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May 1

• Malaysian police detain over 380 protestors in Kuala Lumpur rallying for election reform. added by Tariqabjotu, 04:13, 01 May 2012
• Malaysian police arrest over 500 protestors in Kuala Lumpur rallying for election reform. updated by Tariqabjotu, 04:18, 01 May 2012
• Malaysian police arrest over 500 protestors in Kuala Lumpur rallying for election reform. added by Tariqabjotu, 04:18, 01 May 2012
• Malaysian police arrest over 500 protesters in Kuala Lumpur rallying for election reform. updated by Art LaPella, 05:19, 01 May 2012
• Malaysian police arrest more than 500 protesters in Kuala Lumpur rallying for election reform. updated by BorgQueen, 07:13, 01 May 2012

May 2

• A ferry capsizes in Assam, India, killing at least 103 people on board. added by Stephen, 02:38, 02 May 2012
• Guggenheim Partners, LLC purchase the Los Angeles Dodgers for US$2.1 billion, a record for a professional sports franchise. added by Stephen, 02:49, 02 May 2012
• Guggenheim Partners, LLC purchases the Los Angeles Dodgers for US$2.1 billion, a record for a professional sports franchise. updated by David Levy, 03:01, 02 May 2012
• A ferry capsizes in Assam, India, killing at least 103 people on board. updated by David Levy, 03:01, 02 May 2012
• Malaysian police arrest more than 500 protesters in Kuala Lumpur rallying for election reform. added by David Levy, 03:01, 02 May 2012
• Malaysian police arrest more than 500 protesters in Kuala Lumpur rallying for election reform. removed by BorgQueen, 16:03, 04 May 2012
• |image = LA Dodgers.svg added by BorgQueen, 03:17, 02 May 2012
• |image = LA Dodgers.svg removed by BorgQueen, 04:39, 03 May 2012
• |title = Cap insignia of LA Dodgers added by BorgQueen, 03:17, 02 May 2012
• |title = Cap insignia of LA Dodgers removed by BorgQueen, 04:39, 03 May 2012
• |alt = Cap insignia of LA Dodgers added by BorgQueen, 03:17, 02 May 2012
• |alt = Cap insignia of LA Dodgers removed by BorgQueen, 04:39, 03 May 2012
• Guggenheim Partners, LLC purchases the Los Angeles Dodgers (cap insignia pictured) for US$2.1 billion, a record for a professional sports franchise. updated by BorgQueen, 03:17, 02 May 2012
• A ferry capsizes in Assam, India, killing at least 103 people on board. added by Stephen, 06:17, 02 May 2012
• A ferry capsizes in Assam, India, killing at least 103 people on board. added by David Levy, 21:44, 02 May 2012

May 3

• Bolivia nationalizes the local assets of the Spanish electricity company Red Eléctrica de España. added by Stephen, 02:14, 03 May 2012
• Bolivia announces plans to nationalise local assets of the Spanish electricity company Red Eléctrica de España. added by David Levy, 03:20, 03 May 2012
• Bolivia announces plans to nationalise local assets of the Spanish electricity company Red Eléctrica de España. removed by BorgQueen, 02:58, 07 May 2012
• Edvard Munch's The Scream sells for a record $US 120 million in an auction in New York City. added by Ks0stm, 03:52, 03 May 2012
• Edvard Munch's The Scream sells for a record $US 120 million in an auction in New York City. updated by Art LaPella, 04:06, 03 May 2012
• The Scream, by Edvard Munch, sells for a record US$120 million in an auction in New York City. added by Tariqabjotu, 04:10, 03 May 2012
• |image = The Scream.jpg added by BorgQueen, 04:39, 03 May 2012
• |image = The Scream.jpg removed by David Levy, 16:54, 04 May 2012
• |title = The Scream by Edvard Munch added by BorgQueen, 04:39, 03 May 2012
• |title = The Scream by Edvard Munch removed by David Levy, 18:45, 03 May 2012
• |alt = The Scream by Edvard Munch added by BorgQueen, 04:39, 03 May 2012
• |alt = The Scream by Edvard Munch removed by David Levy, 18:45, 03 May 2012
• The Scream (pictured), by Edvard Munch, sells for a record US$120 million in an auction in New York City. updated by BorgQueen, 04:39, 03 May 2012
• Guggenheim Partners, LLC purchases the Los Angeles Dodgers for US$2.1 billion, a record for a professional sports franchise. updated by BorgQueen, 04:39, 03 May 2012
• Guggenheim Partners, LLC purchases the Los Angeles Dodgers for US$2.1 billion, a record for a professional sports franchise. removed by Tone, 19:03, 06 May 2012
• |title = The Scream (1893 version) added by David Levy, 18:45, 03 May 2012
• |title = The Scream (1893 version) removed by David Levy, 16:54, 04 May 2012
• |alt = The Scream (1893 version) added by David Levy, 18:45, 03 May 2012
• |alt = The Scream (1893 version) removed by David Levy, 16:54, 04 May 2012
• An 1895 version of The Scream (1893 version pictured), by Edvard Munch, sells at auction for a record US$120 million. added by David Levy, 18:45, 03 May 2012
• A ferry capsizes in Assam, India, killing at least 103 people on board. added by Sir Nicholas de Mimsy-Porpington, 20:11, 03 May 2012
• A ferry capsizes in Assam, India, killing at least 103 people on board. updated by David Levy, 20:15, 03 May 2012
• A ferry capsizes in Assam, India, killing at least 103 people on board. removed by BorgQueen, 16:01, 06 May 2012

