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May 2

• Astronomers have directly confirmed the existence of an extrasolar planet orbiting the brown dwarf numbered 2M1207a. The team says that this is the first-ever infrared view of an exoplanet. added by Gadfium, 07:03, 02 May 2005
• Foreign ministers gather in New York to review the Nuclear Non-Proliferation Treaty. added by MacGyverMagic, 09:10, 02 May 2005

Audobon watercolor of Ivory-Billed Woodpecker removed by MacGyverMagic, 09:16, 02 May 2005

• Astronomers have confirmed the existence of 2M1207b, an extrasolar planet orbiting the brown dwarf numbered 2M1207a. The team says that this is the first-ever infrared view of an exoplanet. updated by Timwi, 11:43, 02 May 2005
• Foreign ministers gather in New York City to review the Nuclear Non-Proliferation Treaty. updated by Hajor, 14:38, 02 May 2005
• Astronomers confirm the existence of 2M1207b, an extrasolar planet orbiting the brown dwarf numbered 2M1207a. The team says that this is the first-ever infrared view of an exoplanet. updated by Hajor, 14:38, 02 May 2005
• Astronomers confirm the existence of 2M1207b, an extrasolar planet orbiting the brown dwarf numbered 2M1207a. The team says that this is the first-ever infrared view of an exoplanet. removed by Gadfium, 02:05, 05 May 2005

removed by MacGyverMagic, 16:24, 02 May 2005

• Following Saturday's car bombings in Cairo, some 200 people have been brought in for questioning by Egytian police. 8 people were injured in the attacks. added by Gadfium, 19:59, 02 May 2005
• Foreign ministers gather at the U.N. in New York City to review the Nuclear Non-Proliferation Treaty. updated by Hajor, 20:05, 02 May 2005
• Following Saturday's terrorist attacks in Cairo, some 200 people are brought in for questioning by Egyptian police. Eight people were injured in the attacks. updated by Hajor, 20:05, 02 May 2005
• Foreign ministers gather at the U.N. in New York City to review the Nuclear Non-Proliferation Treaty. updated by Pharos, 20:30, 02 May 2005
• José Miguel Insulza of Chile is elected Secretary General of the Organization of American States. added by Hajor, 21:49, 02 May 2005

Nuclear explosion removed by PFHLai, 00:18, 03 May 2005

May 5

• The Pakistani government announces that it has captured Abu Faraj al-Libbi. If verified, this is the most important Al-Qaeda suspect to have been arrested thus far. added by Gadfium, 02:05, 05 May 2005
• José Miguel Insulza (pictured) of Chile is elected Secretary General of the Organization of American States. updated by Gadfium, 02:05, 05 May 2005
• The Pakistani government announces that it has captured Abu Faraj al-Libbi. If verified, this is the second most important Al-Qaeda suspect to have been arrested thus far, except for Khalid Shaikh Mohammed. updated by Neutrality, 02:16, 05 May 2005
• José Miguel Insulza (pictured) of Chile is electedas Secretary-General of the Organization of American States. updated by Neutrality, 02:16, 05 May 2005
• The Pakistani government announces that it has captured Abu Faraj al-Libbi. If verified, this is the second most important Al-Qaeda suspect to have been arrested thus far, after Khalid Shaikh Mohammed. updated by Neutrality, 02:17, 05 May 2005
• The Pakistani government announces that it has captured Abu Faraj al-Libbi. If verified, this is the second highest-ranking Al-Qaeda suspect to have been arrested thus far, after Khalid Shaikh Mohammed. updated by Rdsmith4, 02:22, 05 May 2005
• The Pakistani government announces that it has captured Abu Faraj al-Libbi. If verified, this is the second highest-ranking al-Qaeda suspect to have been arrested thus far, after Khalid Shaikh Mohammed. updated by Neutrality, 02:23, 05 May 2005
• José Miguel Insulza (pictured) of Chile is elected as Secretary-General of the Organization of American States. added by Neutrality, 02:23, 05 May 2005
• The Pakistani government announces that it has captured Abu Faraj al-Libbi, one of the highest-ranking al-Qaeda suspect to have been arrested thus far, after Khalid Shaikh Mohammed. updated by PFHLai, 03:47, 05 May 2005
• Astronomers confirm the existence of 2M1207b, an extrasolar planet orbiting the brown dwarf numbered 2M1207a. The team says that this is the first-ever infrared view of an exoplanet. updated by PFHLai, 03:47, 05 May 2005
• Astronomers confirm the existence of 2M1207b, an extrasolar planet orbiting the brown dwarf numbered 2M1207a. The team says that this is the first-ever infrared view of an exoplanet. removed by Gadfium, 05:30, 05 May 2005
• In the United Kingdom, the country heads to the polls to elect all 646 members of the UK House of Commons in the 2005 General Election. added by Gadfium, 05:30, 05 May 2005
• José Miguel Insulza of Chile is elected as Secretary-General of the Organization of American States. updated by Gadfium, 05:30, 05 May 2005

José Miguel Insulza. Photo credit: OAS removed by Gadfium, 05:30, 05 May 2005

• The United Kingdom heads to the polls to elect all 646 members of the House of Commons in the 2005 General Election. added by PFHLai, 06:24, 05 May 2005
• Foreign ministers gather at the United Nations headquarters in New York City to review the Nuclear Non-Proliferation Treaty. added by PFHLai, 06:24, 05 May 2005
• The Pakistani government announces that it has captured Abu Faraj al-Libbi, one of the highest-ranking al-Qaeda suspects to have been arrested thus far, after Khalid Shaikh Mohammed. updated by ChrisO~enwiki, 08:51, 05 May 2005
• The United Kingdom heads to the polls to elect 645 members of the House of Commons in the 2005 General Election. updated by ChrisO~enwiki, 08:56, 05 May 2005
• The Pakistani government announces the capture of Abu Faraj al-Libbi, perhaps the highest-ranking al-Qaeda suspect to have been arrested thus far. added by Stevertigo, 14:52, 05 May 2005
• Following Saturday's terrorist attacks in Cairo, some 200 people are arrested for interrogation by police. updated by Stevertigo, 14:52, 05 May 2005
• José Miguel Insulza of Chile is elected Secretary-General of the Organization of American States. updated by Stevertigo, 14:52, 05 May 2005
• The UK today will choose 645 members of the House of Commons in the 2005 General Election. updated by Stevertigo, 14:55, 05 May 2005
• The Pakistan announces the capture of Abu Faraj al-Libbi —the highest-ranking al-Qaeda suspect thus far arrested. added by Stevertigo, 15:06, 05 May 2005
• Pakistan announces the capture of Abu Faraj al-Libbi —the highest-ranking al-Qaeda suspect thus far arrested. added by Stevertigo, 15:13, 05 May 2005

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• Voting takes place across Britain as the 645 seats of the House of Commons are up in the 2005 general election. Polls predict that Labour will keep its huge majority. added by Neutrality, 15:18, 05 May 2005
• Pakistan announces the capture of Abu Faraj al-Libbi —the second highest-ranking al-Qaeda suspect arrested. updated by Neutrality, 15:18, 05 May 2005
• Voting takes place across the United Kingdom as the 645 seats of the House of Commons are up in the 2005 general election. Polls predict that Labour will keep its huge majority. updated by Hajor, 15:39, 05 May 2005
• Pakistan announces the capture of Abu Faraj al-Libbi — the second highest-ranking al-Qaeda suspect arrested. updated by Hajor, 15:39, 05 May 2005
• Following Saturday's terrorist attacks in Cairo, some 200 people are taken in for questioning by police. updated by Hajor, 15:39, 05 May 2005
• Foreign ministers gather at United Nations headquarters in New York City to review the Nuclear Non-Proliferation Treaty. updated by Hajor, 15:39, 05 May 2005
• Voting takes place across the United Kingdom as 645 seats of the House of Commons are up in the 2005 general election. Polls predict that Labour will keep its huge majority. updated by Sam Korn, 15:48, 05 May 2005
• The UK votes to fill 645 House of Commons seats in the 2005 general election. Polls predict Labour will keep its huge majority. updated by Stevertigo, 17:13, 05 May 2005
• The United Kingdom votes to fill 645 seats in the House of Commons in the 2005 general election. Polls predict the Labour Party will keep its huge majority. added by PFHLai, 18:43, 05 May 2005
• Abu Faraj al-Libbi, a senior leader in al-Qaeda, is captured in Pakistan. He is the second highest-ranking al-Qaeda suspect arrested. added by PFHLai, 18:43, 05 May 2005
• Following the terrorist attacks in Cairo on Saturday, some 200 people are taken in for questioning by police. added by PFHLai, 18:43, 05 May 2005
• Foreign ministers gather at United Nations headquarters in New York City to review the Nuclear Non-Proliferation Treaty. added by PFHLai, 18:43, 05 May 2005
• José Miguel Insulza of Chile is elected Secretary-General of the Organization of American States. added by PFHLai, 18:43, 05 May 2005
• The United Kingdom votes in the 2005 general election to fill 645 seats in the House of Commons. Polls predict the Labour Party will keep its huge majority. updated by PFHLai, 18:46, 05 May 2005
• The United Kingdom votes in the 2005 general election. Exit polls predict the Labour Party will be re-elected with a substantially reduced majority. updated by Trilobite, 21:31, 05 May 2005

May 6

• The United Kingdom votes in the 2005 general election. The Labour Party is re-elected with a substantially reduced majority. updated by Trilobite, 03:35, 06 May 2005
• The Labour Party is re-elected with a substantially reduced majority in the United Kingdom 2005 general election. added by Pharos, 04:28, 06 May 2005

