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August 1

The Convention on Cluster Munitions, banning the use, production and transfer of cluster bombs, comes into effect. added by HJ Mitchell, 15:39, 01 August 2010
The Convention on Cluster Munitions comes into effect, banning the use, production and transfer of cluster bombs. updated by HJ Mitchell, 15:52, 01 August 2010
|image = IMI Runway Attack Munition cropped.jpg added by BorgQueen, 16:26, 01 August 2010
|image = IMI Runway Attack Munition cropped.jpg removed by PFHLai, 00:16, 03 August 2010
|title = IMI Runway Attack Munition added by BorgQueen, 16:26, 01 August 2010
|title = IMI Runway Attack Munition removed by BorgQueen, 16:28, 01 August 2010
The Convention on Cluster Munitions comes into effect, banning the use, production and transfer of cluster bombs (pictured). updated by BorgQueen, 16:26, 01 August 2010
The Convention on Cluster Munitions comes into effect, banning the use, production and transfer of cluster bombs (example pictured). updated by BorgQueen, 16:26, 01 August 2010
|title = An anti-runway cluster bomb added by BorgQueen, 16:28, 01 August 2010
|title = An anti-runway cluster bomb removed by PFHLai, 00:16, 03 August 2010
The Convention on Cluster Munitions takes effect, banning the use, production and transfer of cluster bombs (example pictured). updated by David Levy, 16:38, 01 August 2010
The Convention on Cluster Munitions comes into force, banning the use, production and transfer of cluster bombs (example pictured). updated by PFHLai, 22:42, 01 August 2010

August 2

The Convention on Cluster Munitions comes into force, banning the use, production and transfer of cluster bombs (example pictured) in ratifying countries. updated by HJ Mitchell, 01:05, 02 August 2010
Malawi changes its national flag added by HJ Mitchell, 16:50, 02 August 2010
Malawi changes its national flag. updated by HJ Mitchell, 17:06, 02 August 2010

August 3

|image = Flag of Malawi.svg added by PFHLai, 00:16, 03 August 2010
|image = Flag of Malawi.svg removed by HJ Mitchell, 22:49, 03 August 2010
|title = Flag of Malawi added by PFHLai, 00:16, 03 August 2010
|title = Flag of Malawi removed by HJ Mitchell, 22:49, 03 August 2010
The Convention on Cluster Munitions comes into force, banning the use, production and transfer of cluster bombs in ratifying countries. updated by PFHLai, 00:16, 03 August 2010
Malawi changes its national flag (new flag pictured). updated by PFHLai, 00:16, 03 August 2010
The Convention on Cluster Munitions comes into force, banning the use, production and transfer of cluster bombs by ratifying countries. updated by HJ Mitchell, 01:02, 03 August 2010
The Convention on Cluster Munitions comes into force, banning the use, production and transfer of cluster bombs by ratifying countries. removed by HJ Mitchell, 00:05, 06 August 2010
Salanoia durrelli, a carnivoran species from Lake Alaotra, Madagascar, is officially described as a new species. added by HJ Mitchell, 01:28, 03 August 2010
Salanoia durrelli, a carnivoran mammal from Lake Alaotra, Madagascar, is officially described as a new species. updated by Runningonbrains, 07:05, 03 August 2010
Salanoia durrelli, a carnivorous mammal from Lake Alaotra, Madagascar, is officially described as a new species. updated by Runningonbrains, 07:10, 03 August 2010
Salanoia durrelli, a carnivoran mammal from Lake Alaotra, Madagascar, is officially described as a new species. updated by Ucucha, 07:43, 03 August 2010
Over 1,000 people are killed and thousands more displaced by severe flooding in northern Pakistan. added by HJ Mitchell, 13:09, 03 August 2010
Salanoia durrelli, a carnivoran mammal from Lake Alaotra, Madagascar, is officially described as a new species. updated by BorgQueen, 14:50, 03 August 2010
Salanoia durrelli, a carnivoran mammal from Lake Alaotra, Madagascar, is officially described as a new species. removed by Courcelles, 03:37, 06 August 2010
More than 1,000 people are killed and thousands more displaced by severe flooding in northern Pakistan. added by BorgQueen, 14:50, 03 August 2010
Israeli and Lebanese troops exchange fire on the border between the two countries. added by HJ Mitchell, 21:15, 03 August 2010
The Sun undergoes a series of four large coronal mass ejections.The Sun undergoes a series of four large coronal mass ejections.Israeli and Lebanese troops exchange fire near the village of Adaysseh, on the border between the two countries. updated by HJ Mitchell, 22:39, 03 August 2010
Israeli and Lebanese troops exchange fire on the border between the two countries. updated by Tariqabjotu, 22:44, 03 August 2010
|image = Adaysseh-hezb ITN.jpg added by HJ Mitchell, 22:49, 03 August 2010
|image = Adaysseh-hezb ITN.jpg removed by HJ Mitchell, 11:52, 04 August 2010
|size = 120x100px added by HJ Mitchell, 22:49, 03 August 2010
|title = Adaysseh village added by HJ Mitchell, 22:49, 03 August 2010
|title = Adaysseh village removed by HJ Mitchell, 12:28, 04 August 2010
Israeli and Lebanese troops exchange fire near the village of Adaysseh (pictured), on the border between the two countries. updated by HJ Mitchell, 22:49, 03 August 2010
Malawi changes its national flag. updated by HJ Mitchell, 22:49, 03 August 2010
Malawi changes its national flag. removed by Tone, 08:04, 05 August 2010

August 4

The Sun undergoes a series of four large coronal mass ejections.The Sun undergoes a series of four large coronal mass ejections.The Sun undergoes a series of four large coronal mass ejections (first ejection pictured). updated by HJ Mitchell, 11:52, 04 August 2010
Israeli and Lebanese troops exchange fire near the village of Adaysseh, on the border between the two countries. updated by HJ Mitchell, 11:52, 04 August 2010
|title = coronal ejection added by HJ Mitchell, 12:28, 04 August 2010
|title = Coronal ejection updated by Art LaPella, 16:48, 04 August 2010
|title = Coronal ejection removed by HJ Mitchell, 16:25, 05 August 2010
Israeli and Lebanese troops exchange fire near the village of Adaisseh, on the border between the two countries. updated by Dumelow, 17:15, 04 August 2010
At least 63 people are killed and more than 200 others injured during rioting in Karachi, Pakistan. added by HJ Mitchell, 19:05, 04 August 2010
Israeli and Lebanese troops exchange fire near the village of Adaisseh, on the border between the two countries. updated by HJ Mitchell, 19:13, 04 August 2010
The Sun undergoes a series of four large coronal mass ejections (first ejection pictured), resulting in strong Aurora. updated by HJ Mitchell, 20:32, 04 August 2010
The Sun undergoes a series of four large coronal mass ejections (first ejection pictured), resulting in strong aurora. updated by Art LaPella, 20:42, 04 August 2010
The Sun undergoes a series of four large coronal mass ejections (first ejection pictured), resulting in strong aurorae. updated by EncycloPetey, 22:13, 04 August 2010