May 4

• János Áder is elected President of Hungary following the resignation of Pál Schmitt. added by BorgQueen, 16:03, 04 May 2012
• János Áder is elected President of Hungary following the resignation of Pál Schmitt. updated by David Levy, 16:31, 04 May 2012
• |image = János.Áder2000 cropped.jpg added by David Levy, 16:54, 04 May 2012
• |image = János.Áder2000 cropped.jpg removed by Jayron32, 23:37, 04 May 2012
• |title = János Áder in 2000 added by David Levy, 16:54, 04 May 2012
• |title = János Áder in 2000 removed by Jayron32, 23:37, 04 May 2012
• |link = János.Áder2000.jpg added by David Levy, 16:54, 04 May 2012
• |link = János.Áder2000.jpg removed by Jayron32, 23:37, 04 May 2012
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• |alt = János Áder in 2000 added by David Levy, 16:54, 04 May 2012
• |alt = János Áder in 2000 removed by Jayron32, 23:37, 04 May 2012
• János Áder (pictured) is elected President of Hungary following the resignation of Pál Schmitt. added by David Levy, 16:54, 04 May 2012
• An 1895 version of The Scream, by Edvard Munch, sells at auction for a record US$120 million. updated by David Levy, 16:54, 04 May 2012
• An 1895 version of The Scream, by Edvard Munch, sells at auction for a record US$120 million. removed by BorgQueen, 21:45, 07 May 2012
• Beastie Boys founding member Adam Yauch, better known by his stage name "MCA", dies at the age of 47. added by Jayron32, 23:24, 04 May 2012
• |image = Adam yauch crop.jpg added by Jayron32, 23:37, 04 May 2012
• |image = Adam yauch crop.jpg removed by BorgQueen, 19:26, 06 May 2012
• |title = MCA (Adam Yauch) in 2007 added by Jayron32, 23:37, 04 May 2012
• |title = MCA (Adam Yauch) in 2007 removed by BorgQueen, 19:26, 06 May 2012
• |link = File:Adam Yauch 2.jpg added by Jayron32, 23:37, 04 May 2012
• |link = File:Adam Yauch 2.jpg removed by BorgQueen, 19:26, 06 May 2012
• |alt = MCA (Adam Yauch) in 2007 added by Jayron32, 23:37, 04 May 2012
• |alt = MCA (Adam Yauch) in 2007 removed by BorgQueen, 19:26, 06 May 2012
• Beastie Boys founding member Adam Yauch (pictured), better known by his stage name "MCA", dies at the age of 47. updated by Jayron32, 23:37, 04 May 2012
• János Áder is elected President of Hungary following the resignation of Pál Schmitt. updated by Jayron32, 23:37, 04 May 2012
• János Áder is elected President of Hungary following the resignation of Pál Schmitt. removed by BorgQueen, 10:45, 09 May 2012

May 6

• Lionel Messi sets a new scoring record for a single European football season. added by ThaddeusB, 03:44, 06 May 2012
• Lionel Messi sets a new scoring record for a single European football season. removed by BorgQueen, 19:09, 07 May 2012
• François Hollande is elected President of France. added by Tone, 19:03, 06 May 2012
• |image = François Hollande - Janvier 2012 (cropped) for ITN.jpg added by BorgQueen, 19:26, 06 May 2012
• |image = François Hollande - Janvier 2012 (cropped) for ITN.jpg removed by BorgQueen, 19:24, 07 May 2012
• |title = François Hollande added by BorgQueen, 19:26, 06 May 2012
• |title = François Hollande removed by BorgQueen, 19:24, 07 May 2012
• |link = François Hollande - Janvier 2012.jpg added by BorgQueen, 19:26, 06 May 2012
• |link = François Hollande - Janvier 2012.jpg removed by BorgQueen, 19:24, 07 May 2012
• |alt = François Hollande added by BorgQueen, 19:26, 06 May 2012
• |alt = François Hollande removed by BorgQueen, 19:24, 07 May 2012
• François Hollande (pictured) is elected President of France. updated by BorgQueen, 19:26, 06 May 2012
• Beastie Boys founding member Adam Yauch, better known by his stage name "MCA", dies at the age of 47. updated by BorgQueen, 19:26, 06 May 2012
• I'll Have Another, ridden by Mario Gutierrez, wins the 2012 Kentucky Derby. added by PFHLai, 20:01, 06 May 2012
• I'll Have Another, ridden by Mario Gutierrez, wins the Kentucky Derby. updated by David Levy, 21:25, 06 May 2012
• I'll Have Another, ridden by Mario Gutierrez, wins the Kentucky Derby. removed by BorgQueen, 17:20, 09 May 2012
• Beastie Boys founding member Adam Yauch, better known by the stage name "MCA", dies at the age of 47. updated by David Levy, 21:27, 06 May 2012
• Beastie Boys founding member Adam Yauch, better known by the stage name "MCA", dies at the age of 47. removed by BorgQueen, 11:20, 09 May 2012

May 7

• New Democracy wins a plurality in the Greek legislative election. added by BorgQueen, 19:09, 07 May 2012
• The coalition Let's Get Serbia Moving, led by Tomislav Nikolić, wins a plurality in the Serbian parliamentary election. added by BorgQueen, 19:16, 07 May 2012
• New Democracy wins a plurality in the Greek legislative election. updated by BorgQueen, 19:16, 07 May 2012
• |image = Nikolic Tomislav cropped.jpeg added by BorgQueen, 19:24, 07 May 2012
• |image = Nikolic Tomislav cropped.jpeg removed by BorgQueen, 17:33, 09 May 2012
• |title = Tomislav Nikolić added by BorgQueen, 19:24, 07 May 2012
• |title = Tomislav Nikolić removed by BorgQueen, 17:33, 09 May 2012
• |link = Nikolic Tomislav.jpeg added by BorgQueen, 19:24, 07 May 2012
• |link = Nikolic Tomislav.jpeg removed by BorgQueen, 17:33, 09 May 2012
• |alt = Tomislav Nikolić added by BorgQueen, 19:24, 07 May 2012
• |alt = Tomislav Nikolić removed by BorgQueen, 17:33, 09 May 2012
• The coalition Let's Get Serbia Moving, led by Tomislav Nikolić (pictured), wins a plurality in the Serbian parliamentary election. updated by BorgQueen, 19:24, 07 May 2012
• François Hollande is elected President of France. updated by BorgQueen, 19:24, 07 May 2012
• François Hollande is elected President of France. removed by BorgQueen, 11:23, 10 May 2012
• Ronnie O'Sullivan wins the 2012 World Snooker Championship. added by BorgQueen, 21:45, 07 May 2012
• Ronnie O'Sullivan wins the World Snooker Championship. updated by David Levy, 22:19, 07 May 2012