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• The Labour Party is reelected with a substantially reduced majority in the United Kingdom 2005 general election. updated by Neutrality, 04:39, 06 May 2005
• In the United Kingdom, the Labour Party is re-elected with a substantially reduced majority in the 2005 general election. added by PFHLai, 06:43, 06 May 2005
• In the United Kingdom, the Labour Party is re-elected with a substantially reduced majority in the 2005 general election. Tony Blair becomes the first Labour leader to serve three terms as Prime Minister. updated by PFHLai, 07:03, 06 May 2005
• In the United Kingdom, the Labour Party is re-elected with a substantially reduced majority in the 2005 general election. Tony Blair becomes the first Labour leader to serve a third term as Prime Minister. updated by PFHLai, 07:03, 06 May 2005
• In the United Kingdom, the Labour Party is re-elected with a substantially reduced majority in the 2005 general election. Tony Blair is expected to become the first Labour leader to serve a third term as Prime Minister. updated by Pharos, 07:09, 06 May 2005
• In the United Kingdom 2005 general election the Labour Party, under Tony Blair, is re-elected for a record third term, but with a substantially reduced majority. Opposition Leader Michael Howard announces he plans to stand down. updated by Ed g2s, 12:16, 06 May 2005

File:Labour rose logo.jpg removed by Ed g2s, 12:16, 06 May 2005

• In the United Kingdom 2005 general election the Labour Party, under Tony Blair, is re-elected for a record third term, but with a reduced majority. Opposition Leader Michael Howard announces he plans to stand down. updated by Seth Ilys, 14:25, 06 May 2005
• In the United Kingdom 2005 general election the Labour Party, under Tony Blair, is re-elected for a record third term, but with a substantially reduced majority. Opposition Leader Michael Howard announces he plans to stand down. updated by Dmn, 14:30, 06 May 2005
• In the United Kingdom general election, the Labour Party under Tony Blair is re-elected for a record third term, but with a substantially reduced majority. Opposition Leader Michael Howard of the Conservative Party announces that he plans to stand down. updated by PFHLai, 17:29, 06 May 2005

May 7

• The UK's Labour Party, under Blair, is re-elected with a reduced majority. The opposing conservative Michael Howard says he will stand down. updated by Stevertigo, 03:32, 07 May 2005
• Abu Faraj al-Libbi is captured in Pakistan —he's the second highest-ranking al-Qaeda suspect arrested. added by Stevertigo, 03:32, 07 May 2005
• Foreign ministers gather at the UN headquarters in NYC to review the Nuclear Non-Proliferation Treaty. updated by Stevertigo, 03:32, 07 May 2005
• José Insulza of Chile is elected Secretary-General of the O.A.S.. updated by Stevertigo, 03:32, 07 May 2005
• The UK's Labour Party, under Blair, is reelected with a reduced majority. The opposing conservative Michael Howard says he will stand down. updated by Neutrality, 04:30, 07 May 2005

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• In the United Kingdom, the Labour Party under Tony Blair, is re-elected with a much reduced majority. Conservative opposition leader Michael Howard plans to stand down. updated by PFHLai, 06:32, 07 May 2005
• Abu Faraj al-Libbi is captured in Pakistan. He is the second highest-ranking al-Qaeda suspect arrested. updated by PFHLai, 06:32, 07 May 2005
• Following the terrorist attacks in Cairo last Saturday, some 200 people are taken in for questioning by police. updated by PFHLai, 06:32, 07 May 2005
• Foreign ministers gather at the UN headquarters in New York City to review the Nuclear Non-Proliferation Treaty. updated by PFHLai, 06:32, 07 May 2005
• José Miguel Insulza of Chile is elected Secretary-General of the Organization of American States. updated by PFHLai, 06:32, 07 May 2005
• In the United Kingdom, the Labour Party under Tony Blair is re-elected with a much reduced majority. Conservative opposition leader Michael Howard plans to stand down. updated by PFHLai, 06:32, 07 May 2005

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• In the UK, the Labour Party under Tony Blair is re-elected with a much reduced majority. Conservative Michael Howard plans to stand down. updated by Stevertigo, 06:38, 07 May 2005

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• In the UK, the Labour Party under Tony Blair is re-elected with a much reduced majority. Conservative Michael Howard plans to stand down.

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• Abu Faraj al-Libbi is captured in Pakistan. He is the second highest-ranking al-Qaeda suspect arrested. added by Stevertigo, 06:40, 07 May 2005

• Following the terrorist attacks in Cairo last Saturday, some 200 people are taken in for questioning by police.
  updated by Stevertigo, 06:40, 07 May 2005

• Foreign ministers gather at the UN headquarters in New York City to review the Nuclear Non-Proliferation Treaty.

  added by Stevertigo, 06:40, 07 May 2005

• José Miguel Insulza of Chile is elected Secretary-General of the Organization of American States.

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• In the UK, the Labour Party under Tony Blair is re-elected with a much reduced majority. Conservative Michael Howard plans to stand down.

  added by Stevertigo, 06:42, 07 May 2005

• Abu Faraj al-Libbi is captured in Pakistan. He is the second highest-ranking al-Qaeda suspect arrested. added by Stevertigo, 06:42, 07 May 2005

• Foreign ministers gather at the UN headquarters in New York City to review the Nuclear Non-Proliferation Treaty.

  added by Stevertigo, 06:42, 07 May 2005

• José Miguel Insulza of Chile is elected Secretary-General of the Organization of American States.

  added by Stevertigo, 06:42, 07 May 2005

updated by PFHLai, 07:00, 07 May 2005

• In the United Kingdom, the Labour Party under Tony Blair is re-elected with a much reduced majority. Conservative leader Michael Howard plans to stand down.

  updated by PFHLai, 07:00, 07 May 2005

• Abu Faraj al-Libbi is captured in Pakistan. He is the second highest-ranking al-Qaeda suspect arrested. updated by PFHLai, 07:03, 07 May 2005

• In the United Kingdom, the Labour Party under Tony Blair is re-elected with a much reduced majority. Conservative leader Michael Howard plans to stand down. updated by Golbez, 07:12, 07 May 2005
• Abu Faraj al-Libbi is captured in Pakistan. He is the second highest-ranking al-Qaeda suspect arrested. updated by Golbez, 07:12, 07 May 2005
• Abu Faraj al-Libbi is captured in Pakistan. He is the second highest-ranking al-Qaeda suspect arrested. removed by Neutrality, 05:41, 08 May 2005
• Following the terrorist attacks in Cairo last Saturday, some 200 people are taken in for questioning by police. updated by Golbez, 07:12, 07 May 2005
• Foreign ministers gather at the UN headquarters in New York City to review the Nuclear Non-Proliferation Treaty. updated by Golbez, 07:12, 07 May 2005
• José Miguel Insulza of Chile is elected Secretary-General of the Organization of American States. updated by Golbez, 07:12, 07 May 2005

updated by PFHLai, 09:42, 07 May 2005

updated by PFHLai, 09:43, 07 May 2005

• In the United Kingdom, the Labour Party under Tony Blair is re-elected with a much reduced majority. Conservative leader Michael Howard plans to stand down. updated by Trilobite, 17:01, 07 May 2005

