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December 1

A series of car bombs and mortar attacks kills more than 200 people in Sadr City, Iraq. added by Spangineer, 18:50, 01 December 2006
A series of car bombs and mortar attacks kills more than 200 people in Sadr City, Iraq. removed by PFHLai, 10:01, 04 December 2006
The 2006 Asian Games open in Doha, Qatar, with forty-five participating countries. added by Tariqabjotu, 21:41, 01 December 2006
The 15th Asian Games open in Doha, Qatar, with forty-five participating countries. updated by Tariqabjotu, 21:42, 01 December 2006
The 15th Asian Games, an Olympic-style sporting event, open in Doha, Qatar, with forty-five participating countries. updated by Centrx, 23:01, 01 December 2006

December 2

The 15th Asian Games, an Olympic-style sporting event, opens in Doha, Qatar, with forty-five participating countries. updated by EWS23, 00:32, 02 December 2006
Economist and former Finance Minister Rafael Correa (pictured) wins the Ecuadorian presidential election after a run-off. added by Flcelloguy, 04:14, 02 December 2006
The 15th Asian Games, a multi-sport event, opens in Doha, Qatar, with forty-five participating countries. updated by Gentgeen, 07:37, 02 December 2006
The 15th Asian Games, a multi-sport event, open in Doha, Qatar, with forty-five participating countries. updated by Tariqabjotu, 15:23, 02 December 2006

December 3

Stéphane Dion become the new leader of the Liberal Party of Canada after defeating Michael Ignatieff on the fourth ballot at the party's leadership convention. added by Tariqabjotu, 00:09, 03 December 2006
Stéphane Dion becomes the new leader of the Liberal Party of Canada after defeating Michael Ignatieff on the fourth ballot at the party's leadership convention. updated by Tariqabjotu, 00:10, 03 December 2006
Stéphane Dion becomes the new leader of the Liberal Party of Canada after defeating Michael Ignatieff on the fourth ballot at the party's leadership convention. removed by Tariqabjotu, 00:22, 03 December 2006
Stéphane Dion is elected leader of the Liberal Party of Canada. added by HappyCamper, 02:11, 03 December 2006
Stéphane Dion is elected leader of the Liberal Party of Canada. removed by HappyCamper, 02:14, 03 December 2006
At least 300 people are killed in clashes between the army of Sudan and the People's Liberation Army in the southern Sudanese town of Malakal. added by Aecis, 14:30, 03 December 2006

December 4

At least 300 people are killed in clashes between the army of Sudan and the Sudan People's Liberation Army in the southern Sudanese town of Malakal. updated by Borisblue, 06:59, 04 December 2006
At least 300 people are killed in clashes between the army of Sudan and the Sudan People's Liberation Army in the southern Sudanese town of Malakal. removed by PFHLai, 08:42, 04 December 2006
Hugo Chávez (pictured) is re-elected as President of Venezuela. added by PFHLai, 08:11, 04 December 2006
Economist and former Finance Minister Rafael Correa wins the Ecuadorian presidential election after a run-off. updated by PFHLai, 08:11, 04 December 2006
Economist and former Finance Minister Rafael Correa wins the Ecuadorian presidential election after a run-off. removed by Tariqabjotu, 00:23, 06 December 2006

100x100px|right|Rafael Correa removed by PFHLai, 08:11, 04 December 2006

Typhoon Durian strikes the Philippines, killing at least 406 people. added by PFHLai, 08:29, 04 December 2006
The Sudan People's Liberation Army clashes with government forces in Malakal, Sudan, resulting in at least 300 deaths. added by PFHLai, 08:42, 04 December 2006
The 15th Asian Games, a multi-sport event with forty-five participating countries, open in Doha, Qatar. added by PFHLai, 08:46, 04 December 2006
The 15th Asian Games, a multi-sport event with forty-five countries participating, open in Doha, Qatar. updated by PFHLai, 08:47, 04 December 2006
The 15th Asian Games, a multi-sport event with forty-five countries participating, open in Doha, Qatar. removed by Tariqabjotu, 00:23, 06 December 2006
The Fijian military occupies the police headquarters in Suva, as their conflict with the government continues to escalate. added by PFHLai, 09:00, 04 December 2006
Fijian troops occupy the police headquarters in Suva, as their conflict with the government continues to escalate. added by PFHLai, 09:01, 04 December 2006
The Sudan People's Liberation Army clashes with government forces in Malakal, Sudan, resulting in more than 300 deaths. updated by Tariqabjotu, 23:09, 04 December 2006
Typhoon Durian strikes the Philippines, killing more than 400 people. updated by Tariqabjotu, 23:09, 04 December 2006
The Sudan People's Liberation Army clashes with government forces in Malakal, Sudan, resulting in more than three hundred deaths. updated by Centrx, 23:13, 04 December 2006
The Sudan People's Liberation Army clashes with government forces in Malakal, Sudan, resulting in more than three hundred deaths. removed by PFHLai, 06:17, 10 December 2006
Typhoon Durian strikes the Philippines, killing more than four hundred people. updated by Centrx, 23:13, 04 December 2006

December 5

Fijian troops occupy the police headquarters in Suva, as their conflict with the government continues to escalate. updated by Gadfium, 01:47, 05 December 2006
Fijian troops occupy the police headquarters in Suva, as their conflict with the government continues to escalate. removed by PFHLai, 07:47, 05 December 2006
The Fijian military under Commodore Frank Bainimarama assumes control of the government. added by PFHLai, 07:47, 05 December 2006
The Fijian military under Commodore Frank Bainimarama takes control of the government. updated by Centrx, 09:23, 05 December 2006
The Fijian military under Commodore Frank Bainimarama takes control of the government. updated by Davidcannon, 10:30, 05 December 2006
Typhoon Reming strikes the Philippines, killing more than four hundred people. updated by PFHLai, 16:22, 05 December 2006

December 6

The 15th Asian Games, a multi-sport event with forty-five countries participating, open in Doha, Qatar. updated by YellowMonkey, 00:28, 06 December 2006
The 15th Asian Games, a multi-sport event with forty-five countries participating, open in Doha, Qatar. removed by Nightstallion, 20:28, 08 December 2006
Economist and former Finance Minister Rafael Correa wins the Ecuadorian presidential election after a run-off. updated by YellowMonkey, 00:28, 06 December 2006
Economist and former Finance Minister Rafael Correa wins the Ecuadorian presidential election after a run-off. removed by Josiah Rowe, 23:05, 07 December 2006
Typhoon Durian (Reming) strikes the Philippines and Vietnam, killing more than four hundred people. updated by Verrai, 19:24, 06 December 2006
After killing more than four hundred people in the Philippines, Typhoon Durian (Reming) strikes Vietnam, leading to 50 more deaths. added by PFHLai, 23:37, 06 December 2006
After killing more than four hundred people in the Philippines, Typhoon Durian (Reming) strikes Vietnam, leading to fifty more deaths. updated by PFHLai, 23:48, 06 December 2006

December 7

The Iraq Study Group releases its final report, describing the situation in Iraq as "grave and deteriorating" and making 79 policy recommendations. added by Josiah Rowe, 23:05, 07 December 2006
The Iraq Study Group releases its final final report, describing the situation in the Iraq War as "grave and deteriorating" and making 79 policy recommendations. updated by Zzyzx11, 23:36, 07 December 2006
The Iraq Study Group releases its final report, describing the situation in the Iraq War as "grave and deteriorating" and making 79 policy recommendations. updated by Zzyzx11, 23:41, 07 December 2006

