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August 1

A total solar eclipse is visible from northern Canada (Nunavut), Greenland, central Russia, eastern Kazakhstan, western Mongolia and China. added by PeterSymonds, 13:05, 01 August 2008
Several restrictions remain as the International Olympic Committee and Chinese organizers claim they have lifted all Internet restrictions for media covering the Beijing Games. added by Renamed user ixgysjijel, 21:43, 01 August 2008
U.S. government officials conclude that elements of Pakistan's Inter-Services Intelligence aided militants in the July 7 suicide car bomb attack on India's embassy in Kabul, Afghanistan. added by Renamed user ixgysjijel, 21:43, 01 August 2008
The International Olympic Committee and Chinese organizers announce that all Internet restrictions have been removed for media covering the Beijing Games. added by Tariqabjotu, 21:47, 01 August 2008
The International Olympic Committee and Chinese organizers announce that all Internet restrictions have been lifted for media covering the Beijing Games. updated by Tariqabjotu, 21:50, 01 August 2008
U.S. government officials conclude that elements of Pakistan's Inter-Services Intelligence aided militants in last month's suicide car bomb attack on the Indian embassy in Kabul, Afghanistan. updated by Tariqabjotu, 21:50, 01 August 2008
A total solar eclipse is visible from northern Canada, Greenland, central Russia, eastern Kazakhstan, western Mongolia and China. updated by Tariqabjotu, 21:50, 01 August 2008
U.S. government officials conclude that elements of Pakistan's Inter-Services Intelligence aided militants in last month's suicide car bomb attack on the Indian embassy in Kabul, Afghanistan. added by Tariqabjotu, 21:52, 01 August 2008

August 2

U.S. government officials claim that elements of Pakistan's Inter-Services Intelligence aided militants in last month's suicide car bomb attack on the Indian embassy in Kabul, Afghanistan. updated by Renamed user ixgysjijel, 06:19, 02 August 2008
The International Olympic Committee and Chinese organizers announce that all Internet restrictions have been lifted for media covering the Beijing Games. updated by PeterSymonds, 10:41, 02 August 2008

August 3

The International Olympic Committee and Chinese organizers announce that Internet restrictions have been lifted for media covering the Beijing Games. updated by Natalya, 02:30, 03 August 2008
A total solar eclipse (pictured) is visible from northern Canada, Greenland, central Russia, eastern Kazakhstan, western Mongolia and China. updated by Tariqabjotu, 11:23, 03 August 2008
At least 120 people die in a stampede at a Hindu temple in Naina Devi, Himachal Pradesh, India. added by Tariqabjotu, 16:19, 03 August 2008
Hundreds die in a stampede at a Hindu temple in Naina Devi, Himachal Pradesh, India. added by LFaraone, 19:49, 03 August 2008
At least 120 people die in a stampede at a Hindu temple in Naina Devi, Himachal Pradesh, India. updated by Tariqabjotu, 20:00, 03 August 2008
At least 140 people die in a stampede at a Hindu temple in Naina Devi, Himachal Pradesh, India. added by Nishkid64, 20:44, 03 August 2008

August 4

At least 140 people die in a stampede at a Hindu temple in Naina Devi, Himachal Pradesh, India. updated by Tariqabjotu, 15:41, 04 August 2008
Soviet-era dissident and Nobel Prize-winning author Alexander Solzhenitsyn dies. added by Tariqabjotu, 15:45, 04 August 2008
A total solar eclipse (pictured) is visible from northern Canada, Greenland, central Russia, eastern Kazakhstan, western Mongolia and China. updated by Tariqabjotu, 15:45, 04 August 2008
Soviet-era dissident and Nobel Prize-winning author Aleksandr Solzhenitsyn dies. updated by Tariqabjotu, 15:50, 04 August 2008
Soviet-era dissident and Nobel Prize-winning author Aleksandr Solzhenitsyn (pictured) dies. added by PFHLai, 17:18, 04 August 2008
Soviet-era dissident and Nobel Prize-winning author Aleksandr Solzhenitsyn (pictured) dies. removed by Brian0918, 13:14, 05 August 2008
At least 140 people die in a stampede at a Hindu temple in Naina Devi, Himachal Pradesh, India. added by PFHLai, 17:18, 04 August 2008
The International Olympic Committee and Chinese organizers announce that Internet restrictions have been lifted for media covering the Beijing Games. added by PFHLai, 17:18, 04 August 2008
U.S. government officials claim that elements of Pakistan's Inter-Services Intelligence aided militants in last month's suicide car bomb attack on the Indian embassy in Kabul, Afghanistan. added by PFHLai, 17:18, 04 August 2008
U.S. government officials claim that elements of Pakistan's Inter-Services Intelligence aided militants in last month's suicide car bomb attack on the Indian embassy in Kabul, Afghanistan. removed by Tariqabjotu, 00:11, 05 August 2008
A total solar eclipse is visible from northern Canada, Greenland, central Russia, eastern Kazakhstan, western Mongolia and China. added by PFHLai, 17:18, 04 August 2008
A total solar eclipse is visible from northern Canada, Greenland, central Russia, eastern Kazakhstan, western Mongolia and China. removed by OhanaUnited, 17:47, 04 August 2008
16 Chinese police officers were killed near Kashgar in the majority Muslim province of Xinjiang. added by OhanaUnited, 17:47, 04 August 2008
16 Chinese police officers are killed near Kashgar in the majority Muslim province of Xinjiang. updated by Nishkid64, 18:24, 04 August 2008
16 Chinese police officers are killed near Kashgar in the majority Muslim province of Xinjiang. removed by PFHLai, 20:16, 04 August 2008
An attack of a police post near Kashgar in the Xinjiang Uyghur Autonomous Region of China leaves 16 officers dead and 16 others injured. added by PFHLai, 20:16, 04 August 2008
An attack of a police post near Kashgar in the Xinjiang Uyghur Autonomous Region of China leaves 16 officers dead and 16 others injured. updated by PFHLai, 20:19, 04 August 2008
An attack on a police post near Kashgar in the Xinjiang Uyghur Autonomous Region of China leaves 16 officers dead and 16 others injured. updated by Woody, 21:42, 04 August 2008
The International Olympic Committee and Chinese organizers announce that some Internet restrictions have been lifted for media covering the Beijing Games. updated by Woody, 21:42, 04 August 2008