May 8

• The person captured in Pakistan and thought to be the second highest-ranking al-Qaeda leader Abu Faraj al-Libbi is found to not be al-Libbi but instead a low-level fighter in the organization. Officials describe the mistake as that of "mistaken identity." added by Neutrality, 05:41, 08 May 2005
• The person captured in Pakistan and thought to be al-Qaeda second-in-command Abu Faraj al-Libbi is found to be not al-Libbi but Anas Al-Liby, a low-level fighter in the organization. Officials describe the mistake as that of "mistaken identity." updated by Neutrality, 05:45, 08 May 2005
• The person captured in Pakistan and thought to be al-Qaeda second-in-command Anas Al-Liby is found to be not al-Libbi but Abu Faraj al-Libbi, a low-level fighter in the organization. Officials describe the mistake as that of "mistaken identity." updated by Neutrality, 05:46, 08 May 2005
• The person captured in Pakistan and thought to be al-Qaeda third-in-command Anas Al-Liby is found to be not al-Libbi but Abu Faraj al-Libbi, a low-level fighter in the organization. Officials describe the mistake as that of "mistaken identity." updated by Neutrality, 05:47, 08 May 2005
• The person captured in Pakistan and thought to be al-Qaeda third-in-command Anas Al-Liby is found to be not al-Libbi but Abu Faraj al-Libbi, a low-level fighter in the organization. Officials describe the mistake as that of "mistaken identity." removed by The Anome, 09:04, 08 May 2005
• In the United Kingdom, the Labour Party under Tony Blair is re-elected, albeit with a much reduced majority. Conservative leader Michael Howard announces plans to stand down. updated by Hajor, 13:25, 08 May 2005
• Following April's terrorist attacks in Cairo, some 250 people are taken in for questioning by police. added by Hajor, 13:25, 08 May 2005
• Following April's terrorist attacks in Cairo, some 250 people are taken in for questioning by police. removed by Neutrality, 17:34, 08 May 2005
• Foreign ministers gather at UN headquarters in New York City to review the Nuclear Non-Proliferation Treaty. updated by Hajor, 13:25, 08 May 2005
• In the United Kingdom, the Labour Party under Tony Blair is re-elected with a much reduced majority in the House of Commons. Conservative leader Michael Howard plans to stand down. updated by PFHLai, 13:30, 08 May 2005
• Foreign ministers gather at UN headquarters in New York City to review the Nuclear Non-Proliferation Treaty. updated by PFHLai, 13:30, 08 May 2005
• Foreign ministers gather at UN headquarters in New York City to review the Nuclear Non-Proliferation Treaty. removed by MacGyverMagic, 16:48, 08 May 2005
• José Miguel Insulza of Chile is elected Secretary-General of the Organization of American States. updated by PFHLai, 13:30, 08 May 2005
• added by PFHLai, 13:33, 08 May 2005
• Abu Faraj al-Libbi is captured in Pakistan. He is the second highest-ranking al-Qaeda suspect arrested. updated by PFHLai, 13:33, 08 May 2005
• Abu Faraj al-Libbi is captured in Pakistan. He is the second highest-ranking al-Qaeda suspect arrested. removed by Neutrality, 16:24, 08 May 2005
• The person captured in Pakistan and thought to be al-Qaeda third-in-command Anas Al-Liby is found to be not al-Libbi but Abu Faraj al-Libbi, a low-level fighter in the organization. Officials describe the mistake as that of "mistaken identity." updated by Neutrality, 16:24, 08 May 2005
• José Miguel Insulza of Chile is elected Secretary General of the Organization of American States. updated by Hajor, 16:42, 08 May 2005
• José Miguel Insulza of Chile is elected Secretary General of the Organization of American States. removed by MacGyverMagic, 16:48, 08 May 2005
• In the United Kingdom, the Labour Party under Tony Blair is re-elected with a much reduced majority in the House of Commons. Conservative leader Michael Howard plans to stand down. updated by PFHLai, 17:02, 08 May 2005
• The person captured in Pakistan and thought to be al-Qaeda third-in-command Anas Al-Liby turns out to be Abu Faraj al-Libbi, a mid-level member in the organization. Officials describe the mistake as a case of "mistaken identity". updated by PFHLai, 17:11, 08 May 2005
• Russo-American relations: U.S. President George W. Bush is scheduled to meet Russian President Vladimir Putin for dinner ahead of May 9 ceremonies in Red Square commemorating the 60th anniversary of the defeat of Nazi Germany and the end of World War II in Europe. added by Neutrality, 17:34, 08 May 2005
• Russo-American relations: U.S. President George W. Bush is scheduled to meet Russian President Vladimir Putin for dinner ahead of May 9 ceremonies in Red Square commemorating the 60th anniversary of the defeat of Nazi Germany and the end of World War II in Europe. removed by Dscos, 17:54, 08 May 2005
• In the United Kingdom, the Labour Party under Tony Blair is reelected with a much reduced majority in the House of Commons. Conservative leader Michael Howard plans to step down. updated by Neutrality, 17:34, 08 May 2005
• The person captured in Pakistan and thought to be al-Qaeda third-in-command Anas Al-Liby turns out to be Abu Faraj al-Libbi, a mid-level member in the organization. Officials describe the mistake as a case of "mistaken identity." updated by Neutrality, 17:34, 08 May 2005
• In the United Kingdom, the Labour Party under Tony Blair is re-elected with a much reduced majority in the House of Commons. Conservative leader Michael Howard plans to stand down. updated by Dscos, 17:54, 08 May 2005
• The person captured in Pakistan and thought to be al-Qaeda third-in-command Anas Al-Liby turns out to be Abu Faraj al-Libbi, a mid-level member in the organization. Officials describe the mistake as a case of "mistaken identity". updated by Dscos, 17:54, 08 May 2005
• Following April's terrorist attacks in Cairo, some 250 people are taken in for questioning by police. updated by Dscos, 17:54, 08 May 2005
• Following April's terrorist attacks in Cairo, some 250 people are taken in for questioning by police. removed by Neutrality, 23:50, 08 May 2005
• Russo-American relations: U.S. President George W. Bush is scheduled to meet Russian President Vladimir Putin for dinner ahead of May 9 ceremonies in Red Square commemorating the 60th anniversary of the defeat of Nazi Germany and the end of World War II in Europe. updated by Neutrality, 23:50, 08 May 2005
• Russo-American relations: U.S. President George W. Bush is scheduled to meet Russian President Vladimir Putin for dinner ahead of May 9 ceremonies in Red Square commemorating the 60th anniversary of the defeat of Nazi Germany and the end of World War II in Europe. removed by Jdforrester, 00:48, 09 May 2005
• In the United Kingdom, the Labour Party under Tony Blair is reelected with a much reduced majority in the House of Commons. Conservative leader Michael Howard plans to step down. updated by Neutrality, 23:50, 08 May 2005
• The person captured in Pakistan and thought to be al-Qaeda third-in-command Anas Al-Liby turns out to be Abu Faraj al-Libbi, a mid-level member in the organization. Officials describe the mistake as a case of "mistaken identity." updated by Neutrality, 23:50, 08 May 2005

May 9

• In the United Kingdom, the Labour Party under Tony Blair is re-elected with a much reduced majority in the House of Commons. Conservative leader Michael Howard plans to stand down. updated by Jdforrester, 00:48, 09 May 2005
• In the United Kingdom, the Labour Party under Tony Blair is re-elected with a much reduced majority in the House of Commons. Conservative leader Michael Howard plans to stand down. removed by Gadfium, 08:50, 09 May 2005
• The person captured in Pakistan and thought to be al-Qaeda third-in-command Anas Al-Liby turns out to be Abu Faraj al-Libbi, a mid-level member in the organization. Officials describe the mistake as a case of "mistaken identity". updated by Jdforrester, 00:48, 09 May 2005
• Following April's terrorist attacks in Cairo, some 250 people are taken in for questioning by police. updated by Jdforrester, 00:48, 09 May 2005
• Following April's terrorist attacks in Cairo, some 250 people are taken in for questioning by police. removed by Gadfium, 08:49, 09 May 2005
• The person captured in Pakistan and thought to be al-Qaeda third-in-command Anas Al-Liby turns out to be Abu Faraj al-Libbi, a mid-level member in the organization. Officials describe the error as a case of "mistaken identity". updated by Vague Rant, 00:51, 09 May 2005

[[Churchill, Roosevelt and Stalin added by Gadfium, 08:49, 09 May 2005 Churchill, Roosevelt and Stalin removed by Burgundavia, 08:56, 09 May 2005

• Worldwide celebrations commemorate the 60th anniversary of V-E Day, the official end of World War II in Europe with the the capitulation of Germany under Karl Dönitz. In several German cities, Germans also mourn the millions of people massacred under the National Socialist (Nazi) regime in the 1930s and 1940s. added by Gadfium, 08:49, 09 May 2005
• Northern Ireland's Ulster Unionist Party leader David Trimble, the 1998 Nobel Peace Prize winner who helped reach the Good Friday Agreement, resigns from the leadership post he has held for ten years, after losing his seat in the British general election the previous day. added by Gadfium, 08:49, 09 May 2005
• Northern Ireland's Ulster Unionist Party leader David Trimble, the 1998 Nobel Peace Prize winner who helped reach the Good Friday Agreement, resigns from the leadership post he has held for ten years, after losing his seat in the British general election the previous day. removed by Burgundavia, 09:04, 09 May 2005
• The Mars Global Surveyor spacecraft in orbit around Mars may have imaged the crash site of the Mars Polar Lander, which failed in December 1999. Using techniques developed to image the Mars Exploration Rovers, a NASA team may have spotted the rocket blast zone, Mars Polar Lander and the parachute. added by Burgundavia, 08:56, 09 May 2005
• Worldwide celebrations commemorate the 60th anniversary of V-E Day, the official end of World War II in Europe with the the capitulation of Germany under Karl Dönitz. updated by Burgundavia, 08:56, 09 May 2005
• Worldwide celebrations commemorate the 60th anniversary of V-E Day, the official end of World War II in Europe with the the capitulation of Germany under Karl Dönitz. In several German cities, Germans also mourn the millions of people massacred under the National Socialist (Nazi) regime in the 1930s and 1940s. removed by Burgundavia, 08:56, 09 May 2005
• Re-examination of old images taken by the Mars Global Surveyor several years ago may have led to the identification of the crash site of the Mars Polar Lander, which failed in December 1999. Using insights and techniques developed for analyzing images of the Mars Exploration Rovers, a NASA team may have spotted the rocket blast zone, Mars Polar Lander and the parachute. added by Curps, 09:04, 09 May 2005
• Re-examination of old images taken by the Mars Global Surveyor several years ago may have led to the identification of the crash site of the Mars Polar Lander, which failed in December 1999. Using insights and techniques developed for analyzing images of the Mars Exploration Rovers, a NASA team may have spotted the rocket blast zone, Mars Polar Lander and the parachute. removed by ChrisO~enwiki, 10:49, 09 May 2005
• The wreckage of NASA's Mars Polar Lander space probe may have been found on the surface of Mars following an examination of Mars Global Surveyor images. added by ChrisO~enwiki, 10:49, 09 May 2005
• Worldwide celebrations commemorate the 60th anniversary of V-E Day, the official end of World War II in Europe with the capitulation of Germany under Karl Dönitz. updated by ChrisO~enwiki, 10:51, 09 May 2005
• Worldwide celebrations commemorate the 60th anniversary of V-E Day, the official end of World War II in Europe with the capitulation of Germany under Karl Dönitz. removed by PFHLai, 14:52, 09 May 2005
• Abu Faraj al-Libbi, captured in Pakistan and thought to be al-Qaeda third-in-command, turns out to be a mid-level member in the organization. Officials describe the error as a case of "mistaken identity". updated by PFHLai, 14:45, 09 May 2005
• Abu Faraj al-Libbi, captured in Pakistan and thought to be al-Qaeda third-in-command, turns out to be a mid-level member in the organization. Officials describe the error as a case of "mistaken identity". removed by Gadfium, 08:50, 10 May 2005
• In the United Kingdom, the Labour Party under Tony Blair is re-elected with a much reduced majority in the House of Commons. Conservative leader Michael Howard plans to stand down. updated by PFHLai, 14:52, 09 May 2005
• In the United Kingdom, the Labour Party under Tony Blair is re-elected with a much reduced majority in the House of Commons. Conservative leader Michael Howard plans to stand down. removed by Gadfium, 08:50, 10 May 2005

