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January 1

Kim Jong-un is officially declared the new Supreme Leader of North Korea. added by Tariqabjotu, 00:01, 01 January 2012
Kim Jong-un is officially declared the new Supreme Leader of North Korea. updated by David Levy, 00:38, 01 January 2012
Kim Jong-un is officially declared the new Supreme Leader of North Korea. updated by Maxim, 16:14, 01 January 2012
Azerbaijan, Guatemala, Morocco, Pakistan, and Togo are elected as non-permanent members of the [[UN Security Council]. added by BorgQueen, 17:45, 01 January 2012
Azerbaijan, Guatemala, Morocco, Pakistan, and Togo are elected as non-permanent members of the UN Security Council. updated by BorgQueen, 17:46, 01 January 2012
Azerbaijan, Guatemala, Morocco, Pakistan, and Togo are elected as the five new non-permanent members of the UN Security Council. updated by BorgQueen, 17:47, 01 January 2012
Azerbaijan, Guatemala, Morocco, Pakistan, and Togo are elected as non-permanent members of the UN Security Council. updated by BorgQueen, 17:47, 01 January 2012
Azerbaijan, Guatemala, Morocco, Pakistan, and Togo join the UN Security Council as non-permanent members. updated by BorgQueen, 17:53, 01 January 2012
Azerbaijan, Guatemala, Morocco, Pakistan, and Togo join the UN Security Council as non-permanent members. updated by David Levy, 22:28, 01 January 2012

January 2

Kim Jong-un is declared the new supreme leader of North Korea. updated by Jiang, 05:20, 02 January 2012
Kim Jong-un is declared the new supreme leader of North Korea. removed by Holly Cheng, 00:29, 05 January 2012
Scores of people are killed and 20,000 displaced by inter-tribal fighting in Pibor, South Sudan, despite the presence of UN peacekeepers. added by Tone, 19:19, 02 January 2012
Scores of people are killed and 20,000 more displaced by inter-tribal fighting in Pibor, South Sudan, despite the presence of UN peacekeepers. updated by BorgQueen, 19:50, 02 January 2012
Scores of people are killed and 20,000 more displaced by inter-tribal fighting in Pibor, South Sudan, despite the presence of UN peacekeepers. updated by David Levy, 21:06, 02 January 2012

January 4

Christopher Loeak is elected president of the Marshall Islands. added by Tone, 10:11, 04 January 2012
Christopher Loeak is elected President of the Marshall Islands. updated by David Levy, 10:45, 04 January 2012
Christopher Loeak is elected President of the Marshall Islands. removed by BorgQueen, 17:52, 11 January 2012

January 6

Two people are convicted of the murder of Stephen Lawrence, the crime that led to a landmark change in UK double jeopardy law. added by Stephen, 02:59, 06 January 2012

January 7

A hot air balloon crash near Carterton, New Zealand, kills eleven people. added by Stephen, 21:18, 07 January 2012
A hot air balloon crash near Carterton, New Zealand, kills eleven people. updated by David Levy, 21:25, 07 January 2012
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Azerbaijan, Guatemala, Morocco, Pakistan, and Togo join the UN Security Council (chamber pictured) as non-permanent members. updated by Stephen, 21:40, 07 January 2012
A hot air balloon crash near Carterton, New Zealand, kills eleven people. added by David Levy, 21:43, 07 January 2012
A hot air balloon crash near Carterton, New Zealand, kills eleven people. added by David Levy, 22:07, 07 January 2012

January 8

|link = updated by David Levy, 00:21, 08 January 2012
A hot air balloon crashes near Carterton, New Zealand, kills eleven people. updated by WhisperToMe, 03:46, 08 January 2012
A hot air balloon crash near Carterton, New Zealand kills eleven people. updated by WhisperToMe, 03:47, 08 January 2012
A hot air balloon crash near Carterton, New Zealand, kills eleven people. updated by WhisperToMe, 03:49, 08 January 2012