August 5

More than 1,000 people are killed and thousands more displaced by severe flooding in northern Pakistan. updated by Tariqabjotu, 01:15, 05 August 2010
Wildfires kill 48 people and cause evacuation of thousands in western Russia. added by Tone, 08:04, 05 August 2010
Wildfires kill 48 people and cause evacuation of thousands in western Russia. added by Tone, 08:05, 05 August 2010
Wildfires kill at least 48 people and cause evacuation of thousands in western Russia. updated by HJ Mitchell, 14:37, 05 August 2010
Wildfires kill at least 50 people and cause evacuation of thousands in western Russia. updated by HJ Mitchell, 15:50, 05 August 2010
|image = Russia TMO 2010216 lrg.jpg added by HJ Mitchell, 16:25, 05 August 2010
|image = Russia TMO 2010216 lrg.jpg removed by Courcelles, 03:42, 06 August 2010
|title = Russian wildfires added by HJ Mitchell, 16:25, 05 August 2010
|title = Russian wildfires removed by Courcelles, 03:42, 06 August 2010
Wildfires (satellite image pictured) kill at least 50 people and cause evacuation of thousands in western Russia. updated by HJ Mitchell, 16:25, 05 August 2010
The Sun undergoes a series of four large coronal mass ejections, resulting in strong aurorae. updated by HJ Mitchell, 16:25, 05 August 2010
More than 1,000 people are killed and thousands more displaced by severe flooding in Pakistan. updated by HJ Mitchell, 21:41, 05 August 2010

August 6

The worst flooding in Pakistan's history kills over 1,100 people and displaces thousands more. added by HJ Mitchell, 02:12, 06 August 2010
The U.S. Senate votes to confirm Elena Kagan as an associate justice on the country's Supreme Court added by Courcelles, 03:37, 06 August 2010
The worst flooding in Pakistan's history kills over 1,100 people and displaces thousands more. added by Courcelles, 03:37, 06 August 2010
The U.S. Senate votes to confirm Elena Kagan as an associate justice on the United States Supreme Court updated by Courcelles, 03:37, 06 August 2010
The U.S. Senate votes to confirm Elena Kagan as an associate justice on the U.S. Supreme Court updated by Courcelles, 03:38, 06 August 2010
|image = KaganITN.png added by Courcelles, 03:42, 06 August 2010
|image = KaganITN.png removed by HJ Mitchell, 03:58, 06 August 2010
|title = Elena Kagan added by Courcelles, 03:42, 06 August 2010
|title = Elena Kagan removed by MSGJ, 09:46, 09 August 2010
The U.S. Senate votes to confirm Elena Kagan (pictured) as an associate justice on the U.S. Supreme Court updated by Courcelles, 03:42, 06 August 2010
Wildfires kill at least 50 people and cause evacuation of thousands in western Russia. updated by Courcelles, 03:42, 06 August 2010
The United States Senate votes to confirm Elena Kagan (pictured) as an associate justice on the U.S. Supreme Court updated by HJ Mitchell, 03:46, 06 August 2010
|image = Elena Kagan 1 ITN.jpg added by HJ Mitchell, 03:58, 06 August 2010
|image = Elena Kagan 1 ITN.jpg removed by MSGJ, 09:46, 09 August 2010
The United States Senate votes to confirm Elena Kagan (pictured) as an associate justice on the U.S. Supreme Court. updated by Art LaPella, 04:41, 06 August 2010
Israeli and Lebanese troops exchange fire near the village of Adaisseh, on the border between the two countries. updated by MSGJ, 18:37, 06 August 2010
Wildfires kill at least 50 people and cause evacuation of thousands in western Russia. updated by HJ Mitchell, 20:10, 06 August 2010
At least 63 people are killed and more than 200 others injured during rioting in Karachi, Pakistan. updated by HJ Mitchell, 20:10, 06 August 2010
Israeli and Lebanese troops exchange fire near the village of Adaisseh, on the border between the two countries. updated by HJ Mitchell, 20:25, 06 August 2010
Israeli and Lebanese troops exchange fire near the village of Adaisseh, on the border between the two countries. removed by HJ Mitchell, 23:49, 06 August 2010
At least 85 people are killed and more than 200 others injured during rioting in Karachi, Pakistan. added by HJ Mitchell, 20:56, 06 August 2010
At least 85 people are killed and more than 200 others injured during rioting in Karachi, Pakistan. removed by Courcelles, 00:12, 09 August 2010
Kenya holds a referendum on a proposed new constitution. added by HJ Mitchell, 23:49, 06 August 2010

August 7

Israeli and Lebanese troops exchange fire near the village of Adaisseh, on the border between the two countries. updated by HJ Mitchell, 00:10, 07 August 2010
Israeli and Lebanese troops exchange fire near the village of Adaisseh, on the border between the two countries. removed by Courcelles, 04:38, 08 August 2010
The worst flooding in Pakistan's history kills over 1,500 people and displaces thousands more. updated by Jmlk17, 08:37, 07 August 2010
In Kenya, the adoption of a proposed new constitution is approved in a referendum. added by PFHLai, 17:15, 07 August 2010
Wildfires in western Russia kill at least 50 people and destroy thousands of homes. updated by PFHLai, 17:33, 07 August 2010
The worst flooding in Pakistan's history kills over 1,500 people and displaces thousands more. added by Fox, 18:39, 07 August 2010
The worst flooding in Pakistan's history kills over 1,600 people and affects around twelve million. updated by Fox, 18:45, 07 August 2010
The worst flooding in Pakistan's history kills over 1,600 people, affecting around twelve million overall. updated by Fox, 18:47, 07 August 2010

August 8

10 people, including 2 Afghan civilians and 8 international aid workers, are killed in Badakhshan Province, Afghanistan. added by Courcelles, 04:38, 08 August 2010
Voters in Kenya approve the adoption of a proposed new constitution. added by Courcelles, 04:47, 08 August 2010
Voters in Kenya approve the adoption of a proposed new constitution. removed by Mkativerata, 03:58, 12 August 2010
Two Afghan civilians and eight international aid workers are killed in Badakhshan Province, Afghanistan. added by BorgQueen, 07:03, 08 August 2010
Two Afghan civilians and eight international aid workers are killed in Badakhshan Province, Afghanistan. updated by Merovingian, 08:24, 08 August 2010
The United States Senate votes to confirm Elena Kagan (pictured) as an Associate Justice on the U.S. Supreme Court. updated by Chaser, 16:21, 08 August 2010
The United States Senate votes to confirm Elena Kagan (pictured) as an Associate Justice on the U.S. Supreme Court. removed by MSGJ, 09:46, 09 August 2010
The deadliest flooding in Pakistan's history kills over 1,600 people, affecting around twelve million overall. updated by WhisperToMe, 16:44, 08 August 2010