May 9

• The ruling Republican Party gains a majority in the Armenian parliamentary election. added by BorgQueen, 10:45, 09 May 2012
• The ruling Republican Party gains a majority in the Armenian parliamentary election. removed by ThaddeusB, 16:35, 10 May 2012
• The coalition Let's Get Serbia Moving, led by Tomislav Nikolić (pictured), gains a plurality in the Serbian parliamentary election. updated by BorgQueen, 10:47, 09 May 2012
• New Democracy gains a plurality in the Greek legislative election. updated by BorgQueen, 10:47, 09 May 2012
• New Democracy gains a plurality in the Greek legislative election. removed by BorgQueen, 11:23, 10 May 2012
• The Progressive Liberal Party, led by Perry Christie, gains a majority in the Bahamian general election. added by BorgQueen, 17:20, 09 May 2012
• The Progressive Liberal Party, led by Perry Christie, gains a majority in the Bahamian general election. removed by BorgQueen, 17:45, 14 May 2012
• |image = Ronnie O'Sullivan PHC 2011-2 cropped.png added by BorgQueen, 17:33, 09 May 2012
• |image = Ronnie O'Sullivan PHC 2011-2 cropped.png removed by Tariqabjotu, 19:31, 10 May 2012
• |title = Ronnie O'Sullivan added by BorgQueen, 17:33, 09 May 2012
• |title = Ronnie O'Sullivan removed by Tariqabjotu, 19:31, 10 May 2012
• |link = Ronnie O'Sullivan PHC 2011-2.png added by BorgQueen, 17:33, 09 May 2012
• |link = Ronnie O'Sullivan PHC 2011-2.png removed by Tariqabjotu, 19:31, 10 May 2012
• |alt = Ronnie O'Sullivan added by BorgQueen, 17:33, 09 May 2012
• |alt = Ronnie O'Sullivan removed by Tariqabjotu, 19:31, 10 May 2012
• Ronnie O'Sullivan (pictured) wins the World Snooker Championship. updated by BorgQueen, 17:33, 09 May 2012
• The coalition Let's Get Serbia Moving, led by Tomislav Nikolić, gains a plurality in the Serbian parliamentary election. updated by BorgQueen, 17:33, 09 May 2012
• The coalition Let's Get Serbia Moving, led by Tomislav Nikolić, gains a plurality in the Serbian parliamentary election. removed by Tariqabjotu, 22:22, 13 May 2012
• Children's author Maurice Sendak dies at the age of 83. added by Bongwarrior, 21:10, 09 May 2012
• Children's author and illustrator Maurice Sendak dies at the age of 83. updated by Bongwarrior, 21:16, 09 May 2012
• Children's author and illustrator Maurice Sendak dies at the age of 83. removed by BorgQueen, 18:46, 14 May 2012

May 10

• A Sukhoi Superjet 100 crashes in Indonesia on a demonstration flight. added by BorgQueen, 11:23, 10 May 2012
• Hairdresser Vidal Sassoon dies at the age of 84. added by ThaddeusB, 16:35, 10 May 2012
• Hairdresser Vidal Sassoon dies at the age of 84. updated by ThaddeusB, 16:35, 10 May 2012
• |image = Superjet 100 first display.jpg added by Tariqabjotu, 19:31, 10 May 2012
• |image = Superjet 100 first display.jpg removed by Tariqabjotu, 23:06, 10 May 2012
• |title = Sukhoi Superjet 100 added by Tariqabjotu, 19:31, 10 May 2012
• |title = Sukhoi Superjet 100 removed by BorgQueen, 23:32, 14 May 2012
• |link = updated by Tariqabjotu, 19:31, 10 May 2012
• |alt = Sukhoi Superjet 100 added by Tariqabjotu, 19:31, 10 May 2012
• |alt = Sukhoi Superjet 100 removed by BorgQueen, 23:32, 14 May 2012
• A Sukhoi Superjet 100 (pictured) crashes in Indonesia on a demonstration flight. updated by Tariqabjotu, 19:31, 10 May 2012
• Ronnie O'Sullivan wins the World Snooker Championship. updated by Tariqabjotu, 19:31, 10 May 2012
• Ronnie O'Sullivan wins the World Snooker Championship. removed by BorgQueen, 14:57, 14 May 2012
• A Sukhoi Superjet 100 (pictured) crashes in Indonesia on a demonstration flight with 45 people on board. updated by Orlady, 20:12, 10 May 2012
• A Sukhoi Superjet 100 (example pictured) crashes in Indonesia on a demonstration flight with 45 people on board. updated by PFHLai, 23:05, 10 May 2012
• |image = Sukhoi Superjet 100 -hot and high- trials Toluca Sept 2011-1.jpg added by Tariqabjotu, 23:06, 10 May 2012
• A Sukhoi Superjet 100 (pictured) crashes in Indonesia on a demonstration flight with 45 people on board. updated by Tariqabjotu, 23:06, 10 May 2012
• |image = Sukhoi Superjet 100 "hot and high" trials Toluca Sept 2011-1.jpg updated by Tariqabjotu, 23:27, 10 May 2012
• |image = Sukhoi Superjet 100 "hot and high" trials Toluca Sept 2011-1.jpg removed by BorgQueen, 23:32, 14 May 2012

May 11

• The ruling Republican Party gains a majority in the Armenian parliamentary election. updated by BorgQueen, 00:35, 11 May 2012
• The ruling Republican Party gains a majority in the Armenian parliamentary election. removed by BorgQueen, 17:26, 12 May 2012
• A Sukhoi Superjet 100 (pictured) crashes while on a demonstration flight in Indonesia, killing all 45 people on board. updated by Fox, 01:41, 11 May 2012
• Pioneering hairdresser Vidal Sassoon dies at the age of 84. added by Fox, 01:41, 11 May 2012
• Pioneering hairdresser Vidal Sassoon dies at the age of 84. removed by BorgQueen, 23:24, 14 May 2012
• A Sukhoi Superjet 100 (pictured) crashes during a demonstration flight in Indonesia, killing all 45 people on board. updated by Fox, 03:07, 11 May 2012

May 13

• The ruling Republican Party gains a majority in the Armenian parliamentary election. updated by Holly Cheng, 01:08, 13 May 2012
• The ruling Republican Party gains a majority in the Armenian parliamentary election. removed by BorgQueen, 09:14, 13 May 2012
• Saudi Arabia begins to send US$2.7 billion in aid to Egypt after a recent diplomatic crisis. added by BorgQueen, 09:14, 13 May 2012
• Saudi Arabia begins to send US$2.7 billion in aid to Egypt after a recent diplomatic crisis. removed by David Levy, 23:49, 16 May 2012
• In association football, the Premier League season ends with Manchester City winning their first league championship since 1968. added by Tariqabjotu, 22:22, 13 May 2012
• The coalition Let's Get Serbia Moving, led by Tomislav Nikolić, gains a plurality in the Serbian parliamentary election. updated by Tariqabjotu, 22:23, 13 May 2012
• The coalition Let's Get Serbia Moving, led by Tomislav Nikolić, gains a plurality in the Serbian parliamentary election. removed by Tariqabjotu, 04:58, 14 May 2012

