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October 1

• |alt = Harumafuji Kōhei added by David Levy, 16:12, 01 October 2012
• |alt = Harumafuji Kōhei removed by Holly Cheng, 16:16, 02 October 2012
• The Roman Catholic Archdiocese of Melbourne confirms the sexual abuse of 618 children over 80 years after 40 victims' suicides trigger a parliamentary inquiry. added by David Levy, 16:12, 01 October 2012
• The Roman Catholic Archdiocese of Melbourne confirms the sexual abuse of 618 children over 80 years after 40 victims' suicides trigger a parliamentary inquiry. removed by Courcelles, 17:21, 01 October 2012
• In golf, the Ryder Cup concludes with Europe defeating the United States. added by Courcelles, 17:21, 01 October 2012
• The Roman Catholic Archdiocese of Melbourne confirms the sexual abuse of 618 children over 80 years after 40 victims' suicides trigger a parliamentary inquiry. updated by Orlady, 18:58, 01 October 2012
• The Roman Catholic Archdiocese of Melbourne confirms the sexual abuse of 618 children over 80 years after 40 victims' suicides trigger a parliamentary inquiry. removed by BorgQueen, 00:27, 02 October 2012

October 2

• |image = KLM Open 2009 Olazabal (cropped).JPG added by Holly Cheng, 16:16, 02 October 2012
• |image = KLM Open 2009 Olazabal (cropped).JPG removed by Tariqabjotu, 17:46, 04 October 2012
• |title = José María Olazábal added by Holly Cheng, 16:16, 02 October 2012
• |title = José María Olazábal removed by Tariqabjotu, 17:46, 04 October 2012
• |link = KLM Open 2009 Olazabal.JPG. added by Holly Cheng, 16:16, 02 October 2012
• |alt = José María Olazábal added by Holly Cheng, 16:16, 02 October 2012
• |alt = José María Olazábal removed by Tariqabjotu, 17:46, 04 October 2012
• In golf, the Ryder Cup concludes with Europe (team captain José María Olazábal pictured) defeating the United States. updated by Holly Cheng, 16:16, 02 October 2012
• |link = File:KLM Open 2009 Olazabal.JPG added by Holly Cheng, 16:17, 02 October 2012
• |link = File:KLM Open 2009 Olazabal.JPG removed by Tariqabjotu, 17:46, 04 October 2012

October 3

• Thirty-eight people are killed in a ferry collision off the coast of Hong Kong. added by Deryck Chan, 20:10, 03 October 2012

October 4

• Miguel Cabrera becomes the first hitter in 45 years to win Major League Baseball's Triple Crown. added by Tariqabjotu, 17:37, 04 October 2012
• British historian Eric Hobsbawm dies at the age of 95. added by Tariqabjotu, 17:37, 04 October 2012
• Thirty-eight people are killed in a ferry collision off the coast of Hong Kong. added by Tariqabjotu, 17:37, 04 October 2012
• In golf, the Ryder Cup concludes with Europe (team captain José María Olazábal pictured) defeating the United States. added by Tariqabjotu, 17:37, 04 October 2012
• In hurling, Kilkenny defeat Galway in the 2012 All-Ireland Senior Hurling Championship Final. added by Tariqabjotu, 17:37, 04 October 2012
• British historian Eric Hobsbawm dies at the age of 95. updated by Tariqabjotu, 17:38, 04 October 2012
• The All-Ireland Senior Hurling Championship concludes with Kilkenny defeating Galway in the final. added by Tariqabjotu, 17:40, 04 October 2012
• |image = Miguel Cabrera (2011) cropped.jpg added by Tariqabjotu, 17:46, 04 October 2012
• |image = Miguel Cabrera (2011) cropped.jpg removed by BorgQueen, 00:43, 07 October 2012
• |title = Miguel Cabrera added by Tariqabjotu, 17:46, 04 October 2012
• |title = Miguel Cabrera removed by BorgQueen, 00:43, 07 October 2012
• |link = Miguel Cabrera (2011).jpg added by Tariqabjotu, 17:46, 04 October 2012
• |link = Miguel Cabrera (2011).jpg removed by BorgQueen, 00:43, 07 October 2012
• |alt = Miguel Cabrera added by Tariqabjotu, 17:46, 04 October 2012
• |alt = Miguel Cabrera removed by BorgQueen, 00:43, 07 October 2012
• Miguel Cabrera (pictured) becomes the first hitter in 45 years to win Major League Baseball's Triple Crown. updated by Tariqabjotu, 17:46, 04 October 2012
• In golf, the Ryder Cup concludes with Europe defeating the United States. updated by Tariqabjotu, 17:46, 04 October 2012
• In golf, the Ryder Cup concludes with Europe defeating the United States. removed by Spencer, 08:24, 07 October 2012
• Miguel Cabrera (pictured) becomes the first hitter in 45 years to win Major League Baseball's Triple Crown. updated by Tariqabjotu, 17:53, 04 October 2012
• British historian Eric Hobsbawm dies at the age of 95. updated by Tariqabjotu, 17:53, 04 October 2012
• British historian Eric Hobsbawm dies at the age of 95. removed by BorgQueen, 14:05, 08 October 2012
• A ferry collision off the coast of Hong Kong kills 38 people. added by Jayron32, 19:38, 04 October 2012

October 5

• Miguel Cabrera (pictured) of the Detroit Tigers becomes the first hitter in 45 years to win Major League Baseball's Triple Crown. updated by MJCdetroit, 02:41, 05 October 2012
• Miguel Cabrera (pictured) of the Detroit Tigers becomes the first batter to win Major League Baseball's Triple Crown since 1967. updated by David Levy, 03:09, 05 October 2012
• A ferry collision off the coast of Hong Kong kills 38 people. added by David Levy, 03:09, 05 October 2012
• The All-Ireland Senior Hurling Championship concludes with Kilkenny defeating Galway in the final. updated by David Levy, 03:09, 05 October 2012
• The All-Ireland Senior Hurling Championship concludes with Kilkenny defeating Galway in the final. removed by BorgQueen, 00:37, 07 October 2012
• A ferry collision off the coast of Hong Kong kills 39 people. updated by Deryck Chan, 21:47, 05 October 2012
• A ferry collision off the coast of Hong Kong kills 39 people. removed by BorgQueen, 13:50, 08 October 2012