January 9

Syrian officials report that a suicide bombing in Damascus kills 26 and wounds over 60. added by Swarm, 02:42, 09 January 2012
Two people are convicted of the murder of Stephen Lawrence, the crime that led to a landmark change in United Kingdom double jeopardy law. updated by Mjroots, 06:59, 09 January 2012
A hot air balloon crash near Carterton, New Zealand, kills 11 people. updated by David Levy, 07:33, 09 January 2012
A hot air balloon crash near Carterton, New Zealand, kills 11 people. removed by David Levy, 12:39, 14 January 2012
Syrian officials report that a suicide bombing in Damascus killed 26 people and wounded more than 60. updated by David Levy, 07:33, 09 January 2012
Two people are convicted of the murder of Stephen Lawrence, the crime that led to a landmark change in double jeopardy law in the United Kingdom. updated by David Levy, 07:33, 09 January 2012
Two people are convicted of the murder of Stephen Lawrence, the crime that led to a landmark change in double jeopardy law in the United Kingdom. removed by Tone, 12:38, 12 January 2012
Scores of people are killed and 20,000 more displaced by inter-tribal fighting in Pibor, South Sudan, despite the presence of UN peacekeepers. updated by David Levy, 07:33, 09 January 2012
Scores of people are killed and 20,000 more displaced by inter-tribal fighting in Pibor, South Sudan, despite the presence of UN peacekeepers. removed by Tone, 20:09, 09 January 2012
Anwar Ibrahim, leader of the Malaysian opposition and former Deputy Prime Minister, is acquitted of a charge of sodomy. added by Tone, 20:09, 09 January 2012
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|title = Anwar Ibrahim added by Tone, 20:18, 09 January 2012
|title = Anwar Ibrahim removed by Tone, 12:29, 11 January 2012
Anwar Ibrahim (pictured), leader of the Malaysian opposition and former Deputy Prime Minister, is acquitted of a charge of sodomy. updated by Tone, 20:18, 09 January 2012
Azerbaijan, Guatemala, Morocco, Pakistan, and Togo join the UN Security Council as non-permanent members. updated by Tone, 20:18, 09 January 2012
Azerbaijan, Guatemala, Morocco, Pakistan, and Togo join the UN Security Council as non-permanent members. removed by Tone, 19:33, 10 January 2012
Anwar Ibrahim (pictured), leader of the Malaysian opposition and former Deputy Prime Minister, is acquitted of a sodomy charge. updated by David Levy, 20:29, 09 January 2012
Syrian officials report that a suicide bombing in Damascus kills 26 people and wounds more than 60. updated by Swarm, 22:06, 09 January 2012
Syrian officials report that a suicide bombing in Damascus killed 26 people and wounded more than 60. updated by Tone, 22:08, 09 January 2012

January 10

Syrian officials report that a suicide bombing in Damascus kills 26 people and wounds more than 60. updated by Swarm, 04:33, 10 January 2012
Syrian officials report that a suicide bombing in Damascus killed 26 people and wounded more than 60. updated by David Levy, 04:38, 10 January 2012
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A suicide bombing in Damascus kills 26 people and wounds more than 60, according to Syrian officials. added by Fox, 13:05, 10 January 2012
A suicide bombing in Damascus kills 26 people and wounds more than 60, according to Syrian officials. removed by Thue, 12:07, 14 January 2012
President of Guinea-Bissau, Malam Bacai Sanhá dies at age of 64. added by Tone, 19:33, 10 January 2012
Malam Bacai Sanhá, president of Guinea-Bissau, dies at age of 64. added by Tone, 19:34, 10 January 2012
Malam Bacai Sanhá, President of Guinea-Bissau, dies at the age of 64. updated by Tone, 19:46, 10 January 2012
Malam Bacai Sanhá, President of Guinea-Bissau, dies in office at the age of 64. updated by Stephen, 23:22, 10 January 2012