May 14

• In association football, the English Premier League season ends with Manchester City winning their first top-flight league championship since 1968. updated by Tariqabjotu, 06:13, 14 May 2012
• The National Liberation Front gains a plurality in the Algerian general election. added by BorgQueen, 17:45, 14 May 2012
• The National Liberation Front gains a plurality in the Algerian legislative election. updated by BorgQueen, 17:45, 14 May 2012
• At least 49 people are decapitated by Los Zetas and found on Mexican Federal Highway 40. added by BorgQueen, 18:46, 14 May 2012
• In association football, the English Premier League season ends with Manchester City winning their first top-flight league championship since 1968. updated by Tariqabjotu, 19:06, 14 May 2012
• In association football, the English Premier League season ends with Manchester City winning their first top-flight league championship since 1968. removed by Tariqabjotu, 00:47, 18 May 2012
• At least 49 people are decapitated allegedly by Los Zetas and found on Mexican Federal Highway 40. updated by BorgQueen, 21:34, 14 May 2012
• At least 49 people are decapitated, allegedly by Los Zetas, and found on Mexican Federal Highway 40. updated by David Levy, 21:58, 14 May 2012
• At least 49 people are decapitated—allegedly by the Los Zetas drug cartel—and found on Mexican Federal Highway 40. updated by David Levy, 22:02, 14 May 2012
• |image = Bouteflika (Algiers, Feb 2006) cropped.jpeg added by BorgQueen, 23:32, 14 May 2012
• |image = Bouteflika (Algiers, Feb 2006) cropped.jpeg removed by David Levy, 23:59, 16 May 2012
• |title = Abdelaziz Bouteflika added by BorgQueen, 23:32, 14 May 2012
• |title = Abdelaziz Bouteflika removed by David Levy, 23:59, 16 May 2012
• |link = Bouteflika (Algiers, Feb 2006).jpeg added by BorgQueen, 23:32, 14 May 2012
• |link = Bouteflika (Algiers, Feb 2006).jpeg removed by David Levy, 23:59, 16 May 2012
• |link = removed by BorgQueen, 23:32, 14 May 2012
• |alt = Abdelaziz Bouteflika added by BorgQueen, 23:32, 14 May 2012
• |alt = Abdelaziz Bouteflika removed by David Levy, 23:59, 16 May 2012
• The National Liberation Front, led by Abdelaziz Bouteflika (pictured), gains a plurality in the Algerian legislative election. updated by BorgQueen, 23:32, 14 May 2012
• A Sukhoi Superjet 100 crashes during a demonstration flight in Indonesia, killing all 45 people on board. updated by BorgQueen, 23:32, 14 May 2012
• A Sukhoi Superjet 100 crashes during a demonstration flight in Indonesia, killing all 45 people on board. removed by BorgQueen, 19:18, 16 May 2012

May 16

• A new legislative election is scheduled for 17 June in Greece, after failing to form a coalition government following the May 6 election, added by BorgQueen, 19:17, 16 May 2012
• A new legislative election is scheduled for 17 June in Greece, after failing to form a coalition government following the May election, updated by BorgQueen, 19:19, 16 May 2012
• A new legislative election is scheduled for 17 June in Greece, after failing to form a coalition government following the May election. updated by BorgQueen, 19:19, 16 May 2012
• A new legislative election is scheduled in Greece, after failing to form a coalition government following the May election. updated by BorgQueen, 19:20, 16 May 2012
• A new legislative election is scheduled in Greece, after the party leaders failed to form a coalition government following the May election. updated by BorgQueen, 21:47, 16 May 2012
• The ArcelorMittal Orbit observation tower is unveiled in preparation for the Summer Olympics in London. added by David Levy, 23:49, 16 May 2012
• |image = Cmglee ArcelorMittal Orbit.jpg added by David Levy, 23:59, 16 May 2012
• |image = Cmglee ArcelorMittal Orbit.jpg removed by BorgQueen, 01:18, 18 May 2012
• |title = ArcelorMittal Orbit added by David Levy, 23:59, 16 May 2012
• |title = ArcelorMittal Orbit removed by BorgQueen, 01:18, 18 May 2012
• |link = updated by David Levy, 23:59, 16 May 2012
• |alt = ArcelorMittal Orbit added by David Levy, 23:59, 16 May 2012
• |alt = ArcelorMittal Orbit removed by BorgQueen, 01:18, 18 May 2012
• The ArcelorMittal Orbit observation tower (pictured) is unveiled in preparation for the Summer Olympics in London. updated by David Levy, 23:59, 16 May 2012
• The National Liberation Front, led by Abdelaziz Bouteflika, gains a plurality in the Algerian legislative election. updated by David Levy, 23:59, 16 May 2012
• The National Liberation Front, led by Abdelaziz Bouteflika, gains a plurality in the Algerian legislative election. removed by BorgQueen, 17:01, 17 May 2012

May 17

• By using terahertz radiation, researchers from the Tokyo Institute of Technology set a new record for wireless data transmission. added by BorgQueen, 16:59, 17 May 2012
• By using terahertz radiation, researchers from the Tokyo Institute of Technology set a new record for wireless data transmission speed. updated by Hyacinth, 20:40, 17 May 2012

