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May 1

• Following the planned abdication of his mother Beatrix, Willem-Alexander (pictured) becomes King of the Netherlands. added by Jayron32, 20:05, 01 May 2013
• The European Union passes a two-year ban on neonicotinoid insecticides which are suspected to be the primary cause of colony collapse disorder. added by Stephen, 23:44, 01 May 2013

May 2

• The European Union passes a two-year ban on neonicotinoid insecticides, which are suspected to be the primary cause of colony collapse disorder. updated by Nyttend, 02:19, 02 May 2013
• Indian national Sarabjit Singh, imprisoned in Pakistan on charges of espionage, dies after being attacked by fellow inmates on death row. added by Tariqabjotu, 23:07, 02 May 2013
• The European Union passes a two-year ban on neonicotinoid insecticides, which are suspected to be the primary cause of colony collapse disorder. updated by Spencer, 23:11, 02 May 2013

May 5

• Harvard researchers unveil the smallest flying robot ever created, with a wingspan of 3 centimeters (1.2 in). added by Tariqabjotu, 00:12, 05 May 2013
• Indian national Sarabjit Singh, imprisoned in Pakistan for espionage, dies after being attacked by fellow inmates on death row. updated by Tariqabjotu, 00:28, 05 May 2013
• Indian national Sarabjit Singh, imprisoned in Pakistan for espionage, dies after being attacked by fellow inmates on death row. removed by Tone, 11:34, 08 May 2013
• In horse racing, Orb ridden by Joel Rosario, wins the Kentucky Derby. added by Tone, 12:39, 05 May 2013
• In horse racing, Orb, ridden by Joel Rosario, wins the Kentucky Derby. updated by Tariqabjotu, 12:45, 05 May 2013
• In horse racing, Orb, ridden by Joel Rosario, wins the Kentucky Derby. removed by Tone, 15:32, 09 May 2013
• The European Union passes a two-year ban on neonicotinoid insecticides, which are suspected to be the primary cause of colony collapse disorder. updated by Tariqabjotu, 12:46, 05 May 2013
• The European Union passes a two-year ban on neonicotinoid insecticides, which are suspected to be the primary cause of colony collapse disorder. removed by Tariqabjotu, 04:16, 07 May 2013
• Harvard researchers unveil the smallest flying robot ever created, with a 3 cm (1.2 in) wingspan. updated by Tariqabjotu, 20:09, 05 May 2013
• Harvard researchers unveil the smallest flying robot ever created, with a wingspan of 3 centimeters (1.2 in). updated by David Levy, 21:28, 05 May 2013
• Harvard researchers unveil the smallest flying robot ever created, with a wingspan of 3 centimeters (1.2 in). removed by ThaddeusB, 14:23, 09 May 2013

May 6

• Israeli warplanes strike multiple targets in southwestern Syria, near Damascus. added by Tariqabjotu, 02:47, 06 May 2013
• Israeli warplanes strike multiple targets in southwestern Syria, near Damascus. removed by Tone, 11:05, 10 May 2013
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• Following the planned abdication of his mother Beatrix, Willem-Alexander becomes King of the Netherlands. updated by Tariqabjotu, 20:29, 06 May 2013
• Following the planned abdication of his mother Beatrix, Willem-Alexander becomes King of the Netherlands. removed by Bongwarrior, 04:40, 08 May 2013
• The World Snooker Championship concludes with Ronnie O'Sullivan (pictured) defeating Barry Hawkins to defend the title. added by Tariqabjotu, 20:29, 06 May 2013

May 8

• The Barisan Nasional wins a majority in the Malaysian general election. added by Bongwarrior, 04:40, 08 May 2013
• The Barisan Nasional wins a majority in the Malaysian general election. removed by Tone, 23:27, 10 May 2013
• At least 20 people are killed when a tank truck crashes and explodes in Ecatepec de Morelos, Mexico. added by Tone, 11:34, 08 May 2013
• At least 20 people are killed when a tank truck crashes and explodes outside Mexico City. updated by Tariqabjotu, 16:42, 08 May 2013

