Wikipedia:In the news/Posted/May 2008

May 1

 * A train collision near Zibo, China kills at least 66 people. added by Caulde, 15:32, 01 May 2008
 * A train collision near Zibo, China kills at least 66 people. updated by Caulde, 15:33, 01 May 2008
 * A train collision near Zibo, China, kills at least 66 people. added by Caulde, 15:33, 01 May 2008
 * A train collision near Zibo, China, kills at least 71 people. updated by Art LaPella, 16:59, 01 May 2008

May 3

 * In Zimbabwe, results of the presidential election held in March 2008 are announced with no outright winner, necessitating a run-off between Morgan Tsvangirai and incumbent Robert Mugabe. added by PFHLai, 15:50, 03 May 2008
 * A train collision near Zibo, China, kills at least 72 people. updated by Art LaPella, 15:51, 03 May 2008
 * A train collision near Zibo, China, kills at least 72 people. removed by David Levy, 21:16, 08 May 2008

May 4

 * In Zimbabwe, results of the presidential election held in March 2008 are announced with no outright winner, necessitating a run-off between Morgan Tsvangirai and incumbent Robert Mugabe (pictured). updated by Raul654, 15:30, 04 May 2008
 * In Zimbabwe, results of the presidential election held in March 2008 are announced with no outright winner, necessitating a run-off between Morgan Tsvangirai (pictured) and incumbent Robert Mugabe. updated by Raul654, 15:31, 04 May 2008
 * Big Brown wins the 2008 Kentucky Derby added by Raul654, 15:31, 04 May 2008
 * Big Brown wins the 2008 Kentucky Derby updated by Raul654, 15:31, 04 May 2008
 * HP Labs announces the creation of a memristor, the fourth basic element of electronic circuits with the resistor, capacitor and inductor. added by Raul654, 15:35, 04 May 2008
 * Big Brown wins the 2008 Kentucky Derby. updated by Art LaPella, 15:55, 04 May 2008
 * Big Brown wins the 2008 Kentucky Derby.  removed by Tone, 16:41, 04 May 2008
 * Cyclone Nargis makes landfall in Myanmar as a Category 3 cyclone and killing at least 350 people. added by JForget, 18:29, 04 May 2008
 * Cyclone Nargis makes landfall in Myanmar as a Category 3 cyclone killing at least 350 people. updated by JForget, 18:32, 04 May 2008
 * Cyclone Nargis makes landfall in Myanmar as a Category 3 cyclone, killing at least 350 people. updated by PFHLai, 19:47, 04 May 2008
 * In Zimbabwe, results of the presidential election held in March 2008 are announced with no outright winner, necessitating a run-off between Morgan Tsvangirai (pictured) and incumbent Robert Mugabe. updated by PFHLai, 19:49, 04 May 2008
 * HP Labs announces the creation of a memristor, the fourth basic element of electronic circuits with the resistor, capacitor, and inductor. updated by Andonic, 22:51, 04 May 2008
 * HP Labs announces the creation of a memristor, the fourth basic element of electronic circuits with the resistor, capacitor, and inductor. removed by Thue, 09:18, 09 May 2008

May 5

 * Cyclone Nargis makes landfall in Myanmar as a Category 3 cyclone, killing at least 3,900 people. updated by ChrisO~enwiki, 11:50, 05 May 2008
 * Cyclone Nargis makes landfall in Myanmar as a Category 4 cyclone, killing at least 3,900 people. updated by Art LaPella, 14:09, 05 May 2008
 * Cyclone Nargis (pictured) makes landfall in Myanmar as a Category 4 cyclone, killing at least 3,900 people. updated by GDonato, 14:30, 05 May 2008
 * In Zimbabwe, results of the presidential election held in March 2008 are announced with no outright winner, necessitating a run-off between Morgan Tsvangirai and incumbent Robert Mugabe. updated by GDonato, 14:30, 05 May 2008
 * In Zimbabwe, results of the presidential election held in March 2008 are announced with no outright winner, necessitating a run-off between Morgan Tsvangirai and incumbent Robert Mugabe. removed by BorgQueen, 03:09, 11 May 2008
 * Cyclone Nargis (pictured) makes landfall in Myanmar as a Category 4 cyclone, killing over 10,000 people. updated by Verrai, 16:52, 05 May 2008
 * Cyclone Nargis (pictured) makes landfall in Myanmar as a Category 4 cyclone, reportedly killing over 15,000 people. updated by ChrisO~enwiki, 17:47, 05 May 2008
 * Cyclone Nargis (pictured) makes landfall in Myanmar as a Category 4 cyclone, reportedly killing over 10,000 people. updated by Rmhermen, 20:09, 05 May 2008

May 6

 * Cyclone Nargis (pictured) makes landfall in Myanmar as a Category 4 cyclone, reportedly killing over 15,000 people. updated by Mr.Z-man, 06:06, 06 May 2008
 * Cyclone Nargis (pictured) makes landfall in Myanmar as a Category 4 cyclone, reportedly killing over 22,000 people. updated by Tariqabjotu, 14:57, 06 May 2008
 * Cyclone Nargis (pictured) makes landfall in Myanmar as a Category 4 cyclone, reportedly killing more than 22,000 people. updated by RockMFR, 21:03, 06 May 2008