May 10

• The wreckage of NASA's Mars Polar Lander space probe may have been found on the surface of Mars following an examination of Mars Global Surveyor images. updated by Knowledge Seeker, 06:49, 10 May 2005
• The Sellafield nuclear plant's Thorp reprocessing facility in Cumbria, England, is closed down due to the confirmation of a 20 tonne leak of highly radioactive uranium and plutonium fuel through a fractured pipe. added by Gadfium, 08:50, 10 May 2005
• John Conyers and 88 members of US Congress write an open letter to the White House about the new documents leaked which apparently reveals the secret agreement between the United States and the United Kingdom to attack Iraq in 2002. added by Gadfium, 08:50, 10 May 2005

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• The Sellafield nuclear plant's Thorp reprocessing facility in Cumbria, England, is closed down due to the confirmation of a 20-tonne leak of highly radioactive uranium and plutonium fuel through a fractured pipe. updated by Neutrality, 19:54, 10 May 2005
• John Conyers and 88 members of U.S. Congress write an open letter to George W. Bush about the new documents leaked which apparently reveals the secret agreement between the United States and the United Kingdom to attack Iraq in 2002. updated by Neutrality, 19:54, 10 May 2005

May 11

• The Irish government controversially gives the go-ahead to build the M3 roadway beside the archaelogically and environmentally sensitive Hill of Tara, the seat of Ireland's mediaeval High Kings, amid an international outcry by historians, environmentalists and Celtic scholars. added by Jtdirl, 17:21, 11 May 2005

Aerial view of Sellafield removed by Jtdirl, 17:21, 11 May 2005

• The Irish government controversially gives the go-ahead to build the M3 motorway beside the archaelogically and environmentally sensitive Hill of Tara, the seat of Ireland's mediaeval High Kings, amid an international outcry by historians, environmentalists and Celtic scholars. updated by Trilobite, 18:30, 11 May 2005
• The Irish government approves the controversial plan to build the M3 motorway beside the archaeologically and environmentally sensitive Hill of Tara, the seat of Ireland's mediaeval High Kings, amid an international outcry by historians, environmentalists and Celtic scholars. added by PFHLai, 19:44, 11 May 2005
• The Sellafield nuclear plant's Thorp reprocessing facility in Cumbria, England, is closed down due to a 20-tonne leak of highly radioactive uranium and plutonium fuel through a fractured pipe. updated by PFHLai, 19:44, 11 May 2005
• In an open letter to George W. Bush, 88 members of U.S. Congress led by John Conyers inquire about an alleged secret agreement between the United States and the United Kingdom to attack Iraq in 2002. added by PFHLai, 19:44, 11 May 2005
• The wreckage of NASA's Mars Polar Lander space probe may have been found on Mars, following the re-examination of images by Mars Global Surveyor. updated by PFHLai, 19:44, 11 May 2005

updated by PFHLai, 19:59, 11 May 2005

• In Ireland, the controversial plan to build the M3 motorway near the archaeologically and environmentally sensitive Hill of Tara, the seat of Ireland's mediaeval High Kings, is approved amid international outcry by historians, environmentalists and Celtic scholars. added by PFHLai, 19:59, 11 May 2005
• The Sellafield nuclear plant's Thorp reprocessing facility in Cumbria, England is closed down due to a 20-tonne leak of highly radioactive uranium and plutonium fuel through a fractured pipe. added by PFHLai, 19:59, 11 May 2005
• In an open letter to George W. Bush, 88 members of U.S. Congress led by John Conyers inquire about an alleged secret agreement between the United States and the United Kingdom to attack Iraq in 2002. added by PFHLai, 19:59, 11 May 2005
• The wreckage of NASA's Mars Polar Lander space probe may have been found on Mars, following the re-examination of images by Mars Global Surveyor. added by PFHLai, 19:59, 11 May 2005
• In Ireland, a controversial plan to build the M3 motorway near the archaeologically and environmentally sensitive Hill of Tara, the seat of the Irish mediaeval High Kings, is approved amid international outcry by historians, environmentalists and Celtic scholars. updated by PFHLai, 20:04, 11 May 2005

May 12

• In Ireland, a controversial plan to build the M3 motorway near the archaeologically and environmentally-sensitive Hill of Tara, the seat of the Irish mediaeval High Kings, is approved amid international outcry by historians, environmentalists and Celtic scholars. updated by Dscos, 00:29, 12 May 2005

updated by PFHLai, 16:18, 12 May 2005

• In Ireland, a controversial plan to build the M3 motorway near the archaeologically and environmentally sensitive Hill of Tara, the seat of the Irish mediaeval High Kings, is approved amid international outcry by historians, environmentalists and Celtic scholars. updated by PFHLai, 16:18, 12 May 2005
• In Ireland, a controversial plan to build the M3 motorway near the archaeologically and environmentally sensitive Hill of Tara, the seat of the Irish mediaeval High Kings, is approved amid international outcry by historians, environmentalists and Celtic scholars. removed by Stevertigo, 00:01, 13 May 2005
• The Sellafield nuclear plant's Thorp reprocessing facility in Cumbria, England is closed down due to a 20-tonne leak of radioactive nitric acid, used to dispose of old fuel rods, through a fractured pipe. The leak was completely contained. updated by UtherSRG, 22:07, 12 May 2005

May 13

• A planned new N3 motorway through the Irish mediaeval Hill of Tara is approved, raising an international outcry from historians and scholars. added by Stevertigo, 00:01, 13 May 2005
• The Sellafield nuclear plant's Thorp reprocessing facility in Cumbria, England is closed down due to a 20-tonne leak of radioactive nitric acid. updated by Stevertigo, 00:01, 13 May 2005
• John Conyers with 87 members of U.S. Congress ask open George W. Bush about secret 2002 agreements with the UK to invade Iraq. updated by Stevertigo, 00:01, 13 May 2005
• The wreckage of NASA's Mars Polar Lander space probe may have been found on Mars in images from the Mars Global Surveyor. updated by Stevertigo, 00:01, 13 May 2005
• John Conyers, and 87 other members of U.S. Congress ask George W. Bush about secret 2002 agreements with the UK to invade Iraq. updated by Stevertigo, 00:02, 13 May 2005
• A planned new N3 motorway past the Irish mediaeval Hill of Tara is approved, raising an international outcry from environmentalists, historians and Celtic scholars. updated by Jtdirl, 00:24, 13 May 2005
• The Sellafield nuclear plant's Thorp reprocessing facility in Cumbria, UK is closed down due to a 20-tonne leak of radioactive nitric acid. updated by Jtdirl, 00:24, 13 May 2005
• The Sellafield nuclear plant's Thorp reprocessing facility in Cumbria, UK, is closed down due to a 20-tonne leak of radioactive nitric acid. updated by Hajor, 01:01, 13 May 2005
• John Conyers and 87 other members of U.S. Congress ask George W. Bush about secret 2002 agreements with the UK to invade Iraq. updated by Hajor, 01:01, 13 May 2005
• A planned new M3 motorway past the Irish mediaeval Hill of Tara is approved, raising an international outcry from environmentalists, historians and Celtic scholars. updated by CryptoDerk, 05:28, 13 May 2005

May 14

• The construction of a new M3 motorway past the Irish mediaeval Hill of Tara is approved, raising an international outcry from environmentalists, historians and Celtic scholars. added by PFHLai, 00:38, 14 May 2005
• The construction of a new M3 motorway past the Irish mediaeval Hill of Tara is approved, raising an international outcry from environmentalists, historians and Celtic scholars. removed by Neutrality, 15:46, 14 May 2005
• The Sellafield nuclear plant's Thorp reprocessing facility in Cumbria, England is closed down due to a 20-tonne leak of radioactive nitric acid. updated by PFHLai, 00:38, 14 May 2005
• John Conyers and 87 other members of U.S. Congress ask George W. Bush about secret agreements with the United Kingdom in 2002 to invade Iraq. added by PFHLai, 00:38, 14 May 2005
• John Conyers and 87 other members of U.S. Congress ask George W. Bush about secret agreements with the United Kingdom in 2002 to invade Iraq. removed by Rdsmith4, 02:20, 14 May 2005
• The wreckage of NASA's Mars Polar Lander space probe may have been found on Mars in images from the Mars Global Surveyor. updated by PFHLai, 00:38, 14 May 2005
• The wreckage of NASA's Mars Polar Lander space probe may have been found on Mars in images from the Mars Global Surveyor. removed by Rdsmith4, 02:11, 14 May 2005
• The Sellafield nuclear plant's Thorp reprocessing facility in Cumbria, England is closed down due to a 20-tonne leak of radioactive waste. updated by PFHLai, 00:41, 14 May 2005
• Pope Benedict XVI waives the five-year waiting period normally required before a person's beatification may begin and initiates the process for his predecessor, John Paul II, on the 24th anniversary of an attempt to assassinate him. added by Rdsmith4, 02:11, 14 May 2005
• Pope Benedict XVI waives the five-year waiting period normally required before a person's beatification may begin and initiates the process for his predecessor, John Paul II (pictured), on the 24th anniversary of an attempt to assassinate him. updated by Rdsmith4, 02:15, 14 May 2005

