Wikipedia:In the news/Posted/October 2010

October 1

 * A newly discovered planet, Gliese 581 g, is found to be in the habitable zone of its parent star, where liquid water may exist. added by The ed17, 02:17, 01 October 2010
 * A newly discovered planet, Gliese 581 g, is found to be in the habitable zone of its parent star, where liquid water may exist. removed by Mkativerata, 23:26, 03 October 2010
 * Spanish cyclist Alberto Contador is suspended following detection of clenbuterol in a sample taken during the 2010 Tour de France, which he won. added by The ed17, 03:11, 01 October 2010
 * Spanish cyclist Alberto Contador is suspended following detection of clenbuterol in a sample taken during the 2010 Tour de France, which he won. added by BorgQueen, 03:13, 01 October 2010
 * Spanish cyclist Alberto Contador is suspended after testing positive to clenbuterol during the 2010 Tour de France, which he won. updated by YellowMonkey, 04:10, 01 October 2010
 * Spanish cyclist Alberto Contador is suspended after clenbuterol was detected in his bloodstream following the 2010 Tour de France, which he won. updated by Fox, 12:06, 01 October 2010
 * David Lloyd Johnston is sworn in as the twenty-eighth Governor General of Canada. added by HJ Mitchell, 18:31, 01 October 2010
 * |image = David Lloyd Johnston(Brubacher House) ITN.jpg added by HJ Mitchell, 18:37, 01 October 2010
 * |image = David Lloyd Johnston(Brubacher House) ITN.jpg removed by BorgQueen, 19:50, 02 October 2010
 * |title = David Lloyd Johnston added by HJ Mitchell, 18:37, 01 October 2010
 * |title = David Lloyd Johnston removed by BorgQueen, 19:50, 02 October 2010
 * David Lloyd Johnston (pictured) is sworn in as the twenty-eighth Governor General of Canada. updated by HJ Mitchell, 18:37, 01 October 2010

October 2

 * Spanish cyclist Alberto Contador is suspended after clenbuterol was detected in his bloodstream following his win of the 2010 Tour de France. updated by Stephen, 04:14, 02 October 2010
 * Spanish cyclist Alberto Contador is suspended after clenbuterol was detected in a urine sample taken during the 2010 Tour de France, which he won. updated by Fox, 10:17, 02 October 2010
 * Spanish cyclist Alberto Contador is suspended after clenbuterol was detected in a urine sample taken during his won of the 2010 Tour de France. updated by Fox, 10:20, 02 October 2010
 * Spanish cyclist Alberto Contador is suspended after clenbuterol was detected in a urine sample taken during his win of the 2010 Tour de France. updated by Fox, 10:20, 02 October 2010
 * Spanish cyclist Alberto Contador is suspended, following the detection of clenbuterol in a urine sample taken during his win of the 2010 Tour de France. updated by David Levy, 14:54, 02 October 2010
 * Spanish cyclist Alberto Contador is suspended, following the detection of clenbuterol in a urine sample taken during his win of the 2010 Tour de France. removed by Chaser, 16:30, 02 October 2010
 * The People's Republic of China launches its second lunar orbiter, Chang'e 2. added by HJ Mitchell, 15:36, 02 October 2010
 * The United States apologizes for conducting Syphilis experiments in Guatemala without the subjects' informed consent in the 1940s. added by Chaser, 16:23, 02 October 2010
 * The United States apologizes for conducting syphilis experiments in Guatemala without the subjects' informed consent in the 1940s. updated by Chaser, 16:24, 02 October 2010
 * A train collision kills 36 people and injures at least 50 in Indonesia. added by Chaser, 16:30, 02 October 2010
 * A train collision kills 36 people and injures at least 50 others in Central Java, Indonesia. updated by BorgQueen, 19:40, 02 October 2010
 * |image = Chang'e 2 satellite.jpg added by BorgQueen, 19:50, 02 October 2010
 * |image = Chang'e 2 satellite.jpg removed by BorgQueen, 20:21, 03 October 2010
 * |title = Artist's impression of the lunar orbiter Chang'e 2 added by BorgQueen, 19:50, 02 October 2010
 * |title = Artist's impression of the lunar orbiter Chang'e 2 removed by BorgQueen, 20:21, 03 October 2010
 * The People's Republic of China launches its second lunar orbiter, Chang'e 2 (artist's impression pictured). updated by BorgQueen, 19:50, 02 October 2010
 * David Lloyd Johnston is sworn in as the twenty-eighth Governor General of Canada. updated by BorgQueen, 19:50, 02 October 2010
 * David Lloyd Johnston is sworn in as the twenty-eighth Governor General of Canada. removed by BorgQueen, 00:01, 04 October 2010
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October 3

 * Two trains collide in Central Java, Indonesia, killing 36 people and injuring at least 50 others. added by HJ Mitchell, 00:28, 03 October 2010
 * In Australian rules football, Collingwood defeats St Kilda to win the AFL Grand Final. added by HJ Mitchell, 04:29, 03 October 2010
 * In Australian rules football, Collingwood defeat St Kilda to win the AFL Grand Final. updated by David Levy, 04:41, 03 October 2010
 * In Australian rules football, Collingwood defeats St Kilda to win the AFL Grand Final. updated by Gatoclass, 07:23, 03 October 2010
 * XIX Commonwealth Games begin at Jawaharlal Nehru Stadium in Delhi, India. added by Tinucherian, 13:53, 03 October 2010
 * XIX Commonwealth Games begin at Jawaharlal Nehru Stadium in Delhi, India. added by Tone, 13:58, 03 October 2010
 * The XIX Commonwealth Games begin at Jawaharlal Nehru Stadium in Delhi, India. added by Tariqabjotu, 15:05, 03 October 2010
 * In Australian rules football, Collingwood defeat St Kilda to win the AFL Grand Final. updated by Fox, 15:36, 03 October 2010
 * The United States apologizes for conducting syphilis experiments in Guatemala in the 1940s without the subjects' informed consent. updated by Chaser, 16:40, 03 October 2010
 * The United States apologizes for conducting syphilis experiments in Guatemala in the 1940s without the subjects' informed consent. removed by Tone, 12:05, 04 October 2010
 * In Australian rules football, Collingwood defeat St Kilda to win the AFL Grand Final. updated by David Levy, 17:17, 03 October 2010
 * The XIX Commonwealth Games begin at the Jawaharlal Nehru Stadium in New Delhi, India. updated by Tinucherian, 18:09, 03 October 2010
 * The XIX Commonwealth Games begin at the Jawaharlal Nehru Stadium in Delhi, India. updated by Dumelow, 19:35, 03 October 2010
 * |image = Jawaharlal Nehru Stadium1.jpg added by BorgQueen, 20:21, 03 October 2010
 * |image = Jawaharlal Nehru Stadium1.jpg removed by David Levy, 02:34, 04 October 2010
 * |title = Jawaharlal Nehru Stadium added by BorgQueen, 20:21, 03 October 2010
 * |title = Jawaharlal Nehru Stadium removed by David Levy, 02:34, 04 October 2010
 * The XIX Commonwealth Games begin at the Jawaharlal Nehru Stadium (pictured) in Delhi, India. updated by BorgQueen, 20:21, 03 October 2010
 * The People's Republic of China launches its second lunar orbiter, Chang'e 2. updated by BorgQueen, 20:21, 03 October 2010
 * The People's Republic of China launches its second lunar orbiter, Chang'e 2. removed by Tone, 12:01, 04 October 2010
 * Sébastien Loeb, driving for the Citroën World Rally Team, wins his seventh consecutive World Rally Championship. added by Mkativerata, 23:26, 03 October 2010
 * In Australian rules football, Collingwood defeat St Kilda to win the AFL Grand Final. updated by Mkativerata, 23:26, 03 October 2010
 * In Australian rules football, Collingwood win the AFL Grand Final, while in rugby league, St George Illawarra win the NRL Grand Final. updated by Mkativerata, 23:37, 03 October 2010