October 6

• The opposition Georgian Dream coalition wins a majority of seats in the Georgian parliamentary election. added by Tariqabjotu, 06:26, 06 October 2012
• The opposition Georgian Dream coalition wins a majority of seats in the Georgian parliamentary election. removed by Tariqabjotu, 17:04, 08 October 2012

October 7

• Abu Hamza al-Masri and four other terror suspects are extradited to the United States from the United Kingdom. added by BorgQueen, 00:37, 07 October 2012
• |image = Abu Khabub al-Masri - aka - Midhat Mursi al-Sayid Umar.jpg added by BorgQueen, 00:43, 07 October 2012
• |image = Abu Khabub al-Masri - aka - Midhat Mursi al-Sayid Umar.jpg removed by David Levy, 02:25, 07 October 2012
• |title = Abu Hamza al-Masri, prior to him losing an eye added by BorgQueen, 00:43, 07 October 2012
• |link = updated by BorgQueen, 00:43, 07 October 2012
• |alt = Abu Hamza al-Masri, prior to him losing an eye added by BorgQueen, 00:43, 07 October 2012
• |alt = Abu Hamza al-Masri, prior to him losing an eye removed by BorgQueen, 14:10, 08 October 2012
• Abu Hamza al-Masri (pictured) and four other terror suspects are extradited to the United States from the United Kingdom. updated by BorgQueen, 00:43, 07 October 2012
• Miguel Cabrera of the Detroit Tigers becomes the first batter to win Major League Baseball's Triple Crown since 1967. updated by BorgQueen, 00:43, 07 October 2012
• Miguel Cabrera of the Detroit Tigers becomes the first batter to win Major League Baseball's Triple Crown since 1967. removed by Tariqabjotu, 17:05, 08 October 2012
• Abu Hamza al-Masri (pictured in the 1980s) and four other terror suspects are extradited to the United States from the United Kingdom. updated by Tariqabjotu, 02:16, 07 October 2012
• |image = Abu Hamza al-Masri ITN.jpg added by David Levy, 02:25, 07 October 2012
• |image = Abu Hamza al-Masri ITN.jpg removed by BorgQueen, 14:10, 08 October 2012
• |link = Abu Hamza al-Masri.jpg added by David Levy, 02:25, 07 October 2012
• |link = Abu Hamza al-Masri.jpg removed by BorgQueen, 14:10, 08 October 2012
• |link = removed by David Levy, 02:25, 07 October 2012
• Abu Hamza al-Masri (pictured in the 1980s) and four other terror suspects are extradited from the United Kingdom to the United States. updated by David Levy, 02:25, 07 October 2012
• In the on-going South African miner's strike, Anglo American Platinum fires 12,000 workers. added by Spencer, 08:24, 07 October 2012
• In the ongoing South African miner's strike, Anglo American Platinum fires 12,000 workers. added by Spencer, 08:35, 07 October 2012
• In the ongoing South African miners' strike, Anglo American Platinum fires 12,000 workers. updated by Art LaPella, 20:54, 07 October 2012
• In the ongoing South African miners' strike, Anglo American Platinum fires 12,000 workers. removed by Thue, 13:57, 09 October 2012

October 8

• |title = Abu Hamza al-Masri, before he lost an eye updated by Graham87, 08:39, 08 October 2012
• |title = Abu Hamza al-Masri, before he lost an eye removed by BorgQueen, 14:10, 08 October 2012
• Hugo Chávez is elected President of Venezuela. added by BorgQueen, 13:50, 08 October 2012
• Paolo Gabriele, former butler of Pope Benedict XVI, is sentenced to 18 months in jail for aggravated theft of confidential papers. added by BorgQueen, 14:05, 08 October 2012
• |image = Chavez141610-2.jpg added by BorgQueen, 14:10, 08 October 2012
• |image = Chavez141610-2.jpg removed by Tariqabjotu, 16:03, 10 October 2012
• |title = Hugo Chávez added by BorgQueen, 14:10, 08 October 2012
• |title = Hugo Chávez removed by Tariqabjotu, 16:03, 10 October 2012
• |link = updated by BorgQueen, 14:10, 08 October 2012
• |alt = Hugo Chávez added by BorgQueen, 14:10, 08 October 2012
• |alt = Hugo Chávez removed by Tariqabjotu, 16:03, 10 October 2012
• Hugo Chávez (pictured) is elected President of Venezuela. updated by BorgQueen, 14:10, 08 October 2012
• Abu Hamza al-Masri and four other terror suspects are extradited from the United Kingdom to the United States. updated by BorgQueen, 14:10, 08 October 2012
• Abu Hamza al-Masri and four other terror suspects are extradited from the United Kingdom to the United States. removed by Spencer, 05:54, 09 October 2012
• Paolo Gabriele, former butler of Pope Benedict XVI, is sentenced to 18 months in jail for aggravated theft of confidential papers. updated by Art LaPella, 15:18, 08 October 2012
• Hugo Chávez (pictured) is elected President of Venezuela for a fourth term. updated by David Levy, 15:47, 08 October 2012
• Paolo Gabriele, former butler of Pope Benedict XVI, is sentenced to 18 months in prison for aggravated theft of confidential papers. updated by David Levy, 15:47, 08 October 2012
• SpaceX successfully launches the first commercially contracted re-supply mission to the International Space Station. added by Tariqabjotu, 17:04, 08 October 2012
• SpaceX successfully launches the first commercially contracted re-supply mission to the International Space Station. updated by Tariqabjotu, 18:09, 08 October 2012
• Hugo Chávez (pictured) is reelected President of Venezuela for a fourth term. updated by Spencer, 21:49, 08 October 2012
• Hugo Chávez (pictured) is re-elected President of Venezuela for a fourth term. updated by Stephen, 23:49, 08 October 2012