December 8

After killing nearly six hundred people in the Philippines, Typhoon Durian (Reming) strikes Vietnam, leading to over eighty more deaths. updated by Verrai, 19:52, 08 December 2006
After killing nearly six hundred people in the Philippines, Typhoon Durian (Reming) strikes Vietnam, leading to over eighty more deaths. removed by Josiah Rowe, 19:58, 11 December 2006
Ethiopia begins to intervene in the Somali Civil War. added by Nightstallion, 20:28, 08 December 2006
Ethiopia begins to intervene in the Somali Civil War. updated by Nightstallion, 20:29, 08 December 2006

December 9

The Iraq Study Group releases its final report, describing the situation in the Iraq War as "grave and deteriorating" and making seventy-nine policy recommendations (pictured: Co-chairs Lee Hamilton and James Baker with President Bush. updated by Centrx, 09:45, 09 December 2006

100x100px|right|Hugo Chávez (photo credit:José Cruz/ABr) removed by Centrx, 09:45, 09 December 2006

The Iraq Study Group releases its final report, describing the situation in the Iraq War as "grave and deteriorating" and making seventy-nine policy recommendations. (pictured: Co-chairs Lee Hamilton and James Baker with President Bush.) updated by Centrx, 09:45, 09 December 2006
The Iraq Study Group releases its final report, describing the situation in the Iraq War as "grave and deteriorating" and making seventy-nine policy recommendations. (pictured: Co-chairs Lee Hamilton and James Baker with President Bush) updated by Centrx, 09:45, 09 December 2006
Hugo Chávez is re-elected as President of Venezuela. updated by Josiah Rowe, 09:55, 09 December 2006
Hugo Chávez is re-elected as President of Venezuela. removed by PFHLai, 06:17, 10 December 2006
The Fijian military under Commodore Frank Bainimarama takes control of the government. updated by Centrx, 10:04, 09 December 2006
The Fijian military under Commodore Frank Bainimarama takes control of the government. removed by Josiah Rowe, 19:58, 11 December 2006
Ethiopia begins to intervene in the Somali Civil War. updated by Tariqabjotu, 23:10, 09 December 2006
Ethiopia begins to intervene in the Somali Civil War. removed by Zzyzx11, 05:09, 13 December 2006

December 10

The Space Shuttle Discovery launches (pictured) on its mission to the International Space Station. added by Tariqabjotu, 03:49, 10 December 2006
The Iraq Study Group releases its final report, describing the situation in the Iraq War as "grave and deteriorating" and making seventy-nine policy recommendations. updated by Tariqabjotu, 03:49, 10 December 2006
The Iraq Study Group releases its final report, describing the situation in the Iraq War as "grave and deteriorating" and making seventy-nine policy recommendations. removed by Nishkid64, 03:21, 13 December 2006

150x95px|right|Lee Hamilton, President Bush, and James Baker removed by Tariqabjotu, 03:49, 10 December 2006

The Space Shuttle Discovery (pictured) launches on its mission to the International Space Station. updated by Tariqabjotu, 04:07, 10 December 2006
The Space Shuttle Discovery (pictured) is launched on a mission to the International Space Station. updated by Centrx, 06:09, 10 December 2006
The Space Shuttle Discovery (pictured) is launched on a mission to the International Space Station. Christer Fuglesang becomes the first Scandinavian astronaut in space. updated by PFHLai, 07:56, 10 December 2006
Christer Fuglesang becomes the first Scandinavian astronaut in space as the Space Shuttle Discovery (pictured) is launched on a mission to the International Space Station. added by PFHLai, 07:58, 10 December 2006

((*mp|December 10}} Augusto Pinochet dies, age 91. added by DragonflySixtyseven, 17:48, 10 December 2006

Augusto Pinochet dies, age 91. added by DragonflySixtyseven, 17:48, 10 December 2006
Augusto Pinochet dies, age 91. removed by Nishkid64, 17:52, 10 December 2006
Augusto Pinochet dies, age 91. updated by Nishkid64, 18:01, 10 December 2006
Augusto Pinochet dies at the age of 91, after suffering a heart attack] just seven days earlier. updated by Nishkid64, 18:02, 10 December 2006
Augusto Pinochet dies, age 91. removed by Nishkid64, 18:02, 10 December 2006
Augusto Pinochet dies at the age of 91, after suffering a heart attack just seven days earlier. updated by Nishkid64, 18:02, 10 December 2006
Augusto Pinochet dies at the age of 91, after suffering a heart attack just seven days earlier. updated by Nishkid64, 18:03, 10 December 2006
Former Chilean president Augusto Pinochet dies at the age of 91, after suffering a heart attack just seven days earlier. added by Nishkid64, 18:12, 10 December 2006
Former Chilean president Augusto Pinochet dies at the age of 91 after suffering a heart attack one week earlier. updated by David Levy, 18:16, 10 December 2006
Former Chilean president Augusto Pinochet dies at the age of ninety-one, seven days after suffering a heart attack. updated by Tariqabjotu, 20:10, 10 December 2006
Former Chilean president Augusto Pinochet dies one week after suffering a heart attack, at age ninety-one. updated by Tariqabjotu, 20:13, 10 December 2006
Former Chilean dictatorial president Augusto Pinochet dies one week after suffering a heart attack, at age ninety-one. updated by Nishkid64, 21:27, 10 December 2006
Former Chilean president Augusto Pinochet dies one week after suffering a heart attack, at age ninety-one. updated by Nishkid64, 22:37, 10 December 2006
Augusto Pinochet, 91-year-old former Chilean president, dies one week after suffering a heart attack. updated by David Levy, 22:51, 10 December 2006
Former Chilean president Augusto Pinochet (age 91) dies one week after suffering a heart attack. updated by David Levy, 23:39, 10 December 2006

December 11

Christer Fuglesang (pictured) becomes the first Scandinavian astronaut in space as the Space Shuttle Discovery is launched on a mission to the International Space Station. updated by Tariqabjotu, 05:49, 11 December 2006

100x100px|right|Launch of the Space Shuttle Discovery removed by Tariqabjotu, 05:49, 11 December 2006

Outgoing United Nations Secretary-General Kofi Annan (pictured), in his final speech in office, encourages the United States to return to its historic commitments to multilateralism and human rights. added by Josiah Rowe, 19:58, 11 December 2006
Christer Fuglesang becomes the first Scandinavian astronaut in space as the Space Shuttle Discovery is launched on a mission to the International Space Station. updated by Josiah Rowe, 19:58, 11 December 2006
Christer Fuglesang becomes the first Scandinavian astronaut in space as the Space Shuttle Discovery is launched on a mission to the International Space Station. removed by Pharos, 01:27, 13 December 2006

100x100px|right|Christer Fuglesang removed by Josiah Rowe, 19:58, 11 December 2006

December 12

Outgoing United Nations Secretary-General Kofi Annan (pictured), in his final speech in office, encourages the United States to provide global leadership whilst respecting the principles of "collective responsibility, global solidarity, the rule of law, mutual accountability, and multilateralism". updated by Josiah Rowe, 23:26, 12 December 2006
Outgoing United Nations Secretary-General Kofi Annan (pictured), in his final speech in office, encourages the United States to return to its historic commitments to multilateralism and human rights. removed by Josiah Rowe, 23:26, 12 December 2006
Outgoing United Nations Secretary-General Kofi Annan (pictured), in his final speech in office, encourages the United States to provide global leadership whilst respecting the principles of "collective responsibility, global solidarity, the rule of law, mutual accountability, and multilateralism". updated by Josiah Rowe, 23:59, 12 December 2006

