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August 1
- Yani Tseng wins the Women's British Open, becoming the youngest golfer to win five major championships. added by Tariqabjotu, 17:55, 01 August 2011
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- |title = Yani Tseng added by Tariqabjotu, 18:02, 01 August 2011
- |title = Yani Tseng removed by Tariqabjotu, 16:07, 05 August 2011
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- |link = 2011 Women's British Open - Tseng Yani (2).jpg removed by Tariqabjotu, 16:07, 05 August 2011
- Yani Tseng (pictured) wins the Women's British Open, becoming the youngest golfer to win five major championships. updated by Tariqabjotu, 18:02, 01 August 2011
- A series of attacks, believed to by the East Turkestan Islamic Movement, occurs in China's Xinjiang region, two weeks after similar attacks. added by Tariqabjotu, 19:28, 01 August 2011
- A series of attacks, believed to be by the East Turkestan Islamic Movement, occurs in China's Xinjiang region, two weeks after similar attacks. updated by Art LaPella, 20:17, 01 August 2011
- A series of attacks, believed to be by the East Turkestan Islamic Movement, occurs in China's Xinjiang region, two weeks after similar attacks. removed by Tariqabjotu, 16:04, 05 August 2011
August 2
- The United States Congress raises the debt ceiling to avoid a default. added by NuclearWarfare, 20:56, 02 August 2011
- The United States Congress raises the debt ceiling to avoid a default. updated by NuclearWarfare, 20:57, 02 August 2011
- The United States Congress raises the debt ceiling to avoid a default. added by David Levy, 22:50, 02 August 2011
August 3
- After months of negotiations, the United States Congress raises the debt ceiling to avoid a projected default. added by NuclearWarfare, 02:36, 03 August 2011
- After months of negotiations, the United States Congress raises the U.S. debt ceiling to avoid a projected default. updated by Tariqabjotu, 07:58, 03 August 2011
- The discovery of the largest ever fungal fruit body, measuring over 10 meters in length, is announced. added by Tone, 11:41, 03 August 2011
- Researchers announce the discovery of the largest known fungal fruit body, which exceeds ten metres in length. added by David Levy, 12:25, 03 August 2011
- Syrian forces crack down on protesters in Hama, a center of the Syrian uprising, killing more than 100 people. added by Tariqabjotu, 19:34, 03 August 2011
- Researchers announce the discovery of the largest known fungal fruit body, which exceeds 10 metres (33 ft) in length. updated by Tariqabjotu, 19:47, 03 August 2011
- Government forces crack down on protesters in Hama, a center of the Syrian uprising, killing more than 100 people. added by Tariqabjotu, 19:47, 03 August 2011
- Government forces crack down on protesters in Hama, a center of the Syrian uprising, killing more than 100 people. updated by Tariqabjotu, 19:48, 03 August 2011
- Researchers announce the discovery of the largest known fungal fruit body, which exceeds 10 metres (33 feet) in length. updated by David Levy, 19:58, 03 August 2011
- Researchers announce the discovery of the largest known fungal fruit body, which exceeds 10 metres (33 feet) in length. updated by Tariqabjotu, 20:22, 03 August 2011
- Researchers announce the discovery of the largest known fungal fruit body, which exceeds 10 metres (33 feet) in length. removed by Tariqabjotu, 10:43, 06 August 2011
August 4
- Government forces crack down on protesters in Hama, a center of the Syrian uprising, killing more than 100 people. updated by David Levy, 11:18, 04 August 2011
August 5
- NASA announces that it has found evidence there may be liquid water on Mars during warm parts of the year. added by Tariqabjotu, 16:04, 05 August 2011
- Government forces crack down on protesters in Hama, a center of the Syrian uprising, killing more than 200 people. updated by Tariqabjotu, 16:04, 05 August 2011
- Government forces crack down on protesters in Hama, a center of the Syrian uprising, killing more than 200 people. removed by Holly Cheng, 16:45, 08 August 2011
- |image = Oblique View of Warm Season Flows in Newton Crater.jpg added by Tariqabjotu, 16:07, 05 August 2011
- |image = Oblique View of Warm Season Flows in Newton Crater.jpg removed by David Levy, 03:09, 06 August 2011
- |title = Warm season flows on Mars added by Tariqabjotu, 16:07, 05 August 2011
- |title = Warm season flows on Mars removed by David Levy, 03:09, 06 August 2011
- |link = updated by Tariqabjotu, 16:07, 05 August 2011