October 9

• Sébastien Loeb wins the World Rally Championship drivers' title for a record ninth consecutive year. added by Spencer, 05:54, 09 October 2012
• Sébastien Loeb wins the World Rally Championship drivers' title for a record ninth consecutive year. removed by Tariqabjotu, 15:59, 10 October 2012
• John Gurdon and Shinya Yamanaka win the 2012 Nobel Prize in Medicine for finding a method to convert mature cells into stem cells. added by Thue, 13:57, 09 October 2012
• John Gurdon and Shinya Yamanaka win the 2012 Nobel Prize in Medicine for finding a method to convert mature cells into stem cells. updated by Thue, 14:21, 09 October 2012
• John Gurdon and Shinya Yamanaka win the Nobel Prize in Physiology or Medicine for finding a method to convert mature cells into stem cells. updated by David Levy, 14:46, 09 October 2012
• John Gurdon and Shinya Yamanaka win the Nobel Prize in Physiology or Medicine for the discovery that mature cells can be converted to stem cells. updated by David Levy, 15:51, 09 October 2012
• John Gurdon and Shinya Yamanaka win the Nobel Prize in Physiology or Medicine for the discovery that mature cells can be converted to stem cells. removed by Chaser, 15:39, 12 October 2012
• Paolo Gabriele, former butler of Pope Benedict XVI, is sentenced to 18 months in prison for aggravated theft of confidential papers. updated by Y, 17:59, 09 October 2012
• Paolo Gabriele, former butler of Pope Benedict XVI, is sentenced to 18 months in prison for aggravated theft of confidential papers. removed by BorgQueen, 13:30, 10 October 2012

October 10

• SpaceX launches the first commercially contracted re-supply mission to the International Space Station. added by Tariqabjotu, 06:10, 10 October 2012
• The Mexican Navy kills Los Zetas leader Heriberto Lazcano Lazcano. added by BorgQueen, 13:30, 10 October 2012
• The Mexican Navy kills Los Zetas leader Heriberto Lazcano Lazcano. removed by Chaser, 03:03, 12 October 2012
• Hildegard of Bingen and John of Avila are named the 34th and 35th Doctors of the Church by Pope Benedict XVI added by Tariqabjotu, 15:59, 10 October 2012
• |image = SpaceX CRS-1 launch cropped again.jpg added by Tariqabjotu, 16:03, 10 October 2012
• |image = SpaceX CRS-1 launch cropped again.jpg removed by Jayron32, 21:02, 11 October 2012
• |size = 100x110px added by Tariqabjotu, 16:03, 10 October 2012
• |title = SpaceX CRS-1 launch added by Tariqabjotu, 16:03, 10 October 2012
• |title = SpaceX CRS-1 launch removed by Jayron32, 21:02, 11 October 2012
• |alt = SpaceX CRS-1 launch added by Tariqabjotu, 16:03, 10 October 2012
• |alt = SpaceX CRS-1 launch removed by Jayron32, 21:02, 11 October 2012
• SpaceX launches (pictured) the first commercially contracted re-supply mission to the International Space Station. updated by Tariqabjotu, 16:03, 10 October 2012
• Hugo Chávez is re-elected President of Venezuela for a fourth term. updated by Tariqabjotu, 16:03, 10 October 2012
• Hugo Chávez is re-elected President of Venezuela for a fourth term. removed by Tariqabjotu, 16:09, 10 October 2012
• |link = SpaceX CRS-1 launch cropped.jpg added by Tariqabjotu, 16:09, 10 October 2012
• |link = SpaceX CRS-1 launch cropped.jpg removed by Jayron32, 21:02, 11 October 2012
• |link = removed by Tariqabjotu, 16:09, 10 October 2012
• Hildegard of Bingen and John of Avila are named the 34th and 35th Doctors of the Church by Pope Benedict XVI. updated by BorgQueen, 16:13, 10 October 2012
• |size = 100x100px added by Tariqabjotu, 17:14, 10 October 2012

October 11

• Hugo Chávez (pictured) is re-elected President of Venezuela for a fourth term. updated by Chaser, 02:52, 11 October 2012
• Hugo Chávez is re-elected President of Venezuela for a fourth term. updated by Chaser, 02:52, 11 October 2012
• Hugo Chávez is re-elected President of Venezuela for a fourth term. removed by Spencer, 20:34, 11 October 2012
• Hildegard of Bingen and John of Ávila are named the 34th and 35th Doctors of the Church by Pope Benedict XVI. updated by David Levy, 03:04, 11 October 2012
• Hildegard of Bingen and John of Ávila are named the 34th and 35th Doctors of the Church by Pope Benedict XVI. updated by Art LaPella, 03:55, 11 October 2012
• Hildegard of Bingen and John of Ávila are named the 34th and 35th Doctors of the Church by Pope Benedict XVI. removed by Chaser, 03:03, 12 October 2012
• Robert Lefkowitz and Brian Kobilka receive the Nobel Prize in Chemistry for their work on G protein-coupled receptors. added by Spencer, 20:34, 11 October 2012
• Robert Lefkowitz and Brian Kobilka win the Nobel Prize in Chemistry for their studies of G protein-coupled receptors. updated by David Levy, 20:52, 11 October 2012
• |image = MoYan Hamburg 2008.jpg added by Jayron32, 21:02, 11 October 2012
• |image = MoYan Hamburg 2008.jpg removed by David Levy, 16:12, 12 October 2012
• |title = Mo Yan added by Jayron32, 21:02, 11 October 2012
• |title = Mo Yan removed by David Levy, 16:12, 12 October 2012
• |link = MoYan Hamburg 2008.jpg added by Jayron32, 21:02, 11 October 2012
• |alt = Nobel Prize winner Mo Yan added by Jayron32, 21:02, 11 October 2012
• |alt = Nobel Prize winner Mo Yan removed by David Levy, 16:12, 12 October 2012
• Chinese novelist and short story writer Mo Yan, purveyor of hallucinatory realism, is awarded the 2012 Nobel Prize in Literature. added by Jayron32, 21:02, 11 October 2012
• Chinese novelist and short story writer Mo Yan,(pictured) purveyor of hallucinatory realism, is awarded the 2012 Nobel Prize in Literature. updated by Jayron32, 21:03, 11 October 2012
• Chinese novelist and short story writer Mo Yan(pictured), famous for working in the style of writing known as hallucinatory realism, is awarded the 2012 Nobel Prize in Literature. updated by Jayron32, 21:05, 11 October 2012
• Chinese novelist and short story writer Mo Yan (pictured), famous for working in the style of writing known as hallucinatory realism, is awarded the 2012 Nobel Prize in Literature. updated by TexasAndroid, 21:12, 11 October 2012
• SpaceX launches the first commercially contracted re-supply mission to the International Space Station. updated by TexasAndroid, 21:12, 11 October 2012
• SpaceX launches the first commercially contracted re-supply mission to the International Space Station. removed by Jayron32, 12:53, 12 October 2012
• Chinese novelist and short story writer Mo Yan (pictured), famous for working in the style of writing known as hallucinatory realism, is awarded the 2012 Nobel Prize in Literature. updated by Fox, 21:13, 11 October 2012
• |link = updated by David Levy, 21:42, 11 October 2012
• Chinese author Mo Yan (pictured), famous for working in the style of writing known as hallucinatory realism, wins the Nobel Prize in Literature. added by David Levy, 21:42, 11 October 2012