August 9

A landslide in Gansu province, People's Republic of China kills 127 people, with 2,000 more missing. added by Courcelles, 00:12, 09 August 2010
|image = Russia TMO 2010216 lrg.jpg updated by MSGJ, 09:46, 09 August 2010
|image = Russia TMO 2010216 lrg.jpg removed by Tariqabjotu, 14:57, 11 August 2010
|title = Russian wildfires updated by MSGJ, 09:46, 09 August 2010
|title = Russian wildfires removed by Tariqabjotu, 14:57, 11 August 2010
Wildfires in western Russia (satellite image pictured) kill at least 50 people and destroy thousands of homes. updated by MSGJ, 09:46, 09 August 2010
Wildfires in western Russia (satellite image pictured) kill at least 50 people and destroy thousands of homes. removed by Tariqabjotu, 14:51, 11 August 2010
At least 85 people are killed and more than 200 others injured during rioting in Karachi, Pakistan. updated by MSGJ, 09:50, 09 August 2010
A landslide in Gansu province, People's Republic of China, kills 127 people, with 2,000 more missing. updated by Warofdreams, 16:19, 09 August 2010
Two Afghan civilians and eight international aid workers are killed in Badakhshan Province, Afghanistan. updated by Mkativerata, 19:07, 09 August 2010
Two Afghan civilians and eight international aid workers are killed in Badakhshan Province, Afghanistan. removed by PFHLai, 02:20, 14 August 2010
At least 85 people are killed and more than 200 others injured during rioting in Karachi, Pakistan. updated by Mkativerata, 19:07, 09 August 2010
At least 85 people are killed and more than 200 others injured during rioting in Karachi, Pakistan. removed by The ed17, 09:12, 10 August 2010
A landslide in Gansu province, People's Republic of China, kills 337 people, with at least 1,100 more missing. updated by Mkativerata, 21:46, 09 August 2010
The deadliest flooding in Pakistan's history kills over 1,600 people, affecting around 14 million overall. updated by Mkativerata, 22:31, 09 August 2010
The deadliest flooding in Pakistan's history kills over 1,600 people, affecting around 14 million overall. removed by Mkativerata, 21:28, 14 August 2010

August 10

Researchers announce that diagnosis of Alzheimer's disease can be made with up to 100 percent accuracy using a cerebrospinal fluid test. added by The ed17, 09:12, 10 August 2010
Researchers announce that diagnosis of Alzheimer's disease can be made with up to 100 percent accuracy using a cerebrospinal fluid test. removed by Wouterstomp, 16:49, 10 August 2010
A landslide in Gansu province, People's Republic of China, kills 337 people, with at least 1,100 more missing. added by Shyam, 16:40, 10 August 2010
A landslide in Gansu province, People's Republic of China, kills more than 700 people, with at least 1,100 more missing. updated by Shyam, 17:37, 10 August 2010
A landslide in Gansu province, People's Republic of China, kills more than 700 people, with at least 1,000 more missing. updated by Shyam, 17:39, 10 August 2010
The Sun undergoes a series of four large coronal mass ejections, resulting in strong aurorae. added by NuclearWarfare, 20:16, 10 August 2010
The Sun undergoes a series of four large coronal mass ejections, resulting in strong aurorae. updated by NuclearWarfare, 20:17, 10 August 2010
The Sun undergoes a series of four large coronal mass ejections, resulting in strong aurorae. removed by Mkativerata, 03:58, 12 August 2010

August 11

The death rate in Moscow doubles to 700 people per day due to poisonous smog from wildfires and a heat wave in western Russia. added by Tariqabjotu, 14:51, 11 August 2010
|image = Smoke from forest fires Sheremetyevo 20100807 01.jpg added by Tariqabjotu, 14:57, 11 August 2010
|image = Smoke from forest fires Sheremetyevo 20100807 01.jpg removed by MSGJ, 15:32, 12 August 2010
|title = Smog in Moscow added by Tariqabjotu, 14:57, 11 August 2010
|title = Smog in Moscow removed by MSGJ, 15:32, 12 August 2010
The death rate in Moscow doubles to 700 people per day due to poisonous smog (pictured) from wildfires and a heat wave in western Russia. updated by Tariqabjotu, 14:57, 11 August 2010
The death rate in Moscow doubles to 700 people per day due to poisonous smog (pictured) from wildfires and a heat wave in western Russia. added by Tariqabjotu, 15:03, 11 August 2010
Paul Kagame is re-elected President of Rwanda. added by Tariqabjotu, 15:03, 11 August 2010
Paul Kagame is re-elected President of Rwanda. removed by TFOWR, 16:01, 14 August 2010
A landslide in Gansu province, People's Republic of China, kills more than 1,117 people, with at least 627 more missing. updated by Fox, 19:09, 11 August 2010
Researchers announce that diagnosis of Alzheimer's disease can be made with high levels of accuracy using a cerebrospinal fluid test. updated by Fox, 19:21, 11 August 2010
Researchers announce that diagnosis of Alzheimer's disease can be made with high levels of accuracy using a cerebrospinal fluid test. removed by TFOWR, 16:04, 14 August 2010

August 12

Colombia and Venezuela re-establish diplomatic relations after Juan Manuel Santos becomes the President of Colombia. added by Mkativerata, 03:58, 12 August 2010
Colombia and Venezuela re-establish diplomatic relations after Juan Manuel Santos becomes the President of Colombia. removed by Mkativerata, 04:03, 12 August 2010
Voters in Kenya approve the adoption of a proposed new constitution. updated by Mkativerata, 04:03, 12 August 2010
Voters in Kenya approve the adoption of a proposed new constitution. removed by Courcelles, 06:39, 12 August 2010
The Sun undergoes a series of four large coronal mass ejections, resulting in strong aurorae. updated by Mkativerata, 04:03, 12 August 2010
The Sun undergoes a series of four large coronal mass ejections, resulting in strong aurorae. removed by Courcelles, 06:39, 12 August 2010
Colombia and Venezuela re-establish diplomatic relations after Juan Manuel Santos becomes the President of Colombia. updated by Courcelles, 06:39, 12 August 2010
Voters in Kenya approve the adoption of a proposed new constitution. updated by Fox, 13:00, 12 August 2010
Voters in Kenya approve the adoption of a proposed new constitution. removed by Tariqabjotu, 09:28, 13 August 2010
The Sun undergoes a series of four large coronal mass ejections, resulting in strong aurorae. updated by Fox, 13:01, 12 August 2010
The Sun undergoes a series of four large coronal mass ejections, resulting in strong aurorae. removed by Fox, 18:10, 12 August 2010
|image = Juan Manuel Santos 59 Presidente de Colombia.jpg added by MSGJ, 15:32, 12 August 2010
|image = Juan Manuel Santos 59 Presidente de Colombia.jpg removed by Mkativerata, 23:34, 14 August 2010
|title = Juan Manuel Santos added by MSGJ, 15:32, 12 August 2010
|title = Juan Manuel Santos removed by Mkativerata, 23:34, 14 August 2010
Colombia and Venezuela re-establish diplomatic relations after Juan Manuel Santos (pictured) becomes the President of Colombia. updated by MSGJ, 15:32, 12 August 2010
The death rate in Moscow doubles to 700 people per day due to poisonous smog from wildfires and a heat wave in western Russia. updated by MSGJ, 15:32, 12 August 2010