January 11

Anwar Ibrahim (pictured), leader of the Malaysian opposition and former Deputy Prime Minister, is acquitted of a sodomy charge. updated by NuclearWarfare, 03:43, 11 January 2012
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|title = Malam Bacai Sanhá added by Tone, 12:29, 11 January 2012
|title = Malam Bacai Sanhá removed by PeterSymonds, 20:23, 12 January 2012
Malam Bacai Sanhá (pictured), President of Guinea-Bissau, dies in office at the age of 64. updated by Tone, 12:29, 11 January 2012
Anwar Ibrahim, leader of the Malaysian opposition and former Deputy Prime Minister, is acquitted of a sodomy charge. updated by Tone, 12:29, 11 January 2012
Anwar Ibrahim, leader of the Malaysian opposition and former Deputy Prime Minister, is acquitted of a sodomy charge. removed by Tone, 18:59, 15 January 2012

January 12

Scientists describe new species of frog, Paedophryne amauensis (pictured), the smallest known vertebrate. added by Tone, 12:38, 12 January 2012
Scientists describe new species of frog, Paedophryne amauensis, the smallest known vertebrate. updated by Tone, 12:39, 12 January 2012
Scientists describe a new species of frog, Paedophryne amauensis, the smallest known vertebrate. updated by Nyttend, 13:17, 12 January 2012
Two people are convicted of the murder of Stephen Lawrence, the crime that led to a landmark change in double jeopardy law in the United Kingdom. updated by BorgQueen, 18:59, 12 January 2012
Two people are convicted of the murder of Stephen Lawrence, the crime that led to a landmark change in double jeopardy law in the United Kingdom. removed by Slakr, 23:59, 13 January 2012
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|title = Paratype of Paedophryne amauensis added by PeterSymonds, 20:23, 12 January 2012
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|link = updated by PeterSymonds, 20:23, 12 January 2012
Scientists describe a new species of frog, Paedophryne amauensis (pictured), the smallest known vertebrate. updated by PeterSymonds, 20:23, 12 January 2012
Malam Bacai Sanhá, President of Guinea-Bissau, dies in office at the age of 64. updated by PeterSymonds, 20:23, 12 January 2012
Malam Bacai Sanhá, President of Guinea-Bissau, dies in office at the age of 64. removed by Tone, 20:10, 17 January 2012

January 13

In Burma, government officials and the Karen National Union agree on a ceasefire to end an internal conflict that began in 1948. added by Slakr, 23:59, 13 January 2012

January 14

The cruise ship Costa Concordia runs aground off the Isola del Giglio, and capsizes with the loss of at least three lives. added by Thue, 12:07, 14 January 2012
The cruise ship Costa Concordia runs aground and capsizes off the coast of Tuscany, killing at least three people. added by David Levy, 12:27, 14 January 2012
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|title = Costa Concordia added by Mjroots, 16:32, 14 January 2012
|title = Costa Concordia removed by Mjroots, 16:33, 14 January 2012
The cruise ship Costa Concordia (pictured) runs aground and capsizes off the coast of Tuscany, killing at least three people. updated by Mjroots, 16:32, 14 January 2012
Scientists describe a new species of frog, Paedophryne amauensis, the smallest known vertebrate. updated by Mjroots, 16:32, 14 January 2012
|image = Paratype of Paedophryne amauensis (LSUMZ 95004).png updated by Mjroots, 16:33, 14 January 2012
|image = Paratype of Paedophryne amauensis (LSUMZ 95004).png removed by David Levy, 16:42, 14 January 2012
|title = Paratype of Paedophryne amauensis updated by Mjroots, 16:33, 14 January 2012
|title = Paratype of Paedophryne amauensis removed by David Levy, 16:42, 14 January 2012
The cruise ship Costa Concordia runs aground and capsizes off the coast of Tuscany, killing at least three people. updated by Mjroots, 16:33, 14 January 2012
Scientists describe a new species of frog, Paedophryne amauensis (pictured), the smallest known vertebrate. updated by Mjroots, 16:33, 14 January 2012
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|title = Costa Concordia updated by David Levy, 16:42, 14 January 2012
|title = Costa Concordia removed by PFHLai, 23:04, 15 January 2012
The cruise ship Costa Concordia (pictured) runs aground and capsizes off the coast of Tuscany, killing at least three people. updated by David Levy, 16:42, 14 January 2012
Scientists describe a new species of frog, Paedophryne amauensis, the smallest known vertebrate. updated by David Levy, 16:42, 14 January 2012
Scientists describe a new species of frog, Paedophryne amauensis, the smallest known vertebrate. removed by Tone, 21:35, 17 January 2012
The cruise ship Costa Concordia (pictured) runs aground and capsizes off the coast of Tuscany, with at least three fatalities. updated by Mjroots, 18:55, 14 January 2012