May 18

• Eighteen hundred Palestinian prisoners end their hunger strike after Israel agrees to limit their detentions without trial. added by Tariqabjotu, 00:47, 18 May 2012
• At least 49 people are decapitated—allegedly by the Zetas drug cartel—and found on Mexican Federal Highway 40. updated by Tariqabjotu, 00:47, 18 May 2012
• At least 49 people are decapitated—allegedly by the Zetas drug cartel—and found on Mexican Federal Highway 40. removed by Tariqabjotu, 18:36, 18 May 2012
• |image = TITechAtNight3 cropped.jpg added by BorgQueen, 01:18, 18 May 2012
• |image = TITechAtNight3 cropped.jpg removed by BorgQueen, 22:52, 20 May 2012
• |title = Tokyo Institute of Technology, Suzukakedai campus, at night added by BorgQueen, 01:18, 18 May 2012
• |title = Tokyo Institute of Technology, Suzukakedai campus, at night removed by BorgQueen, 22:52, 20 May 2012
• |link = TITechAtNight3.jpg added by BorgQueen, 01:18, 18 May 2012
• |link = TITechAtNight3.jpg removed by BorgQueen, 22:52, 20 May 2012
• |link = removed by BorgQueen, 01:18, 18 May 2012
• |alt = Tokyo Institute of Technology, Suzukakedai campus, at night added by BorgQueen, 01:18, 18 May 2012
• |alt = Tokyo Institute of Technology, Suzukakedai campus, at night removed by BorgQueen, 22:52, 20 May 2012
• By using terahertz radiation, researchers from the Tokyo Institute of Technology (Suzukakedai campus pictured) set a new record for wireless data transmission speed. updated by BorgQueen, 01:18, 18 May 2012
• The ArcelorMittal Orbit observation tower is unveiled in preparation for the Summer Olympics in London. updated by BorgQueen, 01:18, 18 May 2012
• The ArcelorMittal Orbit observation tower is unveiled in preparation for the Summer Olympics in London. removed by BorgQueen, 18:09, 18 May 2012
• In association football, the English Premier League season ends with Manchester City winning their first top-flight league championship since 1968. updated by Orlady, 14:14, 18 May 2012
• In association football, the English Premier League season ends with Manchester City winning their first top-flight league championship since 1968. removed by BorgQueen, 17:11, 18 May 2012
• Facebook raises US$16 billion with its initial public offering, the third largest in the U.S. history. added by BorgQueen, 18:09, 18 May 2012
• Mexican writer Carlos Fuentes, who influenced the Latin American Boom, dies at the age of 83. added by Tariqabjotu, 18:36, 18 May 2012
• Mexican writer Carlos Fuentes, who influenced the Latin American Boom, dies at the age of 83. removed by BorgQueen, 20:45, 20 May 2012
• Facebook raises US$16 billion with its initial public offering, the third largest in U.S. history. updated by Tariqabjotu, 19:08, 18 May 2012
• Using terahertz radiation, researchers from the Tokyo Institute of Technology (Suzukakedai campus pictured) set a new record for wireless data transmission speed. added by Tariqabjotu, 19:08, 18 May 2012
• Eighteen hundred Palestinian prisoners end a hunger strike after Israel agrees to improve their conditions. updated by Tariqabjotu, 19:12, 18 May 2012
• Facebook, Inc. raises US$16 billion with its initial public offering, the third largest in U.S. history. added by BorgQueen, 20:23, 18 May 2012
• Facebook, Inc. raises US$16 billion with its initial public offering, the third largest in U.S. history. removed by BorgQueen, 19:44, 21 May 2012

May 19

• Eighteen hundred Palestinian prisoners end a hunger strike after Israel agrees to improve their conditions. updated by David Levy, 03:08, 19 May 2012
• Eighteen hundred Palestinian prisoners end a hunger strike after Israel agrees to improve their conditions. removed by BorgQueen, 14:28, 20 May 2012
• A new legislative election is scheduled in Greece, after the party leaders failed to form a coalition government following the May election. updated by David Levy, 03:15, 19 May 2012
• A new legislative election is scheduled in Greece, after the party leaders failed to form a coalition government following the May election. removed by BorgQueen, 22:42, 20 May 2012

May 20

• The UEFA Champions League concludes with Chelsea defeating Bayern Munich in a penalty shootout in the final. added by BorgQueen, 14:28, 20 May 2012
• In ice hockey, the IIHF World Championship concludes with Russia defeating Slovakia in the final. added by BorgQueen, 20:45, 20 May 2012
• In association football, the UEFA Champions League concludes with Chelsea defeating Bayern Munich in a penalty shootout in the final. added by BorgQueen, 20:46, 20 May 2012
• In association football, the UEFA Champions League concludes with Chelsea defeating Bayern Munich in a penalty shootout in the final. removed by BorgQueen, 21:41, 21 May 2012
• Abdelbaset al-Megrahi, convicted in 2001 in connection with the Lockerbie bombing, dies in Libya. added by BorgQueen, 22:42, 20 May 2012
• |image = Evgeni Malkin 2012-02-26 cropped.JPG added by BorgQueen, 22:52, 20 May 2012
• |image = Evgeni Malkin 2012-02-26 cropped.JPG removed by BorgQueen, 19:48, 21 May 2012
• |title = Evgeni Malkin added by BorgQueen, 22:52, 20 May 2012
• |title = Evgeni Malkin removed by BorgQueen, 19:48, 21 May 2012
• |link = Evgeni Malkin 2012-02-26.JPG added by BorgQueen, 22:52, 20 May 2012
• |link = Evgeni Malkin 2012-02-26.JPG removed by BorgQueen, 19:48, 21 May 2012
• |alt = Evgeni Malkin added by BorgQueen, 22:52, 20 May 2012
• |alt = Evgeni Malkin removed by BorgQueen, 19:48, 21 May 2012
• In ice hockey, the IIHF World Championship concludes with Russia defeating Slovakia in the final (MVP Evgeni Malkin pictured). updated by BorgQueen, 22:52, 20 May 2012
• Using terahertz radiation, researchers from the Tokyo Institute of Technology set a new record for wireless data transmission speed. updated by BorgQueen, 22:52, 20 May 2012
• Using terahertz radiation, researchers from the Tokyo Institute of Technology set a new record for wireless data transmission speed. removed by BorgQueen, 00:42, 21 May 2012
• Abdelbaset al-Megrahi, convicted in 2001 in connection with the Lockerbie bombing, dies in Libya. updated by BorgQueen, 22:53, 20 May 2012
• Abdelbaset al-Megrahi, convicted in 2001 in connection with the Lockerbie bombing, dies in Libya. removed by BorgQueen, 00:33, 24 May 2012