- NASA announces that it has found evidence (pictured) there may be liquid water on Mars during warm parts of the year. updated by Tariqabjotu, 16:07, 05 August 2011
- Yani Tseng wins the Women's British Open, becoming the youngest golfer to win five major championships. updated by Tariqabjotu, 16:07, 05 August 2011
- Yani Tseng wins the Women's British Open, becoming the youngest golfer to win five major championships. removed by Courcelles, 02:35, 06 August 2011
- NASA announces that its Mars Reconnaissance Orbiter captured photographic evidence (example pictured) of possible liquid water on Mars during warm seasons. updated by David Levy, 17:58, 05 August 2011
- NASA announces that it has found evidence (pictured) there may be liquid water on Mars during warm parts of the year. removed by David Levy, 17:58, 05 August 2011
August 6
- Juno, the first solar-powered spacecraft to travel to Jupiter, is launched from Cape Canaveral Air Force Station. added by Courcelles, 02:35, 06 August 2011
- Juno, the first solar-powered spacecraft to travel to Jupiter, is launched from Cape Canaveral Air Force Station. added by Courcelles, 02:40, 06 August 2011
- |image = Launch of Juno cropped.jpg added by David Levy, 03:09, 06 August 2011
- |image = Launch of Juno cropped.jpg removed by David Levy, 19:22, 09 August 2011
- |title = Launch of the Juno spacecraft added by David Levy, 03:09, 06 August 2011
- |title = Launch of the Juno spacecraft removed by David Levy, 19:22, 09 August 2011
- |link = Launch of Juno.jpg added by David Levy, 03:09, 06 August 2011
- |link = Launch of Juno.jpg removed by David Levy, 19:22, 09 August 2011
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- Juno, the first solar-powered spacecraft to travel to Jupiter, is launched (pictured) from Cape Canaveral Air Force Station. updated by David Levy, 03:09, 06 August 2011
- NASA announces that its Mars Reconnaissance Orbiter captured photographic evidence of possible liquid water on Mars during warm seasons. updated by David Levy, 03:09, 06 August 2011
- Juno, the first solar-powered spacecraft on a mission to Jupiter, is launched (pictured) from Cape Canaveral Air Force Station. updated by Fox, 08:47, 06 August 2011
- Standard & Poor's downgrades the credit rating of the United States to AA+ for the first time in its history. added by Tariqabjotu, 10:43, 06 August 2011
- After months of negotiations, the United States Congress raises the U.S. debt ceiling to avoid a projected default. updated by Tariqabjotu, 10:43, 06 August 2011
- After months of negotiations, the United States Congress raises the U.S. debt ceiling to avoid a projected default. removed by PFHLai, 17:13, 06 August 2011
- Standard & Poor's downgrades the credit rating of the United States to AA+ for the first time in its history. updated by PFHLai, 17:13, 06 August 2011
- Researchers announce the discovery of the largest known fungal fruit body, which exceeds 10 metres (33 feet) in length. updated by PFHLai, 17:13, 06 August 2011
- Researchers announce the discovery of the largest known fungal fruit body, which exceeds 10 metres (33 feet) in length. removed by PFHLai, 21:31, 06 August 2011
- Standard & Poor's downgrades the credit rating of the United States to AA+ for the first time. updated by HJ Mitchell, 19:45, 06 August 2011
- Standard & Poor's downgrades the credit rating of the United States government to AA+ for the first time. updated by Tariqabjotu, 20:27, 06 August 2011
- After months of negotiations, the United States Congress raises the U.S. debt ceiling to avoid a projected default. updated by PFHLai, 21:31, 06 August 2011
- After months of negotiations, the United States Congress raises the U.S. debt ceiling to avoid a projected default. removed by Tariqabjotu, 22:28, 07 August 2011
August 7
- Standard & Poor's downgrades the credit rating of the United States government to AA+ for the first time. updated by Woody, 12:28, 07 August 2011
- NASA announces that its Mars Reconnaissance Orbiter captured imagery of possible liquid water on Mars during warm seasons. updated by Woody, 12:30, 07 August 2011
- NASA announces that its Mars Reconnaissance Orbiter captured imagery of possible liquid water on Mars during warm seasons. removed by HJ Mitchell, 20:21, 08 August 2011
- The Cambridgeshire Guided Busway, the world's longest guided busway, opens in England. added by Tariqabjotu, 22:28, 07 August 2011
- The Cambridgeshire Guided Busway, the longest guided busway in the world, opens in England. updated by Tariqabjotu, 22:33, 07 August 2011