August 13

A landslide in Gansu province, People's Republic of China, kills more than 1,100 people, with at least 627 more missing. updated by Tariqabjotu, 00:52, 13 August 2010
The World Health Organization announces the end of the swine flu pandemic. added by Tariqabjotu, 09:28, 13 August 2010
The World Health Organization announces the end of the swine flu pandemic. removed by TFOWR, 16:12, 14 August 2010
The death rate in Moscow doubles to 700 people per day due to poisonous smog from wildfires and a heat wave in western Russia. updated by Courcelles, 09:30, 13 August 2010
The death rate in Moscow doubles to 700 people per day due to poisonous smog from wildfires and a heat wave in western Russia. removed by BorgQueen, 16:15, 17 August 2010
Colombia and Venezuela re-establish diplomatic relations after Juan Manuel Santos (pictured) becomes the President of Colombia. updated by Mkativerata, 21:28, 13 August 2010

August 14

Former President of Malta and President of the United Nations General Assembly Guido de Marco dies suddenly. added by TFOWR, 16:01, 14 August 2010
Former President of Malta and President of the United Nations General Assembly Guido de Marco dies suddenly. removed by TFOWR, 16:01, 14 August 2010
Paul Kagame is re-elected President of Rwanda. updated by TFOWR, 16:01, 14 August 2010
Paul Kagame is re-elected President of Rwanda. removed by TFOWR, 16:02, 14 August 2010
Former President of Malta and President of the United Nations General Assembly Guido de Marco dies suddenly. updated by TFOWR, 16:02, 14 August 2010
The 2010 Summer Youth Olympics, the first of the Youth Olympic Games, begins in Singapore with 3,531 participating athletes aged 14–18 from 205 National Olympic Committees. added by TFOWR, 16:11, 14 August 2010
The 2010 Summer Youth Olympics, the first of the Youth Olympic Games, begins in Singapore with 3,531 athletes from 205 National Olympic Committees. updated by TFOWR, 16:14, 14 August 2010
A landslide in Gansu province, People's Republic of China, kills more than 1,200 people, with at least 500 more missing. updated by Mkativerata, 21:15, 14 August 2010
A landslide in Gansu province, People's Republic of China, kills more than 1,200 people, with at least 500 more missing. removed by Tone, 11:48, 16 August 2010
Agricultural Bank of China completes the world's largest ever initial public offering, raising US$22.1 billion. added by Mkativerata, 21:28, 14 August 2010
Agricultural Bank of China completes the world's largest ever initial public offering, raising US$22.1 billion. updated by Spencer, 21:41, 14 August 2010
Agricultural Bank of China completes the world's largest initial public offering, raising US$22.1 billion. updated by Mkativerata, 22:24, 14 August 2010
|image = Guido de Marco 2003 crop.jpg added by Mkativerata, 23:34, 14 August 2010
|image = Guido de Marco 2003 crop.jpg removed by BorgQueen, 15:58, 15 August 2010
|title = Guido de Marco added by Mkativerata, 23:34, 14 August 2010
|title = Guido de Marco removed by BorgQueen, 15:58, 15 August 2010
Former President of Malta and President of the United Nations General Assembly Guido de Marco (pictured) dies suddenly. updated by Mkativerata, 23:34, 14 August 2010
Colombia and Venezuela re-establish diplomatic relations after Juan Manuel Santos becomes the President of Colombia. updated by Mkativerata, 23:34, 14 August 2010
Colombia and Venezuela re-establish diplomatic relations after Juan Manuel Santos becomes the President of Colombia. removed by Tariqabjotu, 00:38, 20 August 2010

August 15

The 2010 Summer Youth Olympics, the first Youth Olympic Games, begins in Singapore with 3,531 athletes from 204 National Olympic Committees. updated by Tariqabjotu, 00:01, 15 August 2010
Former President of Malta and President of the United Nations General Assembly Guido de Marco (pictured) dies at the age of 79. updated by Mkativerata, 06:35, 15 August 2010
|image = Opening Ceremony of Singapore YOG 2010 Bud segment cropped.jpg added by BorgQueen, 15:58, 15 August 2010
|image = Opening Ceremony of Singapore YOG 2010 Bud segment cropped.jpg removed by Tariqabjotu, 23:40, 17 August 2010
|title = Opening ceremony of the 2010 Summer Youth Olympics in Singapore added by BorgQueen, 15:58, 15 August 2010
|title = Opening ceremony of the 2010 Summer Youth Olympics in Singapore removed by Tariqabjotu, 23:40, 17 August 2010
The 2010 Summer Youth Olympics (opening ceremony pictured), the first Youth Olympic Games, begins in Singapore with 3,531 athletes from 204 National Olympic Committees. updated by BorgQueen, 15:58, 15 August 2010
Former President of Malta and President of the United Nations General Assembly Guido de Marco dies at the age of 79. updated by BorgQueen, 15:58, 15 August 2010
Former President of Malta and President of the United Nations General Assembly Guido de Marco dies at the age of 79. removed by Tone, 09:39, 21 August 2010

August 16

In golf, Martin Kaymer of Germany wins the 2010 PGA Championship at Whistling Straits. added by Tone, 11:48, 16 August 2010