October 12

• Robert Lefkowitz and Brian Kobilka win the Nobel Prize in Chemistry for their studies of G protein-coupled receptors. updated by Chaser, 03:05, 12 October 2012
• Robert Lefkowitz and Brian Kobilka win the Nobel Prize in Chemistry for their studies of G protein-coupled receptors. removed by BorgQueen, 09:11, 13 October 2012
• The European Union is awarded the Nobel Peace Prize. added by Amalthea, 10:41, 12 October 2012
• The European Union is awarded the Nobel Peace Prize for "the advancement of peace and reconciliation, democracy and human rights in Europe." updated by Jayron32, 12:53, 12 October 2012
• The European Union is awarded the Nobel Peace Prize. removed by Jayron32, 12:53, 12 October 2012
• |image = Flag of Europe.svg added by David Levy, 16:12, 12 October 2012
• |image = Flag of Europe.svg removed by Stephen, 22:43, 15 October 2012
• |title = Flag of Europe added by David Levy, 16:12, 12 October 2012
• |title = Flag of Europe removed by Stephen, 22:43, 15 October 2012
• |alt = Flag comprising a circle of 12 yellow stars on a blue background added by David Levy, 16:12, 12 October 2012
• |alt = Flag comprising a circle of 12 yellow stars on a blue background removed by Stephen, 22:43, 15 October 2012
• The European Union (flag pictured) is awarded the Nobel Peace Prize for "the advancement of peace and reconciliation, democracy and human rights in Europe". updated by David Levy, 16:12, 12 October 2012
• Chinese author Mo Yan, famous for working in the style of writing known as hallucinatory realism, wins the Nobel Prize in Literature. updated by David Levy, 16:12, 12 October 2012
• John Gurdon and Shinya Yamanaka win the Nobel Prize in Physiology or Medicine for the discovery that mature cells can be converted to stem cells. updated by BorgQueen, 16:58, 12 October 2012
• John Gurdon and Shinya Yamanaka win the Nobel Prize in Physiology or Medicine for the discovery that mature cells can be converted to stem cells. removed by BorgQueen, 09:06, 13 October 2012
• The European Union (flag pictured) is awarded the Nobel Peace Prize for "the advancement of peace and reconciliation, democracy and human rights in Europe". added by Tariqabjotu, 23:59, 12 October 2012
• The European Union (flag pictured) is awarded the Nobel Peace Prize for "the advancement of peace and reconciliation, democracy and human rights in Europe". removed by Stephen, 22:43, 15 October 2012

October 13

• The High Court of Botswana rules that women have the constitutional right to inherit property. added by BorgQueen, 09:06, 13 October 2012
• The High Court of Botswana rules that women have the constitutional right to inherit property. removed by BorgQueen, 08:44, 18 October 2012
• Paddy Roy Bates, founder of the Sealand micronation in the North Sea, dies at the age of 91. added by BorgQueen, 09:11, 13 October 2012
• Paddy Roy Bates, founder of the Sealand micronation in the North Sea, dies at the age of 91. added by BorgQueen, 09:16, 13 October 2012
• Paddy Roy Bates, founder of the Sealand micronation in the North Sea, dies at the age of 91. updated by Crisco 1492, 09:27, 13 October 2012
• Paddy Roy Bates, founder of the Sealand micronation in the North Sea, dies at the age of 91. removed by Tariqabjotu, 04:14, 14 October 2012
• Chinese author Mo Yan wins the Nobel Prize in Literature. updated by BorgQueen, 13:18, 13 October 2012
• Chinese author Mo Yan, famous for working in the style of writing known as hallucinatory realism, wins the Nobel Prize in Literature. removed by BorgQueen, 13:18, 13 October 2012

October 14

• Chinese author Mo Yan, famous for working in the style of writing known as hallucinatory realism, wins the Nobel Prize in Literature. updated by Tariqabjotu, 04:14, 14 October 2012
• Chinese author Mo Yan wins the Nobel Prize in Literature. removed by Tariqabjotu, 04:14, 14 October 2012
• Robert Lefkowitz and Brian Kobilka win the Nobel Prize in Chemistry for their studies of G protein-coupled receptors. updated by Tariqabjotu, 04:14, 14 October 2012
• Robert Lefkowitz and Brian Kobilka win the Nobel Prize in Chemistry for their studies of G protein-coupled receptors. removed by Stephen, 22:46, 14 October 2012
• Chinese author Mo Yan wins the Nobel Prize in Literature. updated by Tariqabjotu, 04:15, 14 October 2012
• Chinese author Mo Yan, famous for working in the style of writing known as hallucinatory realism, wins the Nobel Prize in Literature. removed by Tariqabjotu, 04:15, 14 October 2012
• Chinese author Mo Yan, famous for working in the style of writing known as hallucinatory realism, wins the Nobel Prize in Literature. updated by Tariqabjotu, 04:24, 14 October 2012
• Chinese author Mo Yan wins the Nobel Prize in Literature. removed by Tariqabjotu, 04:24, 14 October 2012
• Chinese author Mo Yan, famous for working in the style of writing known as hallucinatory realism, wins the Nobel Prize in Literature. removed by BorgQueen, 14:02, 15 October 2012
• Austrian skydiver Felix Baumgartner sets records for the highest manned balloon flight, highest skydive and fastest freefall speed. added by Stephen, 22:46, 14 October 2012
• Austrian skydiver Felix Baumgartner sets records for the highest manned balloon flight, highest skydive and fastest freefall speed. removed by Thue, 13:49, 20 October 2012

