. updated by BorgQueen, 09:08, 26 July 2008
 * Former Bosnian Serb leader Radovan Karadžić is arrested by security forces in Serbia on war crimes charges, including genocide, after a 12-year manhunt. removed by BorgQueen, 09:09, 26 July 2008
 * A series of bomb blasts in Ahmedabad, India kills at least eighteen people and injures around a hundred. This was preceded by a series of bomb blasts in Bangalore, India that killed two people and injured twenty on 25th July, 2008. updated by Bhadani, 16:11, 26 July 2008
 * A series of bomb blasts in Bangalore, India kills two people and injures twenty.  removed by Bhadani, 16:11, 26 July 2008
 * A series of bomb blasts in Ahmedabad, India kills at least eighteen people and injures around a hundred. This was preceded by a series of bomb blasts in Bangalore, India that killed two people and injured twenty. updated by Sasquatch, 16:51, 26 July 2008
 * A series of bomb blasts in Ahmedabad, India kills at least eighteen people and injures around a hundred. This was preceded by a series of bomb blasts in Bangalore, India that killed two people and injured twenty. added by Bhadani, 16:54, 26 July 2008
 * A series of bomb blasts in Ahmedabad, India kills at least twenty-nine people and injures over one hundred. This was preceded by a series of bomb blasts in Bangalore, India that killed two people and injured twenty. updated by Nishkid64, 20:10, 26 July 2008
 * The International Olympic Committee bans Iraq's team from competing in the 2008 Summer Olympics because of interference by the government in the national-level committee. updated by Chaser, 23:01, 26 July 2008

July 27

 * A series of bomb blasts in Ahmedabad, India kills at least forty-five people and injures over one hundred. This was preceded by a series of bomb blasts in Bangalore, India that killed two people and injured twenty. updated by Renamed user ixgysjijel, 10:54, 27 July 2008
 * Carlos Sastre wins the 2008 Tour de France. added by Thue, 21:00, 27 July 2008
 * Two are killed and more are injured after bus explosions in Kunming, China. added by Renamed user ixgysjijel, 23:48, 27 July 2008
 * Two are killed and more are injured after bus explosions in Kunming, China. removed by Renamed user ixgysjijel, 00:04, 29 July 2008
 * Carlos Sastre (pictured) wins the 2008 Tour de France. updated by Renamed user ixgysjijel, 23:58, 27 July 2008
 * India's United Progressive Alliance-led government survives a confidence vote, held after the Left Front withdraws its support over the Indo-US nuclear deal. updated by Renamed user ixgysjijel, 23:58, 27 July 2008
 * India's United Progressive Alliance-led government survives a confidence vote, held after the Left Front withdraws its support over the Indo-US nuclear deal. removed by BorgQueen, 07:17, 29 July 2008

July 28

 * In cycling, Carlos Sastre (pictured) wins the 2008 Tour de France. added by Renamed user ixgysjijel, 05:20, 28 July 2008
 * Carlos Sastre (pictured) wins the 2008 Tour de France. updated by Tariqabjotu, 13:44, 28 July 2008
 * A series of bomb blasts in Ahmedabad, India kills at least forty-five people and injures over one hundred. This was preceded by bomb blasts in Bangalore, India that killed two people and injured twenty. updated by Malinaccier, 22:40, 28 July 2008
 * A series of bomb blasts in Ahmedabad, India, kills at least forty-five people and injures over one hundred, one day after similar bomb blasts in Bangalore, India. updated by Tariqabjotu, 23:15, 28 July 2008
 * The first trial of a Guantanamo Bay detention camp inmate begins with Salim Hamdan, the former driver and bodyguard of Osama bin Laden, pleading not guilty to charges of conspiracy and supporting terrorism. updated by BorgQueen, 23:19, 28 July 2008
 * The first trial of a Guantanamo Bay detention camp inmate begins with Salim Hamdan, the former driver and bodyguard of Osama bin Laden, pleading not guilty to charges of conspiracy and supporting terrorism.  removed by Tariqabjotu, 23:38, 28 July 2008
 * A series of bomb blasts in Ahmedabad, India, kills at least forty-five people and injures over one hundred, one day after a similar attack in Bangalore. updated by Tariqabjotu, 23:28, 28 July 2008
 * A series of bomb blasts in Ahmedabad, India, kills at least forty-five people and injures over one hundred, one day after a similar attack in Bangalore. removed by Renamed user ixgysjijel, 22:22, 30 July 2008
 * Two bombs explode in Istanbul, Turkey, killing at least seventeen and injuring more than 150. added by Tariqabjotu, 23:38, 28 July 2008
 * Two bombs explode in Istanbul, Turkey, killing at least seventeen and injuring more than 150. removed by BorgQueen, 02:51, 31 July 2008
 * In cycling, Carlos Sastre (pictured) wins the 2008 Tour de France. updated by Renamed user ixgysjijel, 23:52, 28 July 2008
 * In cycling, Carlos Sastre (pictured) of Spain wins the 2008 Tour de France. updated by Renamed user ixgysjijel, 23:55, 28 July 2008