January 15

The cruise ship Costa Concordia (pictured) runs aground and capsizes off the coast of Tuscany, with at least three fatalities. updated by WJBscribe, 11:30, 15 January 2012
The cruise ship Costa Concordia (pictured) runs aground and capsizes off the coast of Tuscany, with at least three fatalities. updated by Mike Selinker, 11:38, 15 January 2012
The cruise ship Costa Concordia (pictured) runs aground and capsizes off the coast of Tuscany, with at least five fatalities. updated by Thue, 16:09, 15 January 2012
Ma Ying-jeou is re-elected President in the Republic of China (Taiwan), and the Kuomintang is re-elected as the majority party in the Legislative Yuan. added by Tone, 18:59, 15 January 2012
In the Republic of China (Taiwan), Ma Ying-jeou is re-elected President and the Kuomintang is re-elected as the majority party in the Legislative Yuan. added by David Levy, 22:45, 15 January 2012
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|title = Ma Ying-jeou added by PFHLai, 23:04, 15 January 2012
|title = Ma Ying-jeou removed by Tariqabjotu, 07:20, 22 January 2012
In the Republic of China (Taiwan), Ma Ying-jeou (pictured) is re-elected President and the Kuomintang is re-elected as the majority party in the Legislative Yuan. updated by PFHLai, 23:04, 15 January 2012
The cruise ship Costa Concordia runs aground and capsizes off the coast of Tuscany, with at least five fatalities. updated by PFHLai, 23:04, 15 January 2012
|image = Ma Ying-jeou - ITN.jpg added by David Levy, 23:36, 15 January 2012
|image = Ma Ying-jeou - ITN.jpg removed by Tariqabjotu, 07:20, 22 January 2012
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January 16

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|alt = Ma Ying-jeou removed by Tariqabjotu, 07:20, 22 January 2012
In the Republic of China (Taiwan), Ma Ying-jeou (pictured) is re-elected President and the Kuomintang retains its majority in the Legislative Yuan. updated by Fox, 07:33, 16 January 2012
In the Republic of China (Taiwan), Ma Ying-jeou (pictured) is re-elected as president and the Kuomintang retains its majority in the Legislative Yuan. updated by Fox, 07:33, 16 January 2012
The cruise ship Costa Concordia runs aground and capsizes off the coast of Tuscany, with at least six fatalities. updated by Patar knight, 08:43, 16 January 2012

January 17

The cruise ship Costa Concordia runs aground and capsizes off the coast of Tuscany, with at least eleven fatalities. updated by The Rambling Man, 14:57, 17 January 2012
Kiribati President Anote Tong wins re-election. added by Tone, 20:10, 17 January 2012
Anote Tong is re-elected President of Kiribati. added by Tone, 20:52, 17 January 2012
Rauf Denktaş, founder and former first president of Northern Cyprus dies at the age of 87. added by Tone, 21:35, 17 January 2012
Rauf Denktaş, the founder and the first president of Northern Cyprus, dies at the age of 87. updated by Tone, 21:36, 17 January 2012
Rauf Denktaş, the founder and the first president of Northern Cyprus, dies at the age of 87. removed by Tariqabjotu, 05:09, 21 January 2012