Aerial view of the Hill of Tara removed by Rdsmith4, 02:15, 14 May 2005

• Protests in Uzbekistan over the imprisonment and trial in Andijan of 23 Muslims suspected of being Islamist extremists turn violent as Uzbek soldiers fire on demonstrators, leaving at least nine dead and 34 wounded. added by Hajor, 02:23, 14 May 2005
• The Sellafield nuclear plant's Thorp reprocessing facility in Cumbria, England, is closed down due to a 20-tonne leak of radioactive waste. updated by Hajor, 02:23, 14 May 2005
• The Sellafield nuclear plant's Thorp reprocessing facility in Cumbria, England, is closed down due to a 20-tonne leak of radioactive waste. removed by Rdsmith4, 03:14, 14 May 2005

updated by PFHLai, 02:33, 14 May 2005

updated by PFHLai, 02:33, 14 May 2005

• Protests in Uzbekistan over the imprisonment and trial in Andijan of 23 Muslims suspected of being Islamic extremists turn violent as Uzbek soldiers fire on demonstrators, leaving at least nine dead and 34 wounded. updated by PFHLai, 02:33, 14 May 2005
• Pope Benedict XVI waives the five-year waiting period normally required before a person's beatification may begin and initiates the process for his predecessor, John Paul II (pictured), on the 24th anniversary of an attempt to assassinate him. updated by PFHLai, 02:33, 14 May 2005
• Pope Benedict XVI waives the five-year waiting period normally required before a person's beatification may begin and initiates the process for his predecessor, John Paul II (pictured). updated by Rdsmith4, 03:14, 14 May 2005
• Protests in Uzbekistan over the imprisonment and trial in Andijan of 23 Muslims suspected of being Islamic extremists turn violent, as Uzbek soldiers fire on demonstrators, leaving at least nine dead and 34 wounded. added by PFHLai, 05:08, 14 May 2005
• Pope Benedict XVI waives the five-year waiting period usually required before beatification, expediting the process for his predecessor, John Paul II (pictured). updated by PFHLai, 05:08, 14 May 2005

Pope John Paul II removed by Rje, 15:34, 14 May 2005

• Pope Benedict XVI waives the five-year waiting period usually required before beatification, expediting the process for his predecessor, John Paul II. updated by Schneelocke, 15:43, 14 May 2005
• Protests in Uzbekistan over the imprisonment and trial in Andijan of 23 Muslims accused by the government of being Islamic extremists turn violent, as Uzbek soldiers fire on demonstrators, leaving at least nine dead and 34 wounded. updated by Neutrality, 15:46, 14 May 2005
• The U.S. Department of Defense announces a plan to shut down 33 and realign 29 major military bases across the United States, as well as 775 smaller bases. The closings, if approved by President George W. Bush and Congress, will result in a cut of more than 13,500 military jobs and $49 billion in savings over the next 20 years. Lawmakers object, saying that the closutres will hurt the economy in their state or district. added by Neutrality, 15:46, 14 May 2005
• The U.S. Department of Defense announces a plan to shut down 33 and realign 29 major military bases across the United States, as well as 775 smaller bases. The closings, if approved by President George W. Bush and Congress, will result in a cut of more than 13,500 military jobs and $49 billion in savings over the next 20 years. Governors and lawmakers object, saying that the closures will hurt the economy in their state or district. updated by Neutrality, 15:53, 14 May 2005
• The U.S. Department of Defense announces a plan to shut down 33 and realign 29 major military bases across the United States, as well as 775 smaller bases. The closings, if approved by President George W. Bush and Congress, will result in a cut of more than 13,500 military jobs and $49 billion in savings over the next 20 years. Governors and lawmakers object, saying that the closures will hurt the economy in their state or district. removed by BrokenSegue, 16:26, 14 May 2005
• Protests in Uzbekistan over the imprisonment and trial in Andijan of 23 Muslims suspected of being Islamic extremists turn violent, as Uzbek soldiers fire on demonstrators, leaving at least nine dead and 34 wounded. updated by BrokenSegue, 16:26, 14 May 2005
• The construction of a new M3 motorway past the Irish mediaeval Hill of Tara is approved, raising an international outcry from environmentalists, historians and Celtic scholars. updated by BrokenSegue, 16:26, 14 May 2005
• The construction of a new M3 motorway past the Irish mediaeval Hill of Tara is approved, raising an international outcry from environmentalists, historians and Celtic scholars. removed by Neutrality, 16:32, 14 May 2005
• Protests in Uzbekistan over the imprisonment and trial in Andijan of 23 Muslims accused by the government of being Islamic extremists turn violent, as Uzbek soldiers fire on demonstrators, leaving at least nine dead and 34 wounded. updated by Neutrality, 16:32, 14 May 2005
• The U.S. Department of Defense announces a plan to shut down 33 and realign 29 major military bases across the United States, as well as 775 smaller bases. The closings, if approved by President George W. Bush and not overruled by Congress, will result in a cut of more than 13,500 military jobs and $49 billion in savings over the next 20 years. Governors and lawmakers object, saying that the closures will hurt the economy in their state or district. added by Neutrality, 16:32, 14 May 2005
• The U.S. Department of Defense announces a plan to shut down 33 and realign 29 major military bases across the United States, as well as 775 smaller bases. The closings, if approved by President George W. Bush and not overruled by Congress, will result in a cut of more than 13,500 military jobs and $49 billion in savings over the next 20 years. Governors and lawmakers object, saying that the closures will hurt the economy in their state or district. removed by Sam Korn, 16:42, 14 May 2005
• Protests in Uzbekistan over the imprisonment and trial in Andijan of 23 Muslims suspected of being Islamic extremists turn violent, as Uzbek soldiers fire on demonstrators, leaving at least nine dead and 34 wounded. updated by Sam Korn, 16:42, 14 May 2005
• The construction of a new M3 motorway past the Irish mediaeval Hill of Tara is approved, raising an international outcry from environmentalists, historians and Celtic scholars. updated by Sam Korn, 16:42, 14 May 2005
• The construction of a new M3 motorway past the Irish mediaeval Hill of Tara is approved, raising an international outcry from environmentalists, historians and Celtic scholars. removed by Neutrality, 16:58, 14 May 2005
• Protests in Uzbekistan over the imprisonment and trial in Andijan of 23 Muslims accused by the government of being Islamic extremists turn violent, as Uzbek soldiers fire on demonstrators, leaving at least nine dead and 34 wounded. updated by Neutrality, 16:58, 14 May 2005
• The U.S. Department of Defense announces a plan to shut down 33 and realign 29 major military bases across the United States, as well as 775 smaller bases. The closings, if approved by President George W. Bush and not overruled by Congress, will result in a cut of more than 13,500 military jobs and $49 billion in savings over the next 20 years. Governors and lawmakers object, saying that the closures will hurt the economy in their state or district. updated by Neutrality, 16:58, 14 May 2005
• The U.S. Department of Defense announces a plan to shut down 33 and realign 29 major military bases across the United States, including Ellsworth Air Force Base, Otis Air National Guard Base, and Hanscom Air force Base. About 775 smaller bases are scheduled to be shut down or downsized. The closings, if approved by President George W. Bush and not overruled by Congress, will result in a cut of more than 13,500 military jobs and $49 billion in savings over the next 20 years. Governors and lawmakers object, saying that the closures will hurt the economy in their state or district. updated by Neutrality, 17:01, 14 May 2005
• The U.S. Department of Defense announces a plan to shut down 33 and realign 29 major military bases across the United States, including Ellsworth Air Force Base and Hanscom Air Force Base. About 775 smaller bases are scheduled to be shut down or downsized. The closings, if approved by President George W. Bush and not overruled by Congress, will result in a cut of more than 13,500 military jobs and $49 billion in savings over the next 20 years. Governors and lawmakers object, saying that the closures will hurt the economy in their state or district. updated by Neutrality, 17:02, 14 May 2005
• The U.S. Department of Defense announces a new round of its Base Realignment and Closure program with plans to shut down 33 and realign 29 major military bases across the United States, including Ellsworth Air Force Base and Hanscom Air Force Base. About 775 smaller bases are scheduled to be shut down or downsized. The closings, if approved by President George W. Bush and not overruled by Congress, will result in a cut of more than 13,500 military jobs and $49 billion in savings over the next 20 years. Governors and lawmakers object, saying that the closures will hurt the economy in their state or district. updated by Neutrality, 17:04, 14 May 2005
• The U.S. Department of Defense's Base Realignment and Closure program recommends closing 33 and realigning 29 major military bases, including Ellsworth and Hanscom Air Force Bases. About 775 smaller bases are scheduled to be closed or downsized. The closings, if approved by President George W. Bush and not overruled by Congress, will result in the loss of more than 13,500 jobs and $49 billion in savings over the next 20 years. Governors and lawmakers object, saying that the closures will hurt economies in their respective states and districts. updated by Dscos, 17:37, 14 May 2005
• The U.S. Department of Defense's Base Realignment and Closure program recommends closing 33 and realigning 29 major military bases, including Ellsworth and Hanscom Air Force Bases, along with a number of smaller bases. The closings, if approved by President George W. Bush and not overruled by Congress, will result in the loss of more than 13,500 jobs and $49 billion in savings over the next 20 years. Governors and lawmakers object, saying that the closures will hurt economies in their respective states and districts. updated by Dscos, 17:42, 14 May 2005
• The U.S. Department of Defense's Base Realignment and Closure program recommends closing 33 and realigning 29 major military bases, including Ellsworth and Hanscom Air Force Bases, along with a number of smaller bases. The closings, if approved by President George W. Bush and not overruled by Congress, will result in the loss of more than 13,500 jobs but will save $49 billion over the next 20 years. Governors and members of Congress object, saying that the closures will hurt economies in their respective states and districts. updated by Neutrality, 17:58, 14 May 2005
• The U.S. Department of Defense's Base Realignment and Closure program recommends closing 33 and realigning 29 major military bases, including Ellsworth and Hanscom Air Force Bases, along with a number of smaller bases. updated by PFHLai, 18:36, 14 May 2005
• Protests in Uzbekistan over the imprisonment and trial in Andijan of 23 Muslims accused by the government of Islamic extremism escalate, with reports of deaths numbering into the hundreds. updated by Hajor, 18:46, 14 May 2005
• Pope Benedict XVI waives the five-year waiting period usually required before beatification—the first step towards sainthood—for the late John Paul II. updated by Neutrality, 23:14, 14 May 2005
• Protests in eastern Uzbekistan over the imprisonment and trial in Andijan of 23 Muslims accused by the government of Islamic extremism escalate, with reports of 300 deaths as Uzbek soldiers fired into a large crowd. updated by Neutrality, 23:22, 14 May 2005
• RD South Korea announces it will restart bilateral talks with North Korea for the first time in over a year on Monday. Discussion topics are expected to include North Korea's nuclear weapons program. added by Neutrality, 23:22, 14 May 2005