July 29

 * Kapiliele Faupala is crowned the new King of Wallis (Uvea), succeeding the late Tomasi Kulimoetoke II in Wallis and Futuna. added by Renamed user ixgysjijel, 00:04, 29 July 2008
 * Kapiliele Faupala is crowned the new King of Wallis (Uvea), succeeding the late Tomasi Kulimoetoke II in Wallis and Futuna. removed by Renamed user ixgysjijel, 22:22, 30 July 2008
 * The International Olympic Committee lifts the ban, issued five days earlier, on Iraq's team from competing in the 2008 Summer Olympics. added by Nishkid64, 20:57, 29 July 2008
 * The International Olympic Committee lifts the ban imposed five days earlier on Iraq's team from competing in the 2008 Summer Olympics. updated by Nishkid64, 20:58, 29 July 2008
 * The International Olympic Committee lifts the ban imposed five days earlier on Iraq's team, allowing them to compete in the 2008 Summer Olympics. updated by Art LaPella, 22:55, 29 July 2008

July 30

 * India's United Progressive Alliance-led government survives a confidence vote, held after the Left Front withdraws its support over the Indo-US nuclear deal. updated by BorgQueen, 00:14, 30 July 2008
 * India's United Progressive Alliance-led government survives a confidence vote, held after the Left Front withdraws its support over the Indo-US nuclear deal. removed by Renamed user ixgysjijel, 06:16, 30 July 2008
 * World Trade Organisation trade talks in Geneva collapse after disagreements between developed and developing nations over access to agricultural markets. added by Renamed user ixgysjijel, 06:16, 30 July 2008
 * King George Tupou V of Tonga relinquishes many of his powers, ending centuries of absolute monarchy. added by Renamed user ixgysjijel, 06:16, 30 July 2008
 * King George Tupou V of Tonga relinquishes many of his powers, ending centuries of absolute monarchy. removed by BorgQueen, 22:16, 31 July 2008
 * World Trade Organisation (Director-General Pascal Lamy pictured) trade talks in Geneva collapse after disagreements between developed and developing nations over access to agricultural markets. updated by Renamed user ixgysjijel, 08:41, 30 July 2008
 * In cycling, Carlos Sastre of Spain wins the 2008 Tour de France. updated by Renamed user ixgysjijel, 08:41, 30 July 2008
 * In cycling, Carlos Sastre of Spain wins the 2008 Tour de France. removed by BorgQueen, 02:51, 31 July 2008
 * A 5.4 magnitude earthquake occurs in the Los Angeles, California, area, about two miles (3 km) southwest of Chino Hills. added by Renamed user ixgysjijel, 22:22, 30 July 2008
 * A 5.4 magnitude earthquake occurs in the Los Angeles, California, area, about two miles (3 km) southwest of Chino Hills. removed by Renamed user ixgysjijel, 06:42, 31 July 2008
 * Navanethem Pillay of South Africa is appointed to succeed Louise Arbour as the United Nations High Commissioner for Human Rights. added by Renamed user ixgysjijel, 22:22, 30 July 2008

July 31

 * The ruling Justice and Development Party of Turkey survives a decision before the Constitutional Court of Turkey to ban the party for being anti-secular. added by PZFUN, 03:50, 31 July 2008
 * The ruling Justice and Development Party, also known as the AKP, of Turkey survives a decision before the Constitutional Court of Turkey to ban the party for being anti-secular. updated by PZFUN, 03:53, 31 July 2008
 * World Trade Organization (Director-General Pascal Lamy pictured) trade talks in Geneva collapse after disagreements between developed and developing nations over access to agricultural markets. updated by Art LaPella, 04:18, 31 July 2008
 * The ruling Justice and Development Party of Turkey survives a decision before the Constitutional Court to ban the party over accusations of anti-secularism. added by Renamed user ixgysjijel, 05:57, 31 July 2008
 * Two bombs explode in Istanbul, Turkey, killing at least seventeen and injuring more than 150. updated by Renamed user ixgysjijel, 06:42, 31 July 2008
 * Two bombs explode in Istanbul, Turkey, killing at least seventeen and injuring more than 150. removed by Renamed user ixgysjijel, 07:04, 31 July 2008
 * Prime Minister of Israel Ehud Olmert (pictured) announces that he will not participate in the Kadima September primary election, effectively signaling his resignation as Prime Minister. added by Renamed user ixgysjijel, 07:04, 31 July 2008
 * The ruling Justice and Development Party of Turkey survives a decision before the Constitutional Court to ban the party over accusations of anti-secularism. added by Renamed user ixgysjijel, 07:04, 31 July 2008
 * World Trade Organization trade talks in Geneva collapse after disagreements between developed and developing nations over access to agricultural markets. updated by Renamed user ixgysjijel, 07:04, 31 July 2008
 * Amidst accusations of corruption, Prime Minister of Israel Ehud Olmert (pictured) announces he will resign following the Kadima party primary election in September. added by Renamed user ixgysjijel, 07:08, 31 July 2008
 * Amidst accusations of corruption, Prime Minister of Israel Ehud Olmert (pictured) announces he will resign following the Kadima party primary election in September. updated by Renamed user ixgysjijel, 07:39, 31 July 2008
 * Amidst accusations of corruption, Prime Minister of Israel Ehud Olmert (pictured) announces he will resign following the Kadima party leadership election in September. updated by Timrollpickering, 12:20, 31 July 2008
 * The Constitutional Court of Turkey rules against a ban on the ruling Justice and Development Party after it was accused of anti-secularism. added by Woody, 19:56, 31 July 2008