January 19

The English Wikipedia, along with many other websites, takes part in a 24-hour long shutdown of its website in protest against SOPA and PIPA. added by Slakr, 05:50, 19 January 2012
The English Wikipedia, along with many other websites, takes part in a 24-hour shutdown in protest against SOPA and PIPA. updated by David Levy, 06:13, 19 January 2012
The English Wikipedia, along with many other websites, takes part in a 24-hour shutdown in protest against SOPA and PIPA. added by Nikkimaria, 12:39, 19 January 2012
In Burma, government officials and the Karen National Union agree on a ceasefire to end an internal conflict that began in 1948. added by Nikkimaria, 12:39, 19 January 2012
The English Wikipedia, along with many other websites, takes part in a 24-hour shutdown in protest against SOPA and PIPA. updated by David Levy, 13:50, 19 January 2012
In Burma, government officials and the Karen National Union agree on a ceasefire to end an internal conflict that began in 1948. updated by David Levy, 13:50, 19 January 2012
The English Wikipedia, along with many other websites, takes part in a 24-hour shutdown in protest against SOPA and PIPA. updated by Nikkimaria, 17:25, 19 January 2012

January 20

The English Wikipedia, along with many other websites, takes part in a 24-hour shutdown in protest against SOPA and PIPA. updated by Fox, 02:04, 20 January 2012
The English Wikipedia, along with many other websites, takes part in a 24-hour shutdown in protest against SOPA and PIPA. updated by David Levy, 07:48, 20 January 2012
The English Wikipedia, along with many other websites, takes part in a 24-hour shutdown in protest against US bills SOPA and PIPA. updated by Fox, 11:13, 20 January 2012
The English Wikipedia, along with many other websites, takes part in a 24-hour shutdown in protest against U.S. bills SOPA and PIPA. updated by David Levy, 11:36, 20 January 2012
The English Wikipedia, along with many other websites, takes part in a 24-hour shutdown to protest U.S. bills SOPA and PIPA. updated by Nikkimaria, 13:52, 20 January 2012
Burmese government officials and the Karen National Union agree to a ceasefire in the internal conflict that began in 1948. added by Nikkimaria, 13:52, 20 January 2012
Burmese government officials and the Karen National Union agree to a ceasefire in the internal conflict that began in 1948. removed by David Levy, 15:09, 20 January 2012
The English Wikipedia, along with many other websites, takes part in a 24-hour shutdown to protest U.S. bills SOPA and PIPA. updated by David Levy, 14:29, 20 January 2012
The English Wikipedia, along with many other websites, takes part in a 24-hour shutdown to protest U.S. bills SOPA and PIPA. updated by David Levy, 14:44, 20 January 2012
The English Wikipedia, along with many other websites, takes part in a 24-hour shutdown in protest against U.S. bills SOPA and PIPA. updated by David Levy, 15:21, 20 January 2012
The English Wikipedia, along with many other websites, takes part in a 24-hour shutdown in protest against U.S. bills SOPA and PIPA. updated by Jujutacular, 21:05, 20 January 2012
Various websites participate in protests against U.S. bills SOPA and PIPA. added by David Levy, 23:21, 20 January 2012
Various websites participate in protests against U.S. bills SOPA and PIPA. removed by BorgQueen, 10:47, 26 January 2012

January 21

The U.S. Department of Justice shuts down file hosting site Megaupload as part of an investigation into alleged copyright infringement. added by Tariqabjotu, 05:09, 21 January 2012
The U.S. Department of Justice shuts down file hosting site Megaupload as part of an investigation into alleged copyright infringement. removed by BorgQueen, 10:48, 26 January 2012
The cruise ship Costa Concordia runs aground and capsizes off the coast of Tuscany, with at least twelve fatalities. updated by The Rambling Man, 16:58, 21 January 2012
Anote Tong is re-elected President of Kiribati. updated by Nikkimaria, 16:59, 21 January 2012
Anote Tong is re-elected President of Kiribati. removed by Shirik, 04:30, 22 January 2012
The cruise ship Costa Concordia runs aground and nearly capsizes off the coast of Tuscany, with at least twelve fatalities. updated by Tariqabjotu, 19:45, 21 January 2012