October 4

 * In Australian rules football, Collingwood win the AFL Grand Final, while in rugby league, St. George Illawarra win the NRL Grand Final. added by David Levy, 00:07, 04 October 2010
 * In Australian rules football, Collingwood win the AFL Grand Final, while in rugby league, St. George Illawarra win the NRL Grand Final. removed by Stephen, 22:50, 04 October 2010
 * |image = Sébastien Loeb - 2009 Rally Australia cropped.jpg added by David Levy, 02:34, 04 October 2010
 * |image = Sébastien Loeb - 2009 Rally Australia cropped.jpg removed by David Levy, 17:05, 04 October 2010
 * |title = Sébastien Loeb added by David Levy, 02:34, 04 October 2010
 * |title = Sébastien Loeb removed by David Levy, 17:05, 04 October 2010
 * |border = yes added by David Levy, 02:34, 04 October 2010
 * Sébastien Loeb (pictured), driving for the Citroën World Rally Team, wins his seventh consecutive World Rally Championship. updated by David Levy, 02:34, 04 October 2010
 * The XIX Commonwealth Games begin at the Jawaharlal Nehru Stadium in Delhi, India. updated by David Levy, 02:34, 04 October 2010
 * The XIX Commonwealth Games begin at the Jawaharlal Nehru Stadium in Delhi, India. removed by BorgQueen, 14:45, 05 October 2010
 * Two trains collide in Central Java, Indonesia, killing 36 people and injuring at least 50 others. updated by David Levy, 04:16, 04 October 2010
 * Two trains collide in Central Java, Indonesia, killing 36 people and injuring at least 50 others. removed by BorgQueen, 17:36, 04 October 2010
 * Robert Geoffrey Edwards wins the 2010 Nobel Prize in Physiology or Medicine for his development of in vitro fertilisation. added by Tone, 12:01, 04 October 2010
 * Robert Geoffrey Edwards wins the 2010 Nobel Prize in Physiology or Medicine for his development of in vitro fertilisation. updated by BorgQueen, 12:04, 04 October 2010
 * The incumbent coalition government of Valdis Dombrovskis wins Latvia's parliamentary election. added by Tone, 12:05, 04 October 2010
 * The incumbent coalition government of Valdis Dombrovskis wins Latvia's parliamentary election. updated by Tone, 12:05, 04 October 2010
 * |image = Dombrovskis2 cropped.jpg added by David Levy, 17:05, 04 October 2010
 * |image = Dombrovskis2 cropped.jpg removed by Tone, 11:09, 05 October 2010
 * |title = Valdis Dombrovskis added by David Levy, 17:05, 04 October 2010
 * |title = Valdis Dombrovskis removed by Tone, 11:09, 05 October 2010
 * |border = no added by David Levy, 17:05, 04 October 2010
 * Robert G. Edwards wins the 2010 Nobel Prize in Physiology or Medicine for his development of in vitro fertilisation. updated by David Levy, 17:05, 04 October 2010
 * Robert G. Edwards wins the 2010 Nobel Prize in Physiology or Medicine for his development of in vitro fertilisation. removed by Spencer, 23:53, 04 October 2010
 * Latvia's incumbent coalition government, led by Prime Minister Valdis Dombrovskis (pictured), wins the country's parliamentary election. added by David Levy, 17:05, 04 October 2010
 * Sébastien Loeb, driving for the Citroën World Rally Team, wins his seventh consecutive World Rally Championship. updated by David Levy, 17:05, 04 October 2010
 * Sébastien Loeb, driving for the Citroën World Rally Team, wins his seventh consecutive World Rally Championship. removed by BorgQueen, 20:09, 05 October 2010
 * The 39th Chess Olympiad concludes with Ukraine and Russia winning the open and women's section respectively. added by BorgQueen, 17:36, 04 October 2010
 * The 39th Chess Olympiad concludes with Ukraine winning the open section and Russia winning the women's section. updated by David Levy, 17:59, 04 October 2010
 * The 39th Chess Olympiad concludes with Ukraine and Russia winning the open and women's section respectively. removed by David Levy, 17:59, 04 October 2010
 * The 39th Chess Olympiad concludes with Ukraine winning the open section and Russia winning the women's section. removed by Stephen, 23:53, 05 October 2010
 * In golf, Europe defeats the United States in the 2010 Ryder Cup at Celtic Manor, South Wales. added by Stephen, 22:50, 04 October 2010
 * In golf, Europe defeats the United States in the 2010 Ryder Cup at Celtic Manor, South Wales. updated by Black Falcon, 22:55, 04 October 2010
 * In golf, the Ryder Cup competition concludes with Europe defeating the United States. updated by David Levy, 23:08, 04 October 2010
 * In Australian rules football, Collingwood win the AFL Grand Final, while in rugby league, St. George Illawarra win the NRL Grand Final. updated by Spencer, 23:53, 04 October 2010
 * In Australian rules football, Collingwood win the AFL Grand Final, while in rugby league, St. George Illawarra win the NRL Grand Final. removed by Stephen, 01:13, 05 October 2010

October 5

 * In golf, the Ryder Cup concludes with Europe defeating the United States. updated by Stephen, 00:11, 05 October 2010
 * In golf, the Ryder Cup concludes with Europe defeating the United States. removed by Tone, 16:35, 06 October 2010
 * Robert G. Edwards wins the 2010 Nobel Prize in Physiology or Medicine for his development of in vitro fertilisation. updated by Stephen, 01:13, 05 October 2010
 * Robert G. Edwards wins the 2010 Nobel Prize in Physiology or Medicine for his development of in vitro fertilisation. removed by BorgQueen, 21:36, 05 October 2010
 * Andre Geim and Konstantin Novoselov win the 2010 Nobel Prize in Physics for their experiments on graphene. added by Tone, 11:05, 05 October 2010
 * |image = Geim.jpg added by Tone, 11:09, 05 October 2010
 * |image = Geim.jpg removed by BorgQueen, 21:36, 05 October 2010
 * |title = Andre Geim added by Tone, 11:09, 05 October 2010
 * |title = Andre Geim removed by BorgQueen, 21:36, 05 October 2010
 * Andre Geim (pictured) and Konstantin Novoselov win the 2010 Nobel Prize in Physics for their experiments on graphene. updated by Tone, 11:09, 05 October 2010
 * Latvia's incumbent coalition government, led by Prime Minister Valdis Dombrovskis, wins the country's parliamentary election. updated by Tone, 11:09, 05 October 2010
 * Latvia's incumbent coalition government, led by Prime Minister Valdis Dombrovskis, wins the country's parliamentary election. updated by BorgQueen, 13:42, 05 October 2010
 * Latvia's incumbent coalition government, led by Prime Minister Valdis Dombrovskis, wins the country's parliamentary election. removed by BorgQueen, 21:30, 05 October 2010
 * A state of emergency is declared in western Hungary after an accident at an alumina factory floods a large area with "red mud", killing at least three people. added by BorgQueen, 14:45, 05 October 2010
 * Former Société Générale trader Jérôme Kerviel is sentenced to three years in jail for his role in the January 2008 Société Générale trading loss incident. added by BorgQueen, 21:30, 05 October 2010
 * |image = Amd mug faisal-shahzad.jpg added by BorgQueen, 21:36, 05 October 2010
 * |image = Amd mug faisal-shahzad.jpg removed by BorgQueen, 11:52, 07 October 2010
 * |title = Faisal Shahzad added by BorgQueen, 21:36, 05 October 2010
 * |title = Faisal Shahzad removed by BorgQueen, 11:52, 07 October 2010
 * Faisal Shahzad (pictured) is sentenced to life in prison for an attempted car bombing in Times Square, New York City. added by BorgQueen, 21:36, 05 October 2010
 * Andre Geim and Konstantin Novoselov win the 2010 Nobel Prize in Physics for their experiments on graphene. updated by BorgQueen, 21:37, 05 October 2010
 * A state of emergency is declared in western Hungary after an accident at an alumina factory floods a large area with "red mud", killing at least three people. updated by BorgQueen, 21:38, 05 October 2010
 * A state of emergency is declared in western Hungary after an accident at an alumina factory floods a large area with "red mud", killing at least four people. updated by BorgQueen, 22:33, 05 October 2010
 * A state of emergency is declared in western Hungary after an accident at an alumina factory floods a large area with "red mud", killing at least four people. removed by BorgQueen, 00:25, 08 October 2010
 * Comedy actor Norman Wisdom dies aged 95. added by Stephen, 23:53, 05 October 2010
 * British comedy actor Norman Wisdom dies aged 95. added by BorgQueen, 23:58, 05 October 2010
 * British comedy actor Norman Wisdom dies aged 95. removed by BorgQueen, 00:25, 08 October 2010

October 6

 * The 39th Chess Olympiad concludes with Ukraine winning the open section and Russia winning the women's section. updated by HJ Mitchell, 00:02, 06 October 2010
 * Robert G. Edwards wins the 2010 Nobel Prize in Physiology or Medicine for his development of in vitro fertilisation. updated by HJ Mitchell, 00:02, 06 October 2010
 * Robert G. Edwards wins the 2010 Nobel Prize in Physiology or Medicine for his development of in vitro fertilisation. removed by BorgQueen, 04:13, 06 October 2010
 * The 39th Chess Olympiad concludes with Ukraine winning the open section and Russia winning the women's section. updated by BorgQueen, 00:02, 06 October 2010
 * The 39th Chess Olympiad concludes with Ukraine winning the open section and Russia winning the women's section. removed by Stephen, 12:34, 06 October 2010
 * Former trader Jérôme Kerviel is sentenced to three years in jail for his role in the January 2008 Société Générale trading loss incident. added by BorgQueen, 04:14, 06 October 2010
 * Former trader Jérôme Kerviel is sentenced to three years in jail for his role in the January 2008 Société Générale trading loss incident. removed by HJ Mitchell, 04:52, 08 October 2010
 * Richard F. Heck, Ei-ichi Negishi and Akira Suzuki are jointly awarded the Nobel Prize in Chemistry for their work in organic synthesis. added by Stephen, 12:34, 06 October 2010
 * Andre Geim and Konstantin Novoselov win the Nobel Prize in Physics for their experiments on graphene. updated by Stephen, 12:34, 06 October 2010
 * Researches announce the discovery of the Koro language spoken by 800 to 1200 people in the Arunachal Pradesh region of India. added by Tone, 16:35, 06 October 2010
 * Researchers announce that they have identified the Koro language, spoken by 800 to 1200 people in the Arunachal Pradesh region of India. added by Owen, 16:45, 06 October 2010
 * Researchers announce that they have identified the Koro language, spoken by 800 to 1,200 people in the Arunachal Pradesh region of India. updated by BorgQueen, 22:26, 06 October 2010