added by PFHLai, 23:29, 14 May 2005

• RD South Korea announces it will restart bilateral talks with North Korea for the first time in over a year on Monday. Discussion topics are expected to include North Korea's nuclear weapons program. updated by Neutrality, 23:39, 14 May 2005
• Protests in eastern Uzbekistan over the imprisonment and trial in Andijan of 23 Muslims accused by the government of Islamic extremism escalate, with reports of 300 deaths as Uzbek soldiers fired into a large crowd. added by PFHLai, 23:57, 14 May 2005
• Protests in eastern Uzbekistan over the imprisonment and trial in Andijan of 23 Muslims accused by the government of Islamic extremism escalate, with reports of 300 deaths as Uzbek soldiers fired into a large crowd. removed by Stevertigo, 00:24, 15 May 2005
• South Korea announces that bilateral talks with North Korea will resume for the first time in over a year on Monday. Discussion topics are expected to include North Korea's nuclear weapons program. added by PFHLai, 23:57, 14 May 2005
• The U.S. Department of Defense's Base Realignment and Closure program recommends closing 33 and realigning 29 major military bases, including Ellsworth and Hanscom Air Force Bases, along with a number of smaller bases. added by PFHLai, 23:57, 14 May 2005

May 15

• Uzbek troops kill ~300 during Protests in eastern Uzbekistan over the trials of 23 accused Islamic extremists — Islam Karimov defends the act. added by Stevertigo, 00:24, 15 May 2005
• South Korea announces that bilateral talks with North Korea will resume Monday, after a one-year halt— North Korea's nuclear weapons program is of key concern. updated by Stevertigo, 00:26, 15 May 2005
• Uzbek troops kill ~300 during protests in eastern Uzbekistan over the trials of 23 accused Islamic extremists — Islam Karimov defends the act. updated by Stevertigo, 00:28, 15 May 2005
• South Korea announces that bilateral talks with North Korea will resume Monday after a one-year halt—the North's nuclear weapons are of key concern. updated by Stevertigo, 00:28, 15 May 2005
• Uzbek troops kill over 300 during protests in eastern Uzbekistan over the trials of 23 accused Islamic extremists; Islam Karimov defends the act. updated by Rdsmith4, 00:37, 15 May 2005
• Uzbek troops kill over 300 during protests in eastern Uzbekistan over the trials of 23 accused Islamic extremists; President Islam Karimov defends the act. updated by Rdsmith4, 00:37, 15 May 2005
• Uzbek troops kill over 300 during protests in eastern Uzbekistan over the trials of 23 accused Islamic extremists; President Islam Karimov defends the act. added by PFHLai, 00:43, 15 May 2005
• In Taiwan, the Pan-Green Coalition has won the National Assembly election, with 149 of 300 seats and 49.6% of the votes. added by PFHLai, 00:43, 15 May 2005
• The U.S. Department of Defense's Base Realignment and Closure program recommends closing 33 and realigning 29 major military bases as well as about 775 smaller bases. updated by Rdsmith4, 00:44, 15 May 2005
• The U.S. Department of Defense's Base Realignment and Closure program recommends closing 33 and realigning 29 major military bases as well as about 775 smaller bases. removed by PFHLai, 12:33, 16 May 2005
• In Taiwan, the Pan-Green Coalition has won the National Assembly election, with 149 of 300 seats and 49.6 percent of the votes. updated by Neutrality, 00:48, 15 May 2005
• In Taiwan, the Pan-Green Coalition wins the National Assembly election, with 149 of 300 seats and 49.6 percent of the votes. updated by PFHLai, 00:50, 15 May 2005
• In Taiwan, the Pan-Green Coalition wins the National Assembly election, with 149 of 300 seats and 49.6 percent of the votes. removed by Jiang, 05:37, 15 May 2005
• Uzbek troops kill over 300 during protests in eastern Uzbekistan over the trials of 23 accused Islamic extremists; President Islam Karimov defends the act. added by Neutrality, 00:53, 15 May 2005
• Uzbek troops kill over 300 during protests in eastern Uzbekistan over the trials of 23 accused Islamic extremists. President Islam Karimov (pictured) defends the act. updated by PFHLai, 01:03, 15 May 2005

Flag of Uzbekistan removed by PFHLai, 01:03, 15 May 2005

• Uzbek troops kill over 300 during protests in eastern Uzbekistan over the trials of 23 accused Islamic extremists. President Islam Karimov (pictured) defends the act. updated by PFHLai, 01:16, 15 May 2005
• In Taiwan, parties supporting new amendments of the Constitution of the Republic of China win with 249 of 300 seats in the National Assembly election. added by Jiang, 05:37, 15 May 2005
• South Korea announces that bilateral talks with North Korea will resume Monday after a one-year pause, with the North's nuclear weapons as a key issue. updated by PFHLai, 08:01, 15 May 2005
• In Taiwan, parties supporting new amendments to the Constitution of the Republic of China win with 249 of 300 seats in the National Assembly election. updated by PFHLai, 08:01, 15 May 2005
• Pope Benedict XVI waives the five-year waiting period usually required before beatification, the first step towards sainthood, for the late John Paul II. updated by PFHLai, 08:01, 15 May 2005
• Pope Benedict XVI waives the five-year waiting period usually required before beatification, the first step towards sainthood, for the late John Paul II. removed by Hajor, 18:20, 16 May 2005
• Uzbek troops kill over 300 people during protests in eastern Uzbekistan over the trials of 23 accused Islamic extremists. President Islam Karimov (pictured) defends the act. updated by Rje, 16:33, 15 May 2005

May 16

• South Korea announces that bilateral talks with North Korea will resume on Monday after a one-year hiatus, with the North's nuclear weapons as a key issue. updated by Rje, 11:03, 16 May 2005
• Uzbek troops kill over 400 people in Andijan during protests in eastern Uzbekistan over the trials of 23 accused Islamic extremists. President Islam Karimov (pictured) defends the act. updated by The Anome, 11:37, 16 May 2005
• The Parliament of Kuwait, in a 35-23 vote with one abstention, legalises women's suffrage for all women ages 21 and up, subject to Islamic law. The reform will take effect in the 2007 parliamentary election. added by Hajor, 18:20, 16 May 2005
• The National Assembly of Kuwait, in a 35-23 vote with one abstention, legalises women's suffrage for all women ages 21 and up, subject to Islamic law. The reform will take effect in the 2007 parliamentary election. added by Hajor, 18:38, 16 May 2005
• The National Assembly of Kuwait legalises women's suffrage, allowing all women ages 21 and older, subject to Islamic law, to vote in elections in Kuwait in 2007. updated by PFHLai, 19:48, 16 May 2005
• South Korea announces that bilateral talks with North Korea will resume after a hiatus of al most a year, with the North's nuclear weapons as a key issue. updated by PFHLai, 19:48, 16 May 2005

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• Uzbek troops kill over 400 people in Andijan during protests in eastern Uzbekistan over the trials of 23 accused Islamic extremists. President Islam Karimov defends the act. updated by PFHLai, 19:48, 16 May 2005
• In Taiwan, political parties supporting new amendments to the Constitution of the Republic of China win with 249 of 300 seats in the National Assembly election. updated by PFHLai, 19:52, 16 May 2005
• South Korea announces that bilateral talks with North Korea will resume after a hiatus of almost a year, with the North's nuclear weapons as a key issue. updated by PFHLai, 19:53, 16 May 2005
• South Korea announces that bilateral talks with North Korea will resume after a hiatus of almost a year, with the North's nuclear weapons as a key issue. removed by PFHLai, 02:12, 19 May 2005