August 17

A landslide in Gansu province, People's Republic of China, kills more than 1,200 people, with at least 500 more missing. updated by HJ Mitchell, 00:04, 17 August 2010
A landslide in Gansu province, People's Republic of China, kills more than 1,200 people, with at least 500 more missing. removed by PFHLai, 02:40, 17 August 2010
The deadliest flooding in Pakistan's history kills over 1,600 people, affecting around 14 million overall. updated by HJ Mitchell, 00:04, 17 August 2010
The deadliest flooding in Pakistan's history kills over 1,600 people, affecting around 14 million overall. removed by PFHLai, 02:40, 17 August 2010
The economy of the People's Republic of China is the second-largest during the second quarter, having surpassed Japan's quarterly gross domestic product for the first time. added by Tariqabjotu, 09:15, 17 August 2010
German golfer Martin Kaymer wins the 2010 PGA Championship at Whistling Straits. added by Tariqabjotu, 09:15, 17 August 2010
The economy of the People's Republic of China is the second-largest during the second quarter, having surpassed Japan's quarterly GDP for the first time. updated by Tariqabjotu, 09:19, 17 August 2010
The economy of the People's Republic of China surpasses Japan's quarterly GDP for the first time, becoming the second-largest in the world. updated by Fox, 13:27, 17 August 2010
Agricultural Bank of China completes the world's largest initial public offering, raising US$22.1 billion. updated by Fox, 13:27, 17 August 2010
The economy of the People's Republic of China surpasses that of Japan, becoming the second-largest in the world. updated by HJ Mitchell, 13:29, 17 August 2010
The economy of the People's Republic of China is the second-largest during the second quarter, having surpassed Japan's quarterly GDP for the first time. updated by Tariqabjotu, 16:06, 17 August 2010
The economy of the People's Republic of China is the second-largest during the second quarter, having surpassed Japan's quarterly GDP for the first time. removed by Tariqabjotu, 18:15, 17 August 2010
Agricultural Bank of China completes the world's largest initial public offering, raising US$22.1 billion. updated by Tariqabjotu, 16:06, 17 August 2010
Agricultural Bank of China completes the world's largest initial public offering, raising US$22.1 billion. updated by Tariqabjotu, 16:16, 17 August 2010
Agricultural Bank of China completes the world's largest initial public offering, raising US$22.1 billion. removed by Tariqabjotu, 09:47, 21 August 2010
The death rate in Moscow doubles to 700 people per day due to poisonous smog from wildfires and a heat wave in western Russia. updated by Tariqabjotu, 18:15, 17 August 2010
The death rate in Moscow doubles to 700 people per day due to poisonous smog from wildfires and a heat wave in western Russia. removed by HJ Mitchell, 00:18, 18 August 2010
|image = MartinKaymer2.jpg added by Tariqabjotu, 23:40, 17 August 2010
|image = MartinKaymer2.jpg removed by HJ Mitchell, 00:41, 19 August 2010
|title = Martin Kaymer added by Tariqabjotu, 23:40, 17 August 2010
|title = Martin Kaymer removed by HJ Mitchell, 00:41, 19 August 2010
German golfer Martin Kaymer (pictured) wins the 2010 PGA Championship at Whistling Straits. updated by Tariqabjotu, 23:40, 17 August 2010
The 2010 Summer Youth Olympics, the first Youth Olympic Games, begins in Singapore with 3,531 athletes from 204 National Olympic Committees. updated by Tariqabjotu, 23:40, 17 August 2010
The 2010 Summer Youth Olympics, the first Youth Olympic Games, begins in Singapore with 3,531 athletes from 204 National Olympic Committees. removed by Tone, 11:23, 21 August 2010

August 18

A bombing outside an Iraqi Army recruitment center in Baghdad kills more than sixty people. added by Tariqabjotu, 00:02, 18 August 2010
Former Italian President Francesco Cossiga has died, aged 82. added by Davidcannon, 04:13, 18 August 2010
Former Italian President Francesco Cossiga dies at the age of 82. updated by YellowMonkey, 04:15, 18 August 2010
Former Italian President Francesco Cossiga dies at the age of 82. removed by Mkativerata, 04:25, 18 August 2010
A bombing outside an Iraqi Army recruitment centre in Baghdad kills more than sixty people. updated by Fox, 12:31, 18 August 2010

August 19

In association football, Nicolas Anelka is suspended for 18 games with the national team, and three other players for for shorter periods for their roles in a player strike at the 2010 FIFA World Cup. added by HJ Mitchell, 00:13, 19 August 2010
In association football, Nicolas Anelka is suspended for 18 games with the national team and three other players for for shorter periods for their roles in a player strike at the 2010 FIFA World Cup. updated by HJ Mitchell, 00:14, 19 August 2010
In association football, Nicolas Anelka is suspended for 18 games with the national team and three other players for shorter periods for their roles in a player strike at the 2010 FIFA World Cup. updated by Mkativerata, 00:26, 19 August 2010
In association football, Nicolas Anelka is suspended for 18 matches with the national team and three other players for shorter periods for their roles in a player strike at the 2010 FIFA World Cup. updated by Mkativerata, 00:34, 19 August 2010
|image = Nicolas Anelka ITN.jpg added by HJ Mitchell, 00:41, 19 August 2010
|image = Nicolas Anelka ITN.jpg removed by YellowMonkey, 01:17, 19 August 2010
|title = Nicolas Anelka added by HJ Mitchell, 00:41, 19 August 2010
|title = Nicolas Anelka removed by YellowMonkey, 01:17, 19 August 2010
In association football, Nicolas Anelka (pictured) is suspended for 18 matches with the national team and three other players for shorter periods for their roles in a player strike at the 2010 FIFA World Cup. updated by HJ Mitchell, 00:41, 19 August 2010
In association football, Nicolas Anelka (pictured) is suspended for 18 matches with the national team and three other players for shorter periods for their roles in a player strike at the 2010 FIFA World Cup. removed by YellowMonkey, 01:17, 19 August 2010
German golfer Martin Kaymer wins the 2010 PGA Championship at Whistling Straits. updated by HJ Mitchell, 00:41, 19 August 2010
|image = MartinKaymer2.jpg updated by YellowMonkey, 01:17, 19 August 2010
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|title = Martin Kaymer updated by YellowMonkey, 01:17, 19 August 2010
|title = Martin Kaymer removed by Tariqabjotu, 00:26, 20 August 2010
German golfer Martin Kaymer (pictured) wins the 2010 PGA Championship at Whistling Straits. updated by YellowMonkey, 01:17, 19 August 2010
At least seven people are killed and fourteen others wounded in a bomb attack in Xinjiang province, north-western China. added by HJ Mitchell, 18:55, 19 August 2010

August 20

Ngô Bảo Châu, Elon Lindenstrauss, Stanislav Smirnov, and Cédric Villani are awarded the Fields Medal for their work in mathematics. added by Tariqabjotu, 00:09, 20 August 2010
At least seven people are killed and fourteen others wounded in a bomb attack in Aksu, Xinjiang, People's Republic of China. updated by Tariqabjotu, 00:15, 20 August 2010
|image = FieldsMedalFrontArchimedes.jpg added by Tariqabjotu, 00:26, 20 August 2010
|title = Fields Medal added by Tariqabjotu, 00:26, 20 August 2010
|title = Fields Medal removed by HJ Mitchell, 21:19, 21 August 2010
Ngô Bảo Châu, Elon Lindenstrauss, Stanislav Smirnov, and Cédric Villani are awarded the Fields Medal (pictured) for their work in mathematics. updated by Tariqabjotu, 00:26, 20 August 2010
German golfer Martin Kaymer wins the 2010 PGA Championship at Whistling Straits. updated by Tariqabjotu, 00:26, 20 August 2010
German golfer Martin Kaymer wins the 2010 PGA Championship at Whistling Straits. removed by HJ Mitchell, 21:15, 21 August 2010
A bombing outside an Iraqi Army recruitment centre in Baghdad kills more than sixty people. updated by Tariqabjotu, 00:33, 20 August 2010
A bombing outside an Iraqi Army recruitment centre in Baghdad kills more than sixty people. removed by Tone, 18:51, 22 August 2010
At least seven people are killed and fourteen others wounded in a bomb attack in Aksu, Xinjiang, north-western People's Republic of China. updated by HJ Mitchell, 00:41, 20 August 2010
Elon Lindenstrauss, Ngô Bảo Châu and Stanislav Smirnov, and Cédric Villani are awarded the Fields Medal (pictured) for their work in mathematics. added by HJ Mitchell, 01:35, 20 August 2010
Elon Lindenstrauss, Ngô Bảo Châu, Stanislav Smirnov, and Cédric Villani are awarded the Fields Medal (pictured) for their work in mathematics. updated by Courcelles, 03:23, 20 August 2010
At least seven people are killed and fourteen others wounded in a bomb attack in Aksu, Xinjiang, north-western China. updated by HJ Mitchell, 14:59, 20 August 2010
At least seven people are killed and fourteen others wounded in a bomb attack in Aksu, Xinjiang, north-western China. removed by HJ Mitchell, 19:29, 23 August 2010
|image = FieldsMedalFront.jpg added by King of Hearts, 21:03, 20 August 2010
|image = FieldsMedalFront.jpg removed by HJ Mitchell, 21:19, 21 August 2010