October 7

 * In golf, the Ryder Cup concludes with Europe defeating the United States. updated by BorgQueen, 00:03, 07 October 2010
 * In golf, the Ryder Cup concludes with Europe defeating the United States. removed by DragonflySixtyseven, 11:12, 07 October 2010
 * Richard F. Heck, Ei-ichi Negishi and Akira Suzuki win the Nobel Prize in Chemistry for their work in organic synthesis. updated by PFHLai, 02:09, 07 October 2010
 * Andre Geim and Konstantin Novoselov win the Nobel Prize in Physics for their research on graphene. updated by PFHLai, 02:09, 07 October 2010
 * Mario Vargas Llosa wins the Nobel Prize in Literature. added by DragonflySixtyseven, 11:12, 07 October 2010
 * |image = Mario Vargas Llosa 1985 cropped.jpg added by BorgQueen, 11:52, 07 October 2010
 * |image = Mario Vargas Llosa 1985 cropped.jpg removed by HJ Mitchell, 04:58, 08 October 2010
 * |title = Mario Vargas Llosa added by BorgQueen, 11:52, 07 October 2010
 * |title = Mario Vargas Llosa removed by HJ Mitchell, 04:58, 08 October 2010
 * Mario Vargas Llosa (pictured) wins the Nobel Prize in Literature. added by BorgQueen, 11:52, 07 October 2010
 * Faisal Shahzad is sentenced to life in prison for an attempted car bombing in Times Square, New York City. updated by BorgQueen, 11:52, 07 October 2010
 * Faisal Shahzad is sentenced to life in prison for an attempted car bombing in Times Square, New York City. removed by BorgQueen, 09:25, 08 October 2010
 * Peruvian-Spanish writer Mario Vargas Llosa (pictured) wins the Nobel Prize in Literature. added by BorgQueen, 11:54, 07 October 2010
 * Linguistics researchers announce that they have identified the Koro language, spoken by 800 to 1,200 people in the Arunachal Pradesh region of India. added by Stephen, 22:03, 07 October 2010
 * Peruvian-Spanish writer Mario Vargas Llosa (pictured) is awarded the Nobel Prize in Literature. updated by Stephen, 23:13, 07 October 2010
 * Richard F. Heck, Ei-ichi Negishi and Akira Suzuki are awarded the Nobel Prize in Chemistry for their work in organic synthesis. updated by Stephen, 23:13, 07 October 2010
 * Andre Geim and Konstantin Novoselov are awarded the Nobel Prize in Physics for their research on graphene. updated by Stephen, 23:13, 07 October 2010

October 8

 * Peruvian-Spanish writer Mario Vargas Llosa (pictured) wins the Nobel Prize in Literature. updated by PFHLai, 00:47, 08 October 2010
 * Peruvian-Spanish writer Mario Vargas Llosa (pictured) is awarded the Nobel Prize in Literature. updated by Stephen, 00:53, 08 October 2010
 * Richard F. Heck, Ei-ichi Negishi and Akira Suzuki win the Nobel Prize in Chemistry for their work in organic synthesis. updated by PFHLai, 00:53, 08 October 2010
 * Andre Geim and Konstantin Novoselov win the Nobel Prize in Physics for their research on graphene. updated by PFHLai, 00:53, 08 October 2010
 * Peruvian-Spanish writer Mario Vargas Llosa (pictured) wins the Nobel Prize in Literature. updated by PFHLai, 00:55, 08 October 2010
 * The identification of the Koro language, spoken by 800 to 1,200 people in the Arunachal Pradesh region of India, is announced. added by PFHLai, 00:56, 08 October 2010
 * The identification of the Koro language, spoken by 800 to 1,200 people in the Arunachal Pradesh region of India, is announced. removed by HJ Mitchell, 09:37, 10 October 2010
 * Peruvian-Spanish writer Mario Vargas Llosa (pictured) is awarded the Nobel Prize in Literature. updated by David Levy, 01:13, 08 October 2010
 * Richard F. Heck, Ei-ichi Negishi and Akira Suzuki are awarded the Nobel Prize in Chemistry for their work in organic synthesis. updated by David Levy, 01:13, 08 October 2010
 * Andre Geim and Konstantin Novoselov are awarded the Nobel Prize in Physics for their research on graphene. updated by David Levy, 01:13, 08 October 2010
 * Andre Geim and Konstantin Novoselov are awarded the Nobel Prize in Physics for their research on graphene. removed by HJ Mitchell, 03:26, 08 October 2010
 * The Russian RSM-56 Bulava submarine-launched ballistic missile, the proposed future cornerstone of the country's nuclear triad, undergoes its first successful test since 2008. added by HJ Mitchell, 03:26, 08 October 2010
 * The Russian RSM-56 Bulava submarine-launched ballistic missile, the proposed future cornerstone of the country's nuclear triad, undergoes its first successful test since 2008. removed by HJ Mitchell, 20:53, 11 October 2010
 * Richard F. Heck, Ei-ichi Negishi and Akira Suzuki are jointly named as Nobel laureates in chemistry for their work in organic synthesis. updated by HJ Mitchell, 04:02, 08 October 2010
 * Richard F. Heck, Ei-ichi Negishi and Akira Suzuki are jointly named Nobel laureates in chemistry for their work in organic synthesis. updated by David Levy, 04:29, 08 October 2010
 * Richard F. Heck, Ei-ichi Negishi and Akira Suzuki are jointly named Nobel laureates in chemistry for their work in organic synthesis. removed by Mkativerata, 08:01, 10 October 2010
 * A Roman helmet dating from the first to third century AD sells at auction for £2.3 million ($3.6 million). added by HJ Mitchell, 04:52, 08 October 2010
 * A Roman helmet dating from the first to third century AD sells at auction for £2.3 million ($3.6 million). updated by Art LaPella, 04:54, 08 October 2010
 * |image = Crosby Garret Helmet at Sale.jpg added by HJ Mitchell, 04:58, 08 October 2010
 * |image = Crosby Garret Helmet at Sale.jpg removed by BorgQueen, 09:31, 08 October 2010
 * |title = Roman helmet added by HJ Mitchell, 04:58, 08 October 2010
 * |title = Roman helmet removed by BorgQueen, 09:31, 08 October 2010
 * A Roman helmet (pictured) dating from the first to third century AD sells at auction for £2.3 million ($3.6 million). updated by HJ Mitchell, 04:58, 08 October 2010
 * Peruvian-Spanish writer Mario Vargas Llosa is awarded the Nobel Prize in Literature. updated by HJ Mitchell, 04:58, 08 October 2010
 * Peruvian-Spanish writer Mario Vargas Llosa is awarded the Nobel Prize in Literature. removed by TFOWR, 13:05, 11 October 2010
 * A Roman helmet (pictured) dating from the first to third century AD sells at auction for £2.3 million (approximately US$3.6 million). updated by BorgQueen, 06:07, 08 October 2010
 * Chinese human rights activist Liu Xiaobo wins the Nobel Peace Prize. added by BorgQueen, 09:24, 08 October 2010
 * |image = VOA CHINESE liuxiaobo cropped.jpg added by BorgQueen, 09:31, 08 October 2010
 * |image = VOA CHINESE liuxiaobo cropped.jpg removed by HJ Mitchell, 20:59, 11 October 2010
 * |title = Liu Xiaobo added by BorgQueen, 09:31, 08 October 2010
 * |title = Liu Xiaobo removed by HJ Mitchell, 20:59, 11 October 2010
 * Chinese human rights activist Liu Xiaobo (pictured) wins the Nobel Peace Prize. updated by BorgQueen, 09:31, 08 October 2010
 * A Roman helmet dating from the first to third century AD sells at auction for £2.3 million (approximately US$3.6 million). updated by BorgQueen, 09:31, 08 October 2010
 * Chinese human rights activist Liu Xiaobo (pictured) wins the Nobel Peace Prize. added by BorgQueen, 09:32, 08 October 2010
 * A Roman helmet dating from the first to third century AD sells at auction for £2.3 million. updated by BorgQueen, 12:04, 08 October 2010
 * A Roman helmet dating from the first to third century AD sells at auction for £2.3 million. removed by HJ Mitchell, 12:51, 12 October 2010
 * Imprisoned Chinese human rights activist Liu Xiaobo (pictured) wins the Nobel Peace Prize. added by BorgQueen, 13:38, 08 October 2010
 * Imprisoned Chinese human rights activist Liu Xiaobo (pictured) is named Nobel peace laureate. updated by HJ Mitchell, 15:24, 08 October 2010

October 9

 * Faisal Shahzad is sentenced to life in prison for an attempted car bombing in Times Square, New York City. updated by HJ Mitchell, 00:22, 09 October 2010
 * Faisal Shahzad is sentenced to life in prison for an attempted car bombing in Times Square, New York City. removed by Mkativerata, 07:56, 10 October 2010
 * Former trader Jérôme Kerviel is sentenced to three years in jail for his role in the January 2008 Société Générale trading loss incident. updated by HJ Mitchell, 00:22, 09 October 2010
 * Former trader Jérôme Kerviel is sentenced to three years in jail for his role in the January 2008 Société Générale trading loss incident. removed by BorgQueen, 12:04, 09 October 2010
 * Imprisoned Chinese human rights activist Liu Xiaobo (pictured) is awarded the 2010 Nobel Peace Prize. updated by Chaser, 19:26, 09 October 2010
 * Imprisoned Chinese human rights activist Liu Xiaobo (pictured) is named Nobel peace laureate. updated by HJ Mitchell, 22:22, 09 October 2010