December 13

UN Secretary-General Kofi Annan (pictured), in his final speech in office, encourages the United States to provide global leadership whilst respecting multilateralism. added by Pharos, 00:14, 13 December 2006
Marc Ravalomanana is re-elected as President of Madagascar. added by Pharos, 00:14, 13 December 2006
A conference questioning the Holocaust opens in Tehran, Iran. added by Pharos, 00:29, 13 December 2006
Incumbent Igor Smirnov wins the presidential elections in the internationally unrecognized state of Transnistria. added by Pharos, 00:59, 13 December 2006
Incumbent Igor Smirnov wins presidential elections in the self-declared state of Transnistria. added by Pharos, 00:59, 13 December 2006
Incumbent Igor Smirnov wins presidential elections in the internationally unrecognized state of Transnistria. updated by Pharos, 01:00, 13 December 2006
STS-116 launches Christer Fuglesang, the first Swedish astronaut, and six others to the International Space Station. added by Pharos, 01:27, 13 December 2006
Former Chilean head of state Augusto Pinochet (age 91) dies one week after suffering a heart attack. updated by Nishkid64, 03:16, 13 December 2006
An international conference questioning the Holocaust is opened by Iranian president Mahmoud Ahmadinejad in Tehran, Iran. added by Nishkid64, 03:18, 13 December 2006
A conference questioning the Holocaust is opened by Mahmoud Ahmadinejad in Tehran, Iran. updated by Nishkid64, 03:19, 13 December 2006
The Iraq Study Group releases its final report, describing the situation in the Iraq War as "grave and deteriorating" and making seventy-nine policy recommendations. updated by Nishkid64, 03:22, 13 December 2006
The Iraq Study Group releases its final report, describing the situation in the Iraq War as "grave and deteriorating" and making seventy-nine policy recommendations. removed by Zzyzx11, 05:09, 13 December 2006
Iranian President Mahmoud Ahmadinejad opens a conference questioning the Holocaust. added by Tariqabjotu, 04:27, 13 December 2006
Iranian President Mahmoud Ahmadinejad (pictured) opens a conference questioning the Holocaust. updated by PFHLai, 04:47, 13 December 2006
In his final speech in office, UN Secretary-General Kofi Annan encourages the United States to provide global leadership whilst respecting multilateralism. added by PFHLai, 04:47, 13 December 2006
Former Chilean head of state Augusto Pinochet (age 91) dies one week after suffering a heart attack. updated by PFHLai, 04:47, 13 December 2006
Marc Ravalomanana is re-elected as President of Madagascar. added by PFHLai, 04:47, 13 December 2006
Marc Ravalomanana is re-elected as President of Madagascar. removed by Zzyzx11, 05:09, 13 December 2006

100x100px|right|United Nations Secretary-General Kofi Annan removed by PFHLai, 04:47, 13 December 2006

Marc Ravalomanana is re-elected as President of Madagascar. updated by PFHLai, 05:29, 13 December 2006
Space Shuttle Discovery launches Christer Fuglesang, the first Swedish astronaut in space, and six others on mission STS-116 to the International Space Station. added by PFHLai, 07:28, 13 December 2006
Space Shuttle Discovery launches Christer Fuglesang, the first Scandinavian astronaut in space, and six others on mission STS-116 to the International Space Station. updated by PFHLai, 07:30, 13 December 2006
Iranian President Mahmoud Ahmadinejad (pictured) opens a conference examining the Holocaust. updated by PFHLai, 13:30, 13 December 2006
Christer Fuglesang, the first Scandinavian in space, and six other astronauts on mission STS-116 arrive at the International Space Station. added by PFHLai, 14:16, 13 December 2006
Iranian President Mahmoud Ahmadinejad (pictured) opens a conference aiming to "review the Holocaust". updated by Dbachmann, 14:52, 13 December 2006
Iranian President Mahmoud Ahmadinejad (pictured) opens a conference aiming to "review the Holocaust". updated by Renamed user ixgysjijel, 17:11, 13 December 2006
Iranian President Mahmoud Ahmadinejad (pictured) opens a conference aiming to "review the Holocaust". updated by Dbachmann, 17:14, 13 December 2006
Iranian President Mahmoud Ahmadinejad (pictured) opens a conference aiming to "review the Holocaust". updated by Renamed user ixgysjijel, 17:23, 13 December 2006
Marc Ravalomanana is re-elected as President of Madagascar. updated by Bobo192, 21:57, 13 December 2006

December 14

Marc Ravalomanana is re-elected as President of Madagascar after claiming 55% of the vote in the first round. updated by YellowMonkey, 01:29, 14 December 2006
Former Russian secret agent Alexander Litvinenko dies in a hospital in London after a suspected poisoning with polonium. added by DragonflySixtyseven, 01:10, 01 December 2006
Maoist rebels in Nepal sign a peace treaty with the government, officially ending a ten-year civil war. removed by Tariqabjotu, 21:43, 01 December 2006
Former Russian secret agent Alexander Litvinenko dies in a hospital in London after being poisoned with polonium. updated by Nishkid64, 18:03, 02 December 2006
Stéphane Dion becomes the new leader of the Liberal Party of Canada after defeating Michael Ignatieff on the fourth ballot at the party's leadership convention. removed by Tariqabjotu, 00:22, 03 December 2006
Stéphane Dion is elected leader of the Liberal Party of Canada. removed by HappyCamper, 02:14, 03 December 2006
Former Russian secret agent Alexander Litvinenko dies in a hospital in London after being poisoned with polonium. updated by Pepsidrinka, 01:50, 04 December 2006
The Socialist Party gains in Dutch elections, while Jan Peter Balkenende's Christian Democrats retain their plurality in the Tweede Kamer. removed by PFHLai, 08:29, 04 December 2006
At least 300 people are killed in clashes between the army of Sudan and the Sudan People's Liberation Army in the southern Sudanese town of Malakal. removed by PFHLai, 08:42, 04 December 2006
A series of car bombs and mortar attacks kills more than 200 people in Sadr City, Iraq. removed by PFHLai, 10:01, 04 December 2006
Fijian troops occupy the police headquarters in Suva, as their conflict with the government continues to escalate. removed by PFHLai, 07:47, 05 December 2006
The 15th Asian Games, a multi-sport event with forty-five countries participating, open in Doha, Qatar. removed by Tariqabjotu, 00:23, 06 December 2006
Economist and former Finance Minister Rafael Correa wins the Ecuadorian presidential election after a run-off. removed by Tariqabjotu, 00:23, 06 December 2006
Hugo Chávez is re-elected as President of Venezuela. removed by PFHLai, 06:17, 10 December 2006
The Sudan People's Liberation Army clashes with government forces in Malakal, Sudan, resulting in more than three hundred deaths. removed by PFHLai, 06:17, 10 December 2006
Augusto Pinochet dies, age 91. removed by Nishkid64, 17:52, 10 December 2006
The Fijian military under Commodore Frank Bainimarama takes control of the government. removed by Josiah Rowe, 19:58, 11 December 2006
After killing nearly six hundred people in the Philippines, Typhoon Durian (Reming) strikes Vietnam, leading to over eighty more deaths. removed by Josiah Rowe, 19:58, 11 December 2006
Outgoing United Nations Secretary-General Kofi Annan (pictured), in his final speech in office, encourages the United States to return to its historic commitments to multilateralism and human rights. removed by Josiah Rowe, 23:26, 12 December 2006
Christer Fuglesang becomes the first Scandinavian astronaut in space as the Space Shuttle Discovery is launched on a mission to the International Space Station. removed by Pharos, 01:27, 13 December 2006
The Iraq Study Group releases its final report, describing the situation in the Iraq War as "grave and deteriorating" and making seventy-nine policy recommendations. removed by Nishkid64, 03:21, 13 December 2006
Marc Ravalomanana is re-elected as President of Madagascar. removed by Zzyzx11, 05:09, 13 December 2006
Ethiopia begins to intervene in the Somali Civil War. removed by Zzyzx11, 05:09, 13 December 2006
Marc Ravalomanana is re-elected as President of Madagascar. updated by PFHLai, 04:53, 14 December 2006
Marc Ravalomanana is re-elected as President of Madagascar. removed by The Tom, 20:20, 14 December 2006
A research expedition concludes that the Chinese River Dolphin is now likely extinct, marking the first extinction of a large mammal in recent decades. added by The Tom, 20:20, 14 December 2006
Former Chilean head of state Augusto Pinochet dies one week after suffering a heart attack. added by The Tom, 20:24, 14 December 2006
Former Chilean head of state Augusto Pinochet dies one week after suffering a heart attack. removed by The Tom, 22:52, 14 December 2006