August 5

Over 160 people die in a stampede at a Hindu temple in Naina Devi, Himachal Pradesh, India. added by Anonymous Dissident, 10:03, 05 August 2008
A total solar eclipse (pictured) is visible from northern Canada, Greenland, central Russia, eastern Kazakhstan, western Mongolia and China. updated by Brian0918, 13:14, 05 August 2008
U.S. government officials claim that elements of Pakistan's Inter-Services Intelligence aided militants in last month's suicide car bomb attack on the Indian embassy in Kabul, Afghanistan. updated by BorgQueen, 19:28, 05 August 2008
U.S. government officials claim that elements of Pakistan's Inter-Services Intelligence aided militants in last month's suicide car bomb attack on the Indian embassy in Kabul, Afghanistan. removed by PeterSymonds, 19:41, 05 August 2008
Unidentified assailants kill 16 Chinese police officers near Kashgar in the majority Muslim province of Xinjiang. added by PeterSymonds, 19:41, 05 August 2008
Unidentified assailants kill 16 Chinese police officers near Kashgar in the majority Muslim province of Xinjiang. removed by BorgQueen, 19:45, 05 August 2008
U.S. government officials claim that elements of Pakistan's Inter-Services Intelligence aided militants in last month's suicide car bomb attack on the Indian embassy in Kabul, Afghanistan. updated by BorgQueen, 19:45, 05 August 2008
U.S. government officials claim that elements of Pakistan's Inter-Services Intelligence aided militants in last month's suicide car bomb attack on the Indian embassy in Kabul, Afghanistan. removed by Gatoclass, 13:22, 06 August 2008
An attack on a police post near Kashgar in the Xinjiang Uyghur Autonomous Region of China leaves 16 officers dead and 16 others injured. added by Jj137, 21:42, 05 August 2008
An attack on a police post near Kashgar in the Xinjiang Uyghur Autonomous Region of China leaves 16 officers dead and 16 others injured. updated by Calliopejen1, 23:36, 05 August 2008

August 6

As many as eleven mountaineers from international expeditions die while descending K2, the second-highest mountain on Earth. added by Nishkid64, 13:17, 06 August 2008
An attack on a police post near Kashgar in the Xinjiang Uyghur Autonomous Region of China leaves 16 officers dead and 16 others injured. updated by Nishkid64, 13:17, 06 August 2008
Eleven mountaineers from international expeditions die while descending K2, the second-highest mountain on Earth. added by Nishkid64, 13:19, 06 August 2008
Eleven mountaineers from international expeditions die while descending K2, the second-highest mountain on Earth. updated by Nishkid64, 13:19, 06 August 2008
Eleven mountaineers from international expeditions die while descending K2 (pictured), the second-highest mountain on Earth. updated by Nishkid64, 13:24, 06 August 2008
A total solar eclipse is visible from northern Canada, Greenland, central Russia, eastern Kazakhstan, western Mongolia and China. updated by Nishkid64, 13:24, 06 August 2008
A total solar eclipse is visible from northern Canada, Greenland, central Russia, eastern Kazakhstan, western Mongolia and China. removed by Blood Red Sandman, 15:18, 06 August 2008
A coup d'état occurs in Mauritania. added by Blood Red Sandman, 15:18, 06 August 2008
A coup d'état occurs in Mauritania. removed by PFHLai, 16:23, 06 August 2008
President Sidi Ould Cheikh Abdallahi (pictured) of Mauritania is deposed in a military coup d'état. added by PFHLai, 16:23, 06 August 2008
Eleven mountaineers from international expeditions die while descending K2, the second-highest mountain on Earth. added by PFHLai, 16:23, 06 August 2008
A total solar eclipse is visible from northern Canada, Greenland, central Russia, eastern Kazakhstan, western Mongolia and China. updated by PFHLai, 16:28, 06 August 2008

August 7

Eleven mountaineers from international expeditions die while descending K2, the second-highest mountain on Earth. updated by Anonymous Dissident, 14:53, 07 August 2008
Pakistan's ruling coalition announces it will seek the impeachment of President Pervez Musharraf. added by Happy-melon, 17:36, 07 August 2008
Pakistan's ruling coalition announces it will seek the impeachment of President Pervez Musharraf (pictured). added by PFHLai, 21:19, 07 August 2008
President Sidi Ould Cheikh Abdallahi of Mauritania is deposed in a military coup d'état. added by PFHLai, 21:19, 07 August 2008
President Sidi Ould Cheikh Abdallahi of Mauritania is deposed in a military coup d'état. removed by Tone, 10:42, 15 August 2008
An attack on a police post near Kashgar in the Xinjiang Uyghur Autonomous Region of China leaves 16 officers dead and 16 others injured. updated by PFHLai, 21:19, 07 August 2008
An attack on a police post near Kashgar in the Xinjiang Uyghur Autonomous Region of China leaves 16 officers dead and 16 others injured. removed by Fox, 21:21, 13 August 2008
The International Olympic Committee and Chinese organizers announce that some Internet restrictions have been lifted for media covering the Beijing Games. updated by PFHLai, 21:19, 07 August 2008
The International Olympic Committee and Chinese organizers announce that some Internet restrictions have been lifted for media covering the Beijing Games. removed by SCZenz, 14:26, 08 August 2008
Over 160 people die in a stampede at a Hindu temple in Naina Devi, Himachal Pradesh, India. updated by PFHLai, 21:26, 07 August 2008
Over 160 people die in a stampede at a Hindu temple in Naina Devi, Himachal Pradesh, India. removed by BorgQueen, 14:59, 08 August 2008
Eleven mountaineers from international expeditions die while descending K2, the second-highest mountain on Earth. updated by PFHLai, 21:26, 07 August 2008
Eleven mountaineers from international expeditions die while descending K2, the second-highest mountain on Earth. removed by RockMFR, 14:28, 08 August 2008
A total solar eclipse visible from northern Canada, Greenland, central Russia, eastern Kazakhstan, western Mongolia and China occurs. updated by PFHLai, 21:26, 07 August 2008
A total solar eclipse visible from northern Canada, Greenland, central Russia, eastern Kazakhstan, western Mongolia and China occurs. removed by BorgQueen, 03:21, 08 August 2008