May 9

• At least 23 people are killed when a tank truck crashes and explodes outside Mexico City. added by ThaddeusB, 04:33, 09 May 2013
• Alex Ferguson, winner of 13 English Premier League titles as manager of Manchester United, announces his retirement. added by ThaddeusB, 14:23, 09 May 2013
• Roberto Azevêdo is announced as the next Director-General of the World Trade Organization. added by Tone, 15:32, 09 May 2013
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• |title = Sir Alex Ferguson removed by Tariqabjotu, 15:59, 09 May 2013
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• |alt = Sir Alex Ferguson removed by Tariqabjotu, 15:59, 09 May 2013
• Alex Ferguson (pictured), winner of 13 English Premier League titles as manager of Manchester United, announces his retirement. updated by Holly Cheng, 15:57, 09 May 2013
• The World Snooker Championship concludes with Ronnie O'Sullivan defeating Barry Hawkins to defend the title. updated by Holly Cheng, 15:57, 09 May 2013
• The World Snooker Championship concludes with Ronnie O'Sullivan defeating Barry Hawkins to defend the title. removed by ThaddeusB, 20:25, 11 May 2013
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• Roberto Azevêdo (pictured) is announced as the next Director-General of the World Trade Organization. updated by Tariqabjotu, 15:59, 09 May 2013
• Alex Ferguson, winner of 13 English Premier League titles as manager of Manchester United, announces his retirement. updated by Tariqabjotu, 15:59, 09 May 2013
• Alex Ferguson, winner of 13 English Premier League titles as manager of Manchester United, announces his retirement. updated by David Levy, 16:32, 09 May 2013
• Alex Ferguson, winner of 13 English Premier League titles as manager of Manchester United, announces his retirement. removed by David Levy, 08:52, 14 May 2013

May 10

• At least 23 people are killed when a tanker truck crashes and explodes outside Mexico City. updated by Stephen, 00:30, 10 May 2013
• At least 23 people are killed when a tanker truck crashes and explodes outside Mexico City. removed by Bongwarrior, 20:20, 12 May 2013
• The Kurdistan Workers' Party begins to leave Turkey following a ceasefire agreement. added by Tone, 11:05, 10 May 2013
• The Kurdistan Workers' Party begins to leave Turkey following a ceasefire agreement. updated by Tariqabjotu, 12:48, 10 May 2013
• The Kurdistan Workers' Party begins to leave Turkey following a ceasefire agreement. removed by Bongwarrior, 00:07, 15 May 2013
• Researchers publish evidence tentatively supporting Eurasiatic, a proposed language macrofamily dating back 15,000 years. added by Tone, 23:27, 10 May 2013

May 11

• Researchers publish evidence tentatively supporting Eurasiatic, a controversial language macrofamily that has been proposed as dating back 15,000 years. updated by ThaddeusB, 17:30, 11 May 2013
• Researchers publish evidence tentatively supporting Eurasiatic, a controversial language macrofamily that is proposed to date back 15,000 years. updated by ThaddeusB, 17:31, 11 May 2013
• Researchers publish evidence tentatively supporting Eurasiatic, a controversial language macrofamily that is proposed to date back 15,000 years. removed by Calliopejen1, 01:31, 12 May 2013
• At least 42 people are killed by a pair of car bombs in Reyhanlı, Turkey. added by ThaddeusB, 20:25, 11 May 2013

May 12

• The Barisan Nasional wins a majority in the Malaysian general election. updated by Calliopejen1, 01:31, 12 May 2013
• The Barisan Nasional wins a majority in the Malaysian general election. removed by Thue, 12:42, 12 May 2013
• A Guatemalan court finds former military dictator Efraín Ríos Montt guilty of genocide and crimes against humanity. added by Thue, 12:42, 12 May 2013
• At least 46 people are killed by a pair of car bombs in Reyhanlı, Turkey. added by The Rambling Man, 15:53, 12 May 2013
• At least 46 people are killed by a pair of car bombs in Reyhanlı, Turkey. removed by Spencer, 02:57, 15 May 2013
• Roberto Azevêdo is announced as the next Director-General of the World Trade Organization. updated by Secretlondon, 17:50, 12 May 2013
• Roberto Azevêdo is announced as the next Director-General of the World Trade Organization. removed by Bongwarrior, 22:13, 14 May 2013
• The concentration of carbon dioxide in Earth's atmosphere exceeds 400 parts per million, the highest level since the Pliocene epoch. added by Bongwarrior, 20:20, 12 May 2013
• Measurements of carbon dioxide in Earth's atmosphere exceed 400 parts per million, the highest level since the Pliocene epoch. added by The Rambling Man, 21:03, 12 May 2013