added by PFHLai, 22:33, 14 December 2006
removed by Tariqabjotu, 22:40, 14 December 2006

A conference aiming to "review the Holocaust" is held in Tehran, Iran. added by PFHLai, 22:33, 14 December 2006
A conference aiming to "review the Holocaust" is held in Tehran, Iran. removed by Violetriga, 12:47, 16 December 2006
A research expedition concludes that the Chinese River Dolphin (pictured) is now likely extinct, marking the first extinction of a large mammal in recent decades. updated by Tariqabjotu, 22:40, 14 December 2006
A research expedition concludes that the Chinese River Dolphin (drawing pictured) is now likely extinct, marking the first extinction of a large mammal in recent decades. updated by Tariqabjotu, 22:40, 14 December 2006
A research expedition concludes that the Chinese River Dolphin (illustration pictured) is now likely extinct, marking the first extinction of a large mammal in recent decades. added by The Tom, 22:43, 14 December 2006
Astronauts on mission STS-116 attempt to redeploy a new solar array on the International Space Station's Integrated Truss Structure. added by The Tom, 22:52, 14 December 2006
A military funeral is held for former Chilean head of state Augusto Pinochet. added by The Tom, 22:52, 14 December 2006
Christer Fuglesang, the first Scandinavian in space, and six other astronauts on mission STS-116 arrive at the International Space Station. removed by The Tom, 22:52, 14 December 2006
Former President of Ethiopia Mengistu Haile Mariam is convicted in absentia by an Ethiopian court for committing genocide during the "Red Terror" added by The Tom, 22:59, 14 December 2006
Former President of Ethiopia Mengistu Haile Mariam is convicted of genocide in absentia by an Ethiopian court for his part in the so-called "Red Terror". updated by The Tom, 23:01, 14 December 2006
Police are investigating the murders of five female prostitutes in Ipswich, England. added by Tariqabjotu, 23:06, 14 December 2006
A military funeral is held for former Chilean head of state Augusto Pinochet. updated by Tariqabjotu, 23:06, 14 December 2006
A military funeral is held for former Chilean head of state Augusto Pinochet. removed by Nightstallion, 15:17, 16 December 2006
Incumbent Igor Smirnov wins presidential elections in the internationally unrecognized state of Transnistria. removed by Tariqabjotu, 23:06, 14 December 2006
Police are investigating the murders of five female prostitutes in Ipswich, England. updated by Tariqabjotu, 23:07, 14 December 2006

December 15

Police are investigating the murders of five female prostitutes in Ipswich, England. updated by Owen, 08:35, 15 December 2006
Police are investigating the murders of five women in Ipswich, England. updated by The Anome, 12:08, 15 December 2006
Former President of Ethiopia Mengistu Haile Mariam is convicted in absentia of genocide by an Ethiopian court for his part in the so-called "Red Terror". updated by The Anome, 12:19, 15 December 2006
A research expedition concludes that the Chinese River Dolphin (pictured) is now likely extinct, marking the first extinction of a large mammal in recent decades. updated by Rich Farmbrough, 16:38, 15 December 2006
The Chinese River Dolphin (illustration pictured) is declared functionally extinct, marking the first extinction of a large mammal in recent decades. added by PFHLai, 17:10, 15 December 2006
Police are investigating the murders of five women in Ipswich, England. updated by PFHLai, 17:10, 15 December 2006
The Chinese River Dolphin (illustration pictured) is declared functionally extinct, marking the first extinction of a large mammal in recent decades. updated by PFHLai, 17:20, 15 December 2006
Astronauts on mission STS-116 attempt to redeploy a faulty solar array on the International Space Station's Integrated Truss Structure. updated by PFHLai, 17:20, 15 December 2006
The Chinese River Dolphin (illustrated) is declared functionally extinct, the first extinction of a large mammal in recent decades. updated by PFHLai, 17:47, 15 December 2006
Suffolk police launches an investigation on five dead bodies discovered near Ipswich in Suffolk, England. added by PFHLai, 17:47, 15 December 2006
Former President of Ethiopia Mengistu Haile Mariam is convicted in absentia of genocide by an Ethiopian court for his part in the so-called "Red Terror". added by PFHLai, 17:47, 15 December 2006
Astronauts on mission STS-116 attempt to retract a solar array on the International Space Station's Integrated Truss Structure. updated by PFHLai, 23:38, 15 December 2006

December 16

Suffolk police launch an investigation on five dead bodies discovered near Ipswich in Suffolk, England. updated by Tariqabjotu, 02:28, 16 December 2006
In his final speech in office, UN Secretary-General Kofi Annan encourages the United States to provide global leadership whilst respecting multilateralism. removed by Violetriga, 12:47, 16 December 2006
The Chinese River Dolphin (illustrated) is declared functionally extinct, the first extinction of a large mammal in recent decades. updated by Pengo, 14:56, 16 December 2006
Jigme Singye Wangchuck, the King of Bhutan, abdicates in favour of his son Jigme Khesar Namgyal Wangchuck (a full year earlier than previously announced). added by Nightstallion, 15:17, 16 December 2006
Former President of Ethiopia Mengistu Haile Mariam is convicted in absentia of genocide by an Ethiopian court for his part in the so-called "Red Terror". updated by Nightstallion, 15:17, 16 December 2006
Former President of Ethiopia Mengistu Haile Mariam is convicted in absentia of genocide by an Ethiopian court for his part in the so-called "Red Terror". removed by Nightstallion, 13:02, 19 December 2006
Jigme Singye Wangchuck, the King of Bhutan, abdicates in favour of his son Jigme Khesar Namgyal Wangchuck a year earlier than expected. updated by Violetriga, 16:24, 16 December 2006
Jigme Singye Wangchuck, the King of Bhutan, abdicates in favour of his son Jigme Khesar Namgyal Wangchuck a year earlier than expected. removed by Conscious, 10:15, 21 December 2006