August 8

Russian troops move across the border as Georgian military forces enter the breakaway republic of South Ossetia. added by SCZenz, 14:26, 08 August 2008
The Opening Ceremony of the 2008 Summer Olympics is held in Beijing, marking the start of the Games of the XXIX Olympiad. added by RockMFR, 14:28, 08 August 2008
Russian troops move across the border as Georgian military forces enter the breakaway republic of South Ossetia. added by RockMFR, 14:28, 08 August 2008
Russian troops move across the border as Georgian military forces enter the breakaway republic of South Ossetia. removed by PeterSymonds, 22:02, 09 August 2008
The Opening Ceremony of the 2008 Summer Olympics is held in Beijing. updated by PFHLai, 14:34, 08 August 2008
The Opening Ceremony of the 2008 Summer Olympics is held at the Beijing National Stadium. updated by PFHLai, 14:36, 08 August 2008
Olympic highlights 50x50px added by Zzyzx11, 14:38, 08 August 2008
Olympic highlights 50x50px'Wikinews – Recent deaths – More current events... updated by RockMFR, 14:40, 08 August 2008
Olympic highlights 50x50px removed by RockMFR, 14:40, 08 August 2008
Olympic highlights 50x50px updated by RockMFR, 14:43, 08 August 2008
updated by RockMFR, 14:43, 08 August 2008
Wikinews – Recent deaths – More current events... updated by RockMFR, 14:43, 08 August 2008
Olympic highlights 50x50pxWikinews – Recent deaths – More current events... updated by RockMFR, 14:44, 08 August 2008
Olympic highlights 50x50px removed by RockMFR, 14:44, 08 August 2008
Over 160 people die in a stampede at a Hindu temple in Naina Devi, Himachal Pradesh, India. updated by Woody, 17:27, 08 August 2008
Over 160 people die in a stampede at a Hindu temple in Naina Devi, Himachal Pradesh, India. removed by BorgQueen, 00:02, 10 August 2008

August 9

Olympic highlights – Wikinews – Recent deaths – More current events... added by HereToHelp, 02:12, 09 August 2008
Olympic highlights link as per Template talk:In the news#Proposal: Olympics feature during the Beijing Olympics # removed by HereToHelp, 02:12, 09 August 2008
Olympic highlights 50x50pxThe Opening Ceremony of the 2008 Summer Olympics is held at the Beijing National Stadium. updated by The Anome, 19:30, 09 August 2008
The Opening Ceremony of the 2008 Summer Olympics is held at the Beijing National Stadium. removed by Harro5, 03:42, 13 August 2008
Georgia's parliament approves a state of war across the country for the next 15 days. Delegates from the OSCE, EU, and U.S. head to Georgia to broker peace. added by PeterSymonds, 22:02, 09 August 2008

August 10

Georgia's parliament approves a state of war across the country for the next 15 days. Delegates from the OSCE, EU, and U.S. head to Georgia to broker peace. added by BorgQueen, 00:02, 10 August 2008
Over 160 people die in a stampede at a Hindu temple in Naina Devi, Himachal Pradesh, India. updated by BorgQueen, 07:17, 10 August 2008
Over 160 people die in a stampede at a Hindu temple in Naina Devi, Himachal Pradesh, India. removed by BorgQueen, 18:09, 10 August 2008
Olympic highlights – Wikinews – Recent deaths – More current events... updated by Tariqabjotu, 08:47, 10 August 2008
Olympic highlights – Wikinews – Recent deaths – More current events... updated by Zzyzx11, 09:19, 10 August 2008
Olympic highlights – Wikinews – Recent deaths – More current events... removed by Zzyzx11, 09:25, 10 August 2008
updated by Zzyzx11, 09:25, 10 August 2008
updated by Zzyzx11, 09:25, 10 August 2008
Olympic highlights link as per Template talk:In the news#Olympic highlights # updated by Zzyzx11, 09:25, 10 August 2008
Olympic highlights link as per Template talk:In the news#Olympic highlights # removed by Tone, 18:25, 12 August 2008
Olympic highlights – Georgia's parliament approves a state of war across the country for the next 15 days. Delegates from the OSCE, EU, and U.S. head to Georgia to broker peace. updated by ProhibitOnions, 23:04, 10 August 2008
Over 160 people die in a stampede at a Hindu temple in Naina Devi, Himachal Pradesh, India. updated by PFHLai, 23:59, 10 August 2008
Over 160 people die in a stampede at a Hindu temple in Naina Devi, Himachal Pradesh, India. removed by BorgQueen, 08:20, 12 August 2008

August 11

Eleven mountaineers from international expeditions die while descending K2, the second-highest mountain on Earth. updated by BorgQueen, 02:50, 11 August 2008
Eleven mountaineers from international expeditions die while descending K2, the second-highest mountain on Earth. removed by PeterSymonds, 16:19, 11 August 2008
Monsoon rains in India kill at least 40 people, with flooding heaviest in Andhra Pradesh and Hyderabad. added by PeterSymonds, 16:19, 11 August 2008
Monsoon rains in India kill at least 40 people, with flooding heaviest in Andhra Pradesh. updated by Nishkid64, 16:45, 11 August 2008
Georgia's parliament approves a state of war for 15 days. Delegates from the OSCE, EU, and U.S. head to Georgia to broker peace. updated by Chaser, 17:43, 11 August 2008
The war over South Ossetia intensifies as Russian forces advance deeper into Georgia, and the OSCE, EU, and U.S. continue diplomatic efforts to broker a ceasefire. added by ChrisO~enwiki, 23:21, 11 August 2008