August 21

Bolivia declares a state of emergency as forest fires rage across move than 1,500,000 hectares (3,700,000 acres). added by Tone, 09:39, 21 August 2010
Bolivia declares a state of emergency as forest fires rage across more than 15,000 square kilometers (5,800 sq mi). updated by Tariqabjotu, 09:53, 21 August 2010
Bolivia declares a state of emergency as forest fires rage across 15,000 square kilometers (5,800 sq mi). updated by Tariqabjotu, 09:56, 21 August 2010
Bolivia declares a state of emergency as forest fires rage across 15,000 square kilometers (5,800 sq mi). removed by HJ Mitchell, 21:34, 23 August 2010
Iran launches its first nuclear power plant in Busher. added by Tone, 11:23, 21 August 2010
Iran launches its first nuclear power plant in Busher. updated by Tone, 11:23, 21 August 2010
Iran launches its first nuclear power plant in Bushehr. updated by TFOWR, 11:31, 21 August 2010
Iran opens its first nuclear power plant in Bushehr. added by Tariqabjotu, 11:49, 21 August 2010
A national election is held in Australia, with results indicating a hung parliament with neither the Labor Party nor the Liberal/National Coalition able to form a majority government. added by HJ Mitchell, 21:15, 21 August 2010
|image = Juliagillard-CROP ITN.jpg added by HJ Mitchell, 21:19, 21 August 2010
|image = Juliagillard-CROP ITN.jpg removed by HJ Mitchell, 18:56, 22 August 2010
|title = Julia Gillard added by HJ Mitchell, 21:19, 21 August 2010
|title = Julia Gillard removed by HJ Mitchell, 00:19, 23 August 2010
A national election is held in Australia, with results indicating a hung parliament with neither the Labor Party (leader, Julia Gillard, pictured) nor the Liberal/National Coalition able to form a majority government. updated by HJ Mitchell, 21:19, 21 August 2010
Elon Lindenstrauss, Ngô Bảo Châu, Stanislav Smirnov, and Cédric Villani are awarded the Fields Medal for their work in mathematics. updated by HJ Mitchell, 21:19, 21 August 2010
Elon Lindenstrauss, Ngô Bảo Châu, Stanislav Smirnov, and Cédric Villani are awarded the Fields Medal for their work in mathematics. removed by BorgQueen, 00:00, 23 August 2010
Iran begins loading fuel into its first nuclear power plant in Bushehr, preparing it to begin producing electricity. added by Fox, 22:17, 21 August 2010

August 22

A federal election is held in Australia, with results indicating a hung parliament with neither the Labor Party (leader, Julia Gillard, pictured) nor the Liberal/National Coalition able to form a majority government. updated by HJ Mitchell, 01:08, 22 August 2010
A federal election is held in Australia, with results indicating a hung parliament with neither the incumbent Labor Party (leader, Julia Gillard, pictured) nor the Liberal/National Coalition able to form a majority government. updated by HJ Mitchell, 02:18, 22 August 2010
Iran begins loading fuel into its first nuclear power plant in Bushehr, preparing it to begin producing electricity. updated by BorgQueen, 10:03, 22 August 2010
Iran begins loading fuel into its first nuclear power plant in Bushehr, preparing it to begin producing electricity. removed by Tone, 14:03, 24 August 2010
David Lekuta Rudisha of Kenya breaks the world record in the 800 metres at the ISTAF IAAF World Challenge meeting in Berlin. added by Tone, 18:51, 22 August 2010
|image = Julia Gillard 2010 ITN.jpg added by HJ Mitchell, 18:56, 22 August 2010
|image = Julia Gillard 2010 ITN.jpg removed by HJ Mitchell, 00:19, 23 August 2010
Kenyan runner David Lekuta Rudisha breaks the world record in the 800 metres at the ISTAF IAAF World Challenge meeting in Berlin. added by HJ Mitchell, 19:03, 22 August 2010
Kenyan runner David Lekuta Rudisha breaks the world record in the 800 metres at the ISTAF IAAF World Challenge meeting in Berlin. updated by Courcelles, 19:04, 22 August 2010
Kenyan runner David Lekuta Rudisha breaks a 13-year-old world record in the 800 metres at the ISTAF IAAF World Challenge meeting in Berlin. updated by Mkativerata, 19:12, 22 August 2010