January 22

Eastman Kodak files for bankruptcy protection. added by Shirik, 04:30, 22 January 2012
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|image = Etta James.jpg removed by BorgQueen, 10:56, 26 January 2012
|title = Etta James added by Tariqabjotu, 07:20, 22 January 2012
|title = Etta James removed by BorgQueen, 10:56, 26 January 2012
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|alt = Etta James removed by BorgQueen, 10:56, 26 January 2012
American singer Etta James (pictured) dies at the age of 73. added by Tariqabjotu, 07:20, 22 January 2012
Eastman Kodak, founded in 1889, files for bankruptcy protection. added by Tariqabjotu, 07:20, 22 January 2012
Eastman Kodak, founded in 1889, files for bankruptcy protection. removed by BorgQueen, 10:48, 26 January 2012
In the Republic of China (Taiwan), Ma Ying-jeou is re-elected as president and the Kuomintang retains its majority in the Legislative Yuan. updated by Tariqabjotu, 07:20, 22 January 2012
In the Republic of China (Taiwan), Ma Ying-jeou is re-elected as president and the Kuomintang retains its majority in the Legislative Yuan. removed by Tariqabjotu, 00:13, 25 January 2012
American singer Etta James (pictured) dies at the age of 73. updated by Tariqabjotu, 07:34, 22 January 2012
The cruise ship Costa Concordia runs aground and nearly capsizes off the coast of Tuscany, with at least thirteen fatalities. updated by The Rambling Man, 18:21, 22 January 2012

January 23

Voters in Croatia back the EU membership in a referendum. added by Tone, 16:26, 23 January 2012
In a referendum, Croatian voters back membership in the European Union. added by David Levy, 16:37, 23 January 2012
The cruise ship Costa Concordia runs aground and nearly capsizes off the coast of Tuscany, with at least fifteen fatalities. updated by The Rambling Man, 21:32, 23 January 2012

January 24

The cruise ship Costa Concordia runs aground and capsizes off the coast of Tuscany, with at least fifteen fatalities. updated by Stephen, 02:00, 24 January 2012
The cruise ship Costa Concordia runs aground and partially sinks off the coast of Tuscany, with at least fifteen fatalities. updated by Tariqabjotu, 02:42, 24 January 2012
The cruise ship Costa Concordia runs aground and partially sinks off the coast of Tuscany, with at least fifteen fatalities. removed by Tariqabjotu, 02:52, 24 January 2012
Boko Haram claims responsibility for a series of attacks in northern Nigeria that killed 185 people, two weeks after a similar set of assaults. added by Tariqabjotu, 02:52, 24 January 2012
Boko Haram claims responsibility for a series of attacks in northern Nigeria that killed 185 people, two weeks after a similar set of assaults. updated by Tariqabjotu, 02:54, 24 January 2012
In a referendum, Croatian voters support the country's accession to the European Union. updated by Fox, 07:20, 24 January 2012
Boko Haram claims responsibility for a series of attacks in northern Nigeria that killed 185 people, two weeks after a similar set of assaults. updated by David Levy, 10:58, 24 January 2012
Boko Haram claims responsibility for a series of attacks in northern Nigeria that killed 185 people, two weeks after a similar set of assaults. removed by Spencer, 01:19, 29 January 2012

January 25

In a referendum, the majority of Croatian voters support the country's proposed accession to the European Union. updated by Fox, 07:58, 25 January 2012
In a binding referendum, Croatian voters approve the country's proposed accession to the European Union. updated by David Levy, 10:00, 25 January 2012
The European Union imposes an embargo on future oil contracts with Iran. added by Ks0stm, 19:50, 25 January 2012
The European Union imposes an embargo on future oil contracts with Iran. updated by David Levy, 20:00, 25 January 2012
In a binding referendum, Croatian voters approve the country's proposed accession to the European Union. updated by David Levy, 20:00, 25 January 2012
In a binding referendum, Croatian voters approve the country's proposed accession to the European Union. removed by Spencer, 03:32, 30 January 2012