May 7

 * Cyclone Nargis (pictured) makes landfall in Burma as a Category 4 cyclone, reportedly killing more than 22,000 people. updated by Golbez, 10:00, 07 May 2008
 * Cyclone Nargis (pictured) makes landfall in Burma as a Category 4 cyclone, reportedly killing more than 22,000 people. removed by ChrisO~enwiki, 19:05, 07 May 2008
 * An international relief operation gets underway after Cyclone Nargis (pictured) strikes Burma, with at least 63,500 people reported killed or missing. added by ChrisO~enwiki, 19:05, 07 May 2008
 * An international relief operation is begun after Cyclone Nargis (pictured) strikes Burma, with at least 63,500 people reported killed or missing. updated by Andonic, 19:10, 07 May 2008
 * An international relief operation begins after Cyclone Nargis (pictured) strikes Burma, with at least 63,500 people reported killed or missing. updated by Golbez, 19:27, 07 May 2008

May 8

 * Dmitry Medvedev is sworn in as the third President of the Russian Federation, replacing Vladimir Putin who becomes the Prime Minister. added by Tone, 13:53, 08 May 2008
 * Dmitry Medvedev is sworn in as the third President of Russia, replacing Vladimir Putin, who becomes the Prime Minister. updated by David Levy, 14:36, 08 May 2008
 * Dmitry Medvedev (pictured) is sworn in as the third President of Russia, replacing Vladimir Putin, who becomes the Prime Minister. updated by David Levy, 15:43, 08 May 2008
 * An international relief operation begins after Cyclone Nargis strikes Burma, with at least 63,500 people reported killed or missing. updated by David Levy, 15:43, 08 May 2008
 * Brian Cowen succeeds Bertie Ahern as Taoiseach (prime minister) of the Republic of Ireland. added by The Tom, 18:11, 08 May 2008
 * Brian Cowen succeeds Bertie Ahern as Taoiseach (prime minister) of the Republic of Ireland. removed by Renamed user ixgysjijel, 12:06, 12 May 2008
 * Dmitry Medvedev (pictured) is sworn in as the third President of Russia, replacing Vladimir Putin, who becomes the Prime Minister. updated by Lord Voldemort, 23:52, 08 May 2008

May 9

 * Dmitry Medvedev is sworn in as the third President of Russia, replacing Vladimir Putin, who becomes the Prime Minister. updated by Zzyzx11, 04:02, 09 May 2008
 * An international relief operation begins after Cyclone Nargis (pictured) strikes Burma, with at least 63,500 people reported killed or missing. updated by Zzyzx11, 04:02, 09 May 2008
 * Fierce fighting erupts between supporters of Lebanon's government and the opposition in Beirut. added by Thue, 09:18, 09 May 2008
 * Dmitry Medvedev (pictured) is sworn in as the third President of Russia, replacing Vladimir Putin, who becomes the Prime Minister. updated by BorgQueen, 10:44, 09 May 2008
 * An international relief operation begins after Cyclone Nargis strikes Burma, with at least 63,500 people reported killed or missing. updated by BorgQueen, 10:44, 09 May 2008
 * An international relief operation begins after Cyclone Nargis strikes Burma, with at least 63,500 people reported killed or missing. removed by Titoxd, 00:11, 11 May 2008
 * Armed clashes erupt between supporters of Lebanon's government and the opposition in Beirut. updated by Thue, 22:19, 09 May 2008
 * Skirmishes between supporters of Lebanon's government and the opposition in Beirut erupt. updated by Andonic, 23:36, 09 May 2008

May 10

 * Skirmishes between supporters of Lebanon's government and the opposition erupt in Beirut. updated by Aecis, 11:20, 10 May 2008
 * Yahya Ould Ahmed El Waghef takes of office as Prime Minister of Mauritania. added by Caulde, 12:18, 10 May 2008
 * Yahya Ould Ahmed El Waghef takes office as Prime Minister of Mauritania. updated by Aecis, 12:21, 10 May 2008
 * Yahya Ould Ahmed El Waghef takes office as Prime Minister of Mauritania. removed by Renamed user ixgysjijel, 12:06, 12 May 2008

May 11

 * An international relief operation begins after Cyclone Nargis strikes Burma, with at least 63,500 people reported killed or missing. Burmese military regime conducts a significant referendum days from the cyclone's strike despite international appeals. added by Titoxd, 00:11, 11 May 2008
 * Skirmishes erupt between supporters of Lebanon's government and the opposition in Beirut. updated by Stephen, 01:48, 11 May 2008
 * An international relief operation begins after Cyclone Nargis strikes Burma, with at least 63,500 people reported killed or missing. The Burmese military regime conducts a significant referendum days from the cyclone's strike despite international appeals. updated by Stephen, 01:49, 11 May 2008
 * Skirmishes erupt in Beirut between supporters of Lebanon's government and the opposition. updated by Stephen, 01:51, 11 May 2008