May 13

• A Guatemalan court finds former president Efraín Ríos Montt guilty of genocide and crimes against humanity. updated by ThaddeusB, 00:50, 13 May 2013
• At least 23 people are killed when a tanker truck crashes and explodes outside Mexico City. updated by Tariqabjotu, 19:02, 13 May 2013
• At least 23 people are killed when a tanker truck crashes and explodes outside Mexico City. removed by Tone, 08:29, 14 May 2013

May 14

• Measurements of carbon dioxide in Earth's atmosphere reach 400 parts per million, the highest level since the Pliocene epoch. added by Bongwarrior, 00:19, 14 May 2013
• Measurements of carbon dioxide in Earth's atmosphere reach 400 parts per million, the highest level since the Pliocene epoch. removed by ThaddeusB, 02:08, 15 May 2013
• Citizens for European Development of Bulgaria, led by Boyko Borisov, win a plurality in the Bulgarian parliamentary election. added by Tone, 08:29, 14 May 2013
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• Citizens for European Development of Bulgaria, led by Boyko Borisov (pictured), win a plurality in the Bulgarian parliamentary election. updated by David Levy, 08:52, 14 May 2013
• Citizens for European Development of Bulgaria, led by Boyko Borisov (pictured), win a plurality in the Bulgarian parliamentary election. updated by Mr. Stradivarius, 15:01, 14 May 2013
• Citizens for European Development of Bulgaria, led by Boyko Borisov (pictured), wins a plurality in the Bulgarian parliamentary election. updated by Tariqabjotu, 16:09, 14 May 2013
• The Mayan site Nohmul in Belize is largely destroyed by contractors seeking fill for nearby road construction. added by Bongwarrior, 22:13, 14 May 2013
• The Maya site Nohmul in Belize is largely destroyed by contractors seeking fill for nearby road construction. updated by Infrogmation, 23:17, 14 May 2013

May 15

• Pakistan Muslim League (N) wins a plurality in the Pakistani general election. added by ThaddeusB, 02:08, 15 May 2013
• Genetic sequencing of the floating bladderwort reveals that its genome contains just 3% noncoding DNA. added by Spencer, 02:57, 15 May 2013
• Genetic sequencing of the floating bladderwort reveals that its genome contains just 3% noncoding DNA. removed by Tone, 08:00, 19 May 2013
• A Guatemalan court finds former president Efraín Ríos Montt guilty of genocide and crimes against humanity. updated by Mr. Stradivarius, 10:07, 15 May 2013
• A Guatemalan court finds former president Efraín Ríos Montt guilty of genocide and crimes against humanity. removed by Holly Cheng, 18:43, 18 May 2013
• The Maya site Nohmul in Belize is largely destroyed by contractors seeking building materials for nearby road construction. updated by Mr. Stradivarius, 10:27, 15 May 2013
• The Citizens for European Development of Bulgaria party, led by Boyko Borisov (pictured), wins a plurality in the Bulgarian parliamentary election. added by Mr. Stradivarius, 10:32, 15 May 2013
• The Pakistan Muslim League (N) wins a plurality in the Pakistani general election. added by Sandstein, 15:58, 15 May 2013

May 16

• At least 46 people are killed by a pair of car bombs in Reyhanlı, Turkey. updated by Bongwarrior, 00:18, 16 May 2013
• At least 46 people are killed by a pair of car bombs in Reyhanlı, Turkey. removed by Spencer, 21:59, 17 May 2013
• Measurements of carbon dioxide in Earth's atmosphere reach 400 parts per million, the highest level since the Pliocene epoch. updated by Bongwarrior, 00:18, 16 May 2013
• Measurements of carbon dioxide in Earth's atmosphere reach 400 parts per million, the highest level since the Pliocene epoch. removed by ThaddeusB, 02:56, 17 May 2013
• The Pakistan Muslim League (N) wins a plurality in the Pakistani general election. added by ThaddeusB, 00:38, 16 May 2013
• The Pakistan Muslim League (N) wins a plurality in the Pakistani general election. removed by Jayron32, 21:21, 18 May 2013