October 10

 * Former trader Jérôme Kerviel is sentenced to three years in jail for his role in the January 2008 Société Générale trading loss incident. updated by BorgQueen, 00:06, 10 October 2010
 * Former trader Jérôme Kerviel is sentenced to three years in jail for his role in the January 2008 Société Générale trading loss incident. removed by HJ Mitchell, 00:25, 10 October 2010
 * The maiden flight of the Soyuz TMA-M, with three astronauts of Expedition 25 on board, docks at the International Space Station. added by HJ Mitchell, 00:25, 10 October 2010
 * The Netherland Antilles is dissolved, with Curaçao and Sint Maarten becoming constituent countries of the Kingdom of the Netherlands, while Bonaire, Saba and Sint Eustatius become special municipalities of the Netherlands. added by Mkativerata, 07:56, 10 October 2010
 * The Netherlands Antilles is dissolved, with Curaçao and Sint Maarten becoming constituent countries of the Kingdom of the Netherlands, while Bonaire, Saba and Sint Eustatius become special municipalities of the Netherlands. updated by Mkativerata, 07:56, 10 October 2010
 * The Netherlands Antilles is dissolved, with Curaçao and Sint Maarten becoming constituent countries of the Kingdom of the Netherlands, while Bonaire, Saba and Sint Eustatius become special municipalities of the Netherlands. removed by Tariqabjotu, 03:31, 13 October 2010
 * The identification of the Koro language, spoken by 800 to 1,200 people in the Arunachal Pradesh region of India, is announced. updated by BorgQueen, 11:32, 10 October 2010
 * The identification of the Koro language, spoken by 800 to 1,200 people in the Arunachal Pradesh region of India, is announced. removed by BorgQueen, 00:01, 11 October 2010
 * The maiden flight of the Soyuz TMA-M, with three astronauts of Expedition 25 on board, docks at the International Space Station. added by Dumelow, 15:25, 10 October 2010
 * The maiden flight of the Soyuz TMA-M, with three astronauts of Expedition 25 on board, docks at the International Space Station. removed by TFOWR, 00:06, 13 October 2010

October 11

 * Imprisoned Chinese human rights activist Liu Xiaobo (pictured) is awarded the 2010 Nobel Peace Prize. updated by David Levy, 02:45, 11 October 2010
 * Imprisoned Chinese human rights activist Liu Xiaobo (pictured) is awarded the Nobel Peace Prize. updated by David Levy, 02:45, 11 October 2010
 * Peter Diamon, Dale Mortensen and Christopher Pissarides are awarded the 2010 Nobel Memorial Prize in Economic Sciences. added by TFOWR, 13:05, 11 October 2010
 * Peter Diamon, Dale Mortensen and Christopher Pissarides are awarded the Nobel Memorial Prize in Economic Sciences. updated by TFOWR, 13:11, 11 October 2010
 * Peter Diamond, Dale Mortensen and Christopher Pissarides are awarded the Nobel Memorial Prize in Economic Sciences. updated by BorgQueen, 13:39, 11 October 2010
 * Australian opera singer Joan Sutherland dies at her home in Switzerland aged 83. added by HJ Mitchell, 20:53, 11 October 2010
 * |image = Sutherlandnorma ITN.jpg added by HJ Mitchell, 20:59, 11 October 2010
 * |image = Sutherlandnorma ITN.jpg removed by TFOWR, 21:10, 11 October 2010
 * |title = Joan Sutherland added by HJ Mitchell, 20:59, 11 October 2010
 * |title = Joan Sutherland removed by TFOWR, 21:10, 11 October 2010
 * Australian opera singer Joan Sutherland (pictured) dies at her home in Switzerland aged 83. updated by HJ Mitchell, 20:59, 11 October 2010
 * Imprisoned Chinese human rights activist Liu Xiaobo is awarded the Nobel Peace Prize. updated by HJ Mitchell, 20:59, 11 October 2010
 * |image = VOA CHINESE liuxiaobo cropped.jpg updated by TFOWR, 21:10, 11 October 2010
 * |image = VOA CHINESE liuxiaobo cropped.jpg removed by BorgQueen, 21:38, 11 October 2010
 * |title = Liu Xiaobo updated by TFOWR, 21:10, 11 October 2010
 * |title = Liu Xiaobo removed by BorgQueen, 21:38, 11 October 2010
 * Australian opera singer Joan Sutherland dies at her home in Switzerland aged 83. updated by TFOWR, 21:10, 11 October 2010
 * Imprisoned Chinese human rights activist Liu Xiaobo (pictured) is awarded the Nobel Peace Prize. updated by TFOWR, 21:10, 11 October 2010
 * |image = Joan Sutherland .jpg added by BorgQueen, 21:38, 11 October 2010
 * |image = Joan Sutherland .jpg removed by BorgQueen, 03:39, 13 October 2010
 * |title = Joan Sutherland updated by BorgQueen, 21:38, 11 October 2010
 * |title = Joan Sutherland removed by BorgQueen, 03:39, 13 October 2010
 * Australian opera singer Joan Sutherland (pictured) dies aged 83. updated by BorgQueen, 21:38, 11 October 2010
 * Imprisoned Chinese human rights activist Liu Xiaobo is awarded the Nobel Peace Prize. updated by BorgQueen, 21:38, 11 October 2010
 * Imprisoned Chinese human rights activist Liu Xiaobo is awarded the Nobel Peace Prize. removed by BorgQueen, 21:12, 12 October 2010

October 12

 * Peter Diamond, Dale Mortensen and Christopher Pissarides are awarded the Nobel Prize in Economics. updated by Chaser, 01:18, 12 October 2010
 * Peter Diamond, Dale Mortensen and Christopher Pissarides are awarded the Nobel Prize in Economics. removed by HJ Mitchell, 23:28, 13 October 2010
 * Samuel Wanjiru of Kenya and Liliya Shobukhova of Russia win the men's and women's events respectively at the Chicago Marathon. added by HJ Mitchell, 12:51, 12 October 2010
 * Samuel Wanjiru of Kenya and Liliya Shobukhova of Russia win the men's and women's events respectively at the Chicago Marathon. removed by Tariqabjotu, 03:35, 13 October 2010
 * British author Howard Jacobson is awarded the Man Booker Prize for Fiction for his novel The Finkler Question. added by BorgQueen, 21:12, 12 October 2010
 * British author Howard Jacobson is awarded the Man Booker Prize for Fiction for his novel The Finkler Question. updated by Owen, 21:37, 12 October 2010
 * British author Howard Jacobson is awarded the Man Booker Prize for Fiction for his novel The Finkler Question. added by Stephen, 22:54, 12 October 2010