May 12

 * In Zimbabwe, results of the presidential election held in March 2008 are announced with no outright winner, necessitating a run-off between Morgan Tsvangirai and incumbent Robert Mugabe. updated by YellowMonkey, 03:36, 12 May 2008
 * In Zimbabwe, results of the presidential election held in March 2008 are announced with no outright winner, necessitating a run-off between Morgan Tsvangirai and incumbent Robert Mugabe. removed by BorgQueen, 03:49, 12 May 2008
 * An earthquake (epicenter and affected area pictured) measuring 7.8 on the Richter scale affects the Sichuan province of China, with several hundred people reported missing. added by Renamed user ixgysjijel, 12:06, 12 May 2008
 * Sudan cuts diplomatic relations with Chad, blaming it for helping rebels from Darfur to launch an attack on Sudan's capital, Khartoum. added by Renamed user ixgysjijel, 12:06, 12 May 2008
 * A tornado outbreak in Oklahoma and Missouri, United States kills at least 23 people. added by Renamed user ixgysjijel, 12:06, 12 May 2008
 * Dmitry Medvedev is sworn in as the third President of Russia, replacing Vladimir Putin, who becomes the Prime Minister. updated by Renamed user ixgysjijel, 12:06, 12 May 2008
 * Dmitry Medvedev is sworn in as the third President of Russia, replacing Vladimir Putin, who becomes the Prime Minister.  removed by BorgQueen, 12:23, 12 May 2008
 * An international relief operation begins after Cyclone Nargis strikes Burma, with at least 100,000 people reported killed or missing. The Burmese military regime conducts a significant referendum days from the cyclone's strike despite international appeals. updated by Art LaPella, 13:56, 12 May 2008
 * An earthquake (epicenter and affected area pictured) measuring 7.8 Mw affects the Sichuan province of China, with several hundred people reported missing. updated by Art LaPella, 14:03, 12 May 2008
 * An earthquake (epicenter shown in map) measuring 7.8 Mw strikes the Sichuan province of China, with several hundred people reported missing. updated by PFHLai, 15:18, 12 May 2008
 * Sudan cuts diplomatic relations with Chad, blaming it for helping rebels from Darfur to launch an attack on Sudan's capital, Khartoum. updated by PFHLai, 15:18, 12 May 2008
 * A tornado outbreak in Oklahoma and Missouri, United States kills at least 23 people. added by PFHLai, 15:18, 12 May 2008
 * Skirmishes between supporters of Lebanon's government and the opposition erupt in Beirut. added by PFHLai, 15:18, 12 May 2008
 * Skirmishes between supporters of Lebanon's government and the opposition erupt in Beirut. removed by Davodd, 18:00, 15 May 2008
 * An earthquake (epicenter shown in map) measuring 7.8 Mw strikes the Sichuan province of China, with several thousand people reported dead. updated by PFHLai, 15:23, 12 May 2008
 * Sudan cuts diplomatic relations with Chad, blaming it for helping rebels from Darfur to launch an attack on Sudan's capital, Khartoum. updated by PFHLai, 15:23, 12 May 2008
 * Sudan cuts diplomatic relations with Chad, blaming it for helping rebels from Darfur to launch an attack on Sudan's capital, Khartoum. removed by BorgQueen, 03:29, 18 May 2008
 * An international relief operation begins after Cyclone Nargis strikes Burma, with at least 100,000 people reported killed or missing. The Burmese military regime conducts a significant referendum days from the cyclone's strike despite international appeals. updated by PFHLai, 15:23, 12 May 2008
 * An earthquake (epicenter shown in map) measuring 7.9 Mw strikes the Sichuan province of China, with several thousand people reported dead. updated by Spangineer, 17:04, 12 May 2008
 * An earthquake (epicenter shown in map) measuring 7.9 Mw strikes Sichuan, China with several thousand people reported dead. updated by PFHLai, 18:50, 12 May 2008
 * An international relief operation begins after Cyclone Nargis strikes Burma, with at least 100,000 people reported killed or missing. The Burmese military regime conducts a constitutional referendum days after the cyclone's strike. updated by PFHLai, 18:50, 12 May 2008

May 13

 * An earthquake (epicenter shown in map) measuring 7.9 Mw strikes Sichuan, China with over ten thousand people reported dead. updated by Carcharoth, 11:02, 13 May 2008
 * Dmitry Medvedev is sworn in as the third President of Russia, replacing Vladimir Putin, who becomes the Prime Minister. updated by PFHLai, 16:09, 13 May 2008
 * Dmitry Medvedev is sworn in as the third President of Russia, replacing Vladimir Putin, who becomes the Prime Minister.  removed by Stephen, 01:13, 14 May 2008
 * An earthquake (epicenter shown on map) measuring 7.9 Mw strikes Sichuan, China with over ten thousand people reported dead. updated by J Milburn, 19:55, 13 May 2008
 * An earthquake (epicenter shown on map) measuring 7.9 Mw strikes Sichuan, China with over thirteen thousand people reported dead. updated by Aecis, 20:53, 13 May 2008

May 14

 * At least sixty people are killed in a series of bomb blasts in Jaipur, India. added by Stephen, 01:13, 14 May 2008
 * At least eighty people are killed in a series of bomb blasts in Jaipur, India. added by Nishkid64, 04:43, 14 May 2008
 * A series of bomb blasts in Jaipur, India kills at least 80 people. added by PFHLai, 04:45, 14 May 2008
 * An earthquake (epicenter shown on map) measuring 7.9 Mw strikes Sichuan, China with over 13,000 people reported dead. updated by Kimchi.sg, 08:59, 14 May 2008
 * An earthquake (epicenter shown on map) measuring 7.9 Mw strikes Sichuan, China with over 16,000 people reported dead. updated by Aecis, 17:23, 14 May 2008