August 12

The war over South Ossetia intensifies as Russian forces advance deeper into Georgia, and the OSCE, EU, and US continue diplomatic efforts to broker a ceasefire. updated by Chaser, 01:00, 12 August 2008
The war over South Ossetia intensifies as Russian forces advance deeper into Georgia, and the OSCE, EU, and U.S. continue diplomatic efforts to broker a ceasefire. updated by Golbez, 01:07, 12 August 2008
The war over South Ossetia intensifies as Russian forces advance deeper into Georgia, and the OSCE, EU, and US continue diplomatic efforts to broker a ceasefire. updated by Chaser, 01:25, 12 August 2008
The war over South Ossetia intensifies as Russian forces advance deeper into Georgia, and the OSCE, EU, and US continue diplomatic efforts to broker a ceasefire. added by ChrisO~enwiki, 08:09, 12 August 2008
The war over South Ossetia intensifies as Russian forces advance deeper into Georgia, and the OSCE, EU, and US continue diplomatic efforts to broker a ceasefire. removed by ChrisO~enwiki, 18:44, 12 August 2008
Over 160 people die in a stampede at a Hindu temple in Naina Devi, Himachal Pradesh, India. updated by BorgQueen, 08:22, 12 August 2008
Over 160 people die in a stampede at a Hindu temple in Naina Devi, Himachal Pradesh, India. removed by Harro5, 03:42, 13 August 2008
Russia calls an end to its military operations against Georgia and agrees to a European Union plan for a ceasefire and peace talks, amid further reports of fighting around the Georgian city of Gori. added by ChrisO~enwiki, 18:44, 12 August 2008
Russia calls an end to its military operations against Georgian forces (pictured) and agrees to a European Union plan for a ceasefire and peace talks, amid reports of more fighting around the Georgian city of Gori. updated by ChrisO~enwiki, 18:57, 12 August 2008
Pakistan's ruling coalition announces it will seek the impeachment of President Pervez Musharraf. updated by ChrisO~enwiki, 18:57, 12 August 2008
Russia calls an end to its military operations against Georgian forces and agrees to a European Union plan for a ceasefire and peace talks, amid reports of more fighting around the Georgian city of Gori. updated by Calliopejen1, 22:21, 12 August 2008
Pakistan's ruling coalition announces it will seek the impeachment of President Pervez Musharraf (pictured). updated by Calliopejen1, 22:21, 12 August 2008
Russia calls an end to its military operations against Georgian forces (pictured) and agrees to a European Union plan for a ceasefire and peace talks, amid reports of more fighting around the Georgian city of Gori. updated by ChrisO~enwiki, 23:00, 12 August 2008
Pakistan's ruling coalition announces it will seek the impeachment of President Pervez Musharraf. updated by ChrisO~enwiki, 23:00, 12 August 2008
Pakistan's ruling coalition announces it will seek the impeachment of President Pervez Musharraf. removed by Tone, 10:42, 15 August 2008
Russia calls an end to its military operations against Georgian forces (pictured) and agrees to a European Union plan for a ceasefire and peace talks, amid reports of more fighting around the city of Gori. updated by ChrisO~enwiki, 23:01, 12 August 2008
1. Olympic highlights link as per Template talk:In the news#Olympic highlights # updated by Rmhermen, 23:19, 12 August 2008
2. Olympic highlights link as per Template talk:In the news#Olympic highlights # removed by Tone, 09:21, 13 August 2008
-->Olympic highlights – Olympic highlights – American swimmer Michael Phelps wins his 11th Olympic gold medal at the Beijing Olympics, breaking the record for most career gold medals by an individual athlete. added by Harro5, 03:42, 13 August 2008
American swimmer Michael Phelps breaks the record for most career Olympic gold medals won by an individual athlete, while competing at the Beijing Olympics. updated by Harro5, 03:53, 13 August 2008
American swimmer Michael Phelps (pictured), while competing at the Beijing Olympics, breaks the record for most career Olympic gold medals won by an individual athlete. updated by PFHLai, 04:40, 13 August 2008
Russia calls an end to its military operations against Georgian forces and agrees to a European Union plan for a ceasefire and peace talks, amid reports of more fighting around the city of Gori. updated by PFHLai, 04:40, 13 August 2008
Russia calls an end to its military offensive in Georgia and agrees to a European Union plan for a ceasefire and peace talks, amid reports of more fighting around the city of Gori. updated by PFHLai, 04:43, 13 August 2008
Russia calls an end to its military offensive in Georgia and agrees to a European Union plan for a ceasefire and peace talks, amid reports of more fighting around the city of Gori. updated by PFHLai, 04:52, 13 August 2008
Monsoon rains in India kill at least 40 people, with flooding heaviest in Andhra Pradesh. updated by PFHLai, 04:52, 13 August 2008
American swimmer Michael Phelps (pictured), while competing at the Beijing Olympics, breaks the record for most career Olympic gold medals won by an individual athlete. updated by Nishkid64, 12:10, 13 August 2008
Russia calls an end to its military offensive in Georgia and agrees to a European Union plan for a ceasefire and peace talks, amid reports of more fighting around the city of Gori. updated by Anonymous Dissident, 14:01, 13 August 2008
American swimmer Michael Phelps (pictured), while competing at the Beijing Olympics, breaks the record for most career Olympic gold medals won by an individual athlete. updated by Rmhermen, 14:38, 13 August 2008
Russia calls an end to its military offensive in Georgia and agrees to a European Union plan for a ceasefire and peace talks, amid reports of more fighting around the city of Gori. updated by Rmhermen, 14:38, 13 August 2008
Russia calls an end to its military offensive in Georgia and agrees to a European Union plan for a ceasefire and peace talks, amid reports of more fighting around the city of Gori. removed by ChrisO~enwiki, 17:12, 13 August 2008
1. Olympic highlights link as per Template talk:In the news#Olympic highlights # updated by Rmhermen, 14:38, 13 August 2008
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-->Olympic highlights – American swimmer Michael Phelps (pictured), while competing at the Beijing Olympics, breaks the record for most career Olympic gold medals won by an individual athlete. updated by Shanes, 14:44, 13 August 2008
President George W. Bush announces that United States military aircraft and naval forces will be sent to Georgia to provide humanitarian relief to victims of the South Ossetia war, as Russian forces occupy the city of Gori. added by ChrisO~enwiki, 17:12, 13 August 2008
President George W. Bush announces that United States military aircraft and naval forces will be sent to Georgia to provide humanitarian relief to victims of the South Ossetia war, as Russian forces reportedly occupy the city of Gori. updated by ChrisO~enwiki, 17:13, 13 August 2008
President George W. Bush announces that United States military aircraft and naval forces will be sent to Georgia to provide humanitarian relief to victims of the South Ossetia war, as Russian forces reportedly occupy the city of Gori. added by Nishkid64, 17:16, 13 August 2008
President George W. Bush announces that United States military aircraft and naval forces will be sent to Georgia to provide humanitarian relief to victims of the South Ossetia war, as Russian forces reportedly occupy the city of Gori. removed by Tone, 17:16, 13 August 2008
Russia calls an end to its military offensive in Georgia and agrees to a European Union plan for a ceasefire and peace talks, amid reports of more fighting around the city of Gori. updated by Tone, 17:16, 13 August 2008
Monsoon rains in India kill at least 40 people, with flooding heaviest in Andhra Pradesh. updated by Jj137, 19:35, 13 August 2008
Monsoon rains in India kill at least 40 people, with flooding heaviest in Andhra Pradesh. removed by PFHLai, 19:02, 17 August 2008
-->Olympic highlights – Olympic highlights – Russia calls an end to its military offensive in Georgia and agrees to a European Union plan for a ceasefire and peace talks, amid reports of more fighting around the city of Gori. updated by Fox, 21:21, 13 August 2008
In golf, Pádraig Harrington of Ireland wins the 2008 PGA Championship, becoming the first European to do so in 78 years. added by Fox, 21:21, 13 August 2008
In golf, Pádraig Harrington of Ireland wins the 2008 PGA Championship, becoming the first European to do so in 78 years. removed by Tone, 21:36, 13 August 2008
Russia calls an end to its military offensive in Georgia and agrees to a European Union plan for a ceasefire and peace talks, amid reports of more fighting around the city of Gori. updated by Tone, 21:36, 13 August 2008
An attack on a police post near Kashgar in the Xinjiang Uyghur Autonomous Region of China leaves 16 officers dead and 16 others injured. updated by Tone, 21:36, 13 August 2008
An attack on a police post near Kashgar in the Xinjiang Uyghur Autonomous Region of China leaves 16 officers dead and 16 others injured. removed by Wizardman, 15:39, 14 August 2008
Russia calls an end to its military offensive in Georgia and agrees to a European Union plan for a ceasefire and peace talks, amid reports of more fighting around the city of Gori. updated by PFHLai, 21:52, 13 August 2008
Russia calls an end to its military offensive in Georgia and agrees to a European Union plan for a ceasefire and peace talks, amid reports of more fighting around the city of Gori. removed by Nishkid64, 20:13, 20 August 2008
In golf, Pádraig Harrington of Ireland wins the 2008 PGA Championship, becoming the first European to do so in 78 years. updated by PFHLai, 21:52, 13 August 2008
Pádraig Harrington of Ireland becomes the first European golfer in 78 years to win the PGA Championship. added by PFHLai, 21:57, 13 August 2008