May 21

• A new legislative election is scheduled in Greece, after the party leaders failed to form a coalition government following the May election. updated by BorgQueen, 00:01, 21 May 2012
• A new legislative election is scheduled in Greece, after the party leaders failed to form a coalition government following the May election. removed by BorgQueen, 00:07, 21 May 2012
• In rugby union, the 2011–12 Heineken Cup concludes with Leinster beating Ulster in the final. added by BorgQueen, 00:07, 21 May 2012
• In ice hockey, the IIHF World Championship concludes with Russia defeating Slovakia in the final (tournament MVP Evgeni Malkin pictured). updated by David Levy, 00:27, 21 May 2012
• In rugby union, the Heineken Cup concludes with Leinster defeating Ulster in the final. updated by David Levy, 00:27, 21 May 2012
• In rugby union, the Heineken Cup concludes with Leinster defeating Ulster in the final. removed by David Levy, 01:21, 22 May 2012
• British singer-songwriter Robin Gibb, a founding member of the Bee Gees, dies aged 62. added by BorgQueen, 00:42, 21 May 2012
• British singer-songwriter Robin Gibb, a founding member of the Bee Gees, dies at the age of 62. updated by David Levy, 00:44, 21 May 2012
• In ice hockey, the IIHF World Championship concludes with Russia defeating Slovakia in the final (tournament MVP Evgeni Malkin pictured). updated by David Levy, 00:44, 21 May 2012
• British singer-songwriter Robin Gibb, a member of the Bee Gees, dies at the age of 62. updated by Fox, 14:39, 21 May 2012
• British singer-songwriter Robin Gibb, a member of the Bee Gees, dies at the age of 62. added by Fox, 17:46, 21 May 2012
• British singer-songwriter Robin Gibb, a member of the Bee Gees, dies at the age of 62. removed by BorgQueen, 10:34, 28 May 2012
• Tomislav Nikolić is elected President of Serbia. added by BorgQueen, 19:44, 21 May 2012
• |image = Nikolic Tomislav cropped.jpeg updated by BorgQueen, 19:48, 21 May 2012
• |image = Nikolic Tomislav cropped.jpeg removed by BorgQueen, 19:26, 22 May 2012
• |title = Tomislav Nikolić updated by BorgQueen, 19:48, 21 May 2012
• |title = Tomislav Nikolić removed by BorgQueen, 19:26, 22 May 2012
• |link = Nikolic Tomislav.jpeg updated by BorgQueen, 19:48, 21 May 2012
• |link = Nikolic Tomislav.jpeg removed by BorgQueen, 19:26, 22 May 2012
• |alt = Tomislav Nikolić updated by BorgQueen, 19:48, 21 May 2012
• |alt = Tomislav Nikolić removed by BorgQueen, 19:26, 22 May 2012
• Tomislav Nikolić (pictured) is elected President of Serbia. updated by BorgQueen, 19:48, 21 May 2012
• In ice hockey, the IIHF World Championship concludes with Russia defeating Slovakia in the final. updated by BorgQueen, 19:48, 21 May 2012
• In ice hockey, the IIHF World Championship concludes with Russia defeating Slovakia in the final. removed by BorgQueen, 00:33, 24 May 2012
• A suicide bombing kills more than 120 people in Sana'a, Yemen. added by BorgQueen, 21:41, 21 May 2012
• A suicide bombing kills more than 120 people in Sana'a, Yemen. removed by BorgQueen, 21:59, 28 May 2012

May 22

• Facebook, Inc. raises US$16 billion with its initial public offering, the third largest in U.S. history. updated by Tariqabjotu, 00:07, 22 May 2012
• Facebook, Inc. raises US$16 billion with its initial public offering, the third largest in U.S. history. removed by David Levy, 01:21, 22 May 2012
• Using terahertz radiation, researchers from the Tokyo Institute of Technology (Suzukakedai campus pictured) set a new record for wireless data transmission speed. updated by Tariqabjotu, 00:07, 22 May 2012
• A new legislative election is scheduled in Greece, after the party leaders failed to form a coalition government following the May election. updated by Tariqabjotu, 00:07, 22 May 2012
• A new legislative election is scheduled in Greece, after the party leaders failed to form a coalition government following the May election. removed by Tariqabjotu, 00:10, 22 May 2012
• The 38th G8 summit takes place at Camp David. added by Tariqabjotu, 00:10, 22 May 2012
• In association football, the UEFA Champions League concludes with Chelsea defeating Bayern Munich in a penalty shootout in the final. updated by Tariqabjotu, 00:10, 22 May 2012
• In association football, the UEFA Champions League concludes with Chelsea defeating Bayern Munich in a penalty shootout in the final. removed by BorgQueen, 19:18, 22 May 2012
• Using terahertz radiation, researchers from the Tokyo Institute of Technology set a new record for wireless data transmission speed. updated by Tariqabjotu, 00:10, 22 May 2012
• Using terahertz radiation, researchers from the Tokyo Institute of Technology set a new record for wireless data transmission speed. removed by Tariqabjotu, 00:26, 22 May 2012
• The 38th G8 summit takes place at Camp David, north of Washington, D.C. updated by Tariqabjotu, 00:25, 22 May 2012
• The 38th G8 summit takes place at Camp David, the U.S. presidential retreat. updated by Tariqabjotu, 00:31, 22 May 2012
• The 38th G8 summit takes place at Camp David, the U.S. presidential retreat. removed by BorgQueen, 00:32, 24 May 2012
• SpaceX launches a Dragon capsule on a Falcon 9 rocket, the first commercial flight to the International Space Station. added by BorgQueen, 19:18, 22 May 2012
• |image = COTS 2 Falcon 9 launches - close cropped.jpg added by BorgQueen, 19:26, 22 May 2012
• |image = COTS 2 Falcon 9 launches - close cropped.jpg removed by BorgQueen, 00:02, 27 May 2012
• |title = The COTS 2 Falcon 9 successfully launches with the Dragon spacecraft on 22 May 2012. added by BorgQueen, 19:26, 22 May 2012
• |title = The COTS 2 Falcon 9 successfully launches with the Dragon spacecraft on 22 May 2012. removed by BorgQueen, 00:02, 27 May 2012
• |link = COTS 2 Falcon 9 launches - close.jpg added by BorgQueen, 19:26, 22 May 2012
• |link = COTS 2 Falcon 9 launches - close.jpg removed by BorgQueen, 00:02, 27 May 2012
• |alt = The COTS 2 Falcon 9 successfully launches with the Dragon spacecraft on 22 May 2012. added by BorgQueen, 19:26, 22 May 2012
• |alt = The COTS 2 Falcon 9 successfully launches with the Dragon spacecraft on 22 May 2012. removed by BorgQueen, 00:02, 27 May 2012
• SpaceX launches (pictured) a Dragon capsule on a Falcon 9 rocket, the first commercial flight to the International Space Station. updated by BorgQueen, 19:26, 22 May 2012
• Tomislav Nikolić is elected President of Serbia. updated by BorgQueen, 19:26, 22 May 2012
• Tomislav Nikolić is elected President of Serbia. removed by David Levy, 02:01, 28 May 2012

May 24

• Danilo Medina is elected President of the Dominican Republic. added by BorgQueen, 00:32, 24 May 2012
• Danilo Medina is elected President of the Dominican Republic. updated by David Levy, 02:44, 24 May 2012