May 17

• The National Assembly of Kuwait passes women's suffrage legislation, allowing all women ages 21 and older, subject to Islamic law, to vote in elections in Kuwait in 2007. updated by Neutrality, 04:11, 17 May 2005
• The National Assembly of Kuwait passes new legislation for women's suffrage, allowing all women aged 21 and older, subject to Islamic law, to vote in elections in Kuwait in 2007. updated by PFHLai, 04:30, 17 May 2005
• Uzbek troops kill over 400 people in Andijan during protests in eastern Uzbekistan over the trials of 23 accused Islamic extremists. President Islam Karimov defends the act. updated by Owen, 23:54, 17 May 2005

May 18

• Uzbek troops kill over 400 people in Andijan during protests in eastern Uzbekistan over the trials of 23 accused Islamist extremists. President Islam Karimov defends the act. updated by Hajor, 00:03, 18 May 2005

May 19

• New Kuwaiti legislation for women's suffrage allows all women aged 21 and older, subject to Islamic law, to vote in elections in Kuwait in 2007. added by PFHLai, 10:27, 19 May 2005
• Death toll of the Marburg virus outbreak in Angola reaches 311. added by PFHLai, 10:27, 19 May 2005
• Political parties in Taiwan supporting new amendments to the Constitution of the Republic of China win with 249 of 300 seats in the National Assembly election. added by PFHLai, 10:27, 19 May 2005
• Political parties in Taiwan supporting new amendments to the Constitution of the Republic of China win with 249 of 300 seats in the National Assembly election. removed by PFHLai, 10:55, 19 May 2005
• Death toll of the Marburg virus outbreak in Angola reaches 311. added by PFHLai, 10:30, 19 May 2005
• The death toll in the Marburg virus outbreak in Angola reaches 311. added by Hajor, 15:56, 19 May 2005
• The death toll in the Marburg virus outbreak in Angola reaches 311. removed by Sundar, 07:39, 23 May 2005
• Uzbek troops kill over 400 people in Andijan during protests in eastern Uzbekistan over the trials of 23 accused Islamist extremists. President Islam Karimov defends their actions. updated by Hajor, 15:56, 19 May 2005
• Uzbek troops kill over 400 people in Andijan during protests in eastern Uzbekistan over the trials of 23 accused Islamist extremists. President Islam Karimov defends their actions. removed by PFHLai, 01:21, 20 May 2005
• The Canadian Government wins a non-confidence vote with the speaker, Peter Milliken breaking the 152-152 tie. added by Earl Andrew, 22:46, 19 May 2005

Flag of Kuwait removed by Earl Andrew, 22:46, 19 May 2005 Flag of Kuwait removed by Earl Andrew, 01:03, 20 May 2005

• The Canadian Government wins a motion of non-confidence after a tie vote of 152-152 was broken by the speaker of the Canadian House of Commons, Peter Milliken. updated by Earl Andrew, 22:53, 19 May 2005
• The Canadian Government wins a motion of non-confidence after a tie vote of 152-152 was broken by the speaker of the Canadian House of Commons, Peter Milliken. removed by Delirium, 23:12, 19 May 2005

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May 20

• The Canadian Government wins a motion of non-confidence after a tie vote of 152-152 was broken by the speaker of the Canadian House of Commons, Peter Milliken. This means, that the 39th Canadian federal election will likely not occur this spring. updated by Earl Andrew, 01:03, 20 May 2005
• The Canadian Government wins a motion of non-confidence after a tie vote of 152-152 was broken by the speaker of the Canadian House of Commons, Peter Milliken. This means that the 39th Canadian federal election will likely not occur this spring. updated by PFHLai, 01:18, 20 May 2005
• The Canadian Government wins a motion of non-confidence after a tie vote of 152-152 was broken by the speaker of the Canadian House of Commons, Peter Milliken. This means that the 39th Canadian federal election will likely not occur this spring. updated by PFHLai, 01:21, 20 May 2005
• The Canadian Government wins a motion of non-confidence after a tie vote of 152-152 was broken by the speaker of the Canadian House of Commons, Peter Milliken. This means that the 39th Canadian federal election will probably not occur this spring. updated by Sam Korn, 09:19, 20 May 2005
• In Canada, Prime Minister Paul Martin's Liberal government survives a motion of non-confidence after a tie vote of 152-152 was broken by the Speaker of the House of Commons, Peter Milliken, avoiding the 39th Canadian federal election predicted for this spring. added by PFHLai, 10:31, 20 May 2005
• New Kuwaiti legislation for women's suffrage allows all women aged 21 and older, subject to Islamic law, to vote in elections in Kuwait in 2007. updated by PFHLai, 10:31, 20 May 2005
• New Kuwaiti legislation for women's suffrage allows all women aged 21 and older, subject to Islamic law, to vote in elections in Kuwait in 2007. removed by PFHLai, 13:20, 20 May 2005
• In Canada, Prime Minister Paul Martin's Liberal government survives a motion of non-confidence after a tie vote of 152-152 was broken by the Speaker of the House of Commons, Peter Milliken, averting the 39th Canadian federal election predicted for this spring. updated by PFHLai, 10:57, 20 May 2005
• CSKA Moscow beats Sporting Lisbon 3:1 at José Alvalade Stadium in Portugal to become the first Russian football club to win the UEFA Cup. added by PFHLai, 13:20, 20 May 2005
• In Canada, Prime Minister Paul Martin's Liberal government survives a motion of non-confidence after the Speaker of the House of Commons breaks a tie vote, averting the predicted 39th Canadian federal election. updated by Renamed user ixgysjijel, 14:36, 20 May 2005
• Hurricane Adrian, the first storm of the 2005 Pacific hurricane season, becomes the first named tropical system to make landfall in El Salvador since 1997. added by Renamed user ixgysjijel, 14:36, 20 May 2005
• Hurricane Adrian, the first storm of the 2005 Pacific hurricane season, dissipates over Honduras after becoming the first named tropical system to make landfall in El Salvador since 1997. added by Renamed user ixgysjijel, 18:38, 20 May 2005
• CSKA Moscow beats Sporting Lisbon 3:1 to become the first Russian football club to win the UEFA Cup. updated by Renamed user ixgysjijel, 18:38, 20 May 2005
• In Canada, Prime Minister Paul Martin's Liberal government survives a motion of no confidence after the Speaker of the House of Commons breaks a tie vote, averting the predicted 39th Canadian federal election. updated by Rdsmith4, 22:28, 20 May 2005

May 21

• CSKA Moscow beat Sporting Lisbon 3-1 to become the first Russian football club to win the UEFA Cup. updated by Ed g2s, 00:53, 21 May 2005
• CSKA Moscow beat Sporting Lisbon 3-1 to become the first Russian football club to win the UEFA Cup. removed by Dmn, 23:25, 21 May 2005
• In Canada, Prime Minister Paul Martin's Liberal government narrowly avoids collapse after the Speaker of the House of Commons breaks a tie vote on the federal budget, averting the predicted 39th Canadian federal election. updated by Montrealais, 16:42, 21 May 2005
• In Canada, Prime Minister Paul Martin's Liberal government narrowly avoids collapse after the Speaker of the House of Commons breaks a tie vote on the federal budget, averting the predicted 39th Canadian federal election. updated by Earl Andrew, 18:48, 21 May 2005
• Helena Paparizou wins the 2005 Eurovision Song Contest, giving Greece their first ever victory. added by Dmn, 23:25, 21 May 2005
• Canada's Liberal government narrowly avoids collapse after the Speaker of the House of Commons breaks a tie vote on the federal budget, averting the predicted 39th Canadian federal election. added by Dmn, 23:25, 21 May 2005

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May 22

• Hurricane Adrian, the first storm of the 2005 Pacific hurricane season, dissipates over Honduras after becoming the first named tropical system to make landfall in El Salvador since 1997. added by PFHLai, 00:25, 22 May 2005
• In Canada, Prime Minister Paul Martin's Liberal government narrowly avoids collapse after the Speaker of the House of Commons breaks a tie vote on the federal budget, averting the predicted 39th Canadian federal election. updated by PFHLai, 00:25, 22 May 2005
• Hurricane Adrian, the first storm of the 2005 Pacific hurricane season, becomes the first named tropical system to make landfall in El Salvador since 1997 and dissipates over Honduras. At least two deaths were reported in Guatemala following a mudslide caused by the heavy rain. updated by PFHLai, 00:30, 22 May 2005
• Helena Paparizou wins the 2005 Eurovision Song Contest, becoming the contest's first winner from Greece. updated by Dscos, 05:48, 22 May 2005

May 23

• Helena Paparizou becomes the first contestant from Greece to win the Eurovision Song Contest. updated by PFHLai, 05:48, 23 May 2005
• Helena Paparizou becomes the first contestant from Greece to win the Eurovision Song Contest. removed by PFHLai, 18:30, 25 May 2005
• Arsenal F.C. wins the FA Cup by beating Manchester United F.C. in a penalty shootout. added by PFHLai, 05:48, 23 May 2005
• Hurricane Adrian, the first storm of the 2005 Pacific hurricane season, makes landfall in El Salvador and dissipates over Honduras. At least two deaths are reported in Guatemala following a mudslide caused by the heavy rain. updated by PFHLai, 05:48, 23 May 2005
• Hurricane Adrian, the first storm of the 2005 Pacific hurricane season, makes landfall in El Salvador and dissipates over Honduras. At least two deaths are reported in Guatemala following a mudslide caused by the heavy rain. removed by Renamed user ixgysjijel, 13:15, 23 May 2005
• The Liberal minority government in Canada narrowly avoids collapse after the Speaker of the House of Commons breaks a tie vote on the federal budget, averting the predicted 39th federal election. added by PFHLai, 05:48, 23 May 2005
• The Liberal minority government in Canada narrowly avoids collapse after the Speaker of the House of Commons breaks a tie vote on the federal budget, averting the predicted 39th federal election. removed by Sundar, 07:39, 23 May 2005
• In the elections in North Rhine-Westphalia, the most populous state of Germany, the social democrats lost power to the conservatives after 39 years in government. Chancellor Gerhard Schröder surprisingly announces federal elections in Germany in the fall of 2005. added by Sundar, 07:37, 23 May 2005