October 15

• Pakistani child activist Malala Yousafzai is sent to the United Kingdom for treatment after being shot by a Taliban gunman. added by BorgQueen, 14:02, 15 October 2012
• Pakistani child activist Malala Yousafzai, shot by a Taliban gunman last week, is sent to the United Kingdom for treatment. updated by BorgQueen, 14:07, 15 October 2012
• |image = updated by Stephen, 22:43, 15 October 2012
• |title = updated by Stephen, 22:43, 15 October 2012
• |alt = updated by Stephen, 22:43, 15 October 2012
• Norodom Sihanouk, former King of Cambodia, dies at the age of 89. added by Stephen, 22:43, 15 October 2012
• Norodom Sihanouk, former King of Cambodia, dies at the age of 89. updated by David Levy, 22:52, 15 October 2012

October 16

• |image = Norodom Sihanouk.JPG added by Holly Cheng, 03:28, 16 October 2012
• |image = Norodom Sihanouk.JPG removed by BorgQueen, 03:29, 16 October 2012
• |image = removed by Holly Cheng, 03:28, 16 October 2012
• |title = Norodom Sihanouk added by Holly Cheng, 03:28, 16 October 2012
• |title = Norodom Sihanouk removed by BorgQueen, 03:29, 16 October 2012
• |title = removed by Holly Cheng, 03:28, 16 October 2012
• Norodom Sihanouk (pictured), former King of Cambodia, dies at the age of 89. updated by Holly Cheng, 03:28, 16 October 2012
• The European Union is awarded the Nobel Peace Prize for "the advancement of peace and reconciliation, democracy and human rights in Europe". updated by Holly Cheng, 03:28, 16 October 2012
• |image = Flag of Europe.svg updated by BorgQueen, 03:29, 16 October 2012
• |image = Flag of Europe.svg removed by BorgQueen, 03:37, 16 October 2012
• |title = Flag of Europe updated by BorgQueen, 03:29, 16 October 2012
• |title = Flag of Europe removed by BorgQueen, 03:37, 16 October 2012
• |alt = Flag comprising a circle of 12 yellow stars on a blue background updated by BorgQueen, 03:29, 16 October 2012
• |alt = Flag comprising a circle of 12 yellow stars on a blue background removed by BorgQueen, 03:37, 16 October 2012
• |alt = removed by BorgQueen, 03:29, 16 October 2012
• Norodom Sihanouk, former King of Cambodia, dies at the age of 89. updated by BorgQueen, 03:29, 16 October 2012
• The European Union (flag pictured) is awarded the Nobel Peace Prize for "the advancement of peace and reconciliation, democracy and human rights in Europe". updated by BorgQueen, 03:29, 16 October 2012
• |image = Norodom Sihanouk.JPG updated by BorgQueen, 03:37, 16 October 2012
• |image = Norodom Sihanouk.JPG removed by Stephen, 03:54, 16 October 2012
• |title = Norodom Sihanouk updated by BorgQueen, 03:37, 16 October 2012
• |title = Norodom Sihanouk removed by Stephen, 03:54, 16 October 2012
• |alt = updated by BorgQueen, 03:37, 16 October 2012
• Norodom Sihanouk (pictured), former King of Cambodia, dies at the age of 89. updated by BorgQueen, 03:37, 16 October 2012
• The European Union is awarded the Nobel Peace Prize for "the advancement of peace and reconciliation, democracy and human rights in Europe". updated by BorgQueen, 03:37, 16 October 2012
• |image = Flag of Europe.svg updated by Stephen, 03:54, 16 October 2012
• |image = Flag of Europe.svg removed by BorgQueen, 16:11, 17 October 2012
• |title = Flag of Europe updated by Stephen, 03:54, 16 October 2012
• |title = Flag of Europe removed by BorgQueen, 16:11, 17 October 2012
• |alt = Flag comprising a circle of 12 yellow stars on a blue background updated by Stephen, 03:54, 16 October 2012
• |alt = Flag comprising a circle of 12 yellow stars on a blue background removed by BorgQueen, 16:11, 17 October 2012
• |alt = removed by Stephen, 03:54, 16 October 2012
• Norodom Sihanouk, former King of Cambodia, dies at the age of 89. updated by Stephen, 03:54, 16 October 2012
• Norodom Sihanouk, former King of Cambodia, dies at the age of 89. removed by Thue, 11:13, 21 October 2012
• The European Union (flag pictured) is awarded the Nobel Peace Prize for "the advancement of peace and reconciliation, democracy and human rights in Europe". updated by Stephen, 03:54, 16 October 2012

October 17

• Hilary Mantel wins the Man Booker Prize for the second time in four years for her novel Bring Up the Bodies. added by Tariqabjotu, 00:08, 17 October 2012
• Hilary Mantel wins the Man Booker Prize for the second time in four years for her novel Bring Up the Bodies. removed by BorgQueen, 16:55, 22 October 2012
• Pakistani child activist Malala Yousafzai, shot by a Taliban gunman last week, is sent to the United Kingdom for treatment. updated by Floquenbeam, 01:02, 17 October 2012
• Pakistani child activist Malala Yousafzai, shot by a Taliban gunman last week, is sent to the United Kingdom for treatment. updated by David Levy, 01:15, 17 October 2012
• Pakistani child activist Malala Yousafzai, shot by a Taliban gunman last week, is sent to the United Kingdom for treatment. removed by Shii, 05:32, 22 October 2012
• The European Southern Observatory announces the discovery of an Earth-sized planet in the Alpha Centauri system, the stellar system closest to Earth. added by BorgQueen, 16:05, 17 October 2012
• |image = Eso1241b cropped.jpg added by BorgQueen, 16:11, 17 October 2012
• |title = An artist's impression showing the planet orbiting the star Alpha Centauri B added by BorgQueen, 16:11, 17 October 2012
• |title = An artist's impression showing the planet orbiting the star Alpha Centauri B removed by BorgQueen, 16:58, 22 October 2012
• |link = Eso1241b.jpg added by BorgQueen, 16:11, 17 October 2012
• |link = Eso1241b.jpg removed by BorgQueen, 16:58, 22 October 2012
• |link = removed by BorgQueen, 16:11, 17 October 2012
• |alt = An artist's impression showing the planet orbiting the star Alpha Centauri B, a member of the triple star system that is the closest to Earth added by BorgQueen, 16:11, 17 October 2012
• |alt = An artist's impression showing the planet orbiting the star Alpha Centauri B, a member of the triple star system that is the closest to Earth removed by BorgQueen, 16:58, 22 October 2012
• The European Southern Observatory announces the discovery of an Earth-sized planet (artist's impression pictured) in the Alpha Centauri system, the stellar system closest to Earth. updated by BorgQueen, 16:11, 17 October 2012
• The European Union is awarded the Nobel Peace Prize for "the advancement of peace and reconciliation, democracy and human rights in Europe". updated by BorgQueen, 16:11, 17 October 2012
• The European Union is awarded the Nobel Peace Prize for "the advancement of peace and reconciliation, democracy and human rights in Europe". removed by BorgQueen, 16:12, 17 October 2012
• The European Southern Observatory announces the discovery of an Earth-sized planet (artist's impression pictured) in Alpha Centauri, the star system closest to Earth. updated by David Levy, 16:20, 17 October 2012
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• |image = Eso1241b ITN crop.jpg removed by BorgQueen, 16:58, 22 October 2012
• The discovery of an Earth-sized planet (artist's impression pictured) in Alpha Centauri, the star system closest to Earth, is announced. added by BorgQueen, 18:41, 17 October 2012