May 25

• In ice hockey, the IIHF World Championship concludes with Russia defeating Slovakia in the final. updated by BorgQueen, 00:14, 25 May 2012
• In ice hockey, the IIHF World Championship concludes with Russia defeating Slovakia in the final. removed by BorgQueen, 23:55, 26 May 2012
• Abdelbaset al-Megrahi, convicted in 2001 in connection with the Lockerbie bombing, dies in Libya. updated by BorgQueen, 00:14, 25 May 2012
• Abdelbaset al-Megrahi, convicted in 2001 in connection with the Lockerbie bombing, dies in Libya. removed by BorgQueen, 06:02, 26 May 2012
• A Dragon capsule launched (pictured) by SpaceX becomes the first commercial flight to reach the International Space Station. added by Orlady, 20:50, 25 May 2012

May 26

• In the ongoing Spanish financial crisis, Bankia requests €19 billion in funds from the Spanish government, the largest bank bailout in the nation's history. added by BorgQueen, 06:02, 26 May 2012
• In the ongoing Spanish financial crisis, Bankia requests €19 billion in funds from the Spanish government, the largest bank bailout in the nation's history. updated by David Levy, 06:04, 26 May 2012
• In the ongoing Spanish financial crisis, Bankia requests €19 billion in funds from the Spanish government, the largest bank bailout in the nation's history. removed by David Levy, 00:13, 29 May 2012
• "Euphoria", by Loreen from Sweden, wins the Eurovision Song Contest 2012. added by BorgQueen, 23:55, 26 May 2012

May 27

• |image = Loreen 2010 cropped.jpg added by BorgQueen, 00:02, 27 May 2012
• |title = Loreen in 2010 added by BorgQueen, 00:02, 27 May 2012
• |title = Loreen in 2010 removed by David Levy, 01:47, 28 May 2012
• |link = Loreen 2010.jpg added by BorgQueen, 00:02, 27 May 2012
• |alt = Loreen in 2010 added by BorgQueen, 00:02, 27 May 2012
• |alt = Loreen in 2010 removed by David Levy, 01:47, 28 May 2012
• "Euphoria", by Loreen (pictured) from Sweden, wins the Eurovision Song Contest 2012. updated by BorgQueen, 00:02, 27 May 2012
• A Dragon capsule launched by SpaceX becomes the first commercial flight to reach the International Space Station. updated by BorgQueen, 00:02, 27 May 2012
• A Dragon capsule launched by SpaceX becomes the first commercial flight to reach the International Space Station. removed by BorgQueen, 22:09, 28 May 2012
• "Euphoria", by Swedish singer Loreen (pictured), wins the Eurovision Song Contest. updated by David Levy, 01:54, 27 May 2012
• Danilo Medina is elected President of the Dominican Republic. updated by David Levy, 01:54, 27 May 2012
• Danilo Medina is elected President of the Dominican Republic. removed by BorgQueen, 21:46, 27 May 2012
• In ice hockey, the IIHF World Championship concludes with Russia defeating Slovakia in the final. updated by Tariqabjotu, 06:04, 27 May 2012
• In ice hockey, the IIHF World Championship concludes with Russia defeating Slovakia in the final. removed by BorgQueen, 06:33, 27 May 2012
• At least 90 civilians are killed in a massacre in Houla, Syria. added by BorgQueen, 06:33, 27 May 2012
• |image = Loreen 2010 2 (cropped) cropped.jpg added by BorgQueen, 15:08, 27 May 2012
• |image = Loreen 2010 2 (cropped) cropped.jpg removed by David Levy, 01:47, 28 May 2012
• |link = Loreen 2010 2.jpg added by BorgQueen, 15:08, 27 May 2012
• |link = Loreen 2010 2.jpg removed by David Levy, 01:47, 28 May 2012
• At least 116 civilians are killed in a massacre in Houla, Syria. added by Tariqabjotu, 20:10, 27 May 2012
• At least 116 civilians are killed in a massacre in Houla, Syria. removed by BorgQueen, 08:06, 29 May 2012
• Love, directed by Michael Haneke, wins the Palme d'Or at the Cannes Film Festival. added by BorgQueen, 21:46, 27 May 2012

May 28

• |image = Michael Haneke 2009.jpg added by David Levy, 01:47, 28 May 2012
• |image = Michael Haneke 2009.jpg removed by Holly Cheng, 16:10, 30 May 2012
• |title = Michael Haneke in 2009 added by David Levy, 01:47, 28 May 2012
• |title = Michael Haneke in 2009 removed by Holly Cheng, 16:10, 30 May 2012
• |link = updated by David Levy, 01:47, 28 May 2012
• |alt = Michael Haneke in 2009 added by David Levy, 01:47, 28 May 2012
• |alt = Michael Haneke in 2009 removed by Holly Cheng, 16:10, 30 May 2012
• Love, directed by Michael Haneke (pictured), wins the Palme d'Or at the Cannes Film Festival. updated by David Levy, 01:47, 28 May 2012
• "Euphoria", by Swedish singer Loreen, wins the Eurovision Song Contest. added by David Levy, 01:47, 28 May 2012
• Danilo Medina is elected President of the Dominican Republic. updated by David Levy, 01:47, 28 May 2012
• Danilo Medina is elected President of the Dominican Republic. removed by David Levy, 01:59, 28 May 2012
• In cricket, the Indian Premier League concludes with Kolkata Knight Riders defeating Chennai Super Kings. added by BorgQueen, 10:34, 28 May 2012
• In cricket, the Indian Premier League concludes with the Kolkata Knight Riders defeating the Chennai Super Kings. updated by Art LaPella, 16:45, 28 May 2012
• In cricket, the Indian Premier League concludes with the Kolkata Knight Riders defeating the Chennai Super Kings in the final. updated by BorgQueen, 17:49, 28 May 2012
• In cricket, the Indian Premier League concludes with the Kolkata Knight Riders defeating the Chennai Super Kings in the final. removed by BorgQueen, 13:09, 30 May 2012
• In cycling, Ryder Hesjedal wins the Giro d'Italia, becoming the first Canadian to win a Grand Tour. added by BorgQueen, 21:59, 28 May 2012
• In cycling, Ryder Hesjedal wins the Giro d'Italia, becoming the first Canadian to win a Grand Tour. removed by BorgQueen, 13:24, 30 May 2012