- The Cambridgeshire Guided Busway, the longest guided busway in the world, opens in England. removed by BorgQueen, 12:00, 12 August 2011
August 8
- Public disorder in North London continues into its third night. added by HJ Mitchell, 20:21, 08 August 2011
- Public disorder in London continues into its third night. updated by HJ Mitchell, 20:43, 08 August 2011
August 9
- Public disorder in London continues into its third day. updated by Stephen, 00:27, 09 August 2011
- NASA announces that its Mars Reconnaissance Orbiter captured imagery of possible liquid water on Mars during warm seasons. updated by Fox, 01:16, 09 August 2011
- NASA announces that its Mars Reconnaissance Orbiter captured imagery of possible liquid water on Mars during warm seasons. removed by Holly Cheng, 16:27, 09 August 2011
- Government forces crack down on protesters in Hama, a center of the Syrian uprising, killing more than 200 people. updated by Fox, 01:16, 09 August 2011
- Government forces crack down on protesters in Hama, a center of the Syrian uprising, killing more than 200 people. removed by Tariqabjotu, 23:47, 09 August 2011
- Rioting, initially sparked by a police shooting death, spreads across parts of London. updated by Tariqabjotu, 14:23, 09 August 2011
- Public disorder in London continues into its third day. removed by Tariqabjotu, 14:23, 09 August 2011
- Rioting, initially sparked by a police shooting death, spreads across parts of London. added by Deacon of Pndapetzim, 18:13, 09 August 2011
- Rioting, initially sparked by a police shooting death in London, spreads across parts of England. updated by Fuzheado, 18:15, 09 August 2011
- |image = Riot Police, Walworth Road, Elephant and Castle, London cropped.jpg added by David Levy, 19:22, 09 August 2011
- |image = Riot Police, Walworth Road, Elephant and Castle, London cropped.jpg removed by Tariqabjotu, 12:19, 12 August 2011
- |title = Riot police in London added by David Levy, 19:22, 09 August 2011
- |title = Riot police in London removed by Tariqabjotu, 12:19, 12 August 2011
- |link = Riot Police, Walworth Road, Elephant and Castle, London.jpg added by David Levy, 19:22, 09 August 2011
- |link = Riot Police, Walworth Road, Elephant and Castle, London.jpg removed by Tariqabjotu, 12:19, 12 August 2011
- Rioting, initially sparked by a police shooting death in London, spreads across parts of England (riot police pictured). updated by David Levy, 19:22, 09 August 2011
- Juno, the first solar-powered spacecraft on a mission to Jupiter, is launched from Cape Canaveral Air Force Station. updated by David Levy, 19:22, 09 August 2011
- Juno, the first solar-powered spacecraft on a mission to Jupiter, is launched from Cape Canaveral Air Force Station. removed by Tariqabjotu, 11:59, 12 August 2011
- Manuel Pinto da Costa is elected President of São Tomé and Príncipe. added by Tariqabjotu, 23:47, 09 August 2011
August 10
- Manuel Pinto da Costa is elected President of São Tomé and Príncipe. updated by David Levy, 04:20, 10 August 2011
- Manuel Pinto da Costa is elected President of São Tomé and Príncipe. removed by BorgQueen, 08:30, 13 August 2011
- Standard & Poor's downgrades the credit rating of the United States government to AA+ for the first time. updated by David Levy, 04:20, 10 August 2011
- Standard & Poor's downgrades the credit rating of the United States government to AA+ for the first time. removed by NuclearWarfare, 18:40, 11 August 2011
- Rioting, initially sparked by a fatal police shooting in London, spreads across parts of England (riot police pictured). updated by David Levy, 05:25, 10 August 2011
August 11
- Apple wins a temporary injunction in a patent lawsuit, blocking sale of the Galaxy Tab in most of the European Union. added by NuclearWarfare, 18:37, 11 August 2011
- Apple wins a temporary injunction in a patent lawsuit, blocking sale of the Galaxy Tab in most of the European Union. updated by David Levy, 18:39, 11 August 2011
- Apple wins a temporary injunction in a patent lawsuit, blocking sale of Samsung's Galaxy Tab tablet computer in most of the European Union. updated by David Levy, 18:44, 11 August 2011
- Apple wins a temporary injunction in a patent lawsuit, blocking sale of Samsung's Galaxy Tab tablet computer in most of the European Union. removed by King of Hearts, 18:46, 11 August 2011
- Standard & Poor's downgrades the credit rating of the United States government to AA+ for the first time. updated by King of Hearts, 18:46, 11 August 2011