May 15

 * An earthquake (epicenter shown on map) measuring 7.9 Mw strikes Sichuan, China with over 19,000 people reported dead. updated by Fox, 12:13, 15 May 2008
 * Same-sex marriage is legalized in California by state supreme court decision. added by Davodd, 18:00, 15 May 2008
 * Same-sex marriage is legalized in California by state supreme court decision.  removed by Tariqabjotu, 18:19, 15 May 2008
 * An earthquake (epicenter shown on map) measuring 7.9 Mw strikes Sichuan, China with over 19,500 people reported dead. updated by Caulde, 18:04, 15 May 2008
 * An earthquake (epicenter shown on map) measuring 7.9 Mw strikes Sichuan, China with over 19,000 people reported dead. updated by Tariqabjotu, 18:19, 15 May 2008
 * Skirmishes between supporters of Lebanon's government and the opposition erupt in Beirut. updated by Tariqabjotu, 18:19, 15 May 2008
 * Skirmishes between supporters of Lebanon's government and the opposition erupt in Beirut. removed by Nightstallion, 15:05, 16 May 2008
 * A series of bomb blasts in Jaipur, India, kills at least 80 people. updated by Tariqabjotu, 19:06, 15 May 2008
 * An earthquake (epicenter shown on map) measuring 7.9 Mw strikes Sichuan, China, with over 19,000 people reported dead. updated by Tariqabjotu, 19:06, 15 May 2008
 * A tornado outbreak in Oklahoma and Missouri, United States, kills at least 23 people. updated by Tariqabjotu, 19:06, 15 May 2008
 * A tornado outbreak in Oklahoma and Missouri, United States, kills at least 25 people. updated by Caulde, 19:26, 15 May 2008
 * A tornado outbreak in Oklahoma and Missouri, United States, kills at least 25 people. removed by BorgQueen, 15:07, 16 May 2008
 * An earthquake (epicenter shown on map) measuring 7.9 Mw strikes Sichuan, China, with more than 19,000 people reported dead. updated by Nakon, 22:32, 15 May 2008

May 16

 * An earthquake (epicenter shown on map) measuring 7.9 Mw strikes Sichuan, China, with more than 22,000 people reported dead. updated by Art LaPella, 13:52, 16 May 2008
 * President Boris Tadić's coalition For a European Serbia wins a plurality in Serbia's first parliamentary election since the Kosovo declaration of independence, displacing the Serbian Radical Party as the largest party. added by Nightstallion, 15:05, 16 May 2008
 * President Boris Tadić's coalition For a European Serbia wins a plurality in Serbia's first parliamentary election since the Kosovo declaration of independence, displacing the Serbian Radical Party as the largest party. removed by Stephen, 00:56, 20 May 2008

May 17

 * The Nigerian Red Cross says 100 people are dead after a '''pipeline explosion in Lagos. added by Blood Red Sandman, 17:14, 17 May 2008
 * The Nigerian Red Cross says 100 people are dead after a pipeline explosion in Lagos. updated by Zzyzx11, 17:23, 17 May 2008

May 18

 * An earthquake (epicenter shown on map) measuring 7.9 Mw strikes Sichuan, China, with more than 28,000 people reported dead. updated by Aecis, 00:35, 18 May 2008
 * An earthquake (epicenter shown on map) measuring 7.9 Mw strikes Sichuan, China, with more than 32,000 people reported dead. updated by Art LaPella, 17:27, 18 May 2008
 * Leonel Fernández of the Dominican Liberation Party is re-elected President of the Dominican Republic. added by Woody, 19:35, 18 May 2008
 * Russia wins the 2008 World Championship in ice hockey, defeating Canada in the final. added by Aecis, 20:25, 18 May 2008
 * Russia wins the 2008 World Championship in ice hockey, defeating Canada in the final. removed by Zzyzx11, 00:03, 26 May 2008
 * An international relief operation begins after Cyclone Nargis strikes Burma, with at least 100,000 people reported killed or missing. updated by Aecis, 20:25, 18 May 2008
 * An international relief operation begins after Cyclone Nargis strikes Burma, with at least 100,000 people reported killed or missing. The Burmese military regime conducts a constitutional referendum days after the cyclone's strike.  removed by Aecis, 20:25, 18 May 2008
 * An international relief operation begins after Cyclone Nargis strikes Burma, with at least 100,000 people reported killed or missing.  removed by PFHLai, 00:05, 20 May 2008
 * Leonel Fernández (pictured) of the Dominican Liberation Party is re-elected President of the Dominican Republic. updated by PFHLai, 20:28, 18 May 2008
 * An earthquake measuring 7.9 Mw strikes Sichuan, China, with more than 32,000 people reported dead. updated by PFHLai, 20:28, 18 May 2008

May 19

 * The Nigerian Red Cross reports 100 people are dead after a pipeline explosion in Lagos. updated by Woody, 12:57, 19 May 2008
 * An earthquake measuring 7.9 Mw strikes Sichuan, China, with more than 34,000 people confirmed dead. updated by IronGargoyle, 20:08, 19 May 2008