August 15

Pádraig Harrington of Ireland becomes the first European golfer in 78 years to win the PGA Championship. updated by Bencherlite, 00:57, 15 August 2008
Pádraig Harrington of Ireland becomes the first European golfer in 78 years to win the PGA Championship. removed by Stephen, 01:51, 18 August 2008
Moulaye Ould Mohamed Laghdaf is appointed Prime Minister of Mauritania, following the coup d'etat. added by Tone, 10:42, 15 August 2008
Fernando Lugo takes office as President of Paraguay. added by Tone, 10:42, 15 August 2008
Fernando Lugo (pictured) takes office as President of Paraguay. updated by PFHLai, 16:12, 15 August 2008
American swimmer Michael Phelps, while competing at the Beijing Olympics, breaks the record for most career Olympic gold medals won by an individual athlete. updated by PFHLai, 16:12, 15 August 2008
Pakistan's ruling coalition announces it will seek the impeachment of President Pervez Musharraf. updated by PFHLai, 16:22, 15 August 2008
Pakistan's ruling coalition announces it will seek the impeachment of President Pervez Musharraf. removed by Calliopejen1, 17:43, 17 August 2008
Moulaye Ould Mohamed Laghdaf is appointed Prime Minister of Mauritania, following a coup d'etat. updated by Art LaPella, 17:36, 15 August 2008

August 16

American swimmer Michael Phelps, while competing at the Beijing Olympics, breaks the record for most career Olympic gold medals won by an individual athlete, and ties the record for most gold medals won by an individual at a single Olympic Games. updated by Xoloz, 14:18, 16 August 2008
American swimmer Michael Phelps, while competing at the Beijing Olympics, breaks the record for most career Olympic gold medals won by an individual athlete. updated by Tone, 14:21, 16 August 2008
American swimmer Michael Phelps, while competing at the Beijing Olympics, breaks the record for most career Olympic gold medals won by an individual athlete. removed by PeterSymonds, 14:53, 16 August 2008
Usain Bolt of Jamaica wins the gold medal for 100 metres at the 2008 Summer Olympics, setting a new World record of 9.69 seconds. added by PeterSymonds, 14:53, 16 August 2008
Usain Bolt of Jamaica wins the gold medal in 100 metres at the 2008 Summer Olympics, setting a new World record of 9.69 seconds. updated by Tone, 14:58, 16 August 2008
Usain Bolt of Jamaica wins the gold medal in 100 metres at the 2008 Summer Olympics, setting a new world record of 9.69 seconds. updated by Tariqabjotu, 15:00, 16 August 2008
Usain Bolt of Jamaica wins the gold medal in the 100-metre sprint at the 2008 Summer Olympics, setting a new world record of 9.69 seconds. updated by Tariqabjotu, 15:02, 16 August 2008
Usain Bolt (pictured) of Jamaica wins the gold medal in the 100-metre sprint at the 2008 Summer Olympics, setting a new world record of 9.69 seconds. updated by PFHLai, 16:16, 16 August 2008
Fernando Lugo takes office as President of Paraguay. updated by PFHLai, 16:16, 16 August 2008
Fernando Lugo takes office as President of Paraguay. removed by PFHLai, 06:46, 19 August 2008

August 17

Michael Phelps surpasses Mark Spitz and takes the record for the most gold medals won at a single Olympics. added by Anonymous Dissident, 03:22, 17 August 2008
Usain Bolt (pictured) of Jamaica wins the gold medal in the 100-metre sprint at the 2008 Summer Olympics, setting a new world record of 9.69 seconds. updated by Anonymous Dissident, 03:22, 17 August 2008
Michael Phelps surpasses Mark Spitz to set a new record for the most gold medals won at a single Olympics. updated by David Levy, 03:40, 17 August 2008
Michael Phelps wins his eighth gold medal at the 2008 Summer Olympics, surpassing Mark Spitz's record for the most gold medals won at a single Olympics. updated by Tariqabjotu, 06:54, 17 August 2008
Usain Bolt (pictured) of Jamaica wins the gold medal in the 100-metre sprint, setting a new world record of 9.69 seconds. updated by Tariqabjotu, 06:54, 17 August 2008
Michael Phelps wins his eighth gold medal at the 2008 Summer Olympics, thereby surpassing Mark Spitz's record for the most gold medals won at a single Olympics. updated by Anonymous Dissident, 13:57, 17 August 2008
Usain Bolt (pictured) of Jamaica wins the Olympic gold medal in the 100-metre sprint, setting a new world record of 9.69 seconds. updated by PFHLai, 14:33, 17 August 2008
Michael Phelps wins his eighth gold medal at the 2008 Summer Olympics, surpassing Mark Spitz's record for most gold medals won at a single Olympics. updated by Wafulz, 15:50, 17 August 2008
Maoist leader Prachanda is elected Prime Minister of Nepal, the first since the country's transition from a monarchy to a republic. added by Calliopejen1, 17:43, 17 August 2008
Maoist leader Prachanda is elected Prime Minister of Nepal, the first since the country's transition from a monarchy to a republic. removed by PFHLai, 00:01, 23 August 2008
At least 92 people are confirmed dead after Tropical Storm Kammuri caused flash floods and landslides in Vietnam. added by PFHLai, 19:02, 17 August 2008
At least 92 people are confirmed dead after Tropical Storm Kammuri caused flash floods and landslides in Vietnam. removed by PeterSymonds, 02:55, 18 August 2008