October 20

• Four people, including Wissam al-Hassan, are killed and 110 are injured in a car bomb in Beirut, Lebanon. added by Thue, 13:49, 20 October 2012
• Four people, including Wissam al-Hassan, are killed and 110 others injured in a car bomb attack in Beirut, Lebanon. updated by BorgQueen, 14:02, 20 October 2012
• Four people, including Wissam al-Hassan, are killed and 110 others injured in a car bomb attack in Beirut. updated by Tariqabjotu, 15:36, 20 October 2012

October 21

• Lebanese intelligence chief Wissam al-Hassan is assassinated in a car bomb attack in Beirut that kills four people injures 110 others. added by Spencer, 03:21, 21 October 2012
• Lebanese intelligence chief Wissam al-Hassan is assassinated in a car bomb attack in Beirut that kills four people and injures 110 others. updated by Chaser, 03:42, 21 October 2012
• Guillaume, Hereditary Grand Duke of Luxembourg, marries Countess Stéphanie de Lannoy. added by Thue, 11:13, 21 October 2012
• Guillaume, Hereditary Grand Duke of Luxembourg, marries Countess Stéphanie de Lannoy. added by Tone, 14:05, 21 October 2012
• Guillaume, Hereditary Grand Duke of Luxembourg, marries Countess Stéphanie de Lannoy. updated by Tone, 14:09, 21 October 2012

October 22

• Pope Benedict XVI canonizes seven new saints, including Kateri Tekakwitha, the first Native American to be canonized. added by Shii, 05:32, 22 October 2012
• Pope Benedict XVI canonizes seven new saints, including Kateri Tekakwitha, the first Native American to be canonized. removed by BorgQueen, 13:17, 22 October 2012
• Lebanese intelligence chief Wissam al-Hassan is assassinated in a car bomb attack in Beirut that kills eight people and injures more than 100 others. updated by David Levy, 06:52, 22 October 2012
• Pakistani child activist Malala Yousafzai, shot by a Taliban gunman last week, is sent to the United Kingdom for treatment. updated by BorgQueen, 13:17, 22 October 2012
• Pakistani child activist Malala Yousafzai, shot by a Taliban gunman last week, is sent to the United Kingdom for treatment. removed by BorgQueen, 13:21, 22 October 2012
• The Union Cycliste Internationale, the world governing body for cycling, strips Lance Armstrong of his seven Tour de France wins. added by BorgQueen, 13:21, 22 October 2012
• Bollywood film director and producer Yash Chopra dies at the age of 80. added by BorgQueen, 16:55, 22 October 2012
• Bollywood film director and producer Yash Chopra dies at the age of 80. removed by Tariqabjotu, 05:38, 23 October 2012
• |image = Lance Armstrong Tour 2010 team presentation (cropped).jpg added by BorgQueen, 16:58, 22 October 2012
• |image = Lance Armstrong Tour 2010 team presentation (cropped).jpg removed by Tariqabjotu, 20:18, 26 October 2012
• |title = Lance Armstrong at the team presentation of the 2010 Tour de France in Rotterdam added by BorgQueen, 16:58, 22 October 2012
• |title = Lance Armstrong at the team presentation of the 2010 Tour de France in Rotterdam removed by Tariqabjotu, 20:18, 26 October 2012
• |link = updated by BorgQueen, 16:58, 22 October 2012
• |alt = Lance Armstrong at the team presentation of the 2010 Tour de France in Rotterdam added by BorgQueen, 16:58, 22 October 2012
• |alt = Lance Armstrong at the team presentation of the 2010 Tour de France in Rotterdam removed by Tariqabjotu, 20:18, 26 October 2012
• The Union Cycliste Internationale, the world governing body for cycling, strips Lance Armstrong (pictured) of his seven Tour de France wins. updated by BorgQueen, 16:58, 22 October 2012
• The discovery of an Earth-sized planet in Alpha Centauri, the star system closest to Earth, is announced. updated by BorgQueen, 16:58, 22 October 2012
• The discovery of an Earth-sized planet in Alpha Centauri, the star system closest to Earth, is announced. removed by Tariqabjotu, 01:28, 23 October 2012

October 23

• The discovery of an Earth-sized planet in Alpha Centauri, the star system closest to Earth, is announced. updated by Tariqabjotu, 05:38, 23 October 2012
• The discovery of an Earth-sized planet in Alpha Centauri, the star system closest to Earth, is announced. removed by Thue, 10:09, 23 October 2012
• Recent deaths: Yash Chopra, George McGovern, more...
  Syrian civil war – Wikinews – More current events... added by Tariqabjotu, 05:38, 23 October 2012
• Recent deaths: Yash Chopra, George McGovern, more...
  Syrian civil war – Wikinews – More current events... removed by Tariqabjotu, 05:42, 23 October 2012
• Recent deaths: Yash Chopra, George McGovern, more... added by Tariqabjotu, 05:42, 23 October 2012
• updated by Tariqabjotu, 05:42, 23 October 2012
• Syrian civil war – Wikinews – More current events... updated by Tariqabjotu, 05:42, 23 October 2012