May 29

• "Euphoria", by Swedish singer Loreen, wins the Eurovision Song Contest. updated by David Levy, 00:13, 29 May 2012
• "Euphoria", by Swedish singer Loreen, wins the Eurovision Song Contest. removed by BorgQueen, 23:10, 29 May 2012
• In motorsport, Dario Franchitti wins the Indianapolis 500. added by BorgQueen, 08:06, 29 May 2012
• In motorsport, Dario Franchitti wins the Indianapolis 500. removed by BorgQueen, 16:35, 30 May 2012
• At least 116 civilians are killed in a massacre in Houla, Syria. updated by BorgQueen, 08:21, 29 May 2012
• At least 116 civilians are killed in a massacre in Houla, Syria. removed by BorgQueen, 09:35, 29 May 2012
• The discovery of Flame, a complex malware targeting Middle Eastern countries, is announced. added by BorgQueen, 09:35, 29 May 2012
• The discovery of Flame, a complex malware program targeting computers in Middle Eastern countries, is announced. updated by David Levy, 10:01, 29 May 2012
• The discovery of Flame, a complex malware program targeting computers in Middle Eastern countries, is announced. removed by BorgQueen, 00:40, 31 May 2012

May 30

• Renato Corona is convicted in an impeachment trial as Chief Justice of the Supreme Court of the Philippines for non-disclosure of assets. added by BorgQueen, 13:09, 30 May 2012
• In response to the Houla massacre, high-ranked Syrian diplomats are expelled from several countries. added by BorgQueen, 13:24, 30 May 2012
• |image = Renato Corona official portrait.jpg added by Holly Cheng, 16:10, 30 May 2012
• |image = Renato Corona official portrait.jpg removed by BorgQueen, 00:55, 31 May 2012
• |title = Renato Corona added by Holly Cheng, 16:10, 30 May 2012
• |title = Renato Corona removed by BorgQueen, 00:55, 31 May 2012
• |alt = Renato Corona added by Holly Cheng, 16:10, 30 May 2012
• |alt = Renato Corona removed by BorgQueen, 00:55, 31 May 2012
• Renato Corona (pictured) is convicted in an impeachment trial as Chief Justice of the Supreme Court of the Philippines for non-disclosure of assets. updated by Holly Cheng, 16:10, 30 May 2012
• Love, directed by Michael Haneke, wins the Palme d'Or at the Cannes Film Festival. updated by Holly Cheng, 16:10, 30 May 2012
• Love, directed by Michael Haneke, wins the Palme d'Or at the Cannes Film Festival. removed by BorgQueen, 17:20, 30 May 2012
• A series of earthquakes hit Northern Italy, leaving 24 people dead and 14,000 more homeless. added by BorgQueen, 16:35, 30 May 2012
• Former president of Liberia Charles Taylor is sentenced to 50 years in prison over his role in atrocities committed during the Sierra Leone Civil War. added by BorgQueen, 17:20, 30 May 2012
• Former Liberian President Charles Taylor is sentenced to 50 years in prison over his role in atrocities committed during the Sierra Leone Civil War. updated by Tariqabjotu, 17:24, 30 May 2012
• In response to the Houla massacre, high-ranking Syrian diplomats are expelled from several countries. updated by Tariqabjotu, 17:24, 30 May 2012
• Renato Corona (pictured), Chief Justice of the Supreme Court of the Philippines, is convicted in an impeachment trial for non-disclosure of assets. updated by Tariqabjotu, 17:24, 30 May 2012
• A series of earthquakes hit northern Italy, leaving 24 people dead and 14,000 more homeless. updated by Tariqabjotu, 17:24, 30 May 2012
• Former Liberian President Charles Taylor is sentenced to 50 years in prison for his role in atrocities committed during the Sierra Leone Civil War. updated by David Levy, 17:39, 30 May 2012
• Two earthquakes hit Northern Italy, leaving 24 people dead and 14,000 more homeless. updated by David Levy, 17:39, 30 May 2012
• Two earthquakes hit Northern Italy, leaving 24 people dead and 14,000 more homeless. removed by BorgQueen, 02:52, 01 June 2012

May 31

• The incumbent Democratic Congress gains a plurality in the Lesotho general election. added by BorgQueen, 00:40, 31 May 2012
• The incumbent Democratic Congress gains a plurality in the Lesotho general election. removed by BorgQueen, 02:52, 01 June 2012
• The discovery of Flame, a complex malware program targeting computers in Middle Eastern countries, is announced. updated by BorgQueen, 00:42, 31 May 2012
• The discovery of Flame, a complex malware program targeting computers in Middle Eastern countries, is announced. removed by BorgQueen, 00:48, 31 May 2012
• Viswanathan Anand defeats Boris Gelfand to win the World Chess Championship and retain the title for the third consecutive time. added by BorgQueen, 00:48, 31 May 2012
• The discovery of Flame, a complex malware program targeting computers in Middle Eastern countries, is announced. updated by BorgQueen, 00:49, 31 May 2012
• The discovery of Flame, a complex malware program targeting computers in Middle Eastern countries, is announced. removed by BorgQueen, 02:15, 31 May 2012
• |image = Viswanathan Anand 08 14 2005.jpg added by BorgQueen, 00:55, 31 May 2012
• |title = Viswanathan Anand in 2005 added by BorgQueen, 00:55, 31 May 2012
• |alt = Viswanathan Anand in 2005 added by BorgQueen, 00:55, 31 May 2012
• Viswanathan Anand (pictured) defeats Boris Gelfand to win the World Chess Championship and retain the title for the third consecutive time. updated by BorgQueen, 00:55, 31 May 2012
• Renato Corona, Chief Justice of the Supreme Court of the Philippines, is convicted in an impeachment trial for non-disclosure of assets. updated by BorgQueen, 00:55, 31 May 2012
• Viswanathan Anand (pictured) defeats Boris Gelfand to win a fourth consecutive World Chess Championship. updated by David Levy, 00:56, 31 May 2012
• American writer Madeline Miller wins the Orange Prize for Fiction for her novel The Song of Achilles. added by BorgQueen, 02:15, 31 May 2012
• American author Madeline Miller wins the Orange Prize for Fiction for her novel The Song of Achilles. added by Jenks24, 14:01, 31 May 2012
• Former Liberian President Charles Taylor is sentenced to 50 years in prison for his role in atrocities committed during the Sierra Leone Civil War. updated by Bencherlite, 20:04, 31 May 2012
• In response to the Houla massacre, high-ranking Syrian diplomats are expelled from several countries. updated by Bencherlite, 20:04, 31 May 2012