August 18

Moulaye Ould Mohamed Laghdaf is appointed Prime Minister of Mauritania, following a coup d'etat. updated by Jj137, 03:20, 18 August 2008
Moulaye Ould Mohamed Laghdaf is appointed Prime Minister of Mauritania, following a coup d'etat. removed by Tone, 14:59, 21 August 2008
Usain Bolt (pictured) of Jamaica wins the Olympic gold medal in the 100-metre sprint, setting a new world record of 9.69 seconds. updated by Kane5187, 03:36, 18 August 2008
At least 92 people are confirmed dead after Tropical Storm Kammuri caused flash floods and landslides in Vietnam. updated by PFHLai, 04:15, 18 August 2008
At least 92 people are confirmed dead after Tropical Storm Kammuri caused flash floods and landslides in Vietnam. removed by PeterSymonds, 10:06, 18 August 2008
Pervez Musharraf announces his resignation as President of Pakistan. added by DragonflySixtyseven, 13:02, 18 August 2008
Pervez Musharraf (pictured) announces his resignation as President of Pakistan. updated by PFHLai, 13:16, 18 August 2008
Usain Bolt of Jamaica wins the Olympic gold medal in the 100-metre sprint, setting a new world record of 9.69 seconds. updated by PFHLai, 13:16, 18 August 2008
Michael Phelps wins his eighth gold medal of the 2008 Summer Olympics, surpassing Mark Spitz's record for most gold medals won at a single Olympics. updated by David Levy, 15:40, 18 August 2008

August 19

President of Zambia Levy Mwanawasa dies after suffering a stroke weeks earlier. added by Nishkid64, 13:11, 19 August 2008
President of Zambia Levy Mwanawasa (pictured) dies after suffering a stroke weeks earlier. updated by David Levy, 13:46, 19 August 2008
Pervez Musharraf announces his resignation as President of Pakistan. updated by David Levy, 13:46, 19 August 2008

August 20

Facing impeachment, Pervez Musharraf announces his resignation as President of Pakistan. added by PFHLai, 12:05, 20 August 2008
Facing impeachment, Pervez Musharraf announces his resignation as President of Pakistan. removed by PFHLai, 14:26, 23 August 2008
President of Zambia Levy Mwanawasa (pictured) dies after suffering a stroke in late June. updated by Fvasconcellos, 14:43, 20 August 2008
Usain Bolt of Jamaica wins Olympic gold medals in the 100-metre and 200-metre sprints, setting new world records of 9.69 of and 19.30 seconds. added by Fish and karate, 14:44, 20 August 2008
Usain Bolt of Jamaica (pictured) wins Olympic gold medals in the 100-metre and 200-metre sprints, setting new world records of 9.69 of and 19.30 seconds. updated by Fish and karate, 14:47, 20 August 2008
President of Zambia Levy Mwanawasa dies after suffering a stroke in late June. updated by Fish and karate, 14:47, 20 August 2008
Usain Bolt of Jamaica (pictured) wins Olympic gold medals in the 100-metre and 200-metre sprints, setting new world records of 9.69 and 19.30 seconds, respectively. updated by Nishkid64, 14:47, 20 August 2008
Usain Bolt (pictured) of Jamaica wins gold medals in the 100-metre and 200-metre sprints at the 2008 Summer Olympics, setting new world records of 9.69 and 19.30 seconds, respectively. updated by Nishkid64, 14:49, 20 August 2008
Spanair Flight 5022 crashes immediately after takeoff from Barajas Airport in Madrid, Spain, killing at least 100 passengers. added by Nishkid64, 20:13, 20 August 2008
Spanair Flight 5022 crashes immediately after takeoff from Barajas Airport in Madrid, Spain, killing at least 150 passengers. updated by Nishkid64, 22:34, 20 August 2008

August 21

Spanair Flight 5022 crashes immediately after takeoff from Barajas Airport in Madrid, Spain, killing at least 150 people on board. updated by PFHLai, 05:03, 21 August 2008
At least 55 people die following twin suicide bombings outside the Pakistan Ordnance Factories in Wah, Pakistan. added by Nishkid64, 14:19, 21 August 2008
At least 55 people die following twin suicide bombings outside the Pakistan Ordnance Factories in Wah, Pakistan. removed by Tone, 14:53, 21 August 2008
At least 55 people die following twin suicide bombings outside the Pakistan Ordnance Factories in Wah, Pakistan. updated by Tone, 14:59, 21 August 2008
At least 60 people die following twin suicide bombings outside the Pakistan Ordnance Factories in Wah, Pakistan. added by Y, 18:12, 21 August 2008

August 22

At least 70 people die following twin suicide bombings outside the Pakistan Ordnance Factories in Wah, Pakistan. added by Shyam, 07:14, 22 August 2008
At least 60 people die following twin suicide bombings outside the Pakistan Ordnance Factories in Wah, Pakistan. updated by Nishkid64, 12:24, 22 August 2008
At least 60 people die following twin suicide bombings outside the Pakistan Ordnance Factories in Wah, Pakistan. removed by PFHLai, 23:59, 31 August 2008
Usain Bolt (pictured) of Jamaica wins gold medals in the 100 metre and 200 metre sprints at the 2008 Summer Olympics, setting new world records of 9.69 and 19.30 seconds, respectively. updated by Tone, 12:55, 22 August 2008
American swimmer Michael Phelps wins his eighth gold medal of the 2008 Summer Olympics, surpassing Mark Spitz's record for most gold medals won at a single Olympics. added by PFHLai, 18:36, 22 August 2008
Usain Bolt (pictured) of Jamaica wins gold medals in the 100 metre and 200 metre sprints at the 2008 Summer Olympics, setting new world records of 9.69 and 19.30 seconds, respectively. updated by PFHLai, 23:05, 22 August 2008
President Levy Mwanawasa of Zambia dies after suffering a stroke in late June. updated by PFHLai, 23:05, 22 August 2008
President Levy Mwanawasa of Zambia dies after suffering a stroke in late June. removed by Tone, 17:12, 25 August 2008
American swimmer Michael Phelps wins his eighth gold medal of the Beijing Olympics, surpassing Mark Spitz's record for most gold medals won at a single Olympics. updated by PFHLai, 23:05, 22 August 2008
American swimmer Michael Phelps wins his eighth gold medal of the Beijing Olympics, surpassing Mark Spitz's record for most gold medals won at a single Olympics. removed by Raul654, 05:19, 23 August 2008