May 20

 * The Nigerian Red Cross reports that at least 100 people are dead after a pipeline explosion in Lagos. updated by Master of Puppets, 00:26, 20 May 2008
 * The Nigerian Red Cross reports that at least 100 people are dead after a pipeline explosion in Lagos. removed by Aecis, 10:20, 24 May 2008
 * At least 22 people are killed as a wave of anti-foreign violence spreads across South Africa. added by Stephen, 00:56, 20 May 2008
 * A series of bomb blasts in Jaipur, India, kills at least 63 people. updated by Art LaPella, 13:56, 20 May 2008
 * A series of bomb blasts in Jaipur, India, kills at least 63 people.  removed by BorgQueen, 03:31, 22 May 2008
 * An earthquake measuring 7.9 Mw strikes Sichuan, China, with more than 40,000 people confirmed dead. updated by Art LaPella, 13:56, 20 May 2008

May 21

 * Ma Ying-jeou is sworn in as the President of the Republic of China (Taiwan). added by Jiang, 14:08, 21 May 2008
 * Ma Ying-jeou (pictured) is sworn in as the President of the Republic of China (Taiwan). updated by Fvasconcellos, 16:01, 21 May 2008
 * Leonel Fernández of the Dominican Liberation Party is re-elected President of the Dominican Republic. updated by Fvasconcellos, 16:01, 21 May 2008
 * Manchester United win the 2008 UEFA Champions League, defeating Chelsea F.C. in the final. added by Jacoplane, 21:53, 21 May 2008
 * Manchester United win the UEFA Champions League 2007-08, defeating Chelsea F.C. in the final. updated by Jacoplane, 21:54, 21 May 2008
 * Manchester United win the UEFA Champions League, defeating Chelsea F.C. in the final. updated by Titoxd, 21:55, 21 May 2008
 * Manchester United win the UEFA Champions League, defeating Chelsea in the final. updated by Aecis, 22:06, 21 May 2008

May 22

 * A series of bomb blasts in Jaipur, India, kills at least 63 people. updated by BorgQueen, 03:32, 22 May 2008
 * A series of bomb blasts in Jaipur, India, kills at least 63 people.  removed by BorgQueen, 15:49, 22 May 2008
 * An earthquake measuring 7.9 Mw strikes Sichuan, China, with more than 51,000 people confirmed dead. updated by Aecis, 10:13, 22 May 2008
 * An earthquake measuring 7.9 Mw strikes Sichuan, China, with more than 51,000 people confirmed dead.  removed by Nightstallion, 06:01, 24 May 2008
 * Manchester United win the UEFA Champions League, defeating Chelsea in the final. updated by SGGH, 12:54, 22 May 2008
 * Manchester United win the UEFA Champions League, defeating Chelsea in the final. updated by SGGH, 12:54, 22 May 2008
 * At least 24 people are killed as a wave of anti-foreign violence spreads across South Africa. added by Caulde, 15:38, 22 May 2008

May 23

 * A series of bomb blasts in Jaipur, India, kills at least 63 people. updated by BorgQueen, 06:03, 23 May 2008
 * Manchester United wins the UEFA Champions League, defeating Chelsea in the final. updated by Pax:Vobiscum, 15:29, 23 May 2008
 * Manchester United win the UEFA Champions League, defeating Chelsea in the final. updated by Bobo192, 16:05, 23 May 2008
 * Manchester United win the UEFA Champions League, defeating Chelsea in the final. removed by Stephen, 01:21, 26 May 2008
 * At least 40 people are killed as a wave of anti-foreign violence spreads across South Africa. added by Caulde, 16:09, 23 May 2008
 * At least 40 people are killed as a wave of anti-foreign violence spreads across South Africa. removed by Zzyzx11, 00:06, 26 May 2008

May 24

 * Ma Ying-jeou is sworn in as the President of the Republic of China (Taiwan). updated by Zzyzx11, 05:58, 24 May 2008
 * Leonel Fernández (pictured) of the Dominican Liberation Party is re-elected President of the Dominican Republic. updated by Zzyzx11, 05:58, 24 May 2008
 * The Union of South American Nations, a supranational union modelled on the European Union, is founded in Brasília. added by Nightstallion, 06:01, 24 May 2008
 * A series of bomb blasts in Jaipur, India, kills at least 63 people. updated by Nightstallion, 06:01, 24 May 2008
 * A series of bomb blasts in Jaipur, India, kills at least 63 people. removed by BorgQueen, 10:15, 24 May 2008
 * The Union of South American Nations, a supranational union modelled on the European Union, is founded in Brasília. added by Nightstallion, 06:01, 24 May 2008
 * The Nigerian Red Cross reports that at least 100 people are dead after a pipeline explosion in Lagos. updated by BorgQueen, 15:27, 24 May 2008
 * The Nigerian Red Cross reports that at least 100 people are dead after a pipeline explosion in Lagos. removed by BorgQueen, 16:50, 25 May 2008
 * The Union of South American Nations (flag pictured), a supranational union modelled on the European Union, is founded in Brasília. updated by Master of Puppets, 17:24, 24 May 2008
 * Leonel Fernández of the Dominican Liberation Party is re-elected President of the Dominican Republic. updated by Master of Puppets, 17:24, 24 May 2008
 * The Union of South American Nations, a supranational union modelled on the European Union, is founded in Brasília. updated by Fvasconcellos, 18:01, 24 May 2008
 * The Union of South American Nations, a supranational union modelled on the European Union, is founded in Brasília. removed by BorgQueen, 03:48, 26 May 2008
 * Leonel Fernández (pictured) of the Dominican Liberation Party is re-elected President of the Dominican Republic. updated by Fvasconcellos, 18:01, 24 May 2008
 * Ma Ying-jeou (pictured) is sworn in as the President of the Republic of China (Taiwan). updated by PFHLai, 20:13, 24 May 2008
 * Ma Ying-jeou (pictured) is sworn in as the President of the Republic of China (Taiwan). removed by Stephen, 00:44, 26 May 2008
 * Leonel Fernández of the Dominican Liberation Party is re-elected President of the Dominican Republic. updated by PFHLai, 20:13, 24 May 2008
 * Leonel Fernández of the Dominican Liberation Party is re-elected President of the Dominican Republic. removed by Yonatan, 22:44, 25 May 2008
 * Russia wins the Eurovision Song Contest 2008. added by JIP, 22:09, 24 May 2008
 * Russia wins the Eurovision Song Contest 2008. removed by Blood Red Sandman, 22:16, 24 May 2008
 * Dima Bilan wins the 2008 Eurovision Song Contest for Russia with Believe. added by Blood Red Sandman, 22:16, 24 May 2008
 * Dima Bilan wins the 2008 Eurovision Song Contest for Russia with "Believe". updated by Mattbr, 22:54, 24 May 2008