May 17

• Cyclone Mahasen causes significant damage in Southern and Southeastern Asia and Bangledesh, resulting in over 90 deaths. added by ThaddeusB, 02:56, 17 May 2013
• The Maya site Nohmul in Belize is largely destroyed by contractors seeking building materials for nearby road construction. added by ThaddeusB, 02:56, 17 May 2013
• Cyclone Mahasen causes significant damage in Southern and Southeastern Asia, resulting in over 90 deaths. updated by ThaddeusB, 02:57, 17 May 2013
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• Cyclone Mahasen (storm track pictured) causes significant damage in Southern and Southeastern Asia, resulting in over 90 deaths. updated by Jayron32, 04:03, 17 May 2013
• The Citizens for European Development of Bulgaria party, led by Boyko Borisov, wins a plurality in the Bulgarian parliamentary election. updated by Tariqabjotu, 05:23, 17 May 2013
• The Citizens for European Development of Bulgaria party, led by Boyko Borisov, wins a plurality in the Bulgarian parliamentary election. removed by David Levy, 14:08, 19 May 2013
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• Cyclone Mahasen (storm track pictured) causes significant damage in Southern and Southeastern Asia, resulting in more than 90 deaths. updated by David Levy, 07:20, 17 May 2013
• The Maya site Nohmul in Belize is largely destroyed by contractors seeking road construction materials. updated by David Levy, 07:20, 17 May 2013
• The Maya site Nohmul in Belize is largely destroyed by contractors seeking road construction materials. removed by ThaddeusB, 20:16, 20 May 2013

May 18

• A series of bombings in Iraq leave at least 76 people dead. added by Jayron32, 21:21, 18 May 2013
• A series of bombings in Iraq leave at least 76 people dead. updated by Jayron32, 21:22, 18 May 2013
• Multiple bombings in Iraq leave at least 76 people dead. added by David Levy, 23:20, 18 May 2013

May 19

• Multiple bombings in Iraq leave at least 76 people dead. added by David Levy, 01:00, 19 May 2013
• Multiple bombings in Iraq leave at least 76 people dead. removed by ThaddeusB, 01:51, 19 May 2013
• An upsurge in violence in Iraq leaves more than 170 people dead over three days. added by ThaddeusB, 01:51, 19 May 2013
• An upsurge in violence in Iraq leaves more than 170 people dead over three days. removed by Jayron32, 23:26, 22 May 2013
• Only Teardrops by Danish singer Emmelie de Forest wins the Eurovision Song Contest. added by Tone, 08:00, 19 May 2013
• "Only Teardrops" by Danish singer Emmelie de Forest wins the Eurovision Song Contest. added by Crisco 1492, 08:39, 19 May 2013
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• "Only Teardrops" by Danish singer Emmelie de Forest (pictured) wins the Eurovision Song Contest. updated by David Levy, 08:44, 19 May 2013
• Cyclone Mahasen causes significant damage in Southern and Southeastern Asia, resulting in more than 90 deaths. updated by David Levy, 08:44, 19 May 2013
• Cyclone Mahasen causes significant damage in Southern and Southeastern Asia, resulting in more than 90 deaths. removed by ThaddeusB, 00:42, 21 May 2013
• The Citizens for European Development of Bulgaria party, led by Boyko Borisov, wins a plurality in the Bulgarian parliamentary election. updated by ThaddeusB, 15:47, 19 May 2013
• The Citizens for European Development of Bulgaria party, led by Boyko Borisov, wins a plurality in the Bulgarian parliamentary election. removed by ThaddeusB, 02:59, 20 May 2013
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May 20