August 23

Barak Obama chooses Delaware senator Joe Biden as his vice-presidential running mate. added by Raul654, 05:19, 23 August 2008
Barak Obama chooses Delaware senator Joe Biden (pictured) as his vice-presidential running mate. updated by Raul654, 05:21, 23 August 2008
Usain Bolt of Jamaica wins gold medals in the 100 metre and 200 metre sprints at the 2008 Summer Olympics, setting new world records of 9.69 and 19.30 seconds, respectively. updated by Raul654, 05:21, 23 August 2008
Barack Obama chooses Delaware senator Joe Biden (pictured) as his vice-presidential running mate. added by The Moose, 05:27, 23 August 2008
Barack Obama chooses Delaware senator Joe Biden (pictured) as his vice-presidential running mate. removed by Nishkid64, 05:32, 23 August 2008
Usain Bolt (pictured) of Jamaica wins gold medals in the 100 metre and 200 metre sprints at the 2008 Summer Olympics, setting new world records of 9.69 and 19.30 seconds, respectively. updated by Nishkid64, 05:32, 23 August 2008
American swimmer Michael Phelps wins his eighth gold medal of the Beijing Olympics, surpassing Mark Spitz's record for most gold medals won at a single Olympics. updated by Nishkid64, 05:32, 23 August 2008
American swimmer Michael Phelps wins his eighth gold medal of the Beijing Olympics, surpassing Mark Spitz's record for most gold medals won at a single Olympics. removed by Chaser, 06:13, 23 August 2008
Barack Obama chooses Delaware senator Joe Biden (pictured) as his vice-presidential running mate. updated by Chaser, 06:13, 23 August 2008
Usain Bolt of Jamaica wins gold medals in the 100 metre and 200 metre sprints at the 2008 Summer Olympics, setting new world records of 9.69 and 19.30 seconds, respectively. updated by Chaser, 06:13, 23 August 2008
Barack Obama chooses Delaware Senator Joe Biden (pictured) as his vice-presidential running mate. updated by Chaser, 06:27, 23 August 2008
Barack Obama chooses Delaware Senator Joe Biden (pictured) as his vice-presidential running mate. removed by Tone, 06:29, 23 August 2008
Usain Bolt (pictured) of Jamaica wins gold medals in the 100 metre and 200 metre sprints at the 2008 Summer Olympics, setting new world records of 9.69 and 19.30 seconds, respectively. updated by Tone, 06:29, 23 August 2008
American swimmer Michael Phelps wins his eighth gold medal of the Beijing Olympics, surpassing Mark Spitz's record for most gold medals won at a single Olympics. updated by Tone, 06:29, 23 August 2008
American swimmer Michael Phelps wins his eighth gold medal of the Beijing Olympics, surpassing Mark Spitz's record for most gold medals won at a single Olympics. removed by Chaser, 06:42, 23 August 2008
Barack Obama chooses Delaware Senator Joe Biden (pictured) as his vice-presidential running mate. updated by Chaser, 06:42, 23 August 2008
Usain Bolt of Jamaica wins gold medals in the 100 metre and 200 metre sprints at the 2008 Summer Olympics, setting new world records of 9.69 and 19.30 seconds, respectively. updated by Chaser, 06:42, 23 August 2008
Usain Bolt of Jamaica wins gold medals in the 100 metre and 200 metre sprints at the 2008 Summer Olympics, setting new world records of 9.69 and 19.30 seconds, respectively. removed by Tone, 08:27, 28 August 2008
Barack Obama chooses Delaware Senator Joe Biden (pictured) as his vice-presidential running mate in the 2008 U.S. presidential election. updated by PFHLai, 13:40, 23 August 2008
Barack Obama chooses Delaware Senator Joe Biden (pictured) as his vice-presidential running mate. removed by PFHLai, 13:40, 23 August 2008

August 24

Barack Obama chooses Joe Biden (pictured), a Democratic Senator from Delaware, as his vice-presidential running mate in the 2008 U.S. presidential election. updated by PFHLai, 04:54, 24 August 2008
Facing impeachment, Pervez Musharraf announces his resignation as President of Pakistan. updated by PFHLai, 04:54, 24 August 2008
Facing impeachment, Pervez Musharraf announces his resignation as President of Pakistan. removed by PFHLai, 12:01, 24 August 2008
Barack Obama chooses Joe Biden (pictured), a Democratic Senator from Delaware, as his vice-presidential running mate in the 2008 U.S. presidential election. updated by PFHLai, 12:01, 24 August 2008
The 2008 Summer Olympics in Beijing come to an end in a closing ceremony after 16 days of competition. added by Anonymous Dissident, 14:41, 24 August 2008
The 2008 Summer Olympics in Beijing come to an end after 16 days of competition. added by Tone, 14:48, 24 August 2008
updated by Tone, 14:48, 24 August 2008

August 25

Iran Aseman Airlines Flight 6895 crashes upon take-off near Manas International Airport in Bishkek, Kyrgystan, killing 68 people. added by Tone, 17:12, 25 August 2008
Iran Aseman Airlines Flight 6895 crashes upon takeoff near Manas International Airport in Bishkek, Kyrgystan, killing 68 people. updated by Nishkid64, 17:32, 25 August 2008
Iran Aseman Airlines Flight 6895 crashes upon takeoff near Manas International Airport in Bishkek, Kyrgyzstan, killing 68 people. updated by Ran, 17:56, 25 August 2008

August 26

President Levy Mwanawasa of Zambia dies after suffering a stroke in late June. updated by BorgQueen, 01:54, 26 August 2008
President Levy Mwanawasa of Zambia dies after suffering a stroke in late June. removed by Tone, 21:51, 26 August 2008
Iran Aseman Airlines Flight 6895 crashes upon takeoff near Manas International Airport in Bishkek, Kyrgyzstan, killing 68 people. added by PFHLai, 17:25, 26 August 2008
Spanair Flight 5022 crashes immediately after takeoff from Barajas Airport in Madrid, Spain, killing more than 150 people. updated by PFHLai, 17:25, 26 August 2008
Spanair Flight 5022 crashes immediately after takeoff from Barajas Airport in Madrid, Spain, killing more than 150 people. removed by BorgQueen, 04:39, 29 August 2008
Russia officially recognizes the independence of Abkhazia and South Ossetia. added by Tone, 21:51, 26 August 2008

August 27

Russia (president Medvedev pictured) officially recognizes the independence of Abkhazia and South Ossetia. updated by Wafulz, 13:37, 27 August 2008
Barack Obama chooses Joe Biden, a Democratic Senator from Delaware, as his vice-presidential running mate in the 2008 U.S. presidential election. updated by Wafulz, 13:38, 27 August 2008
Russia (president Dmitry Medvedev pictured) officially recognizes the independence of Abkhazia and South Ossetia. updated by Fvasconcellos, 14:43, 27 August 2008