December 18

The 2006 Asian Games concludes with a closing ceremony at the Khalifa International Stadium in Doha, Qatar. added by PFHLai, 00:13, 18 December 2006
The Yangtze River Dolphin (illustrated) is declared functionally extinct, the first extinction of a large mammal in recent decades. added by Pengo, 00:26, 18 December 2006
The Yangtze River Dolphin is declared functionally extinct, the first extinction of a large mammal in recent decades. updated by PFHLai, 01:23, 18 December 2006
Astronauts on mission STS-116 (pictured) successfully attach the P5 truss segment to the International Space Station, but fail to completely retract a solar array as planned. updated by PFHLai, 01:23, 18 December 2006
The 15th Asian Games conclude with a closing ceremony at Khalifa International Stadium in Doha, Qatar. updated by Tariqabjotu, 02:01, 18 December 2006
The 15th Asian Games conclude with a closing ceremony at Khalifa International Stadium in Doha, Qatar. removed by Harro5, 01:44, 21 December 2006
Suffolk police launch an investigation on five dead bodies discovered near Ipswich in Suffolk, United Kingdom. A 37-year-old supermarket worker is arrested in nearby Trimley St. Martin on suspicion of murder. added by PFHLai, 14:22, 18 December 2006
In their investigation of five dead bodies discovered near Ipswich in Suffolk, United Kingdom, police have arrested a 37-year-old supermarket worker on suspicion of murder. added by Matt Crypto, 14:28, 18 December 2006
The Yangtze River Dolphin is declared functionally extinct, the first extinction of a large mammal species in recent decades. updated by Wknight94, 18:30, 18 December 2006
The Yangtze River Dolphin is declared functionally extinct, the first extinction of a large mammal species in recent decades. removed by PFHLai, 13:10, 19 December 2006
In their investigation of five dead bodies discovered near Ipswich in Suffolk, United Kingdom, police have arrested a 37-year-old supermarket worker on suspicion of murder. added by Centrx, 21:21, 18 December 2006
Suffolk police arrest a man under suspicion of murdering five women near Ipswich, United Kingdom. updated by PFHLai, 23:13, 18 December 2006

December 19

Palestinian National Authority President Mahmoud Abbas calls for new legislative elections amid clashes between supporters of the Hamas and Fatah parties. added by YellowMonkey, 00:25, 19 December 2006
Palestinian National Authority President Mahmoud Abbas calls for new legislative elections amid clashes between supporters of the Hamas and Fatah parties. updated by Nightstallion, 01:03, 19 December 2006
Palestinian National Authority President Mahmoud Abbas calls for new general elections amid clashes between supporters of the Hamas and Fatah parties. updated by Nightstallion, 01:58, 19 December 2006
Palestinian National Authority President Mahmoud Abbas calls for new general elections amid clashes between supporters of the Hamas and Fatah parties. updated by PFHLai, 03:14, 19 December 2006
Astronauts on mission STS-116 (pictured) successfully attach the P5 truss segment and retract a solar array on the International Space Station. updated by Tariqabjotu, 09:15, 19 December 2006
Astronauts on mission STS-116 (pictured) successfully attach the P5 truss segment and retract a solar array on the International Space Station. removed by Nightstallion, 13:02, 19 December 2006
Palestinian National Authority President Mahmoud Abbas calls for new general elections amid clashes between supporters of the Hamas and Fatah parties. updated by Tariqabjotu, 09:16, 19 December 2006
Five Bulgarian nurses and one Palestinian doctor are sentenced to death in Libya for allegedly infecting people with HIV. added by Nightstallion, 13:02, 19 December 2006
Five Bulgarian nurses and one Palestinian doctor are sentenced to death in Libya for allegedly infecting people with HIV. added by PFHLai, 13:10, 19 December 2006
Palestinian National Authority President Mahmoud Abbas calls for new general elections amid clashes between supporters of the Hamas and Fatah parties. added by PFHLai, 13:10, 19 December 2006
Astronauts on mission STS-116 (pictured) successfully attach the P5 truss segment and retract a solar array on the International Space Station. added by PFHLai, 13:10, 19 December 2006
Five Bulgarian nurses and one Palestinian doctor were convicted and sentenced to death in Libya for infecting people with HIV. updated by UtherSRG, 16:09, 19 December 2006
Five Bulgarian nurses and one Palestinian doctor are convicted and sentenced to death in Libya for infecting people with HIV. updated by Bobo192, 18:06, 19 December 2006
Five Bulgarian nurses and one Palestinian doctor are convicted and sentenced to death in Libya for allegedly infecting people with HIV. updated by Brian0918, 20:53, 19 December 2006
Suffolk police arrest two men under suspicion of murdering five women near Ipswich, United Kingdom. updated by Aecis, 21:46, 19 December 2006
Five Bulgarian nurses and one Palestinian doctor accused of infecting people with HIV in Libya are convicted and sentenced to death. updated by PFHLai, 23:16, 19 December 2006
Five Bulgarian nurses and one Palestinian doctor in Libya accused of infecting people with HIV are convicted and sentenced to death. updated by PFHLai, 23:22, 19 December 2006
In Libya, five Bulgarian nurses and one Palestinian doctor accused of infecting people with HIV are convicted and sentenced to death. added by PFHLai, 23:28, 19 December 2006
Palestinian National Authority President Mahmoud Abbas (pictured) calls for new general elections amid clashes between supporters of the Hamas and Fatah parties. updated by PFHLai, 23:28, 19 December 2006
Suffolk police arrest two men under suspicion of murdering five women near Ipswich, United Kingdom. updated by PFHLai, 23:28, 19 December 2006
Suffolk police arrest two men under suspicion of murdering five women near Ipswich, United Kingdom. removed by The Tom, 21:34, 21 December 2006
Astronauts on mission STS-116 successfully attach the P5 truss segment and retract a solar array on the International Space Station. added by PFHLai, 23:28, 19 December 2006
Astronauts on mission STS-116 successfully attach the P5 truss segment and retract a solar array on the International Space Station. removed by The Tom, 21:34, 21 December 2006

December 20

In Libya, five Bulgarian nurses and one Palestinian doctor accused of infecting people with HIV are convicted and sentenced to death. updated by Centrx, 08:55, 20 December 2006
Palestinian National Authority President Mahmoud Abbas (pictured) calls for new general elections amid clashes between supporters of the Hamas and Fatah parties. updated by Jacoplane, 09:10, 20 December 2006