May 25

 * Dima Bilan wins the 2008 Eurovision Song Contest for Russia with "Believe". updated by BorgQueen, 08:05, 25 May 2008
 * The Lebanese Parliament elects General Michel Sleiman, commander of the Lebanese Armed Forces, to the six-month-vacant post of President. added by Yonatan, 22:44, 25 May 2008

May 26

 * In auto racing, New Zealander Scott Dixon wins the Indianapolis 500. added by Stephen, 00:33, 26 May 2008
 * NASA's  Phoenix  (artist's impression pictured) lands on Mars, with the first successful powered descent in over 30 years. added by Stephen, 00:44, 26 May 2008
 * NASA's  Phoenix  (artist's impression pictured) lands on Mars, the first successful powered descent in over 30 years. updated by Stephen, 00:49, 26 May 2008
 * In rugby union, Munster defeat Toulouse to win the Heineken Cup. added by Stephen, 01:21, 26 May 2008
 * NASA's  Phoenix (artist's impression pictured) lands on Mars, the first successful powered descent on the planet in over 30 years. updated by PFHLai, 02:07, 26 May 2008
 * Dima Bilan wins the Eurovision Song Contest for Russia with "Believe". updated by PFHLai, 02:07, 26 May 2008
 * In rugby union, Munster defeat Toulouse to win the Heineken Cup.--> added by PFHLai, 02:54, 26 May 2008
 * The International Court of Justice awards Pedra Branca to Singapore and Middle Rocks to Malaysia, ending a 29-year territorial dispute between the two countries. added by PFHLai, 02:54, 26 May 2008
 * The International Court of Justice awards Pedra Branca to Singapore and Middle Rocks to Malaysia, ending a 29-year territorial dispute between the two countries.  removed by Carabinieri, 00:12, 28 May 2008
 * In rugby union, Munster defeat Toulouse to win the Heineken Cup. updated by PFHLai, 05:45, 26 May 2008
 * In auto racing, New Zealander Scott Dixon wins the Indianapolis 500. --> added by PFHLai, 05:53, 26 May 2008
 * In auto racing, New Zealander Scott Dixon wins the Indianapolis 500. updated by Aecis, 18:56, 26 May 2008
 * Dima Bilan wins the Eurovision Song Contest for Russia with "Believe". --> added by BorgQueen, 19:11, 26 May 2008
 * The Union of South American Nations, a supranational union modelled on the European Union, is founded in Brasília. --> added by BorgQueen, 22:07, 26 May 2008
 * In auto racing, New Zealander Scott Dixon wins the Indianapolis 500. --> updated by PFHLai, 22:26, 26 May 2008
 * Dima Bilan wins the Eurovision Song Contest for Russia with "Believe". updated by PFHLai, 22:26, 26 May 2008
 * A court in Ethiopia sentences former ruler Mengistu Haile Mariam in absentia to death for his role in the Red Terror. added by PFHLai, 23:59, 26 May 2008