- Standard & Poor's downgrades the credit rating of the United States government to AA+ for the first time. removed by NuclearWarfare, 18:53, 11 August 2011
- Apple wins a temporary injunction in a patent lawsuit, blocking sale of Samsung's Galaxy Tab tablet computer in most of the European Union. updated by NuclearWarfare, 18:53, 11 August 2011
- Apple wins a temporary injunction in a patent lawsuit, blocking the sale of Samsung's Galaxy Tab 10.1 tablet computer in most of the European Union. updated by David Levy, 18:58, 11 August 2011
August 12
- Researchers at the University of Pennsylvania report preliminary success in the treatment of chronic lymphocytic leukemia using gene therapy. added by Tariqabjotu, 11:59, 12 August 2011
- Scientists analyzing data from the research satellite PAMELA confirm the existence of an antimatter belt surrounding Earth. added by Tariqabjotu, 11:59, 12 August 2011
- Scientists analyzing data from the satellite PAMELA confirm the existence of an antimatter belt surrounding Earth. updated by BorgQueen, 12:01, 12 August 2011
- |image = Samsung Galaxy Tab 10.1.jpg added by Tariqabjotu, 12:19, 12 August 2011
- |image = Samsung Galaxy Tab 10.1.jpg removed by Courcelles, 15:16, 12 August 2011
- |title = Samsung Galaxy Tab added by Tariqabjotu, 12:19, 12 August 2011
- |title = Samsung Galaxy Tab removed by Courcelles, 15:16, 12 August 2011
- |link = updated by Tariqabjotu, 12:19, 12 August 2011
- Apple wins a temporary injunction in a patent lawsuit, blocking the sale of Samsung's Galaxy Tab 10.1 tablet computer (pictured) in most of the European Union. updated by Tariqabjotu, 12:19, 12 August 2011
- Rioting, initially sparked by a fatal police shooting in London, spreads across parts of England. updated by Tariqabjotu, 12:19, 12 August 2011
- University of Pennsylvania researchers report preliminary success in the treatment of chronic lymphocytic leukemia using gene therapy. added by Tariqabjotu, 12:20, 12 August 2011
- |image = Riot Police, Walworth Road, Elephant and Castle, London cropped.jpg updated by Courcelles, 15:16, 12 August 2011
- |image = Riot Police, Walworth Road, Elephant and Castle, London cropped.jpg removed by RxS, 00:45, 14 August 2011
- |title = Riot police in London updated by Courcelles, 15:16, 12 August 2011
- |title = Riot police in London removed by RxS, 00:45, 14 August 2011
- |link = Riot Police, Walworth Road, Elephant and Castle, London.jpg updated by Courcelles, 15:16, 12 August 2011
- |link = Riot Police, Walworth Road, Elephant and Castle, London.jpg removed by RxS, 00:45, 14 August 2011
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- Apple wins a temporary injunction in a patent lawsuit, blocking the sale of Samsung's Galaxy Tab 10.1 tablet computer in most of the European Union. updated by Courcelles, 15:16, 12 August 2011
- Researchers at the University of Pennsylvania report preliminary success in the treatment of chronic lymphocytic leukemia using gene therapy. updated by Courcelles, 15:16, 12 August 2011
- Researchers at the University of Pennsylvania report preliminary success in the treatment of chronic lymphocytic leukemia using gene therapy. removed by Tariqabjotu, 22:42, 17 August 2011
- Rioting, initially sparked by a fatal police shooting in London, spreads across parts of England (riot police pictured). updated by Courcelles, 15:16, 12 August 2011
August 13
- Scientists analyzing data from the satellite PAMELA confirm that a plasma belt surrounding Earth contains antimatter. updated by Materialscientist, 04:23, 13 August 2011
- Scientists analyzing data from the satellite PAMELA confirm that a plasma belt surrounding Earth contains antimatter. removed by RxS, 00:45, 14 August 2011
- Scientists discover the first evidence of live birth among plesiosaurs. added by BorgQueen, 08:30, 13 August 2011
- Scientists discover the first evidence of live birth among plesiosaurs. removed by Tariqabjotu, 22:42, 17 August 2011
- Apple wins a temporary injunction in a patent lawsuit, blocking the sale of Samsung's Galaxy Tab 10.1 tablet computer in most of the European Union. updated by Holly Cheng, 23:33, 13 August 2011
August 14
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- |title = Saint Petersburg Dam added by RxS, 00:45, 14 August 2011
- |title = Saint Petersburg Dam removed by Tariqabjotu, 22:42, 17 August 2011
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- The Saint Petersburg Dam (pictured), aimed to protect Saint Petersburg from catastrophic flooding, is completed in the Gulf of Finland. added by RxS, 00:45, 14 August 2011