August 28

Russia (president Dmitry Medvedev pictured) officially recognizes the independence of Abkhazia and South Ossetia. updated by MZMcBride, 04:45, 28 August 2008
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Over 2 million people in Bihar, India affected by flood as Koshi river changed its course. added by Tone, 08:27, 28 August 2008
Over 2 million people in Bihar, India, are affected by flood as Koshi river changed its course. updated by Tone, 08:27, 28 August 2008
Over two million people in Bihar, India are affected by flooding as the Koshi river changes its course. added by Calliopejen1, 10:05, 28 August 2008
Over two million people in Bihar, India are affected by flooding as the Koshi River changes its course. updated by Calliopejen1, 10:06, 28 August 2008
Over 1.2 million people in Bihar, India are affected by flooding as the Koshi River changes its course. added by Calliopejen1, 10:06, 28 August 2008
Tropical Storm Gustav, reponsible for at least 51 deaths in Haiti and 8 more in the Dominican Republic, makes landfall on the island of Jamaica. added by Tone, 21:44, 28 August 2008
Tropical Storm Gustav (pictured), reponsible for at least 51 deaths in Haiti and 8 more in the Dominican Republic, makes landfall on the island of Jamaica. updated by RockMFR, 23:52, 28 August 2008
Russia officially recognizes the independence of Abkhazia and South Ossetia. updated by RockMFR, 23:52, 28 August 2008

August 29

Tropical Storm Gustav (pictured), responsible for at least 51 deaths in Haiti and 8 more in the Dominican Republic, makes landfall on the island of Jamaica. updated by Graham87, 01:08, 29 August 2008
In the United States presidential election, Barack Obama accepts the nomination of the Democratic Party, becoming the first African American to be nominated for President of the United States by a major party. added by Josiah Rowe, 07:25, 29 August 2008
In the United States presidential election, Barack Obama accepts the nomination of the Democratic Party, becoming the first African American to be nominated for President by a major party. updated by Harro5, 07:27, 29 August 2008
Barack Obama chooses Joe Biden, a Democratic Senator from Delaware, as his vice-presidential running mate in the 2008 U.S. presidential election. updated by Tone, 07:28, 29 August 2008
John McCain selects Sarah Palin, the Republican Governor of Alaska, as his vice-presidential running mate in the 2008 U.S. presidential election. Six days earlier, his opponent Barack Obama had selected Joe Biden', a Democratic Senator from Delaware, as his running mate in the presidential election. added by Nishkid64, 14:52, 29 August 2008
John McCain selects Sarah Palin, the Republican Governor of Alaska, as his vice-presidential running mate in the 2008 U.S. presidential election. Six days earlier, his opponent Barack Obama had selected Joe Biden, a Democratic Senator from Delaware, as his running mate in the presidential election. updated by Nishkid64, 14:52, 29 August 2008
John McCain selects Sarah Palin, the Republican Governor of Alaska, as his vice-presidential running mate in the 2008 U.S. presidential election. Six days earlier, his opponent Barack Obama had chosen Joe Biden, a Democratic Senator from Delaware, as his running mate in the presidential election. updated by Nishkid64, 14:52, 29 August 2008
John McCain selects Sarah Palin (pictured), the Republican Governor of Alaska, as his vice-presidential running mate in the 2008 U.S. presidential election. Six days earlier, his opponent Barack Obama had chosen Joe Biden, a Democratic Senator from Delaware, as his running mate in the presidential election. updated by Calliopejen1, 15:16, 29 August 2008
Tropical Storm Gustav, responsible for at least 51 deaths in Haiti and 8 more in the Dominican Republic, makes landfall on the island of Jamaica. updated by Calliopejen1, 15:16, 29 August 2008
John McCain selects Sarah Palin (pictured), the Republican Governor of Alaska, as his vice-presidential running mate in the 2008 U.S. presidential election. Six days earlier, his opponent Barack Obama had chosen Joe Biden as his running mate. updated by Calliopejen1, 15:18, 29 August 2008
John McCain selects Sarah Palin (pictured), the Republican Governor of Alaska, as his vice-presidential running mate in the 2008 U.S. presidential election. updated by Calliopejen1, 15:23, 29 August 2008
John McCain selects Sarah Palin (pictured), the Republican Governor of Alaska, as his vice-presidential running mate in the 2008 U.S. presidential election. updated by RockMFR, 15:56, 29 August 2008
John McCain chooses Sarah Palin (pictured), the Republican Governor of Alaska, as his vice-presidential running mate in the 2008 U.S. presidential election. updated by Chaser, 16:20, 29 August 2008
Hurricane Gustav, responsible for at least 59 deaths in Haiti and 8 more in the Dominican Republic, makes landfall on the island of Jamaica. updated by Woody, 20:54, 29 August 2008

August 30

Hurricane Gustav approaches western Cuba after causing at least 59 deaths in Haiti, 8 more in the Dominican Republic, and 11 in Jamaica. added by PFHLai, 12:34, 30 August 2008

August 31

John McCain chooses Sarah Palin (pictured), the Republican Governor of Alaska, as his vice-presidential running mate in the 2008 U.S. presidential election. updated by Zzyzx11, 06:07, 31 August 2008
Hurricane Gustav (pictured) approaches western Cuba after causing at least 59 deaths in Haiti, 8 more in the Dominican Republic, and 11 in Jamaica. updated by Zzyzx11, 06:11, 31 August 2008
John McCain chooses Sarah Palin, the Republican Governor of Alaska, as his vice-presidential running mate in the 2008 U.S. presidential election. updated by Zzyzx11, 06:11, 31 August 2008
Hurricane Gustav (pictured) moves across western Cuba and approaches the U.S. Gulf Coast after causing at least 66 deaths in Haiti, 8 more in the Dominican Republic, and 11 in Jamaica. added by PFHLai, 19:41, 31 August 2008
The 2008 Summer Olympics in Beijing come to an end after 18 days of competition. updated by PFHLai, 19:41, 31 August 2008
The 2008 Summer Olympics in Beijing come to an end after 18 days of competition. removed by PFHLai, 23:59, 31 August 2008
Russia officially recognizes the independence of Abkhazia and South Ossetia. The latter announces its intention to be merged with the Russian federal subject of North Ossetia-Alania. updated by Tone, 20:49, 31 August 2008
Russia officially recognizes the independence of Abkhazia and South Ossetia. The latter announces its intention to be merged with the Russian federal subject of North Ossetia-Alania. updated by PFHLai, 23:59, 31 August 2008