January 26

British novelist Salman Rushdie cancels an appearance at the Jaipur Literature Festival in India, and four other writers leave the city after reading excerpts from The Satanic Verses, which is banned in the country. added by BorgQueen, 10:47, 26 January 2012
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|title = Salman Rushdie removed by Tariqabjotu, 02:48, 30 January 2012
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British novelist Salman Rushdie (pictured) cancels an appearance at the Jaipur Literature Festival in India, and four other writers leave the city after reading excerpts from The Satanic Verses, which is banned in the country. updated by BorgQueen, 10:56, 26 January 2012
American singer Etta James dies at the age of 73. updated by BorgQueen, 10:56, 26 January 2012
American singer Etta James dies at the age of 73. removed by Spencer, 03:46, 28 January 2012

January 28

Intense Tropical Cyclone Funso stalls offshore central Mozambique, killing 15 at sea and at least 14 from inland flooding. added by Spencer, 03:46, 28 January 2012
Intense Tropical Cyclone Funso stalls offshore central Mozambique, killing 15 people at sea and at least 14 others from inland flooding. updated by BorgQueen, 14:59, 28 January 2012
Intense Tropical Cyclone Funso stalls off the coast of Mozambique, killing 15 people at sea and at least 14 others from inland flooding. updated by Tariqabjotu, 18:05, 28 January 2012

January 29

The European Union and 22 member nations sign the Anti-Counterfeiting Trade Agreement, resulting in the resignation of the treaty's rapporteur and protests across Poland. added by Spencer, 01:19, 29 January 2012
The European Union imposes an embargo on future oil contracts with Iran. added by BorgQueen, 02:21, 29 January 2012
The European Union and 22 member nations sign the Anti-Counterfeiting Trade Agreement, resulting in the resignation of the treaty's rapporteur and protests across Poland. updated by David Levy, 02:28, 29 January 2012
Intense Tropical Cyclone Funso stalls off the coast of Mozambique, killing 15 people at sea and at least 14 others through inland flooding. updated by David Levy, 02:28, 29 January 2012
The European Union and 22 member nations sign the Anti-Counterfeiting Trade Agreement, resulting in the resignation of the treaty's rapporteur and protests across Poland. updated by DragonflySixtyseven, 21:19, 29 January 2012

January 30

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|title = Cyclone Funso added by Tariqabjotu, 02:48, 30 January 2012
|link = Funso 24 Jan 2012.jpg added by Tariqabjotu, 02:48, 30 January 2012
|alt = Cyclone Funso added by Tariqabjotu, 02:48, 30 January 2012
Intense Tropical Cyclone Funso (pictured) stalls off the coast of Mozambique, killing 15 people at sea and at least 14 others through inland flooding. updated by Tariqabjotu, 02:48, 30 January 2012
British novelist Salman Rushdie cancels an appearance at the Jaipur Literature Festival in India, and four other writers leave the city after reading excerpts from The Satanic Verses, which is banned in the country. updated by Tariqabjotu, 02:48, 30 January 2012
The 2012 European Men's Handball Championship concludes with Denmark defeating Serbia in the final. added by Spencer, 03:32, 30 January 2012
The European Men's Handball Championship concludes with Denmark defeating Serbia in the final. updated by Tariqabjotu, 03:34, 30 January 2012
The European Men's Handball Championship concludes with Denmark defeating Serbia in the final. updated by David Levy, 03:43, 30 January 2012

January 31

In tennis, Victoria Azarenka and Novak Djokovic win the women's and men's singles titles, respectively, at the 100th 2012 Australian Open. added by Tone, 13:36, 31 January 2012
In tennis, Victoria Azarenka and Novak Djokovic win the women's and men's singles titles, respectively, at the 100th Australian Open. updated by David Levy, 14:04, 31 January 2012
In tennis, Victoria Azarenka and Novak Djokovic win the women's and men's singles titles, respectively, at the 100th Australian Open. updated by Stephen, 22:34, 31 January 2012