- Rioting, initially sparked by a fatal police shooting in London, spreads across parts of England. updated by RxS, 00:45, 14 August 2011
- |link = updated by David Levy, 01:16, 14 August 2011
- Rioting, initially sparked by a fatal police shooting in London, spreads across parts of England. updated by David Levy, 05:21, 14 August 2011
- Rioting, initially sparked by a fatal police shooting in London, spreads across parts of England. removed by RxS, 18:44, 15 August 2011
August 15
- In an intellectual property dispute, Apple wins a temporary injunction blocking the sale of Samsung's Galaxy Tab 10.1 in most of the European Union. added by Fox, 09:57, 15 August 2011
- In an intellectual property dispute, Apple wins a temporary injunction blocking the sale of Samsung's Galaxy Tab 10.1 in most of the European Union. removed by NuclearWarfare, 18:52, 16 August 2011
- Google announces acquisition of Motorola Mobility for $12.5 billion. added by RxS, 18:44, 15 August 2011
- Google announces acquisition of Motorola Mobility for US$12.5 billion. updated by BorgQueen, 18:48, 15 August 2011
- Rioting, initially sparked by a fatal police shooting in London, spreads across parts of England. updated by RxS, 18:51, 15 August 2011
- Rioting, initially sparked by a fatal police shooting in London, spreads across parts of England. removed by PFHLai, 01:38, 16 August 2011
- Google announces an agreement to acquire Motorola Mobility for US$12.5 billion. added by David Levy, 19:17, 15 August 2011
- Google announces an agreement to acquire Motorola Mobility for $12.5 billion. updated by Fox, 22:50, 15 August 2011
August 16
- Rioting, initially sparked by a fatal police shooting in London, spreads across parts of England. updated by NuclearWarfare, 18:52, 16 August 2011
- Rioting, initially sparked by a fatal police shooting in London, spreads across parts of England. removed by RxS, 20:29, 17 August 2011
- Google announces an agreement to acquire Motorola Mobility for US$12.5 billion. updated by David Levy, 22:20, 16 August 2011
August 17
- Indian social activist Anna Hazare is arrested in Delhi, with more than 5000 supporters being detained all over India, prior to beginning a nation-wide hunger strike against corruption. added by RxS, 20:29, 17 August 2011
- Indian social activist Anna Hazare is arrested in Delhi, with more than 5000 supporters being detained all over India, prior to beginning a nation-wide hunger strike against corruption. added by TadejM, 20:33, 17 August 2011
- Indian social activist Anna Hazare is arrested in Delhi, with more than 5000 supporters being detained across India. updated by Fox, 20:53, 17 August 2011
- Indian social activist Anna Hazare is arrested in Delhi, with more than 5000 supporters being detained across India. updated by Fox, 20:53, 17 August 2011
- Social activist Anna Hazare is arrested in Delhi, with more than 5000 supporters being detained across India. added by Fox, 20:56, 17 August 2011
- Google announces an agreement to acquire Motorola Mobility for US$12.5 billion. added by Fox, 20:56, 17 August 2011
- The Saint Petersburg Dam (pictured), aimed to protect Saint Petersburg from catastrophic flooding, is completed in the Gulf of Finland. added by Fox, 20:56, 17 August 2011
- The Saint Petersburg Dam (pictured), aimed to protect Saint Petersburg from catastrophic flooding, is completed in the Gulf of Finland. removed by Tariqabjotu, 22:42, 17 August 2011
- Social activist Anna Hazare is arrested in Delhi, with more than 5,000 supporters being detained across India. updated by BorgQueen, 21:38, 17 August 2011
- Social activist Anna Hazare is arrested in Delhi, with more than 5,000 supporters being detained across India. removed by RxS, 04:21, 18 August 2011
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- |title = Google headquarters added by Tariqabjotu, 22:42, 17 August 2011
- |title = Google headquarters removed by Master of Puppets, 14:34, 22 August 2011
- Astronomers determine TrES-2b to be the darkest known planet, reflecting less than 1% of sunlight it receives. added by Tariqabjotu, 22:42, 17 August 2011
- Google (headquarters pictured) announces an agreement to acquire Motorola Mobility for US$12.5 billion. updated by Tariqabjotu, 22:42, 17 August 2011
- In golf, Keegan Bradley wins the 2011 PGA Championship. added by Tariqabjotu, 22:42, 17 August 2011
- In golf, Keegan Bradley wins the 2011 PGA Championship. removed by Tariqabjotu, 21:02, 20 August 2011