October 13

 * British author Howard Jacobson is awarded the Man Booker Prize for Fiction for his novel The Finkler Question. updated by Owen, 03:19, 13 October 2010
 * British author Howard Jacobson is awarded the Man Booker Prize for Fiction for his novel The Finkler Question. removed by Mkativerata, 00:02, 16 October 2010
 * The first of the 33 miners trapped for two months in the San José mine in Copiapó, Chile, is rescued. added by Tariqabjotu, 03:31, 13 October 2010
 * The Netherlands Antilles is dissolved, with Curaçao and Sint Maarten becoming constituent countries of the Kingdom of the Netherlands, while Bonaire, Saba and Sint Eustatius become special municipalities of the Netherlands. updated by BorgQueen, 03:33, 13 October 2010
 * The Netherlands Antilles is dissolved, with Curaçao and Sint Maarten becoming constituent countries of the Kingdom of the Netherlands, while Bonaire, Saba and Sint Eustatius become special municipalities of the Netherlands. removed by BorgQueen, 03:34, 13 October 2010
 * A U.S. Federal judge orders the Defense Department to stop enforcing the "don't ask, don't tell" policy prohibiting openly gay people from serving in the military. added by Tariqabjotu, 03:35, 13 October 2010
 * |image = Mina San José de Copiapó en 2010.jpg added by BorgQueen, 03:39, 13 October 2010
 * |image = Mina San José de Copiapó en 2010.jpg removed by BorgQueen, 19:59, 13 October 2010
 * |title = Rescue efforts in San José de Copiapó added by BorgQueen, 03:39, 13 October 2010
 * |title = Rescue efforts in San José de Copiapó removed by BorgQueen, 19:59, 13 October 2010
 * The first of the 33 miners trapped for two months in the San José mine (pictured) in Copiapó, Chile, is rescued. updated by BorgQueen, 03:39, 13 October 2010
 * Australian opera singer Joan Sutherland dies aged 83. updated by BorgQueen, 03:39, 13 October 2010
 * Australian opera singer Joan Sutherland dies aged 83. removed by Courcelles, 01:24, 14 October 2010
 * The first of 33 miners trapped for two months in the San José mine (pictured) in Copiapó, Chile, is rescued. updated by Tariqabjotu, 03:39, 13 October 2010
 * Samuel Wanjiru of Kenya and Liliya Shobukhova of Russia win the men's and women's events respectively at the Chicago Marathon. updated by BorgQueen, 03:40, 13 October 2010
 * Samuel Wanjiru of Kenya and Liliya Shobukhova of Russia win the men's and women's events respectively at the Chicago Marathon. removed by BorgQueen, 20:00, 13 October 2010
 * The first of the 33 miners trapped for two months in the San José mine (pictured) in Copiapó, Chile, are rescued. updated by Tariqabjotu, 06:01, 13 October 2010
 * The first of the 33 miners trapped for two months in the San José mine (pictured) in Copiapó, Chile, are rescued. updated by Dragons flight, 06:23, 13 October 2010
 * The first of the 33 miners trapped for two months in the San José mine (pictured) in Copiapó, Chile, are rescued. updated by Mkativerata, 06:34, 13 October 2010
 * The first of the 33 miners trapped for two months in the San José Mine (pictured) in Copiapó, Chile, are rescued. updated by Tariqabjotu, 06:41, 13 October 2010
 * The first of the 33 miners trapped for two months in the San José Mine (pictured) in Copiapó, Chile, is rescued. updated by Bkell, 13:16, 13 October 2010
 * The first of the 33 miners trapped for two months in the San José Mine (pictured) in Copiapó, Chile, are rescued. updated by Fox, 13:43, 13 October 2010
 * The first few of the 33 miners trapped for two months in the San José Mine (pictured) in Copiapó, Chile, are rescued. added by Woody, 16:27, 13 October 2010
 * The first several of the 33 miners trapped for two months in the San José Mine (pictured) in Copiapó, Chile, are rescued. added by David Levy, 16:31, 13 October 2010
 * The rescue of 33 miners trapped for two months in the San José Mine (pictured) in Copiapó, Chile, continues, with more than half of the miners now on the surface. added by David Levy, 16:46, 13 October 2010
 * |image = Alex Vega after being rescued cropped.jpg added by BorgQueen, 19:59, 13 October 2010
 * |image = Alex Vega after being rescued cropped.jpg removed by Aude, 20:08, 14 October 2010
 * |title = Álex Vega, the tenth miner to be rescued added by BorgQueen, 19:59, 13 October 2010
 * |title = Álex Vega, the tenth miner to be rescued removed by Aude, 20:08, 14 October 2010
 * The rescue of 33 miners trapped for two months in the San José Mine in Copiapó, Chile, continues, with more than half of the miners now on the surface (Álex Vega, the tenth miner rescued, pictured). updated by BorgQueen, 19:59, 13 October 2010
 * The rescue of 33 miners trapped for two months in the San José Mine in Copiapó, Chile, continues, with more than two-thirds of the miners now on the surface (Álex Vega, the tenth miner rescued, pictured). updated by David Levy, 21:04, 13 October 2010
 * The rescue of 33 miners trapped for two months in the San José Mine in Copiapó, Chile continues, with more than two-thirds of the miners now on the surface (Álex Vega, the tenth miner rescued, pictured). updated by Fox, 21:09, 13 October 2010
 * The rescue of 33 miners trapped for two months in the San José Mine in Copiapó, Chile, continues, with more than two-thirds of the miners now on the surface (Álex Vega, the tenth miner rescued, pictured). updated by David Levy, 21:16, 13 October 2010
 * The rescue of 33 miners trapped for two months in the San José Mine in Copiapó, Chile, continues, with more than three-quarters of the miners now on the surface (Álex Vega, the tenth miner rescued, pictured). updated by David Levy, 21:31, 13 October 2010
 * The rescue of 33 miners trapped for two months in the San José Mine in Copiapó, Chile, continues, with more than three quarters of the miners now on the surface (Álex Vega, the tenth miner rescued, pictured). updated by Tariqabjotu, 22:06, 13 October 2010
 * The rescue of 33 miners trapped for ten weeks in the San José Mine in Copiapó, Chile, continues, with more than three quarters of the miners now on the surface (Álex Vega, the tenth miner rescued, pictured). updated by Tariqabjotu, 22:58, 13 October 2010
 * The rescue of 33 miners trapped for ten weeks in the San José Mine in Copiapó, Chile, continues, with 29 of the 33 miners now on the surface (Álex Vega, the tenth miner rescued, pictured). updated by HJ Mitchell, 23:14, 13 October 2010
 * The rescue of 33 miners trapped for ten weeks in the San José Mine in Copiapó, Chile, continues, with 29 of miners now on the surface (Álex Vega, the tenth miner rescued, pictured). updated by David Levy, 23:26, 13 October 2010
 * The rescue of 33 miners trapped for ten weeks in the San José Mine in Copiapó, Chile, continues, with 29 of the miners now on the surface (Álex Vega, the tenth miner rescued, pictured). updated by David Levy, 23:27, 13 October 2010
 * Spanish motorcyclist Jorge Lorenzo becomes 2010 World Grand Prix motorcycle racing champion. added by HJ Mitchell, 23:28, 13 October 2010
 * The rescue of miners trapped for ten weeks in the San José Mine in Copiapó, Chile, continues, with 29 of the miners now on the surface (Álex Vega, the tenth miner rescued, pictured). updated by HJ Mitchell, 23:34, 13 October 2010
 * Spanish motorcyclist Jorge Lorenzo becomes World Grand Prix motorcycle racing champion. updated by HJ Mitchell, 23:34, 13 October 2010
 * Spanish motorcyclist Jorge Lorenzo becomes World Grand Prix motorcycle racing champion. removed by HJ Mitchell, 19:56, 14 October 2010
 * The rescue of miners trapped for ten weeks in the San José Mine in Copiapó, Chile, continues, with 30 of the 33 miners now on the surface (Álex Vega, the tenth miner rescued, pictured). updated by HJ Mitchell, 23:40, 13 October 2010

October 14

 * The rescue of the miners trapped for ten weeks in the San José Mine in Copiapó, Chile, continues, with 30 of the 33 miners now on the surface (Álex Vega, the tenth miner rescued, pictured). updated by Tariqabjotu, 00:02, 14 October 2010
 * The rescue of the miners trapped for ten weeks in the San José Mine in Copiapó, Chile, continues, with 31 of the 33 miners now on the surface (Álex Vega, the tenth miner rescued, pictured). updated by HJ Mitchell, 00:04, 14 October 2010
 * A U.S. federal judge orders the Defense Department to stop enforcing the "don't ask, don't tell" policy prohibiting openly gay people from serving in the military. updated by Tariqabjotu, 00:05, 14 October 2010
 * A U.S. federal judge orders the Defense Department to stop enforcing the "don't ask, don't tell" policy prohibiting openly gay people from serving in the military. removed by HJ Mitchell, 13:17, 17 October 2010
 * The Ata-Zhurt party wins a plurality in the Kyrgyzstani parliamentary election. added by HJ Mitchell, 00:22, 14 October 2010
 * The rescue of the miners trapped for ten weeks in the San José Mine in Copiapó, Chile, continues, with 32 of the 33 miners now on the surface (Álex Vega, the tenth miner rescued, pictured). updated by Tariqabjotu, 00:31, 14 October 2010
 * The Ata-Zhurt party wins a plurality in the Kyrgyzstani parliamentary election. updated by Mkativerata, 00:31, 14 October 2010
 * All 33 miners trapped for ten weeks in the San José Mine in Copiapó, Chile are rescued (Álex Vega, the tenth miner rescued, pictured). added by HJ Mitchell, 00:55, 14 October 2010
 * All 33 miners trapped for ten weeks in the San José Mine in Copiapó, Chile are rescued (Álex Vega, the tenth miner rescued, pictured). updated by Tariqabjotu, 00:58, 14 October 2010
 * All 33 miners trapped for ten weeks in the San José Mine in Copiapó, Chile, are rescued (Álex Vega, the tenth miner rescued, pictured). updated by David Levy, 02:53, 14 October 2010
 * The Ata-Zhurt party wins a plurality in the Kyrgyzstani parliamentary election. updated by HJ Mitchell, 13:20, 14 October 2010
 * The Ata-Zhurt party wins a plurality in the Kyrgyzstani parliamentary election. removed by Mkativerata, 00:02, 16 October 2010
 * All 33 miners trapped for 10 weeks in the San José Mine in Copiapó, Chile, are rescued (Álex Vega, the tenth miner rescued, pictured). updated by HJ Mitchell, 13:28, 14 October 2010
 * The United Nations Food and Agriculture Organization announces that it believes rinderpest has been eradicated, making it the second virus in history, after smallpox, to have been eliminated by humans. added by HJ Mitchell, 19:56, 14 October 2010
 * |image = Mina San José de Copiapó en 2010.jpg updated by Aude, 20:08, 14 October 2010
 * |image = Mina San José de Copiapó en 2010.jpg removed by BorgQueen, 22:08, 14 October 2010
 * |title = San José mine in Copiapó added by Aude, 20:08, 14 October 2010
 * |title = San José mine in Copiapó removed by BorgQueen, 22:08, 14 October 2010
 * All 33 miners trapped for 10 weeks in the San José Mine (pictured) in Copiapó, Chile, are rescued. updated by Aude, 20:08, 14 October 2010
 * All 33 miners trapped for 10 weeks in the San José Mine (pictured) in Copiapó, Chile, are rescued. updated by Staxringold, 20:14, 14 October 2010
 * |image = Rinderpest.JPG added by BorgQueen, 22:08, 14 October 2010
 * |image = Rinderpest.JPG removed by Woody, 17:24, 15 October 2010
 * |title = Rinderpest virus added by BorgQueen, 22:08, 14 October 2010
 * |title = Rinderpest virus removed by Woody, 17:24, 15 October 2010
 * The United Nations Food and Agriculture Organization announces that it believes rinderpest (virus pictured) has been eradicated, making it the second virus in history, after smallpox, to have been eliminated by humans. updated by BorgQueen, 22:08, 14 October 2010
 * All 33 miners trapped for 10 weeks in the San José Mine in Copiapó, Chile, are rescued. updated by BorgQueen, 22:08, 14 October 2010