• In ice hockey, the IIHF World Championship concludes with Sweden defeating Switzerland in the final. added by ThaddeusB, 02:59, 20 May 2013
• In ice hockey, the IIHF World Championship concludes with Sweden defeating Switzerland in the final. added by ThaddeusB, 20:16, 20 May 2013
• In ice hockey, the IIHF World Championship concludes with Sweden defeating Switzerland in the final. removed by David Levy, 00:54, 25 May 2013
• In rugby union, the Heineken Cup concludes with Toulon defeating Clermont in the final added by ThaddeusB, 20:16, 20 May 2013
• In rugby union, the Heineken Cup concludes with Toulon defeating Clermont in the final. updated by The Rambling Man, 20:18, 20 May 2013
• In rugby union, the Heineken Cup concludes with Toulon defeating Clermont in the final. removed by Jayron32, 12:29, 23 May 2013

May 21

• An EF4+ tornado strikes Moore, Oklahoma, killing at least 35. added by ThaddeusB, 00:42, 21 May 2013
• An EF4+ tornado strikes Moore, Oklahoma, killing more than 35 people. updated by ThaddeusB, 00:45, 21 May 2013
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• An EF4+ tornado (pictured) strikes Moore, Oklahoma, killing more than 35 people. updated by ThaddeusB, 00:54, 21 May 2013
• "Only Teardrops" by Danish singer Emmelie de Forest wins the Eurovision Song Contest. updated by ThaddeusB, 00:54, 21 May 2013
• "Only Teardrops" by Danish singer Emmelie de Forest wins the Eurovision Song Contest. removed by Tariqabjotu, 00:14, 24 May 2013
• An EF4+ tornado (pictured) strikes outside Oklahoma City in the United States, killing more than 35 people. updated by Tariqabjotu, 01:01, 21 May 2013
• An EF4+ tornado (pictured) strikes outside Oklahoma City in the United States, killing more than 50 people. updated by ThaddeusB, 01:34, 21 May 2013
• An EF4+ tornado (pictured) strikes outside Oklahoma City in the United States, killing more than 90 people. updated by Tariqabjotu, 05:25, 21 May 2013
• An EF4+ tornado (pictured) strikes outside Oklahoma City in the United States, killing at least 24 people. updated by Bongwarrior, 14:09, 21 May 2013
• An EF5 tornado (pictured) strikes outside Oklahoma City in the United States, killing at least 24 people. updated by Ks0stm, 20:12, 21 May 2013

May 22

• The fifth edition of the Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders is published. added by Bongwarrior, 03:16, 22 May 2013
• The fifth edition of the Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders is published. removed by Bongwarrior, 03:20, 22 May 2013
• Cyclone Mahasen causes significant damage in Southern and Southeastern Asia, resulting in more than 90 deaths. updated by Jayron32, 03:38, 22 May 2013
• Cyclone Mahasen causes significant damage in Southern and Southeastern Asia, resulting in more than 90 deaths. removed by Jayron32, 23:25, 22 May 2013
• The Maya site Nohmul in Belize is largely destroyed by contractors seeking road construction materials. updated by Jayron32, 03:39, 22 May 2013
• The Maya site Nohmul in Belize is largely destroyed by contractors seeking road construction materials. removed by Bongwarrior, 03:44, 22 May 2013
• An anti-homophobia demonstration in Tbilisi, Georgia leads to clashes between activists and members of the Georgian Orthodox Church. added by Bongwarrior, 03:44, 22 May 2013
• An anti-homophobia demonstration in Tbilisi, Georgia, leads to clashes between activists and members of the Georgian Orthodox Church. updated by David Levy, 05:08, 22 May 2013
• An anti-homophobia demonstration in Tbilisi, Georgia, leads to clashes between activists and members of the Georgian Orthodox Church. updated by Spencer, 15:41, 22 May 2013
• An anti-homophobia demonstration in Tbilisi, Georgia, leads to clashes between activists and members of the Georgian Orthodox Church. removed by Jayron32, 23:26, 22 May 2013
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• At the World Table Tennis Championships, Zhang Jike wins the men's singles and Li Xiaoxia (pictured) wins the women's singles. added by Jayron32, 23:25, 22 May 2013
• An EF5 tornado strikes outside Oklahoma City in the United States, killing at least 24 people. updated by Jayron32, 23:25, 22 May 2013
• At the World Table Tennis Championships, Zhang Jike wins the men's singles and Li Xiaoxia (pictured) wins the women's singles. added by Jayron32, 23:27, 22 May 2013