- Indian actor Shammi Kapoor dies at the age of 79. added by Tariqabjotu, 22:42, 17 August 2011
- Indian actor Shammi Kapoor dies at the age of 79. updated by Tariqabjotu, 22:43, 17 August 2011
- Indian actor Shammi Kapoor dies at the age of 79. removed by Wizardman, 16:03, 19 August 2011
- Astronomers announce that TrES-2b has the lowest known albedo of any planet, reflecting less than 1% of the starlight falling upon it. updated by Materialscientist, 23:10, 17 August 2011
- Astronomers determine TrES-2b to be the darkest known planet, reflecting less than 1% of sunlight it receives. removed by Materialscientist, 23:10, 17 August 2011
- Astronomers announce that TrES-2b has the lowest known albedo of any planet, reflecting less than 1% of the starlight falling upon it. removed by Fox, 00:43, 23 August 2011
August 18
- Indian Social activist Anna Hazare is released from jail after Delhi police allowed a 15-day hunger strike against corruption. added by RxS, 04:21, 18 August 2011
- Indian Social activist Anna Hazare is released from jail after Delhi police allow a 15-day hunger strike against corruption. updated by RxS, 04:21, 18 August 2011
- Indian social activist Anna Hazare is released from jail after Delhi police allowed a 15-day hunger strike against corruption. updated by Art LaPella, 04:38, 18 August 2011
- Indian social activist Anna Hazare agrees to leave his jail cell after Delhi police allowed a 15-day hunger strike against corruption. updated by RxS, 04:53, 18 August 2011
August 19
- Indian social activist Anna Hazare agrees to leave his jail cell after Delhi police allow a 15-day hunger strike against corruption. updated by Fox, 00:26, 19 August 2011
August 20
- Indian social activist Anna Hazare agrees to leave his jail cell after Delhi police allow a 15-day hunger strike against corruption. added by David Levy, 01:57, 20 August 2011
- Indian social activist Anna Hazare agrees to leave his jail cell after Delhi police allow a 15-day hunger strike against corruption. removed by Tariqabjotu, 08:44, 24 August 2011
- Hamas announces the end of a de-facto truce with Israel after attacks on Gaza. added by NuclearWarfare, 14:34, 20 August 2011
- Hamas announces the end of a de facto truce with Israel after attacks on Gaza. updated by RxS, 15:45, 20 August 2011
- Hamas announces the end of a de facto truce with Israel after air strikes on Gaza follow militant attacks in southern Israel. updated by SoLando, 17:47, 20 August 2011
- Hamas announces the end of a de facto truce with Israel after the country responded to attacks in southern Israel with air strikes on the Gaza Strip. updated by Tariqabjotu, 20:55, 20 August 2011
- Hamas ends its de facto truce with Israel after the country responded to attacks in southern Israel with air strikes on the Gaza Strip. added by Tariqabjotu, 20:57, 20 August 2011
- Hamas ends its de facto truce with Israel after the country responded to attacks in southern Israel with air strikes on the Gaza Strip. updated by Tariqabjotu, 21:01, 20 August 2011
August 21
- Hamas ends its de facto truce with Israel after the country responded to attacks in southern Israel with air strikes on the Gaza Strip. updated by David Levy, 07:54, 21 August 2011
- Hamas and Israel end a de facto truce after Israel responds to attacks in southern Israel with air strikes on the Gaza Strip. updated by NuclearWarfare, 15:15, 21 August 2011
- Fighting in the Libyan civil war intensifies as rebels enter Tripoli. added by BorgQueen, 22:33, 21 August 2011
August 22
- In golf, Keegan Bradley wins the 2011 PGA Championship. updated by BorgQueen, 00:07, 22 August 2011
- In golf, Keegan Bradley wins the 2011 PGA Championship. removed by Tariqabjotu, 22:26, 22 August 2011
- Hamas and Israel end a de facto truce after Israel responds to attacks in southern Israel with air strikes on the Gaza Strip. updated by David Levy, 06:27, 22 August 2011
- Hamas and Israel end a de facto truce after Israel responds to attacks in southern Israel with air strikes on the Gaza Strip. removed by Tariqabjotu, 09:04, 24 August 2011
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- |title = Jack Layton, 2011 removed by Tariqabjotu, 08:54, 24 August 2011
- Jack Layton (pictured), Canadian Leader of the Opposition, dies of cancer at the age of 61. added by Master of Puppets, 14:34, 22 August 2011
- Google announces an agreement to acquire Motorola Mobility for US$12.5 billion. updated by Master of Puppets, 14:34, 22 August 2011