October 15

 * Spanish motorcyclist Jorge Lorenzo becomes World Grand Prix motorcycle racing champion. updated by BorgQueen, 00:19, 15 October 2010
 * Spanish motorcyclist Jorge Lorenzo becomes World Grand Prix motorcycle racing champion. removed by HJ Mitchell, 14:43, 15 October 2010
 * After 14 years of construction, the drilling of the world's longest railway tunnel, the Gotthard Base Tunnel across the Swiss Alps, is completed. added by HJ Mitchell, 14:43, 15 October 2010
 * After 14 years of construction, the drilling of the world's longest railway tunnel, the Gotthard Base Tunnel is completed. updated by MSGJ, 14:46, 15 October 2010
 * After 14 years of construction, the drilling of Gotthard Base Tunnel across the Swiss Alps, the world's longest railway tunnel, is completed. updated by MSGJ, 14:47, 15 October 2010
 * After 14 years of construction, the drilling of Gotthard Base Tunnel across the Swiss Alps, the world's longest railway tunnel, is completed. updated by MSGJ, 14:49, 15 October 2010
 * After 14 years of construction, the drilling of the Gotthard Base Tunnel across the Swiss Alps, the world's longest railway tunnel, is completed. updated by Sandstein, 15:01, 15 October 2010
 * After 14 years of construction, the drilling of the world's longest railway tunnel, the Gotthard Base Tunnel across the Swiss Alps, is completed. updated by Sandstein, 15:03, 15 October 2010
 * |image = GBT MFS Faido TV-WS.jpg added by Woody, 17:24, 15 October 2010
 * |image = GBT MFS Faido TV-WS.jpg removed by BorgQueen, 22:01, 16 October 2010
 * |title = Gotthard Base Tunnel added by Woody, 17:24, 15 October 2010
 * |title = Gotthard Base Tunnel removed by BorgQueen, 22:01, 16 October 2010
 * After 14 years of construction, the drilling of the world's longest transport tunnel, the Gotthard Base Tunnel (pictured) across the Swiss Alps, is completed. updated by Woody, 17:24, 15 October 2010
 * The United Nations Food and Agriculture Organization announces that it believes rinderpest has been eradicated, making it the second virus in history, after smallpox, to have been eliminated by humans. updated by Woody, 17:24, 15 October 2010
 * After 14 years of construction, the drilling of the world's longest transport tunnel, the Gotthard Base Railway Tunnel (pictured) through the Swiss Alps, is completed. updated by Woody, 22:02, 15 October 2010

October 16

 * British author Howard Jacobson is awarded the Man Booker Prize for Fiction for his novel The Finkler Question. updated by BorgQueen, 02:56, 16 October 2010
 * British author Howard Jacobson is awarded the Man Booker Prize for Fiction for his novel The Finkler Question. removed by HJ Mitchell, 21:45, 16 October 2010
 * Mathematician Benoît Mandelbrot, known for his work with fractals, dies at the age of 85. added by HJ Mitchell, 21:45, 16 October 2010
 * |image = Mandel zoom 06 double hook.jpg added by BorgQueen, 22:01, 16 October 2010
 * |image = Mandel zoom 06 double hook.jpg removed by TFOWR, 13:57, 17 October 2010
 * |title = Partial view of the Mandelbrot set added by BorgQueen, 22:01, 16 October 2010
 * |title = Partial view of the Mandelbrot set removed by TFOWR, 13:57, 17 October 2010
 * Mathematician Benoît Mandelbrot, known for his work with fractals, dies at the age of 85 (Mandelbrot set pictured). updated by BorgQueen, 22:01, 16 October 2010
 * After 14 years of construction, the drilling of the world's longest transport tunnel, the Gotthard Base Railway Tunnel through the Swiss Alps, is completed. updated by BorgQueen, 22:01, 16 October 2010
 * Mathematician Benoît Mandelbrot, known for his work with fractals (Mandelbrot set pictured), dies at the age of 85. updated by BorgQueen, 22:20, 16 October 2010

October 17

 * British author Howard Jacobson is awarded the Man Booker Prize for Fiction for his novel The Finkler Question. updated by BorgQueen, 00:01, 17 October 2010
 * British author Howard Jacobson is awarded the Man Booker Prize for Fiction for his novel The Finkler Question. removed by BorgQueen, 12:01, 17 October 2010
 * All 33 miners trapped for 10 weeks in the San José Mine in Copiapó, Chile, are rescued. updated by Art LaPella, 01:41, 17 October 2010
 * Five new saints, including Mary MacKillop&mdash;the first Australian saint&mdash;are canonised by Pope Benedict XVI. added by HJ Mitchell, 13:17, 17 October 2010
 * |image = Mary MacKillop.jpg added by TFOWR, 13:57, 17 October 2010
 * |image = Mary MacKillop.jpg removed by TFOWR, 12:05, 19 October 2010
 * |title = Sister Mary MacKillop added by TFOWR, 13:57, 17 October 2010
 * Five new saints, including Mary MacKillop (pictured)&mdash;the first Australian saint&mdash;are canonised by Pope Benedict XVI. updated by TFOWR, 13:57, 17 October 2010
 * Mathematician Benoît Mandelbrot, known for his work with fractals, dies at the age of 85. updated by TFOWR, 13:57, 17 October 2010
 * Six new saints, including Mary MacKillop (pictured)&mdash;the first Australian saint&mdash;are canonised by Pope Benedict XVI. added by TFOWR, 14:15, 17 October 2010
 * |title = Saint Mary MacKillop added by Shubinator, 16:35, 17 October 2010
 * |title = Saint Mary MacKillop removed by TFOWR, 12:05, 19 October 2010
 * Six new saints, including Mary MacKillop (pictured)&mdash;the first Australian saint&mdash;are canonised by Pope Benedict XVI. updated by Art LaPella, 17:09, 17 October 2010

October 18

 * All 33 miners trapped for 10 weeks in the San José Mine in Copiapó, Chile, are rescued. updated by Prolog, 00:32, 18 October 2010
 * All 33 miners trapped for 10 weeks in the San José Mine in Copiapó, Chile, are rescued. removed by TFOWR, 22:48, 18 October 2010
 * A U.S. federal judge orders the Defense Department to stop enforcing the "don't ask, don't tell" policy prohibiting openly gay people from serving in the military. updated by BorgQueen, 03:07, 18 October 2010
 * Six new saints—including Mary MacKillop (pictured), the first Australian saint—are canonised by Pope Benedict XVI. updated by Materialscientist, 10:33, 18 October 2010
 * Six new saints—including Mary MacKillop (pictured), the first Australian saint—are canonised by Pope Benedict XVI. updated by MSGJ, 10:53, 18 October 2010
 * Mathematician Benoît Mandelbrot, known for his work with fractals, dies at the age of 85. added by MSGJ, 10:53, 18 October 2010
 * Mathematician Benoît Mandelbrot, known for his work with fractals, dies at the age of 85. removed by Stephen, 05:21, 21 October 2010
 * The United Nations Food and Agriculture Organization announces that it believes rinderpest has been eradicated, making it the second virus in history, after smallpox, to have been eliminated by humans. added by MSGJ, 10:53, 18 October 2010
 * The United Nations Food and Agriculture Organization announces that it believes rinderpest has been eradicated, making it the second virus in history, after smallpox, to have been eliminated by humans. removed by Mkativerata, 00:01, 20 October 2010
 * A U.S. federal judge orders the Defense Department to stop enforcing the "don't ask, don't tell" policy prohibiting openly gay people from serving in the military. added by MSGJ, 10:53, 18 October 2010
 * A U.S. federal judge orders the Defense Department to stop enforcing the "don't ask, don't tell" policy prohibiting openly gay people from serving in the military. removed by HJ Mitchell, 11:31, 18 October 2010
 * Typhoon Megi, a category 5 super typhoon, makes landfall in the Philippines, becoming one of the strongest recorded storms ever to make landfall. added by HJ Mitchell, 11:31, 18 October 2010
 * Typhoon Megi, a category 5 super typhoon, makes landfall in the Philippines, becoming one of the strongest recorded storms ever to make landfall. updated by TFOWR, 14:35, 18 October 2010
 * Typhoon Megi, a category 5 super typhoon and one of the strongest storms recorded, makes landfall in the Philippines. updated by TFOWR, 15:18, 18 October 2010
 * After 14 years of construction under the Swiss Alps, the Gotthard Base Railway Tunnel becomes the longest transport tunnel in the world, as the first of its twin bores achieves final breakthrough. updated by Kafziel, 15:44, 18 October 2010
 * After 14 years of construction under the Swiss Alps, the Gotthard Base Railway Tunnel becomes the longest transport tunnel in the world, as the first of its twin bores achieves final breakthrough. removed by Mkativerata, 00:02, 20 October 2010
 * Typhoon Megi, a Category 5 super typhoon and one of the strongest storms recorded, makes landfall in the Philippines. updated by Tariqabjotu, 19:47, 18 October 2010
 * Strikes continue in France as millions of people demonstrate against government attempts to raise the retirement and pension ages. added by TFOWR, 22:48, 18 October 2010
 * Typhoon Megi, a super typhoon and one of the strongest recorded storms, makes landfall in the Philippines. updated by Fox, 23:39, 18 October 2010
 * Category 5 Typhoon Megi, one of the strongest recorded storms, makes landfall in the Philippines. added by Fox, 23:44, 18 October 2010
 * Typhoon Megi, one of the strongest storms ever recorded, makes landfall in the Philippines. updated by Fox, 23:50, 18 October 2010