December 21

Australian cricketer Shane Warne retires from Test cricket following victory in the 2006-07 Ashes series. added by Harro5, 01:44, 21 December 2006
Australian cricketer Shane Warne (pictured), the leading wicket-taker in Test cricket history, announces his retirement following his team's victory in the 2006-07 Ashes series. updated by YellowMonkey, 01:59, 21 December 2006
Australian cricketer Shane Warne (pictured), the leading wicket-taker in Test cricket history, announces his retirement following his team's victory in the 2006-07 Ashes series. removed by Centrx, 08:39, 21 December 2006
Palestinian National Authority President Mahmoud Abbas calls for new general elections amid clashes between supporters of the Hamas and Fatah parties. updated by YellowMonkey, 01:59, 21 December 2006
Palestinian National Authority President Mahmoud Abbas (pictured) calls for new general elections amid clashes between supporters of the Hamas and Fatah parties. updated by Centrx, 08:46, 21 December 2006
The 15th Asian Games conclude with a closing ceremony at Khalifa International Stadium in Doha, Qatar. updated by Centrx, 08:46, 21 December 2006
The 15th Asian Games conclude with a closing ceremony at Khalifa International Stadium in Doha, Qatar. removed by Conscious, 10:15, 21 December 2006
Saparmurat Niyazov, who as president-for-life of Turkmenistan was the subject of a personality cult, dies at 66. added by Conscious, 10:15, 21 December 2006
Saparmurat Niyazov, who, as president-for-life of Turkmenistan was the subject of a personality cult, dies at 66. updated by Sir Nicholas de Mimsy-Porpington, 12:04, 21 December 2006
Saparmurat Niyazov (pictured), who, as president-for-life of Turkmenistan was the subject of a personality cult, dies at 66. updated by Brian0918, 14:20, 21 December 2006
Palestinian National Authority President Mahmoud Abbas calls for new general elections amid clashes between supporters of the Hamas and Fatah parties. updated by Brian0918, 14:20, 21 December 2006
Palestinian National Authority President Mahmoud Abbas calls for new general elections amid clashes between supporters of the Hamas and Fatah parties. removed by Tariqabjotu, 03:41, 23 December 2006
Saparmurat Niyazov (pictured), who, as president-for-life of Turkmenistan was the subject of a personality cult, dies at 66. updated by Nishkid64, 15:44, 21 December 2006
Abu Bakar Bashir, the spiritual leader of Jemaah Islamiyah, has his conviction relating to the 2002 Bali bombing overturned by the Indonesian Supreme Court. added by Harro5, 20:54, 21 December 2006
The spiritual leader of Jemaah Islamiyah, Abu Bakar Bashir, has his 2002 Bali bombing conviction overturned by the Indonesian Supreme Court. added by Nishkid64, 21:27, 21 December 2006
Heavy fighting is reported near Baidoa, Somalia between the Islamic Courts Union and the Baidoa-based government, the latter now allegedly reinforced by Ethiopian military units. added by The Tom, 21:34, 21 December 2006
U.S. military prosecutors charge three marines with murder in connection with the Haditha killings. added by The Tom, 21:34, 21 December 2006
The spiritual leader of Jemaah Islamiyah, Abu Bakar Bashir, has his 2002 Bali bombing conviction overturned by the Indonesian Supreme Court. updated by The Tom, 21:34, 21 December 2006
Heavy fighting is reported near Baidoa, Somalia, between the Islamic Courts Union and the Baidoa-based government, which is now allegedly reinforced by Ethiopian military units. added by Tariqabjotu, 21:39, 21 December 2006
U.S. military prosecutors charge three Marines with twelve counts of murder in connection with the Haditha killings. updated by Tariqabjotu, 21:40, 21 December 2006
U.S. military prosecutors charge three Marines with twelve counts of murder in connection with last year's Haditha killings. updated by Tariqabjotu, 21:51, 21 December 2006
Abu Bakar Bashir's conviction related to the 2002 Bali bombing is overturned by the Indonesian Supreme Court. updated by Tariqabjotu, 21:51, 21 December 2006

December 22

The Supreme Court of Indonesia overturns the conviction of Abu Bakar Bashir for his alleged role in the 2002 Bali bombing. added by The Tom, 00:31, 22 December 2006
Saparmurat Niyazov (pictured), who, as president-for-life of Turkmenistan was the subject of a personality cult, dies at 66, resulting in soon-to-be-held presidential elections. updated by Nightstallion, 12:53, 22 December 2006
In Indonesia, the conviction of Abu Bakar Bashir for his alleged role in the 2002 Bali bombing is overturned. added by PFHLai, 14:34, 22 December 2006
In Indonesia, the conviction of Abu Bakar Bashir for his alleged role in the 2002 Bali bombing is overturned. removed by David Levy, 13:12, 26 December 2006
Saparmurat Niyazov (pictured), President for Life of Turkmenistan, dies at 66; presidential elections are scheduled for December 26. updated by PFHLai, 14:40, 22 December 2006
Six foreign health care workers in Libya accused of infecting people with HIV are convicted and sentenced to death. added by PFHLai, 14:43, 22 December 2006
Six foreign health care workers in Libya accused of infecting people with HIV are convicted and sentenced to death. removed by Josiah Rowe, 23:38, 23 December 2006
Heavy fighting between the Islamic Courts Union and government troops allegedly reinforced by the Ethiopian military breaks out near Baidoa, Somalia. updated by PFHLai, 14:59, 22 December 2006
Saparmurat Niyazov (pictured), President for Life of Turkmenistan, dies at 66. updated by PFHLai, 15:04, 22 December 2006
Saparmurat Niyazov (pictured), President for Life of Turkmenistan, dies at 66; presidential elections are scheduled for December 26. removed by PFHLai, 15:04, 22 December 2006
Saparmurat Niyazov (pictured), President for Life of Turkmenistan, dies at 66 due to heart failure. updated by PFHLai, 15:09, 22 December 2006
Saparmurat Niyazov (pictured), President for Life of Turkmenistan, dies of a sudden heart failure at age 66. updated by PFHLai, 15:11, 22 December 2006
U.S. military prosecutors charge eight Marines, including four for murder, in connection with last year's Haditha killings. added by PFHLai, 15:45, 22 December 2006
In Somalia, heavy fighting between forces of the Islamic Courts Union and government troops allegedly reinforced by the Ethiopian military breaks out near Baidoa. added by PFHLai, 18:03, 22 December 2006
Saparmurat Niyazov (pictured), President for Life of Turkmenistan, dies of a sudden cardiac arrest at age 66. updated by Renamed user ixgysjijel, 20:54, 22 December 2006

December 23

The Space Shuttle Discovery lands at the Kennedy Space Center, concluding a two-week mission to the International Space Station. added by Tariqabjotu, 03:41, 23 December 2006
The Space Shuttle Discovery (pictured) lands at the Kennedy Space Center, concluding a two-week mission to the International Space Station. updated by Tariqabjotu, 03:57, 23 December 2006
Saparmurat Niyazov, President for Life of Turkmenistan, dies of a sudden cardiac arrest at age 66. updated by Tariqabjotu, 03:57, 23 December 2006
Saparmurat Niyazov, President for Life of Turkmenistan, dies of a sudden cardiac arrest at age 66. removed by Shanes, 17:30, 25 December 2006
The Space Shuttle Discovery (pictured) lands at the Kennedy Space Center, concluding a two-week mission to the International Space Station. added by Tariqabjotu, 04:03, 23 December 2006
The United Nations Security Council unanimously passes a resolution imposing sanctions on Iran for its nuclear enrichment program. added by Josiah Rowe, 23:38, 23 December 2006

December 24

The United Nations Security Council unanimously passes a resolution imposing sanctions on Iran for its nuclear enrichment program. updated by Vanished user 5zariu3jisj0j4irj, 00:42, 24 December 2006
The United Nations Security Council unanimously passes a resolution imposing sanctions on Iran for its nuclear enrichment program. updated by Tariqabjotu, 00:48, 24 December 2006
The United Nations Security Council unanimously adopts Resolution 1737, imposing sanctions on Iran for its nuclear enrichment program. updated by PFHLai, 15:07, 24 December 2006