May 23

• An EF5 tornado strikes Moore, Oklahoma in the United States, killing at least 24 people. updated by The Rambling Man, 16:54, 23 May 2013
• The fatal shooting of an armed man by the police sparks several days of rioting in Stockholm, Sweden added by ThaddeusB, 23:14, 23 May 2013
• The fatal shooting of an armed man by the police sparks several days of rioting in Stockholm, Sweden. updated by Cleared as filed, 23:47, 23 May 2013
• Team PNoy wins a majority in the Senate election and House of Representatives elections in the Philippines. added by ThaddeusB, 23:47, 23 May 2013
• Team PNoy wins a majority in the Senate election and House of Representatives elections in the Philippines. removed by Tariqabjotu, 00:14, 24 May 2013

May 24

• An off-duty British soldier is attacked and killed by two men on a street in London. added by Tariqabjotu, 00:14, 24 May 2013
• An off-duty British soldier is attacked and killed by two men on a street in London. removed by Tone, 14:56, 27 May 2013
• American writer Lydia Davis wins the Man Booker International Prize. added by Tariqabjotu, 00:14, 24 May 2013
• American writer Lydia Davis wins the Man Booker International Prize. updated by Tariqabjotu, 00:16, 24 May 2013
• The fatal shooting of an armed man by police sparks several days of rioting in Stockholm, Sweden. updated by David Levy, 00:20, 24 May 2013
• American writer Lydia Davis wins the Man Booker International Prize. updated by David Levy, 00:20, 24 May 2013
• An EF5 tornado strikes Moore, Oklahoma, in the United States, killing at least 24 people. updated by Tariqabjotu, 00:32, 24 May 2013
• An EF5 tornado strikes Moore, Oklahoma, in the United States, killing at least 24 people. removed by Bongwarrior, 07:18, 27 May 2013
• American writer Lydia Davis wins the Man Booker International Prize. updated by BorgQueen, 00:54, 24 May 2013
• American writer Lydia Davis wins the Man Booker International Prize. removed by Tone, 10:13, 29 May 2013

May 25

• The fifth edition of the Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders is published. updated by Danger, 00:36, 25 May 2013
• The fifth edition of the Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders is published. removed by David Levy, 00:54, 25 May 2013
• Stockholm, Sweden experiences several days of rioting. added by ThaddeusB, 17:07, 25 May 2013
• Several days of rioting occurs in Stockholm, Sweden. added by David Levy, 17:24, 25 May 2013
• Several days of rioting occur in Stockholm, Sweden. updated by Nyttend, 20:53, 25 May 2013
• Several days of rioting occur in Stockholm, Sweden. removed by David Levy, 10:46, 29 May 2013

May 26

• In ice hockey, the IIHF World Championship concludes with Sweden defeating Switzerland in the final. updated by ThaddeusB, 00:30, 26 May 2013
• In ice hockey, the IIHF World Championship concludes with Sweden defeating Switzerland in the final. removed by ThaddeusB, 03:50, 27 May 2013
• The fifth edition of the Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders is published. updated by ThaddeusB, 00:30, 26 May 2013
• The fifth edition of the Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders is published. removed by Tone, 06:35, 26 May 2013
• Bayern Munich defeat Borussia Dortmund to win their 5th UEFA Champions League title. added by Tone, 06:35, 26 May 2013
• In association football, Bayern Munich defeat Borussia Dortmund to win their 5th UEFA Champions League title. added by Tone, 10:48, 26 May 2013
• In association football, Bayern Munich defeat Borussia Dortmund to win their fifth UEFA Champions League title. updated by The Rambling Man, 20:00, 26 May 2013
• In association football, Bayern Munich defeat Borussia Dortmund to win their fifth UEFA Champions League title. removed by Stephen, 23:15, 30 May 2013