October 19

 * |image = 365px-Megilandfallfinal2010.jpg added by TFOWR, 12:05, 19 October 2010
 * |image = 365px-Megilandfallfinal2010.jpg removed by BorgQueen, 00:49, 22 October 2010
 * |title = Typhoon Megi approaching landfall added by TFOWR, 12:05, 19 October 2010
 * |title = Typhoon Megi approaching landfall removed by BorgQueen, 00:49, 22 October 2010
 * Typhoon Megi (pictured), one of the strongest storms ever recorded, makes landfall in the Philippines. updated by TFOWR, 12:05, 19 October 2010
 * Six new saints—including Mary MacKillop, the first Australian saint—are canonised by Pope Benedict XVI. updated by TFOWR, 12:05, 19 October 2010
 * All 33 miners trapped for 10 weeks in the San José Mine in Copiapó, Chile, are rescued. updated by TFOWR, 12:08, 19 October 2010
 * All 33 miners trapped for 10 weeks in the San José Mine in Copiapó, Chile, are rescued. removed by HJ Mitchell, 13:06, 19 October 2010
 * A U.S. federal judge orders the Defense Department to stop enforcing the "don't ask, don't tell" policy prohibiting openly gay people from serving in the military. updated by TFOWR, 12:32, 19 October 2010
 * A U.S. federal judge orders the Defense Department to stop enforcing the "don't ask, don't tell" policy prohibiting openly gay people from serving in the military. removed by BorgQueen, 12:37, 19 October 2010
 * At least six people, including three attackers, are killed and seventeen others injured in an attack on the Chechen parliament in Grozny. added by HJ Mitchell, 13:06, 19 October 2010
 * At least six people, including three attackers, are killed and seventeen others injured in an attack on the Chechen parliament in Grozny, Russia. updated by Fox, 16:14, 19 October 2010
 * At least six people, including three militants, are killed and seventeen others injured in an attack on the Chechen parliament in Grozny, Russia. updated by Fox, 16:18, 19 October 2010

October 20

 * An attack on the Chechen parliament in Grozny, Russia results in at least six deaths, including those of three militants, and leaves a further seventeen people injured. added by Fox, 08:21, 20 October 2010
 * An attack on the Chechen parliament in Grozny, Russia results in at least six deaths, leaving a further seventeen injured. updated by Fox, 08:26, 20 October 2010
 * An attack on the Chechen parliament in Grozny, Russia results in at least six deaths, leaving a further seventeen injured. updated by MSGJ, 08:46, 20 October 2010
 * An attack on the Chechen parliament in Grozny, Russia, results in at least six deaths, leaving a further seventeen injured. updated by David Levy, 09:03, 20 October 2010
 * An attack on the Chechen parliament in Grozny, Russia, results in at least six deaths, leaving a further seventeen injured. added by Fox, 11:38, 20 October 2010
 * A report on the 2008 Mumbai attacks, released by the Indian government, concludes Lashkar-e-Taiba was supported by the Pakastani intelligence service. added by TFOWR, 21:06, 20 October 2010
 * A report on the 2008 Mumbai attacks, released by the Indian government, concludes Lashkar-e-Taiba was supported by the Pakistani intelligence service. updated by Denelson83, 21:25, 20 October 2010
 * An attack on the Chechen parliament in Grozny, Russia, results in at least six deaths, leaving a further seventeen injured. updated by David Levy, 21:46, 20 October 2010
 * The Indian government releases a report on the 2008 Mumbai attacks, concluding that Lashkar-e-Taiba was supported by the Pakistani intelligence service. added by HJ Mitchell, 22:19, 20 October 2010
 * The Indian government releases a report on the 2008 Mumbai attacks, concluding that Lashkar-e-Taiba was supported by the Pakistani intelligence service. removed by BorgQueen, 06:01, 25 October 2010
 * An attack on the Chechen parliament in Grozny, Russia, results in at least six deaths, leaving a further seventeen injured. updated by HJ Mitchell, 22:19, 20 October 2010
 * An attack on the Chechen parliament in Grozny, Russia, results in at least six deaths, leaving a further seventeen injured. removed by Allen3, 00:19, 25 October 2010

October 21

 * The UK coalition government announces £81 billion of cuts following a Spending and Defence Review. added by Stephen, 05:21, 21 October 2010
 * The UK coalition government announces £81 billion of cuts following a Spending and Defence Review. updated by David Levy, 05:33, 21 October 2010
 * The UK coalition government announces £81 billion of cuts following a Spending and Defence Review. updated by Art LaPella, 13:41, 21 October 2010
 * The United Kingdom coalition government announces £81 billion of cuts following a Spending and Defence Review. updated by Fox, 14:28, 21 October 2010
 * The United Kingdom coalition government announces £81 billion of cuts following a Spending and Defence Review. updated by Fox, 15:20, 21 October 2010
 * Mathematician Benoît Mandelbrot, known for his work with fractals, dies at the age of 85. updated by Mkativerata, 19:30, 21 October 2010
 * Mathematician Benoît Mandelbrot, known for his work with fractals, dies at the age of 85. removed by Mkativerata, 20:45, 21 October 2010
 * The discovery of the galaxy UDFy-38135539, the remotest object ever observed from Earth, is announced. added by Mkativerata, 20:45, 21 October 2010
 * The discovery of the galaxy UDFy-38135539, the most remote object ever observed from Earth, is announced. updated by Filelakeshoe, 22:04, 21 October 2010

October 22

 * The United Kingdom coalition government announces £81 billion of cuts following a Comprehensive Spending and Defence Review. updated by Floquenbeam, 00:03, 22 October 2010
 * The United Kingdom coalition government announces £81 billion of cuts following a Comprehensive Spending and Defence Review. removed by Mkativerata, 06:43, 26 October 2010
 * Mathematician Benoît Mandelbrot, known for his work with fractals, dies at the age of 85. updated by TFOWR, 00:05, 22 October 2010
 * Mathematician Benoît Mandelbrot, known for his work with fractals, dies at the age of 85. removed by Fox, 12:54, 22 October 2010
 * |image = UDFy-38135539-HST-eso1041b.jpg added by BorgQueen, 00:49, 22 October 2010
 * |image = UDFy-38135539-HST-eso1041b.jpg removed by Dumelow, 15:07, 24 October 2010
 * |title = UDFy-38135539 added by BorgQueen, 00:49, 22 October 2010
 * |title = UDFy-38135539 removed by BorgQueen, 00:51, 22 October 2010
 * The discovery of the galaxy UDFy-38135539 (pictured), the most remote object ever observed from Earth, is announced. updated by BorgQueen, 00:49, 22 October 2010
 * Typhoon Megi, one of the strongest storms ever recorded, makes landfall in the Philippines. updated by BorgQueen, 00:49, 22 October 2010
 * |title = Hubble Space Telescope image of the galaxy UDFy-38135539 added by BorgQueen, 00:51, 22 October 2010
 * |title = Hubble Space Telescope image of the galaxy UDFy-38135539 removed by Dumelow, 15:07, 24 October 2010
 * Strikes continue in France as millions of people demonstrate against government attempts to raise the retirement and pension ages. updated by Fox, 12:54, 22 October 2010
 * Strikes continue in France as millions of people demonstrate against government attempts to raise the retirement and pension ages. removed by Stephen, 07:12, 23 October 2010

October 23

 * A collection of 391,832 classified field reports from the Iraq War are released by WikiLeaks. added by Stephen, 07:12, 23 October 2010
 * Six new saints—including Mary MacKillop, the first Australian saint—are canonised by Pope Benedict XVI. updated by Stephen, 07:12, 23 October 2010
 * Six new saints—including Mary MacKillop, the first Australian saint—are canonised by Pope Benedict XVI. removed by HJ Mitchell, 14:45, 24 October 2010
 * The government of Burma announces the adoption of a new flag. added by TFOWR, 16:36, 23 October 2010
 * The government of Burma announces the adoption of a new national flag. updated by Mkativerata, 19:11, 23 October 2010
 * The government of Burma announces the adoption of a new national flag. removed by Stephen, 22:34, 27 October 2010
 * A collection of 391,832 classified field reports from the Iraq War is released by WikiLeaks. updated by Mkativerata, 19:37, 23 October 2010
 * A collection of 391,832 classified field reports from the Iraq War is released by WikiLeaks. removed by Stephen, 02:00, 29 October 2010

October 24

 * Typhoon Megi, one of the strongest storms ever recorded, makes landfall in the Philippines, killing at least 40 people and causing at least $195 million worth of damage. updated by Fox, 05:44, 24 October 2010
 * Typhoon Megi, one of the strongest storms ever recorded, makes landfall in the Philippines, killing at least 40 people and causing at least $195 million worth of damage. removed by HJ Mitchell, 14:45, 24 October 2010
 * Prime Minister of Barbados, David Thompson, dies in office and is succeeded by Freundel Stuart. added by HJ Mitchell, 14:45, 24 October 2010
 * |image = David John Howard Thompson - World Economic Forum on Latin America 2010.jpg added by Dumelow, 15:07, 24 October 2010
 * |image = David John Howard Thompson - World Economic Forum on Latin America 2010.jpg removed by Stephen, 22:44, 27 October 2010
 * |title = David Thompson at the 2010 World Economic Forum on Latin America added by Dumelow, 15:07, 24 October 2010
 * |title = David Thompson at the 2010 World Economic Forum on Latin America removed by Stephen, 22:44, 27 October 2010
 * Prime Minister of Barbados, David Thompson (pictured), dies in office and is succeeded by Freundel Stuart. updated by Dumelow, 15:07, 24 October 2010
 * The discovery of the galaxy UDFy-38135539, the most remote object ever observed from Earth, is announced. updated by Dumelow, 15:07, 24 October 2010
 * The discovery of the galaxy UDFy-38135539, the most remote object ever observed from Earth, is announced. removed by Tone, 14:51, 26 October 2010
 * Typhoon Megi, one of the strongest storms ever recorded, makes landfall in the Philippines, killing at least 40 people and causing at least $195 million worth of damage. updated by BorgQueen, 15:13, 24 October 2010
 * Typhoon Megi, one of the strongest storms ever recorded, makes landfall in the Philippines, killing at least 40 people and causing at least $195 million worth of damage. removed by Allen3, 00:19, 25 October 2010
 * The Prime Minister of Barbados, David Thompson (pictured), dies in office and is succeeded by Freundel Stuart. added by Melchoir, 19:09, 24 October 2010