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Recent deaths: Yash Chopra, George McGovern, more... updated by Tariqabjotu, 05:44, 23 October 2012

Recent deaths: Yash Chopra – George McGovern – more... updated by Tariqabjotu, 05:46, 23 October 2012

Six scientists and a former government official are convicted of multiple manslaughter over their failure to predict the 2009 L'Aquila earthquake. added by Thue, 10:09, 23 October 2012

Six scientists and a former government official are convicted of multiple manslaughter over their failure to predict the 2009 L'Aquila earthquake. removed by Kaldari, 17:17, 23 October 2012

The discovery of an Earth-sized planet in Alpha Centauri, the star system closest to Earth, is announced. updated by BorgQueen, 17:39, 23 October 2012

The discovery of an Earth-sized planet in Alpha Centauri, the star system closest to Earth, is announced. removed by Kaldari, 17:45, 23 October 2012

Six scientists and a former government official are convicted of multiple manslaughter over the 2009 L'Aquila earthquake after prosecutors accuse them of being "falsely reassuring" before the event. updated by Kaldari, 17:45, 23 October 2012

Six scientists and a former government official, accused by prosecutors of "falsely reassuring" the public of the 2009 L'Aquila earthquake's unlikelihood, are convicted of multiple manslaughter. updated by David Levy, 17:58, 23 October 2012

Guillaume, Hereditary Grand Duke of Luxembourg, marries Countess Stéphanie de Lannoy. updated by David Levy, 17:58, 23 October 2012

Guillaume, Hereditary Grand Duke of Luxembourg, marries Countess Stéphanie de Lannoy. removed by Tariqabjotu, 07:16, 27 October 2012

October 24

• Recent deaths: Yash Chopra – George McGovern updated by Bongwarrior, 01:32, 24 October 2012
• Six scientists and a former government official, accused of "falsely reassuring" the public of the 2009 L'Aquila earthquake's unlikelihood, are convicted of manslaughter. updated by Tariqabjotu, 04:13, 24 October 2012
• Six scientists and a former government official, accused of "falsely reassuring" the public of the 2009 L'Aquila earthquake's unlikelihood, are convicted of manslaughter. removed by Bongwarrior, 07:00, 29 October 2012
• Recent deaths: Russell Means – Yash Chopra – George McGovern updated by Tariqabjotu, 13:41, 24 October 2012
• Lebanese intelligence chief Wissam al-Hassan is assassinated in a car bomb attack in Beirut that killed eight people and injured more than 100 others. updated by Tariqabjotu, 15:13, 24 October 2012
• Lebanese intelligence chief Wissam al-Hassan is assassinated in a car bomb attack in Beirut that killed eight people and injured more than 100 others. removed by Tariqabjotu, 20:15, 26 October 2012

October 26

• Former Italian Prime Minister Silvio Berlusconi is sentenced to four years in prison for tax fraud. added by Tariqabjotu, 20:15, 26 October 2012
• |image = Silvio Berlusconi (2010) cropped.jpg added by Tariqabjotu, 20:18, 26 October 2012
• |image = Silvio Berlusconi (2010) cropped.jpg removed by Jayron32, 14:28, 29 October 2012
• |title = Silvio Berlusconi added by Tariqabjotu, 20:18, 26 October 2012
• |title = Silvio Berlusconi removed by Jayron32, 14:28, 29 October 2012
• |link = Silvio Berlusconi (2010).jpg added by Tariqabjotu, 20:18, 26 October 2012
• |link = Silvio Berlusconi (2010).jpg removed by Jayron32, 14:28, 29 October 2012
• |link = removed by Tariqabjotu, 20:18, 26 October 2012
• |alt = Silvio Berlusconi added by Tariqabjotu, 20:18, 26 October 2012
• |alt = Silvio Berlusconi removed by Jayron32, 14:28, 29 October 2012
• Former Italian Prime Minister Silvio Berlusconi (pictured) is sentenced to four years in prison for tax fraud. updated by Tariqabjotu, 20:18, 26 October 2012
• The Union Cycliste Internationale, the world governing body for cycling, strips Lance Armstrong of his seven Tour de France wins. updated by Tariqabjotu, 20:18, 26 October 2012
• The Union Cycliste Internationale, the world governing body for cycling, strips Lance Armstrong of his seven Tour de France wins. removed by Thue, 09:54, 27 October 2012
• Former Italian Prime Minister Silvio Berlusconi (pictured) is sentenced to four years in prison for tax fraud. added by David Levy, 20:45, 26 October 2012
• Former Italian Prime Minister Silvio Berlusconi (pictured) is convicted of tax fraud. updated by Tariqabjotu, 20:49, 26 October 2012

October 27

• Iranian dissidents Nasrin Sotoudeh and Jafar Panahi are awarded the Sakharov Prize. added by Tariqabjotu, 07:16, 27 October 2012
• Iranian dissidents Nasrin Sotoudeh and Jafar Panahi are awarded the Sakharov Prize. removed by Tariqabjotu, 03:55, 30 October 2012
• At least 42 people are killed after Hurricane Sandy passes through the Caribbean. added by Thue, 09:54, 27 October 2012
• At least 41 people are killed after Hurricane Sandy passes through the Caribbean. added by Thue, 10:03, 27 October 2012
• At least 41 people are killed as Hurricane Sandy passes through the Caribbean. updated by Tariqabjotu, 11:31, 27 October 2012
• Recent deaths:Jacques Barzun – Russell Means – Yash Chopra updated by Tariqabjotu, 17:48, 27 October 2012
• Recent deaths: Jacques Barzun – Russell Means – Yash Chopra updated by Tariqabjotu, 17:49, 27 October 2012
• The Union Cycliste Internationale, the world governing body for cycling, strips Lance Armstrong of his seven Tour de France wins. updated by Tariqabjotu, 17:52, 27 October 2012
• The Union Cycliste Internationale, the world governing body for cycling, strips Lance Armstrong of his seven Tour de France wins. removed by Tone, 21:04, 27 October 2012
• At least sixty people are killed in fighting between Buddhists and Muslims in Rakhine State, Burma. added by Tone, 21:04, 27 October 2012