May 27

 * The Union of South American Nations, a supranational union modelled on the European Union, is founded in Brasília. updated by BorgQueen, 00:01, 27 May 2008
 * The Union of South American Nations, a supranational union modelled on the European Union, is founded in Brasília. removed by BorgQueen, 18:48, 27 May 2008
 * A court in Ethiopia sentences former ruler Mengistu Haile Mariam to death in absentia for his role in the Red Terror. updated by Stephen, 00:23, 27 May 2008
 * Ethiopia's Supreme Court sentences former ruler Mengistu Haile Mariam to death in absentia for his role in the Red Terror. added by Stephen, 00:30, 27 May 2008
 * Ethiopia's Supreme Court sentences former ruler Mengistu Haile Mariam to death in absentia for his role in the Red Terror. updated by Stephen, 00:35, 27 May 2008
 * NASA's  Phoenix (artist's impression pictured) lands on Mars, the first successful powered descent on the planet in over 30 years. updated by Kakofonous, 00:38, 27 May 2008
 * Dima Bilan wins the Eurovision Song Contest for Russia with "Believe". --> updated by BorgQueen, 00:56, 27 May 2008
 * The Lebanese Parliament elects General Michel Sleiman, commander of the Lebanese Armed Forces, to the six-month-vacant post of president. updated by Stephen, 01:21, 27 May 2008
 * The Lebanese Parliament elects General Michel Sleiman, commander of the Lebanese Armed Forces, to the six-month-vacant post of president. removed by Carabinieri, 00:12, 28 May 2008
 * In rugby union, Munster defeats Toulouse to win the Heineken Cup. updated by SchuminWeb, 03:35, 27 May 2008
 * In rugby union, Munster defeat Toulouse to win the Heineken Cup. updated by David Levy, 03:52, 27 May 2008
 * In rugby union, Munster defeat Toulouse to win the Heineken Cup. removed by Pharos, 16:37, 28 May 2008
 * Dima Bilan wins the Eurovision Song Contest for Russia with "Believe". updated by YellowMonkey, 07:07, 27 May 2008
 * Dima Bilan wins the Eurovision Song Contest for Russia with "Believe".  removed by Carabinieri, 00:12, 28 May 2008
 * Ethiopia's Supreme Court upholds an earlier conviction made in absentia of former ruler Mengistu Haile Mariam for his role in the EthiopianRed Terror; however his punishment was increased from life imprisonment to death. updated by Llywrch, 18:24, 27 May 2008
 * Ethiopia's Supreme Court upholds an earlier conviction made in absentia of former ruler Mengistu Haile Mariam for his role in the EthiopianRed Terror; however his sentence was changed from life imprisonment to death. updated by Llywrch, 18:25, 27 May 2008
 * Ethiopia's Supreme Court upholds an earlier conviction made in absentia of former ruler Mengistu Haile Mariam for his role in the Ethiopian Red Terror; however his sentence was changed from life imprisonment to death. updated by BorgQueen, 18:28, 27 May 2008
 * In auto racing, Scott Dixon wins the Indianapolis 500 and Lewis Hamilton wins the Monaco Grand Prix added by Pharos, 22:28, 27 May 2008
 * Ethiopia's Supreme Court upholds former ruler Mengistu Haile Mariam's conviction and sentences him to death in absentia for his role in the Red Terror. updated by Pharos, 22:36, 27 May 2008
 * In aftermath of the Sichuan earthquake, 100,000 people are evacuated from Mianyang in the PRC as engineers prepare to drain the landslide-created Tangjiashan Lake. added by Pharos, 22:58, 27 May 2008
 * In auto racing, Scott Dixon wins the Indianapolis 500 and Lewis Hamilton wins the Monaco Grand Prix. updated by Pharos, 23:02, 27 May 2008
 * In the aftermath of the Sichuan earthquake, the People's Republic of China evacuates 100,000 people from Mianyang as engineers prepare to drain the landslide dam-created Tangjiashan Lake. added by Pharos, 23:18, 27 May 2008

May 28

 * In auto racing, Lewis Hamilton wins the Monaco Grand Prix. updated by PFHLai, 05:48, 28 May 2008
 * In auto racing, updated by Jacoplane, 06:29, 28 May 2008
 * added by Jacoplane, 06:30, 28 May 2008
 * The Lebanese Parliament elects General Michel Sleiman, commander of the Lebanese Armed Forces, to the six-month-vacant post of president. updated by Jacoplane, 06:31, 28 May 2008
 * The Lebanese Parliament elects General Michel Sleiman, commander of the Lebanese Armed Forces, to the six-month-vacant post of president. removed by Pharos, 22:40, 28 May 2008
 * In auto racing, Scott Dixon wins the Indianapolis 500 and Lewis Hamilton wins the Monaco Grand Prix. updated by Pharos, 16:37, 28 May 2008
 * In auto racing, Scott Dixon wins the Indianapolis 500 and Lewis Hamilton wins the Monaco Grand Prix. removed by Pharos, 22:40, 28 May 2008
 * In the aftermath of the Sichuan earthquake, the People's Republic of China evacuates 100,000 people from Mianyang as engineers prepare to drain the landslide dam-created Tangjiashan Lake. updated by Lowellian, 21:31, 28 May 2008
 * Nepal (flag pictured) is declared a republic by its newly-elected government, and King Gyanendra ends his reign as the last of a 240 year old monarchy. added by Pharos, 22:38, 28 May 2008
 * In the aftermath of the Sichuan earthquake, the People's Republic of China evacuates 100,000 people from Mianyang as engineers prepare to drain the landslide dam-created Tangjiashan Lake. added by Pharos, 22:38, 28 May 2008
 * NASA's  Phoenix lands on Mars, the first successful powered descent on the planet in over 30 years. updated by Pharos, 22:38, 28 May 2008
 * NASA's  Phoenix lands on Mars, the first successful powered descent on the planet in over 30 years. removed by BorgQueen, 06:23, 30 May 2008
 * Nepal (flag pictured) is declared a republic by its newly elected government, and King Gyanendra ends his reign as the last of a 240-year-old monarchy. updated by Woody, 23:39, 28 May 2008