August 23

|image = David Rudisha KBC Night of Athletics 2010 ITN.jpg added by HJ Mitchell, 00:19, 23 August 2010
|image = David Rudisha KBC Night of Athletics 2010 ITN.jpg removed by HJ Mitchell, 00:19, 23 August 2010
|title = David Lekuta Rudisha added by HJ Mitchell, 00:19, 23 August 2010
|title = David Lekuta Rudisha removed by HJ Mitchell, 00:19, 23 August 2010
Kenyan runner David Lekuta Rudisha (pictured) breaks a 13-year-old world record in the 800 metres at the ISTAF IAAF World Challenge meeting in Berlin. updated by HJ Mitchell, 00:19, 23 August 2010
A federal election is held in Australia, with results indicating a hung parliament with neither the incumbent Labor Party nor the Liberal/National Coalition able to form a majority government. updated by HJ Mitchell, 00:19, 23 August 2010
|image = Julia Gillard 2010 ITN.jpg updated by HJ Mitchell, 00:19, 23 August 2010
|image = Julia Gillard 2010 ITN.jpg removed by Tone, 13:56, 23 August 2010
|title = Julia Gillard updated by HJ Mitchell, 00:19, 23 August 2010
|title = Julia Gillard removed by Tone, 13:56, 23 August 2010
Kenyan runner David Lekuta Rudisha breaks a 13-year-old world record in the 800 metres at the ISTAF IAAF World Challenge meeting in Berlin. updated by HJ Mitchell, 00:19, 23 August 2010
A federal election is held in Australia, with results indicating a hung parliament with neither the incumbent Labor Party (leader, Julia Gillard, pictured) nor the Liberal/National Coalition able to form a majority government. updated by HJ Mitchell, 00:19, 23 August 2010
|image = David Rudisha KBC Night of Athletics 2010 ITN.jpg updated by Tone, 13:56, 23 August 2010
|image = David Rudisha KBC Night of Athletics 2010 ITN.jpg removed by HJ Mitchell, 04:46, 25 August 2010
|title = David Lekuta Rudisha updated by Tone, 13:56, 23 August 2010
|title = David Lekuta Rudisha removed by HJ Mitchell, 04:46, 25 August 2010
Kenyan runner David Lekuta Rudisha (pictured) breaks a 13-year-old world record in the 800 metres at the ISTAF IAAF World Challenge meeting in Berlin. updated by Tone, 13:56, 23 August 2010
A federal election is held in Australia, with results indicating a hung parliament with neither the incumbent Labor Party nor the Liberal/National Coalition able to form a majority government. updated by Tone, 13:56, 23 August 2010
A federal election is held in Australia, with results indicating a hung parliament with neither the incumbent Labor Party nor the Liberal/National Coalition able to form a majority government. removed by Courcelles, 03:59, 25 August 2010
Kenyan runner David Lekuta Rudisha (pictured) breaks a 13-year-old world record in the 800 metres, clocking 1:41.09 at the ISTAF IAAF World Challenge in Berlin. updated by Woody, 16:18, 23 August 2010
Kenyan runner David Lekuta Rudisha (pictured) breaks a 13-year-old world record in the 800 metres, with 1:41.09 at the ISTAF IAAF World Challenge in Berlin. updated by Tone, 19:15, 23 August 2010
Kenyan runner David Lekuta Rudisha (pictured) breaks a 13-year-old world record in the 800 metres at the ISTAF IAAF World Challenge in Berlin. updated by HJ Mitchell, 19:19, 23 August 2010
A man shoots dead nine people, including himself, after taking hostages on board a bus in Manila, Philippines. added by HJ Mitchell, 19:29, 23 August 2010
A man shoots dead eight people after taking hostages on board a bus in Manila, Philippines, before being fatally shot himself. updated by Fox, 20:10, 23 August 2010
Nine people, including the hostage-taker, are shot dead after a man takes 25 hostages on board a bus in Manila, Philippines. added by HJ Mitchell, 20:15, 23 August 2010
A man shoots dead eight people after taking hostages on board a bus in Manila, Philippines. updated by HJ Mitchell, 21:13, 23 August 2010
Nine people, including the hostage-taker, are killed after a man takes 25 hostages on board a bus in Manila, Philippines. updated by HJ Mitchell, 21:22, 23 August 2010
Thirty-three miners are found alive but trapped, three weeks after a mine collapse near Copiapó, Chile. added by HJ Mitchell, 21:34, 23 August 2010
Thirty-three miners are found alive but trapped, three weeks after a mine collapse near Copiapó, Chile. removed by Fox, 23:46, 27 August 2010
Nine people, including the hostage-taker, are killed in a hostage crisis on board a bus in Manila, Philippines. updated by Fox, 22:41, 23 August 2010

August 24

Ten people, including the hostage-taker, are killed in a hostage crisis on board a bus in Manila, Philippines. added by Mkativerata, 07:57, 24 August 2010
Al-Shabaab militants storm a hotel killing dozens, including parlamentarians, amid heavy fighting in Mogadishu, Somalia. added by Tone, 14:03, 24 August 2010
Al-Shabaab militants storm a hotel killing dozens, including parliamentarians, amid heavy fighting in Mogadishu, Somalia. updated by Tone, 14:03, 24 August 2010
Al-Shabaab militants storm a hotel, killing dozens, including parliamentarians, amid heavy fighting in Mogadishu, Somalia. updated by Tone, 14:08, 24 August 2010
Al-Shabaab militants storm a hotel, killing dozens of people, including parliamentarians, amid heavy fighting in Mogadishu, Somalia. updated by Tariqabjotu, 14:10, 24 August 2010
Nine people, including the hostage-taker, are killed in a hostage crisis on board a bus in Manila, Philippines. updated by Mkativerata, 19:39, 24 August 2010

August 25

A traffic jam outside Beijing, China extends for over 60 miles (100 kilometres), leaving many drivers stranded for days. added by HJ Mitchell, 03:32, 25 August 2010
Al-Shabaab militants storm a hotel, killing dozens of people, including parliamentarians, amid heavy fighting in Mogadishu, Somalia. added by HJ Mitchell, 03:32, 25 August 2010
A traffic jam outside Beijing, China, extends for over 60 miles (100 kilometres), leaving many drivers stranded for days. updated by Art LaPella, 03:44, 25 August 2010
A plane crash in Heilongjiang, north-west People's Republic of China, kills 42 people. added by Courcelles, 03:59, 25 August 2010
A plane crash in Heilongjiang, north-west People's Republic of China, kills 42 people. added by HJ Mitchell, 04:02, 25 August 2010
Al-Shabaab militants storm a hotel, killing dozens of people, including parliamentarians, amid heavy fighting in Mogadishu, Somalia. updated by HJ Mitchell, 04:07, 25 August 2010
Al-Shabaab militants storm a hotel, killing dozens of people, including parliamentarians, amid heavy fighting in Mogadishu, Somalia. updated by HJ Mitchell, 04:12, 25 August 2010
Nine people, including the hostage-taker, are killed in a hostage crisis on board a bus in Manila, Philippines. updated by HJ Mitchell, 04:39, 25 August 2010
|image = 2010 Manila hostage crisis bus ITN.jpg added by HJ Mitchell, 04:46, 25 August 2010
|image = 2010 Manila hostage crisis bus ITN.jpg removed by Tone, 10:14, 29 August 2010
|title = Manila hostage crisis bus added by HJ Mitchell, 04:46, 25 August 2010
|title = Manila hostage crisis bus removed by Tone, 10:14, 29 August 2010
Nine people, including the hostage-taker, are killed in a hostage crisis on board a bus (pictured) in Manila, Philippines. updated by HJ Mitchell, 04:46, 25 August 2010
Kenyan runner David Lekuta Rudisha breaks a 13-year-old world record in the 800 metres at the ISTAF IAAF World Challenge in Berlin. updated by HJ Mitchell, 04:46, 25 August 2010
A plane crash in Heilongjiang, north-east People's Republic of China, kills 42 people. updated by Courcelles, 06:15, 25 August 2010
A traffic jam outside Beijing extends for over 60 miles (100 kilometres), leaving many drivers stranded for days. updated by Courcelles, 06:16, 25 August 2010
A traffic jam outside Beijing extends for over 100 kilometres (60 miles), leaving many drivers stranded for days. updated by Tone, 11:40, 25 August 2010
A traffic jam near Beijing extends for more than 100 kilometres (60 miles), leaving many drivers stranded for days. added by David Levy, 12:22, 25 August 2010
A traffic jam near Beijing extends for more than 100 kilometres (60 miles), leaving many drivers stranded for days. removed by NuclearWarfare, 15:01, 25 August 2010
Kenyan runner David Lekuta Rudisha breaks a 13-year-old world record in the 800 metres at the ISTAF IAAF World Challenge in Berlin. updated by NuclearWarfare, 15:01, 25 August 2010
Kenyan runner David Lekuta Rudisha breaks a 13-year-old world record in the 800 metres at the ISTAF IAAF World Challenge in Berlin. removed by Courcelles, 09:33, 27 August 2010
A federal election is held in Australia, with results indicating a hung parliament with neither the incumbent Labor Party nor the Liberal/National Coalition able to form a majority governme updated by NuclearWarfare, 15:01, 25 August 2010
Al-Shabaab militants storm a hotel, killing dozens of people, including parliamentarians, amid heavy fighting in Mogadishu, Somalia. updated by Kafziel, 15:21, 25 August 2010
Al-Shabaab militants storm a hotel, killing dozens of people, including parliamentarians, amid heavy fighting in Mogadishu, Somalia. removed by Mkativerata, 21:52, 31 August 2010
A federal election is held in Australia, with results indicating a hung parliament with neither the incumbent Labor Party nor the Liberal/National Coalition able to form a majority government updated by Courcelles, 16:12, 25 August 2010
A federal election is held in Australia, with results indicating a hung parliament with neither the incumbent Labor Party nor the Liberal/National Coalition able to form a majority government. updated by Courcelles, 16:22, 25 August 2010
A federal election is held in Australia, with results indicating a hung parliament with neither the incumbent Labor Party nor the Liberal/National Coalition able to form a majority government. removed by Courcelles, 01:32, 26 August 2010