October 29

• At least 80 people are killed in fighting between ethnic Rakhine and Rohingya in Rakhine State, Burma. added by Bongwarrior, 03:38, 29 October 2012
• Recent deaths: Jacques Barzun – Russell Means updated by Bongwarrior, 03:51, 29 October 2012
• At least 80 people are killed in fighting between Buddhists and Muslims in Rakhine State, Burma. updated by Bongwarrior, 04:25, 29 October 2012
• At least 65 people are killed as Hurricane Sandy passes through the Caribbean. added by Bongwarrior, 04:45, 29 October 2012
• At least 65 people are killed as Hurricane Sandy passes through the Caribbean. updated by David Levy, 05:03, 29 October 2012
• At least 65 people are killed as Hurricane Sandy passes through the Caribbean. removed by Jayron32, 01:37, 30 October 2012
• In baseball, the San Francisco Giants defeat the Detroit Tigers to win the World Series. added by Bongwarrior, 07:00, 29 October 2012
• |image = File:369px-Pablo Sandoval on July 15, 2010 crop.jpg added by Jayron32, 14:28, 29 October 2012
• |title = Pablo Sandoval added by Jayron32, 14:28, 29 October 2012
• |title = Pablo Sandoval removed by Tariqabjotu, 16:31, 30 October 2012
• |link = File:Pablo Sandoval on July 15, 2010.jpg added by Jayron32, 14:28, 29 October 2012
• |alt = Pablo Sandoval added by Jayron32, 14:28, 29 October 2012
• |alt = Pablo Sandoval removed by Tariqabjotu, 16:31, 30 October 2012
• In baseball, the San Francisco Giants defeat the Detroit Tigers to win the World Series (MVP Pablo Sandoval pictured). updated by Jayron32, 14:28, 29 October 2012
• Former Italian Prime Minister Silvio Berlusconi is convicted of tax fraud. updated by Jayron32, 14:28, 29 October 2012
• Former Italian Prime Minister Silvio Berlusconi is convicted of tax fraud. removed by Tariqabjotu, 03:55, 30 October 2012
• In baseball, the San Francisco Giants defeat the Detroit Tigers to win the World Series (MVP Pablo Sandoval pictured). updated by TexasAndroid, 16:09, 29 October 2012
• In baseball, the San Francisco Giants defeat the Detroit Tigers to win the World Series (MVP Pablo Sandoval pictured). updated by Jayron32, 18:33, 29 October 2012

October 30

• After at least 65 people are killed in the Caribbean, Hurricane Sandy makes landfall in Cape May County, New Jersey. added by Jayron32, 01:37, 30 October 2012
• After killing more than 65 people in the Caribbean, Hurricane Sandy makes landfall in southern New Jersey. added by Tariqabjotu, 02:48, 30 October 2012
• After killing more than 65 people in the Caribbean, Hurricane Sandy makes landfall in Cape May County, New Jersey. updated by Jayron32, 02:57, 30 October 2012
• After killing more than 65 people in the Caribbean, Hurricane Sandy makes landfall in southern New Jersey. updated by Jayron32, 02:59, 30 October 2012
• After killing more than 65 people in the Caribbean, Hurricane Sandy makes landfall 5 miles (8 km) south of Atlantic City, New Jersey. updated by Jayron32, 03:15, 30 October 2012
• Former Italian Prime Minister Silvio Berlusconi is convicted of tax fraud. updated by Spencer, 04:07, 30 October 2012
• Former Italian Prime Minister Silvio Berlusconi is convicted of tax fraud. removed by Spencer, 05:01, 30 October 2012
• After killing more than 65 people in the Caribbean, Hurricane Sandy makes landfall 5 miles (8 km) south of Atlantic City, New Jersey. updated by Spencer, 04:07, 30 October 2012
• |image = Pablo Sandoval on July 15, 2010 cropped.jpg added by David Levy, 05:23, 30 October 2012
• |link = Pablo Sandoval on July 15, 2010.jpg added by David Levy, 05:23, 30 October 2012
• |link = Pablo Sandoval on July 15, 2010.jpg removed by Tariqabjotu, 16:31, 30 October 2012
• After causing more than 65 deaths in the Caribbean, Hurricane Sandy makes landfall near Atlantic City, New Jersey. added by David Levy, 05:23, 30 October 2012
• After causing more than 65 deaths in the Caribbean, Hurricane Sandy makes landfall near Atlantic City, New Jersey. removed by Tariqabjotu, 16:14, 30 October 2012
• At least 80 people are killed in fighting between Buddhists and Muslims in Rakhine State, Burma. updated by David Levy, 05:23, 30 October 2012
• Former Italian Prime Minister Silvio Berlusconi is convicted of tax fraud. updated by Tariqabjotu, 15:47, 30 October 2012
• Former Italian Prime Minister Silvio Berlusconi is convicted of tax fraud. removed by Stephen, 23:49, 30 October 2012
• After striking the Caribbean, Hurricane Sandy causes widespread damage on the East Coast of the United States, including flooding in parts of New York City. added by Tariqabjotu, 16:14, 30 October 2012
• |image = Sandy Oct 29 2012 1815Z cropped.jpg added by Tariqabjotu, 16:31, 30 October 2012
• |title = Hurricane Sandy added by Tariqabjotu, 16:31, 30 October 2012
• |link = Sandy Oct 29 2012 1815Z.jpg added by Tariqabjotu, 16:31, 30 October 2012
• |alt = Hurricane Sandy on October 29 added by Tariqabjotu, 16:31, 30 October 2012
• After striking the Caribbean, Hurricane Sandy (pictured) causes widespread damage on the East Coast of the United States, including flooding in parts of New York City. updated by Tariqabjotu, 16:31, 30 October 2012
• In baseball, the San Francisco Giants defeat the Detroit Tigers to win the World Series. updated by Tariqabjotu, 16:31, 30 October 2012
• After striking the Caribbean, Hurricane Sandy (satellite image pictured) causes widespread damage on the East Coast of the United States, including flooding in parts of New York City. updated by The Rambling Man, 21:21, 30 October 2012
• The Walt Disney Company announces an agreement to purchase Lucasfilm for US$4.05 billion and produce additional Star Wars films. added by Stephen, 23:49, 30 October 2012

October 31

• Recent deaths: Jacques Barzun updated by Spencer, 01:50, 31 October 2012