May 27

• Blue Is the Warmest Colour, directed by Abdellatif Kechiche, wins the Palme d'Or at the Cannes Film Festival. added by ThaddeusB, 03:50, 27 May 2013
• A Maoist attack on Indian National Congress leaders in Chhattisgarh, India, kills at least 27 people. added by Bongwarrior, 07:18, 27 May 2013
• At the World Table Tennis Championships, Zhang Jike wins the men's singles and Li Xiaoxia (pictured) wins the women's singles. updated by Bongwarrior, 07:18, 27 May 2013
• In auto racing, Nico Rosberg wins the Monaco Grand Prix and Tony Kanaan wins the Indianapolis 500. added by Tone, 14:56, 27 May 2013
• |image = Nico Rosberg 2010 Malaysia.jpg added by ThaddeusB, 15:28, 27 May 2013
• |title = Nico Rosberg added by ThaddeusB, 15:28, 27 May 2013
• |link = Nico Rosberg 2010 Malaysia.jpg added by ThaddeusB, 15:28, 27 May 2013
• |alt = A man in white racing uniform and baseball cap added by ThaddeusB, 15:28, 27 May 2013
• In auto racing, Nico Rosberg (pictured) wins the Monaco Grand Prix and Tony Kanaan wins the Indianapolis 500. updated by ThaddeusB, 15:28, 27 May 2013
• At the World Table Tennis Championships, Zhang Jike wins the men's singles and Li Xiaoxia wins the women's singles. updated by ThaddeusB, 15:28, 27 May 2013
• At the World Table Tennis Championships, Zhang Jike wins the men's singles and Li Xiaoxia wins the women's singles. removed by Stephen, 04:13, 28 May 2013

May 28

• In Twenty20 cricket, Mumbai Indians defeat Chennai Super Kings to win the 2013 Indian Premier League. added by Stephen, 04:13, 28 May 2013
• In Twenty20 cricket, Mumbai Indians defeat Chennai Super Kings to win the Indian Premier League. updated by Stephen, 04:16, 28 May 2013

May 29

• Digital currency service Liberty Reserve is shut down and charged with facilitating US$6 billion of illegal financial transactions. added by Tone, 10:13, 29 May 2013
• Digital currency service Liberty Reserve is shut down and charged with facilitating US$6 billion of illegal financial transactions. updated by David Levy, 10:46, 29 May 2013
• Digital currency service Liberty Reserve is shut down and charged with facilitating US$6 billion of illegal financial transactions. updated by Tariqabjotu, 18:52, 29 May 2013
• Digital currency service Liberty Reserve is shut down and charged with facilitating US$6 billion of illegal financial transactions. removed by King of Hearts, 20:26, 29 May 2013
• In Twenty20 cricket, the Mumbai Indians defeat the Chennai Super Kings to win the Indian Premier League. updated by Tariqabjotu, 18:52, 29 May 2013
• A Maoist attack on Indian National Congress leaders in the state of Chhattisgarh kills at least 27 people. updated by Tariqabjotu, 18:52, 29 May 2013
• A Maoist attack on Indian National Congress leaders in the state of Chhattisgarh kills at least 27 people. removed by Spencer, 04:00, 31 May 2013
• Several days of rioting occur in Stockholm, Sweden. updated by King of Hearts, 20:26, 29 May 2013
• Several days of rioting occur in Stockholm, Sweden. removed by Tóraí, 22:53, 30 May 2013

May 30

• Aurornis xui is described as the most basal species of Avialae, potentially unseating Archaeopteryx as the oldest known bird. added by Tóraí, 22:53, 30 May 2013
• In road cycling, Italian Vincenzo Nibali wins the Giro d'Italia. added by Stephen, 23:15, 30 May 2013

May 31

• {{active editnotice}} removed by ThaddeusB, 03:26, 31 May 2013
• Digital currency service Liberty Reserve is shut down and charged with facilitating US$6 billion of illegal financial transactions. updated by Spencer, 04:00, 31 May 2013
• Aurornis xui is described as the most basal species of Avialae, potentially unseating Archaeopteryx as the oldest known bird. updated by Yngvadottir, 16:46, 31 May 2013