- Google announces an agreement to acquire Motorola Mobility for US$12.5 billion. removed by Fox, 00:43, 23 August 2011
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- Fighting in the Libyan civil war intensifies as rebels enter Tripoli. updated by Tariqabjotu, 22:26, 22 August 2011
- Fighting in the Libyan civil war intensifies as rebels enter Tripoli. removed by Tariqabjotu, 09:01, 24 August 2011
August 24
- Jack Layton (pictured), Canadian Leader of the Opposition, dies of cancer at the age of 61. updated by Zanimum, 00:21, 24 August 2011
- A 5.8 magnitude intraplate earthquake centered near Mineral, Virginia, the region's largest in 114 years, shakes the eastern United States and Canada. added by Jayron32, 03:05, 24 August 2011
- A 5.8 magnitude intraplate earthquake centered near Mineral, Virginia, the region's largest in 114 years, shakes eastern United States and Canada. updated by Jayron32, 03:16, 24 August 2011
- A magnitude 5.8 intraplate earthquake centered near Mineral, Virginia, the region's largest since 1897, shakes eastern United States and Canada. added by David Levy, 05:05, 24 August 2011
- A magnitude 5.8 intraplate earthquake centered near Mineral, Virginia, the region's largest since 1897, shakes the eastern United States and Canada. updated by Titoxd, 08:16, 24 August 2011
- A 5.8-magnitude intraplate earthquake, the strongest in eastern North America since 1897, strikes Virginia. added by Tariqabjotu, 08:37, 24 August 2011
- The charges of sexual assault against former International Monetary Fund head Dominique Strauss-Kahn are dismissed. added by Tariqabjotu, 08:44, 24 August 2011
- A 5.8-magnitude interplate earthquake, the strongest in the eastern United States since 1944, occurs in Virginia. updated by Tariqabjotu, 08:49, 24 August 2011
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- |image = Strauss-Kahn, Dominique (official portrait 2008).jpg removed by Jayron32, 14:09, 25 August 2011
- |title = Dominique Strauss-Kahn added by Tariqabjotu, 08:54, 24 August 2011
- |title = Dominique Strauss-Kahn removed by Jayron32, 14:09, 25 August 2011
- The charges of sexual assault against former International Monetary Fund head Dominique Strauss-Kahn (pictured) are dismissed. updated by Tariqabjotu, 08:54, 24 August 2011
- Jack Layton, Canadian Leader of the Opposition, dies of cancer at the age of 61. updated by Tariqabjotu, 08:54, 24 August 2011
- Jack Layton, Canadian Leader of the Opposition, dies of cancer at the age of 61. removed by Tariqabjotu, 14:14, 26 August 2011
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- In the Battle of Tripoli, Libyan rebels capture Muammar Gaddafi's compound, Bab al-Azizia. added by Tariqabjotu, 09:01, 24 August 2011
- In the Battle of Tripoli, Libyan rebels capture Muammar Gaddafi's compound, Bab al-Azizia. removed by Tariqabjotu, 02:17, 27 August 2011
- Indian social activist Anna Hazare agrees to leave his jail cell after Delhi police allow a 15-day hunger strike against corruption. updated by Tariqabjotu, 09:04, 24 August 2011
- Indian social activist Anna Hazare agrees to leave his jail cell after Delhi police allow a 15-day hunger strike against corruption. removed by Tariqabjotu, 05:57, 26 August 2011
- A 5.8-magnitude intraplate earthquake, the strongest in the eastern United States since 1944, occurs in Virginia. updated by Tariqabjotu, 10:54, 24 August 2011
- A 5.8-magnitude intraplate earthquake, the strongest in the eastern United States since 1944, occurs in Virginia. removed by HJ Mitchell, 19:31, 26 August 2011
August 25
- |image = File:612px-Steve Jobs Headshot 2010-CROP.jpg added by Jayron32, 14:09, 25 August 2011
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- |title = Steve Jobs removed by HJ Mitchell, 00:26, 28 August 2011
- Steve Jobs (pictured) resigns as Apple's CEO. added by Jayron32, 14:09, 25 August 2011
- The charges of sexual assault against former International Monetary Fund head Dominique Strauss-Kahn are dismissed. updated by Jayron32, 14:09, 25 August 2011
- The charges of sexual assault against former International Monetary Fund head Dominique Strauss-Kahn are dismissed. removed by Tariqabjotu, 02:18, 27 August 2011
- Steve Jobs (pictured) steps down as chief executive officer of Apple and is replaced by Tim Cook. updated by Jayron32, 14:17, 25 August 2011
- Steve Jobs (pictured) resigns as Apple's CEO. removed by Jayron32, 14:17, 25 August 2011
- |image = 612px-Steve Jobs Headshot 2010-CROP.jpg added by David Levy, 14:51, 25 August 2011