October 26

 * In preparation for a summit, the Ministers of Finance of G-20 agree to reform IMF and shift 6% of the voting shares to developing nations and countries with emerging markets. added by Fetchcomms, 00:20, 26 October 2010
 * In preparation for a summit, the Finance Ministers of G-20 agree to reform IMF and shift 6% of the voting shares to developing nations and countries with emerging markets. updated by Fetchcomms, 00:25, 26 October 2010
 * In preparation for a summit, the Finance Ministers of G-20 agree to reform the IMF and shift 6% of the voting shares to developing nations and countries with emerging markets. updated by Stephen, 01:23, 26 October 2010
 * In preparation for a summit, the Finance Ministers of G-20 agree to reform the IMF and shift 6% of the voting shares to developing nations and countries with emerging markets. added by Stephen, 05:18, 26 October 2010
 * The World Artistic Gymnastics Championships conclude, with the People's Republic of China winning the most medals. added by Mkativerata, 06:43, 26 October 2010
 * An earthquake and consequent tsunami off the coast of Sumatra, Indonesia, kills over 100 people and leaves hundreds missing. added by Tone, 14:51, 26 October 2010
 * An earthquake and consequent tsunami off the coast of Sumatra, Indonesia, kill over 100 people and leave hundreds missing. updated by Tone, 22:19, 26 October 2010

October 27

 * The discovery of the galaxy UDFy-38135539, the most remote object ever observed from Earth, is announced. updated by Mkativerata, 00:23, 27 October 2010
 * The discovery of the galaxy UDFy-38135539, the most remote object ever observed from Earth, is announced. removed by Stephen, 22:23, 27 October 2010
 * An earthquake and consequent tsunami off the coast of Sumatra, Indonesia, kill over 100 people and leave hundreds missing. updated by Fetchcomms, 00:49, 27 October 2010
 * In preparation for the Seoul summit, finance ministers of the G-20 agree to reform the IMF and shift 6% of the voting shares to developing nations and countries with emerging markets. updated by Floquenbeam, 13:36, 27 October 2010
 * An earthquake and consequent tsunami off the coast of Sumatra, Indonesia, kill over 200 people and leave hundreds missing. updated by Floquenbeam, 13:55, 27 October 2010
 * The World Artistic Gymnastics Championships conclude, with the China winning the men's team all-around and Russia winning the women's. updated by Floquenbeam, 16:46, 27 October 2010
 * The World Artistic Gymnastics Championships conclude, with China winning the men's team all-around and Russia winning the women's. updated by David Levy, 16:54, 27 October 2010
 * The World Artistic Gymnastics Championships conclude, with China winning the men's team all-around and Russia winning the women's. removed by Mkativerata, 20:46, 30 October 2010
 * Néstor Kirchner, Secretary General of UNASUR and former President of Argentina dies aged 60. added by Stephen, 22:23, 27 October 2010
 * Scientists announce the discovery of the Myanmar snub-nosed monkey. added by Stephen, 22:34, 27 October 2010
 * An earthquake and consequent tsunami off the coast of Sumatra, Indonesia, kill over 200 people and leave hundreds missing. updated by Stephen, 22:34, 27 October 2010
 * |image = Kirchner marzo 2007 Congreso.jpg added by Stephen, 22:44, 27 October 2010
 * |image = Kirchner marzo 2007 Congreso.jpg removed by Mkativerata, 23:36, 31 October 2010
 * |title = Néstor Kirchner added by Stephen, 22:44, 27 October 2010
 * |title = Néstor Kirchner removed by Mkativerata, 23:36, 31 October 2010
 * Néstor Kirchner (pictured), Secretary General of UNASUR and former President of Argentina dies aged 60. updated by Stephen, 22:44, 27 October 2010
 * The Prime Minister of Barbados, David Thompson, dies in office and is succeeded by Freundel Stuart. updated by Stephen, 22:44, 27 October 2010
 * The Prime Minister of Barbados, David Thompson, dies in office and is succeeded by Freundel Stuart. removed by Wizardman, 02:03, 29 October 2010
 * Néstor Kirchner (pictured), Secretary General of UNASUR and former President of Argentina, dies aged 60. updated by Stephen, 22:55, 27 October 2010

October 28

 * An earthquake and consequent tsunami off the coast of Sumatra, Indonesia, kill over 300 people and leave hundreds missing. updated by Fox, 12:33, 28 October 2010
 * An earthquake and consequent tsunami off the coast of Sumatra, Indonesia, kills over 300 people and leaves hundreds missing. updated by Mjroots, 17:11, 28 October 2010
 * An earthquake and consequent tsunami off the coast of Sumatra, Indonesia, kill over 300 people and leave hundreds missing. updated by Woody, 18:04, 28 October 2010
 * Scientists announce the discovery of the Myanmar Snub-nosed Monkey. updated by Fetchcomms, 21:49, 28 October 2010

October 29

 * Néstor Kirchner (pictured), Secretary General of UNASUR and former President of Argentina, dies at age 60. updated by Titoxd, 01:17, 29 October 2010
 * The Chinese Tianhe-1A becomes the world's fastest supercomputer. added by Stephen, 02:00, 29 October 2010
 * Néstor Kirchner (pictured), Secretary General of the Union of South American Nations and former President of Argentina, dies at age 60. updated by MSGJ, 10:31, 29 October 2010
 * The Chinese Tianhe-1A becomes the world's fastest supercomputer. added by MSGJ, 10:32, 29 October 2010
 * An earthquake and consequent tsunami off the coast of Sumatra, Indonesia, kill over 300 people and leave hundreds missing. updated by MSGJ, 10:32, 29 October 2010
 * In preparation for the Seoul summit, finance ministers of the G-20 agree to reform the International Monetary Fund and shift 6% of the voting shares to developing nations and countries with emerging markets. updated by MSGJ, 10:34, 29 October 2010
 * In preparation for the Seoul summit, finance ministers of the G-20 agree to reform the International Monetary Fund and shift 6% of the voting shares to developing nations and countries with emerging markets. removed by Courcelles, 13:13, 31 October 2010
 * China-based Tianhe-I becomes the world's fastest supercomputer. added by Fox, 12:56, 29 October 2010
 * Néstor Kirchner (pictured), Secretary General of the Union of South American Nations and former President of Argentina, dies at the age of 60. updated by HJ Mitchell, 17:26, 29 October 2010
 * China-developed Tianhe-I becomes the world's fastest supercomputer. added by Fox, 23:23, 29 October 2010
 * The China-developed Tianhe-I becomes the world's fastest supercomputer. added by Fox, 23:24, 29 October 2010

October 30

 * Tianhe-I, developed in China, becomes the world's fastest supercomputer ahead of the publication of the TOP500. added by Fox, 11:19, 30 October 2010
 * Archeologists in Blombos Cave, South Africa, discover evidence of early humans using Pressure flaking to make Stone tools in 73,000 BCE; 55,000 years earlier than previously thought. added by HJ Mitchell, 20:29, 30 October 2010
 * Archeologists in Blombos Cave, South Africa, discover evidence of early humans using pressure flaking to make stone tools in 73,000 BCE; 55,000 years earlier than previously thought. updated by King of Hearts, 20:39, 30 October 2010
 * Archeologists in Blombos Cave, South Africa, discover evidence of early humans using pressure flaking to make stone tools in 73,000 BCE, 55,000 years earlier than previously thought. updated by Mkativerata, 20:46, 30 October 2010
 * An earthquake and consequent tsunami off the coast of Sumatra, Indonesia, kill over 400 people and leave hundreds missing. updated by Mkativerata, 21:07, 30 October 2010
 * An earthquake and consequent tsunami off the coast of Sumatra, Indonesia, kill over 400 people and leave hundreds missing. removed by Mkativerata, 23:35, 31 October 2010
 * Archaeologists in Blombos Cave, South Africa, discover evidence of early humans using pressure flaking to make stone tools in 73,000 BCE, 55,000 years earlier than previously thought. added by Mkativerata, 21:11, 30 October 2010
 * Scientists announce the classification of the Myanmar Snub-nosed Monkey. updated by Owen, 23:51, 30 October 2010

October 31

 * Archaeologists in Blombos Cave, South Africa, discover evidence of early humans using pressure flaking to make stone tools in 73,000 BCE, 55,000 years earlier than previously thought. updated by Art LaPella, 05:50, 31 October 2010
 * Scientists announce the classification of the Myanmar Snub-nosed Monkey, a species unknown to science until 2010. updated by Floquenbeam, 16:31, 31 October 2010
 * Dilma Rousseff of the Workers' Party is elected Brazil's first female President. added by Mkativerata, 23:35, 31 October 2010
 * |image = Dilma Rousseff 2010.jpg added by Mkativerata, 23:36, 31 October 2010
 * |title = Dilma Rousseff added by Mkativerata, 23:36, 31 October 2010
 * Dilma Rousseff (pictured) of the Workers' Party is elected Brazil's first female President. updated by Mkativerata, 23:36, 31 October 2010
 * Néstor Kirchner, Secretary General of the Union of South American Nations and former President of Argentina, dies at the age of 60. updated by Mkativerata, 23:36, 31 October 2010