December 25

The United Nations Security Council unanimously adopts Resolution 1737, imposing sanctions on Iran for its nuclear enrichment program. updated by Postdlf, 02:35, 25 December 2006
The United Nations Security Council unanimously adopts Resolution 1737, imposing sanctions on Iran for its nuclear enrichment program. removed by PFHLai, 02:45, 31 December 2006
Ethiopia confirms its air and ground units have entered Somalia and attacked Islamic Courts Union forces in support of the Baidoa-based government (map pictured). added by The Tom, 03:28, 25 December 2006
The Space Shuttle Discovery lands at the Kennedy Space Center, concluding a two-week mission to the International Space Station. updated by The Tom, 03:28, 25 December 2006
The Space Shuttle Discovery lands at the Kennedy Space Center, concluding a two-week mission to the International Space Station. removed by Tariqabjotu, 19:26, 27 December 2006
Ethiopia confirms its air and ground units have entered Somalia and attacked Islamic Courts Union forces in support of the Baidoa-based government (map pictured). updated by Flcelloguy, 03:40, 25 December 2006
James Brown, known as The Godfather of Soul, dies at the age of 73. added by Shanes, 17:30, 25 December 2006
James Brown, known as The Godfather of Soul, dies at age 73. updated by Shanes, 17:38, 25 December 2006
James Brown, known as The Godfather of Soul, dies at age 73. removed by Nishkid64, 18:28, 25 December 2006
Saparmurat Niyazov, President for Life of Turkmenistan, dies of a sudden cardiac arrest at age 66. updated by Nishkid64, 18:28, 25 December 2006
Saparmurat Niyazov, President for Life of Turkmenistan, dies of a sudden cardiac arrest at age 66. removed by Nishkid64, 18:31, 25 December 2006
James Brown, known as The Godfather of Soul, dies at age 73. updated by Nishkid64, 18:31, 25 December 2006
James Brown, known as The Godfather of Soul, dies of heart failure at age 73. updated by Nishkid64, 18:35, 25 December 2006
James Brown, known as The Godfather of Soul, dies of heart failure at age 73. removed by David Levy, 18:41, 25 December 2006
Saparmurat Niyazov, President for Life of Turkmenistan, dies of a sudden cardiac arrest at age 66. updated by David Levy, 18:41, 25 December 2006
Saparmurat Niyazov, President for Life of Turkmenistan, dies of a sudden cardiac arrest at age 66. removed by Tariqabjotu, 19:25, 27 December 2006

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December 27

Massive floods force the evacuation of more than 60,000 people in Malaysia. added by PFHLai, 03:29, 27 December 2006
U.S. military prosecutors charge eight Marines, including four for murder, in connection with last year's Haditha killings. updated by PFHLai, 03:29, 27 December 2006
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Gerald Ford, former President of the United States, dies. added by Infrogmation, 04:56, 27 December 2006
Gerald Ford, former President of the United States, dies at age 93. updated by Infrogmation, 04:58, 27 December 2006
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Ethiopia confirms its air and ground units have entered Somalia and attacked Islamic Courts Union forces in support of the Baidoa-based government. updated by Renamed user ixgysjijel, 05:33, 27 December 2006
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U.S. military prosecutors charge eight Marines, including four for murder, in connection with last year's Haditha killings. updated by Nine Tail Fox, 13:20, 27 December 2006
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Ethiopian military units and forces of the Transitional Federal Government in Somalia capture Bandiradley, Beledweyne and Jowhar from the Islamic Courts Union. added by PFHLai, 17:29, 27 December 2006
Former U.S. President Gerald Ford (pictured) dies at age 93. added by Tariqabjotu, 18:54, 27 December 2006
A series of earthquakes off the coast of Taiwan damages at least five submarine cables, resulting in the disruption of telecommunication services in parts of Asia. added by Tariqabjotu, 19:25, 27 December 2006
A series of earthquakes off the coast of Taiwan damages at least five undersea cables, resulting in the disruption of telecommunication services in parts of Asia. updated by Tariqabjotu, 19:27, 27 December 2006
Former U.S. President Gerald Ford (pictured) dies at age 93. updated by Tariqabjotu, 20:37, 27 December 2006
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Former U.S. President Gerald Ford (pictured) dies from heart failure at age 93. updated by Tariqabjotu, 00:40, 28 December 2006
A series of earthquakes off the southern coast of Taiwan damages several undersea cables, disrupting telecommunication services in various parts of Asia. updated by PFHLai, 04:44, 28 December 2006
Ethiopian military units and forces of the Transitional Federal Government surround the Somali capital of Mogadishu. Various leaders of the Islamic Courts Union resign as an attempt to prevent further armed conflicts. added by PFHLai, 13:08, 28 December 2006
Ethiopian military units and forces of the Transitional Federal Government surround the Somali capital of Mogadishu. Various leaders of the Islamic Courts Union resign in an attempt to prevent further armed conflicts. updated by PFHLai, 13:46, 28 December 2006

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December 29

U.S. military prosecutors charge eight Marines, including four for murder, in connection with last year's Haditha killings. + updated by Tariqabjotu, 00:21, 29 December 2006
In Indonesia, the conviction of Abu Bakar Bashir for his alleged role in the 2002 Bali bombing is overturned. updated by Tariqabjotu, 00:21, 29 December 2006
In Indonesia, the conviction of Abu Bakar Bashir for his alleged role in the 2002 Bali bombing is overturned. removed by PFHLai, 14:01, 29 December 2006
U.S. military prosecutors charge eight Marines, including four for murder, in connection with last year's Haditha killings. updated by Tariqabjotu, 00:23, 29 December 2006
U.S. military prosecutors charge eight Marines, including four for murder, in connection with last year's Haditha killings. removed by Nishkid64, 01:28, 30 December 2006
Fighters of the Islamic Courts Union leave Mogadishu as Ethiopian military units and forces of the Transitional Federal Government enter the Somali capital unopposed. updated by PFHLai, 12:49, 29 December 2006
Saparmurat Niyazov, President for Life of Turkmenistan, dies of a sudden cardiac arrest at age 66. updated by PFHLai, 14:01, 29 December 2006
Saparmurat Niyazov, President for Life of Turkmenistan, dies of a sudden cardiac arrest at age 66. removed by PFHLai, 00:44, 30 December 2006