August 26

A federal election is held in Australia, with results indicating a hung parliament with neither the incumbent Labor Party nor the Liberal/National Coalition able to form a majority government. updated by YellowMonkey, 07:51, 26 August 2010
A federal election is held in Australia, with results indicating a hung parliament with neither the incumbent Labor Party nor the Liberal/National Coalition able to form a majority government. removed by Tariqabjotu, 10:27, 26 August 2010
A series of bombings across thirteen cities in Iraq kill more than fifty people. added by Tariqabjotu, 10:27, 26 August 2010
A series of bombings across thirteen cities in Iraq kills more than fifty people. updated by Tariqabjotu, 10:27, 26 August 2010

August 27

Archeologists excavate arrowheads in Sibudu Cave, South Africa, indicating the use of the bow and arrow up to 64,000 years ago. added by Fox, 23:46, 27 August 2010

August 28

Arrowheads excavated from Sibudu Cave in South Africa indicate the use of the bow and arrow up to 64,000 years ago. added by PFHLai, 00:07, 28 August 2010
Thirty-three miners are found alive but trapped, three weeks after a mine collapse near Copiapó, Chile. updated by PFHLai, 00:18, 28 August 2010
Thirty-three miners are found alive but trapped, three weeks after a mine collapse near Copiapó, Chile. removed by Tone, 10:03, 29 August 2010

August 29

Mount Sinabung on the Indonesian island of Sumatra produced its first volcanic eruption in over 400 years, causing over 12,000 residents to flee and killing one person. added by Tone, 10:03, 29 August 2010
Mount Sinabung on the Indonesian island of Sumatra produces its first volcanic eruption in over 400 years, causing over 12,000 residents to flee and killing one person. updated by TFOWR, 10:11, 29 August 2010
|image = Sinabung.jpg added by Tone, 10:14, 29 August 2010
|title = Sinabung added by Tone, 10:14, 29 August 2010
Mount Sinabung (pictured) on the Indonesian island of Sumatra produces its first volcanic eruption in over 400 years, causing over 12,000 residents to flee and killing one person. updated by Tone, 10:14, 29 August 2010
Nine people, including the hostage-taker, are killed in a hostage crisis on board a bus in Manila, Philippines. updated by Tone, 10:14, 29 August 2010
Nine people, including the hostage-taker, are killed in a hostage crisis on board a bus in Manila, Philippines. removed by Tone, 11:33, 29 August 2010
Mount Sinabung (pictured), on the Indonesian island of Sumatra, produces its first volcanic eruption since 1600, causing more than 12,000 residents to flee. updated by David Levy, 10:25, 29 August 2010
Danny Philip is elected Prime Minister of Solomon Islands, following general election. added by Tone, 11:33, 29 August 2010
Danny Philip is elected Prime Minister of Solomon Islands, following a general election. updated by TFOWR, 11:34, 29 August 2010
Danny Philip is elected Prime Minister of the Solomon Islands, following a general election. updated by HJ Mitchell, 18:43, 29 August 2010
A plane crashes in Heilongjiang, north-east China, killing 42 people. updated by HJ Mitchell, 18:48, 29 August 2010
A plane crashes in Heilongjiang, north-east China, killing 42 people. removed by BorgQueen, 00:13, 31 August 2010
Arrowheads excavated from Sibudu Cave in South Africa indicate the use of the bow and arrow up to 64,000 years ago. updated by HJ Mitchell, 18:55, 29 August 2010
Mount Sinabung (pictured), on the Indonesian island of Sumatra, produces its first volcanic eruption since 1600, causing more than 12,000 residents to flee. added by HJ Mitchell, 18:56, 29 August 2010
Following a general election, Danny Philip is elected Prime Minister of the Solomon Islands. added by HJ Mitchell, 18:58, 29 August 2010
Mount Sinabung (pictured), on the Indonesian island of Sumatra, produces its first volcanic eruption since 1600, causing more than 18,000 residents to flee. updated by Stephen, 21:48, 29 August 2010

August 30

Nine people, including the hostage-taker, are killed in a hostage crisis on board a bus (pictured) in Manila, Philippines. updated by HJ Mitchell, 00:12, 30 August 2010
Thirty-three miners are found alive but trapped, three weeks after a mine collapse near Copiapó, Chile. updated by HJ Mitchell, 00:12, 30 August 2010
Thirty-three miners are found alive but trapped, three weeks after a mine collapse near Copiapó, Chile. removed by BorgQueen, 00:12, 31 August 2010
Nine people, including the hostage-taker, are killed in a hostage crisis on board a bus in Manila, Philippines. updated by Feydey, 00:44, 30 August 2010
Nine people, including the hostage-taker, are killed in a hostage crisis on board a bus in Manila, Philippines. removed by HJ Mitchell, 21:32, 30 August 2010
Mad Men wins the drama prize and Modern Family wins the comedy prize at the 62nd Primetime Emmy Awards. added by HJ Mitchell, 21:32, 30 August 2010
Mad Men and Modern Family win the drama and comedy prizes respectively at the 62nd Primetime Emmy Awards. updated by Fox, 22:01, 30 August 2010

August 31

Mad Men and Modern Family win the awards for Outstanding Drama and Comedy, respectively, at the 62nd Primetime Emmy Awards. updated by Tariqabjotu, 08:44, 31 August 2010
Mad Men and Modern Family win the drama and comedy prizes respectively at the 62nd Primetime Emmy Awards. removed by Tariqabjotu, 08:44, 31 August 2010
Argentine footballer Francisco Varallo, the last surviving player from the inaugural FIFA World Cup, dies at the age of 100. added by Mkativerata, 21:52, 31 August 2010