May 29

 * Ethiopia's Supreme Court upholds former ruler Mengistu Haile Mariam ' s conviction and sentences him to death in absentia for his role in the Red Terror. updated by RockMFR, 00:44, 29 May 2008
 * Ethiopia's Supreme Court upholds former ruler Mengistu Haile Mariam ' s conviction and sentences him to death in absentia for his role in the Red Terror. removed by Pharos, 15:05, 30 May 2008
 * In auto racing, Scott Dixon wins the Indianapolis 500 and Lewis Hamilton wins the Monaco Grand Prix. updated by Nishkid64, 04:16, 29 May 2008
 * In auto racing, Scott Dixon wins the Indianapolis 500 and Lewis Hamilton wins the Monaco Grand Prix. removed by Renamed user ixgysjijel, 23:21, 29 May 2008
 * The Lebanese Parliament elects General Michel Sleiman, commander of the Lebanese Armed Forces, to the six-month-vacant post of president. updated by BorgQueen, 05:28, 29 May 2008
 * The Lebanese Parliament elects General Michel Sleiman, commander of the Lebanese Armed Forces, to the six-month-vacant post of president. removed by Renamed user ixgysjijel, 23:21, 29 May 2008
 * ADMINS: if you are taking the initiative to post an item that has not been discussed at WP:ITN/Candidates, please add it there and explain why you believe that it meets the criteria. added by PeterSymonds, 14:40, 29 May 2008
 * In the aftermath of the Sichuan earthquake, the People's Republic of China evacuates 100,000 people from Mianyang as engineers prepare to drain the landslide dam-created Tangjiashan Lake. updated by GeeJo, 16:18, 29 May 2008
 * The State Peace and Development Council of Burma extends opposition leader Aung San Suu Kyi's house arrest by one year. added by Renamed user ixgysjijel, 22:48, 29 May 2008
 * In Dublin, over 100 countries agree to the Convention on Cluster Munitions banning cluster bombs (pictured). added by Pharos, 22:59, 29 May 2008
 * Nepal is declared a republic by its newly elected government, and King Gyanendra ends his reign as the last of a 240-year-old monarchy. updated by Pharos, 22:59, 29 May 2008
 * The BJP will lead the government by itself after elections in the Indian state of Karnataka, a first in South Indian political history. added by Pharos, 22:59, 29 May 2008
 * The BJP will lead the government by itself after elections in the Indian state of Karnataka, a first in South Indian political history. added by Pharos, 23:08, 29 May 2008
 * The BJP will lead the government by itself after elections in the Indian state of Karnataka, a first in South Indian political history. removed by Nishkid64, 01:21, 30 May 2008

May 30

 * The State Peace and Development Council of Burma extends opposition leader Aung San Suu Kyi ' s house arrest by one year. updated by Stephen, 00:28, 30 May 2008
 * In Dublin, over 100 countries agree to the Convention on Cluster Munitions banning cluster bombs (pictured dropping from a USAF B-1B Lancer). updated by Stephen, 02:01, 30 May 2008
 * In Dublin, over 100 countries agree to the Convention on Cluster Munitions banning cluster bombs (pictured). updated by BorgQueen, 04:16, 30 May 2008
 * The BJP will lead the government by itself after elections in the Indian state of Karnataka, a first in South Indian political history. updated by Pharos, 15:05, 30 May 2008
 * The BJP will lead the government by itself after elections in the Indian state of Karnataka, a first in South Indian political history. removed by Pharos, 23:31, 30 May 2008
 * In Dublin, over 100 countries adopt the Convention on Cluster Munitions banning cluster bombs (pictured). updated by Pharos, 15:09, 30 May 2008
 * Nepal is declared a republic by its newly elected government, and King Gyanendra ends his reign as the last of a 240-year-old monarchy. added by Dante Alighieri, 16:33, 30 May 2008
 * Nepal is declared a republic by its newly elected government, and King Gyanendra ends his reign as the last of a 240-year-old monarchy. updated by Pharos, 19:14, 30 May 2008
 * In auto racing, Scott Dixon wins the Indianapolis 500 and Lewis Hamilton wins the Monaco Grand Prix. updated by Pharos, 19:16, 30 May 2008
 * In auto racing, Scott Dixon wins the Indianapolis 500 and Lewis Hamilton wins the Monaco Grand Prix. removed by Pharos, 23:31, 30 May 2008
 * The Lebanese Parliament elects General Michel Sleiman, commander of the Lebanese Armed Forces, to the six-month-vacant post of president. updated by Pharos, 19:16, 30 May 2008
 * The Lebanese Parliament elects General Michel Sleiman, commander of the Lebanese Armed Forces, to the six-month-vacant post of president. removed by BorgQueen, 19:20, 30 May 2008
 * Paleontologists discover Materpiscis, a 380-million-year-old placoderm fish which is the earliest known animal to bear live young. added by Pharos, 23:31, 30 May 2008
 * An earthquake in Colombia kills 11 and seriously injures 54. added by Pharos, 23:31, 30 May 2008

May 31

 * Paleontologists discover Materpiscis, a 380-million-year-old placoderm fish which is the earliest known animal to bear live young. updated by Pharos, 03:07, 31 May 2008
 * In Dublin, over 100 countries adopt the Convention on Cluster Munitions banning cluster bombs (example pictured). updated by PFHLai, 14:57, 31 May 2008