Kiev 2005 removed by Sundar, 07:37, 23 May 2005

Flag of North Rhine-Westphalia

Flag of North Rhine-Westphalia

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• Nambaryn Enkhbayar is elected President of Mongolia. added by PFHLai, 07:51, 23 May 2005
• In the elections in North Rhine-Westphalia, the most populous state of Germany, the social democrats lost power to the conservatives after 39 years in government. Chancellor Gerhard Schröder surprisingly announces federal elections in Germany in the fall of 2005. added by PFHLai, 07:51, 23 May 2005
• Chancellor Gerhard Schröder of Germany surprisingly announces federal elections for the fall of 2005, after his Social Democrats loses the state election in North Rhine-Westphalia to the Conservatives after 39 years in government. added by PFHLai, 08:04, 23 May 2005
• Chancellor Gerhard Schröder of Germany surprisingly announces federal elections for the fall of 2005, after his Social Democrats lose the state election in North Rhine-Westphalia to the Conservatives after 39 years in government. updated by PFHLai, 08:11, 23 May 2005
• Chancellor Gerhard Schröder of Germany surprisingly announces federal elections will be held in 2005, after his Social Democrats lose the state election in North Rhine-Westphalia to the Conservatives after 39 years in government. updated by Fys, 10:37, 23 May 2005
• Arsenal win the FA Cup by beating Manchester United in a penalty shootout. added by Ed g2s, 12:33, 23 May 2005
• Chancellor Gerhard Schröder of Germany announces early federal elections will be held later this year after his Social Democrats lose the state election in North Rhine-Westphalia to the Christian Democrats after 39 years in government. updated by Hajor, 15:55, 23 May 2005
• Arsenal win England's FA Cup by beating Manchester United in a penalty shootout. updated by Hajor, 15:55, 23 May 2005
• Chancellor Gerhard Schröder of Germany announces early federal elections to be held later this year, after his Social Democrats lose the state election in North Rhine-Westphalia to the Christian Democrats, ending 39 years in government. updated by PFHLai, 21:32, 23 May 2005
• In England, Arsenal win the FA Cup by beating Manchester United in a penalty shootout. added by PFHLai, 21:32, 23 May 2005
• In England, Arsenal win the FA Cup by beating Manchester United in a penalty shootout. removed by ChrisO~enwiki, 17:35, 25 May 2005
• 5 teenage girls from the same Irish school in Navan, County Meath are killed in a school-bus crash. 6 others are critically ill in hospital. added by Jtdirl, 21:54, 23 May 2005
• 5 teenage girls from the same Irish school in Navan, County Meath are killed in a school-bus crash. 6 others are critically ill in hospital. removed by Golbez, 22:14, 23 May 2005

May 25

• Nambaryn Enkhbayar of the Mongolian People's Revolutionary Party is elected President of Mongolia. updated by PFHLai, 06:38, 25 May 2005
• Nambaryn Enkhbayar of the Mongolian People's Revolutionary Party is elected President of Mongolia. removed by Hemanshu, 20:13, 29 May 2005
• The Baku-Tbilisi-Ceyhan pipeline, the world's longest oil pipeline, is opened in Baku, Azerbaijan. added by ChrisO~enwiki, 17:35, 25 May 2005

removed by ChrisO~enwiki, 17:35, 25 May 2005

• Voyager 1, the most distant man-made object, has entered the heliosheath and is on the cusp of leaving the Solar System and entering the interstellar medium. added by PFHLai, 18:30, 25 May 2005
• Helena Paparizou becomes the first contestant from Greece to win the Eurovision Song Contest. updated by PFHLai, 19:05, 25 May 2005
• Helena Paparizou becomes the first contestant from Greece to win the Eurovision Song Contest. removed by PFHLai, 23:51, 25 May 2005

removed by BrokenSegue, 20:29, 25 May 2005

• The Baku-Tbilisi-Ceyhan pipeline, the world's longest oil pipeline, is opened in Baku, Azerbaijan. updated by PFHLai, 22:10, 25 May 2005
• At Atatürk Olimpiyat Stadyumu in Istanbul, Liverpool F.C. defeat A.C. Milan 3-2 in a penalty shootout to win their first UEFA Champions League soccer title since 1984. added by PFHLai, 23:51, 25 May 2005

May 26

• Voyager 1, the most distant man-made object, has entered the heliosheath and is on the cusp of leaving the solar system and entering the interstellar medium. added by Knowledge Seeker, 06:19, 26 May 2005
• At Atatürk Olimpiyat Stadyumu in Istanbul, Liverpool F.C. defeat A.C. Milan 3-2 in a penalty shootout to win their first UEFA Champions League football title since 1984. updated by Henry Flower, 09:11, 26 May 2005
• At Atatürk Olimpiyat Stadyumu in Istanbul, Liverpool F.C. defeat A.C. Milan 3-2 in a penalty shootout to win their first UEFA Champions League football title since 1984. removed by Renamed user ixgysjijel, 23:16, 29 May 2005
• Voyager 1, the most distant man-made object, has entered the heliosheath and is on the verge of leaving the solar system and entering the interstellar medium. updated by Rdsmith4, 15:55, 26 May 2005
• Voyager 1, the most distant man-made object, has entered the heliosheath and is on the verge of leaving the solar system and entering the interstellar medium. removed by Renamed user ixgysjijel, 17:52, 30 May 2005

May 27

• German Chancellor Gerhard Schröder's Social Democrats loses the state election in North Rhine-Westphalia, ending 39 years in government. added by Renamed user ixgysjijel, 01:25, 27 May 2005
• German Chancellor Gerhard Schröder's Social Democrats lose the state election in North Rhine-Westphalia, ending 39 years in government. updated by Arwel Parry, 15:04, 27 May 2005
• German Chancellor Gerhard Schröder's Social Democrats lose the state election in North Rhine-Westphalia, ending 39 years in government. removed by Hemanshu, 20:13, 29 May 2005
• The Baku-Tbilisi-Ceyhan pipeline, the world's second longest oil pipeline, is opened in Baku, Azerbaijan. updated by ChrisO~enwiki, 18:49, 27 May 2005
• The Baku-Tbilisi-Ceyhan pipeline, the world's second longest oil pipeline, is opened in Baku, Azerbaijan. removed by Renamed user ixgysjijel, 00:24, 31 May 2005

May 29

• The French electorate decide about the ratification of the Treaty establishing a Constitution for Europe. According to polls the proposed constitution will be narrowly defeated. added by Hemanshu, 20:05, 29 May 2005
• The French electorate decide about the ratification of the Treaty establishing a Constitution for Europe. According to polls the proposed constitution will be narrowly defeated. removed by Trilobite, 20:51, 29 May 2005

removed by Hemanshu, 20:11, 29 May 2005

• Voters in France reject the European Union's constitutional treaty in a referendum on ratification. added by Trilobite, 20:51, 29 May 2005

May 30

• British Liberal Democrat MP Patsy Calton dies of cancer, five days after being sworn in. added by Dmn, 10:24, 30 May 2005
• British Liberal Democrat MP Patsy Calton dies of cancer, five days after being sworn in. removed by Nichalp, 15:14, 30 May 2005
• Fighting in Baidoa threatens to destabilize the transitional government of President Abdullahi Yusuf Ahmed of Somalia. added by Renamed user ixgysjijel, 17:52, 30 May 2005
• Germany's opposition Christian Democratic Union names Angela Merkel as its candidate for Chancellor in this year's federal election. added by Trilobite, 22:41, 30 May 2005

May 31

• The 148 members of the World Trade Organization formally select Pascal Lamy of France as their next Director-General. added by Renamed user ixgysjijel, 00:24, 31 May 2005
• The 148 members of the World Trade Organization formally select Pascal Lamy of France as their next Director-General. removed by Michael Snow, 17:02, 31 May 2005
• Metropolitan Cornelius of Petra is designated locum tenens of the Orthodox Church of Jerusalem following the deposition of Patriarch Irenaios, amidst a scandal regarding the sale of church land in Jerusalem's Old City. added by Renamed user ixgysjijel, 03:21, 31 May 2005
• Dominique de Villepin becomes the Prime Minister of France following French voters' rejection of the EU's constitutional treaty in a referendum. added by ChrisO~enwiki, 11:03, 31 May 2005
• Germany's conservative opposition names Angela Merkel as its candidate for Chancellor in this year's federal election. added by Trilobite, 11:07, 31 May 2005
• Former FBI official W. Mark Felt tells Vanity Fair that he was the Watergate source known as Deep Throat. added by Michael Snow, 17:02, 31 May 2005
• Washington Post reporter Bob Woodward confirms that former FBI official W. Mark Felt was the Watergate source known as Deep Throat, after Felt revealed his identity in a Vanity Fair article. added by Postdlf, 21:41, 31 May 2005