December 30

Former Iraqi President Saddam Hussein (pictured) is executed by hanging for crimes against humanity. added by Tariqabjotu, 03:06, 30 December 2006
Former Iraqi President Saddam Hussein (pictured) is executed by hanging for crimes against humanity. removed by Tariqabjotu, 03:07, 30 December 2006
Former U.S. President Gerald Ford dies at age 93. updated by Tariqabjotu, 03:06, 30 December 2006
Former U.S. President Gerald Ford (pictured) dies at age 93. updated by Tariqabjotu, 03:07, 30 December 2006
Heavy rains lead to a series of floods in southern Peninsular Malaysia, forcing the evacuation of more than 60,000 people. updated by Tariqabjotu, 03:07, 30 December 2006
Heavy rains lead to a series of floods in southern Peninsular Malaysia, forcing the evacuation of more than 60,000 people. removed by Jeffrey O. Gustafson, 03:08, 30 December 2006
Former Iraqi President Saddam Hussein (pictured) is executed by hanging for crimes against humanity. updated by Jeffrey O. Gustafson, 03:08, 30 December 2006
Former U.S. President Gerald Ford dies at age 93. updated by Jeffrey O. Gustafson, 03:08, 30 December 2006
Former Iraqi President Saddam Hussein (pictured) to be executed tonight by hanging for crimes against humanity. updated by Michael Hardy, 03:13, 30 December 2006
Former Iraqi President Saddam Hussein (pictured) is executed by hanging for crimes against humanity. updated by TheProject, 03:17, 30 December 2006
Former Iraqi President Saddam Hussein (pictured) to be executed tonight by hanging for crimes against humanity. updated by Madchester, 03:19, 30 December 2006
Former Iraqi President Saddam Hussein (pictured) is executed tonight by hanging for crimes against humanity. updated by Pakaran, 03:20, 30 December 2006
Former Iraqi President Saddam Hussein (pictured) is executed by hanging for crimes against humanity. updated by Pakaran, 03:21, 30 December 2006
Former Iraqi President Saddam Hussein (pictured) is to be [capital punishment|executed]] by hanging for crimes against humanity. updated by Madchester, 03:22, 30 December 2006
Former Iraqi President Saddam Hussein (pictured) is to be executed by hanging for crimes against humanity. updated by Madchester, 03:23, 30 December 2006
Former Iraqi President Saddam Hussein (pictured) is executed by hanging for crimes against humanity. updated by Michael Hardy, 03:24, 30 December 2006
Folks. added by Jeffrey O. Gustafson, 03:25, 30 December 2006
Folks. removed by Madchester, 03:25, 30 December 2006
Stop warring. added by Jeffrey O. Gustafson, 03:25, 30 December 2006
Stop warring. removed by Madchester, 03:25, 30 December 2006
Multiple domestic sources are reporting this as fact. added by Jeffrey O. Gustafson, 03:25, 30 December 2006
Multiple domestic sources are reporting this as fact. removed by Madchester, 03:25, 30 December 2006
He's not pinin', he's passed on! This dictator is no more! He has ceased to be! He's expired and gone to meet its may-kar! This is a late dictator. He's a stiff. Bereft of life, he rests in peace, if you hadn't nailed 'im to the perch he'd be pushing up the daisies! He's rung down the curtain and joined the choir invisibule! This * is an ex-dictator! added by Jeffrey O. Gustafson, 03:25, 30 December 2006
He's not pinin', he's passed on! This dictator is no more! He has ceased to be! He's expired and gone to meet its may-kar! This is a late dictator. He's a stiff. Bereft of life, he rests in peace, if you hadn't nailed 'im to the perch he'd be pushing up the daisies! He's rung down the curtain and joined the choir invisibule! This * is an ex-dictator! removed by Madchester, 03:25, 30 December 2006

updated by Jeffrey O. Gustafson, 03:25, 30 December 2006

Former Iraqi President Saddam Hussein (pictured) is to be executed by hanging for crimes against humanity. updated by Madchester, 03:27, 30 December 2006
Former Iraqi President Saddam Hussein (pictured) is executed by hanging for crimes against humanity. updated by One, 03:28, 30 December 2006
Former Iraqi President Saddam Hussein (pictured) is reported to be executed by hanging for crimes against humanity. updated by Ixfd64, 03:29, 30 December 2006
Arabic language news outlets report that former Iraqi President Saddam Hussein (pictured) has been executed by hanging for crimes against humanity. added by David Levy, 03:30, 30 December 2006
Former Iraqi President Saddam Hussein (pictured) is to be executed by hanging for crimes against humanity. updated by Centrx, 03:32, 30 December 2006
Former Iraqi President Saddam Hussein (pictured) is executed by hanging for crimes against humanity. updated by Tariqabjotu, 03:33, 30 December 2006
Former Iraqi President Saddam Hussein (pictured) is executed by hanging for crimes against humanity. updated by Khoikhoi, 04:13, 30 December 2006
Former Iraqi President Saddam Hussein (pictured) is executed by hanging for crimes against humanity. updated by Tariqabjotu, 05:23, 30 December 2006
Former Iraqi President Saddam Hussein (pictured) is executed by hanging for crimes against humanity. updated by Khoikhoi, 07:53, 30 December 2006

December 31

Nepal adopts a new national coat of arm as a gesture of reconciliation after the Nepalese Civil War. added by PFHLai, 00:15, 31 December 2006
Nepal adopts a new national coat of arms as a gesture of reconciliation after the Nepalese Civil War. updated by PFHLai, 00:16, 31 December 2006
The state funeral of former U.S. President Gerald Ford is held at the U.S. Capitol. added by PFHLai, 01:17, 31 December 2006
A pipeline explosion kills at least 200 people in Lagos, Nigeria. updated by PFHLai, 02:45, 31 December 2006
A series of earthquakes off the southern coast of Taiwan damages several undersea cables, disrupting telecommunication services in various parts of Asia. removed by Tariqabjotu, 21:32, 31 December 2006
The Ayles Ice Shelf at Ellesmere Island in the Canadian Arctic Archipelago is found have collapsed, setting a 66 km² (25 mi²) portion adrift in the Arctic Ocean. added by PFHLai, 02:49, 31 December 2006
The Ayles Ice Shelf at Ellesmere Island in the Canadian Arctic Archipelago is found have collapsed, setting a 66 km² (25 mi²) portion adrift in the Arctic Ocean. removed by Centrx, 02:53, 31 December 2006
The Ayles Ice Shelf at Ellesmere Island in the Canadian Arctic Archipelago is found have collapsed, setting a 66 km² (25 mi²) portion adrift in the Arctic Ocean. updated by Philwelch, 05:45, 31 December 2006
The Ayles Ice Shelf at Ellesmere Island in the Canadian Arctic Archipelago is found have collapsed, setting a 66 km² (25 mi²) portion adrift in the Arctic Ocean. removed by David Levy, 05:53, 31 December 2006
The United Nations Security Council unanimously adopts Resolution 1737, imposing sanctions on Iran for its nuclear enrichment program. updated by Nishkid64, 14:40, 31 December 2006
The United Nations Security Council unanimously adopts Resolution 1737, imposing sanctions on Iran for its nuclear enrichment program. removed by Mets501, 14:45, 31 December 2006
A car bomb explosion in Madrid Barajas International Airport kills two and injures 26. added by Mets501, 14:45, 31 December 2006
A car bomb explosion in Madrid Barajas International Airport injures 26. updated by Thunderboltz, 15:19, 31 December 2006
A car bomb explosion in Madrid Barajas International Airport kills 2 and injures 26. updated by Verrai, 16:22, 31 December 2006
A car bomb explosion in Madrid Barajas International Airport injures 26 and leaves two missing. updated by Nishkid64, 17:29, 31 December 2006
Eight bombings in Bangkok kill two people and cancel New Year's Eve celebrations in the city. added by Tariqabjotu, 21:32, 31 December 2006
Eight bombings in Bangkok injure twenty and kill two people and cancel New Year's Eve celebrations in the city. updated by Nishkid64, 21:39, 31 December 2006
Eight bombings in Bangkok injure twenty and kill two people, canceling New Year's Eve celebrations in the city. updated by Nishkid64, 21:42, 31 December 2006
At least eight bombings in Bangkok injure twenty and kill two people, canceling New Year's Eve celebrations in the city. added by Tariqabjotu, 21:46, 31 December 2006
A car bomb explosion in Madrid Barajas International Airport injures twenty-six and leaves two missing. updated by Tariqabjotu, 21:46, 31 December 2006
A pipeline explosion kills at least two hundred people in Lagos, Nigeria. updated by Tariqabjotu, 21:46, 31 December 2006
A series of earthquakes off the southern coast of Taiwan damages several undersea cables, disrupting telecommunication services in various parts of Asia. updated by Tariqabjotu, 21:46, 31 December 2006
A series of earthquakes off the southern coast of Taiwan damages several undersea cables, disrupting telecommunication services in parts of Asia. updated by Tariqabjotu, 21:46, 31 December 2006
At least eight bombings in Bangkok kill two people, canceling New Year's Eve celebrations in the city. updated by Tariqabjotu, 21:48, 31 December 2006