- |image = 612px-Steve Jobs Headshot 2010-CROP.jpg removed by HJ Mitchell, 00:26, 28 August 2011
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- Steve Jobs (pictured) steps down as chief executive officer of Apple and is succeeded by Tim Cook. updated by David Levy, 14:51, 25 August 2011
August 26
- The unmanned Progress M-12M spacecraft fails to achieve orbit on a mission to resupply the International Space Station, after a malfunction of its Soyuz-U carrier rocket. added by Tariqabjotu, 05:57, 26 August 2011
- The unmanned Progress M-12M spacecraft fails to achieve orbit on a mission to resupply the International Space Station, after a malfunction of its Soyuz-U carrier rocket. removed by David Levy, 12:55, 28 August 2011
- The East Coast of the United States prepares for Hurricane Irene after the storm does damage to several Carribean Islands. added by Jayron32, 13:49, 26 August 2011
- The East Coast of the United States prepares for Hurricane Irene after the storm does damage to several Caribbean islands. updated by Tariqabjotu, 14:14, 26 August 2011
- Hurricane Irene does damage to several Caribbean islands. added by Jayron32, 14:39, 26 August 2011
- Hurricane Irene causes damage to several Caribbean islands. updated by Fox, 19:09, 26 August 2011
- Hundreds of thousands of people take part in protests across Chile. added by HJ Mitchell, 19:31, 26 August 2011
August 27
- Hurricane Irene threatens the East Coast of the United States after causing damage to several Caribbean islands. updated by Tariqabjotu, 02:13, 27 August 2011
- Hurricane Irene causes damage to several Caribbean islands. removed by Tariqabjotu, 02:13, 27 August 2011
- Hundreds of thousands of people protest across Chile in support of education reform in the country. updated by Tariqabjotu, 02:17, 27 August 2011
- Hundreds of thousands of people protest across Chile in support of education reform in the country. removed by HJ Mitchell, 14:45, 28 August 2011
- Hurricane Irene threatens the East Coast of the United States after causing damage on several Caribbean islands. updated by PFHLai, 06:04, 27 August 2011
- Hurricane Irene makes landfall in North Carolina as millions are forced to evacuate homes in the United States' East Coast. updated by Fox, 14:55, 27 August 2011
- Hurricane Irene makes landfall in North Carolina as millions are forced to evacuate homes on the United States' East Coast. updated by HJ Mitchell, 15:18, 27 August 2011
August 28
- Naoto Kan resigns as Prime Minister of Japan. added by HJ Mitchell, 00:21, 28 August 2011
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- |image = Naoto Kan cropped 3 Naoto Kan 2 20110129.jpg removed by David Levy, 15:48, 28 August 2011
- |title = Naoto Kan added by HJ Mitchell, 00:26, 28 August 2011
- |title = Naoto Kan removed by David Levy, 15:48, 28 August 2011
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- Naoto Kan (pictured) resigns as Prime Minister of Japan. updated by HJ Mitchell, 00:26, 28 August 2011
- Steve Jobs steps down as chief executive officer of Apple and is succeeded by Tim Cook. updated by HJ Mitchell, 00:26, 28 August 2011
- Steve Jobs steps down as chief executive officer of Apple and is succeeded by Tim Cook. removed by HJ Mitchell, 21:18, 28 August 2011
- Hurricane Irene makes landfall in North Carolina as millions evacuate homes on the United States' East Coast. updated by Calliopejen1, 06:15, 28 August 2011
- Hurricane Irene makes landfall in North Carolina as millions evacuate homes on the United States' East Coast. removed by NuclearWarfare, 00:51, 29 August 2011
- Indian civil activist Anna Hazare breaks his 12 day long fast after the Indian Parliament adopts a resolution to pass an Ombudsman bill incorporating his demands. added by Tinucherian, 12:21, 28 August 2011
- Indian civil activist Anna Hazare ends his 12-day fast after the Parliament of India adopts a resolution to pass an ombudsman bill incorporating his demands. added by David Levy, 12:55, 28 August 2011
- Scientists announce that samples of asteroid 25143 Itokawa retrieved by the Hayabusa probe confirm that most meteorites originate from S-type asteroids. added by HJ Mitchell, 14:45, 28 August 2011
- |image = Anna Hazare cropped.jpg added by David Levy, 15:48, 28 August 2011
- |image = Anna Hazare cropped.jpg removed by HJ Mitchell, 16:13, 30 August 2011
- |title = Anna Hazare added by David Levy, 15:48, 28 August 2011
- |title = Anna Hazare removed by HJ Mitchell, 16:13, 30 August 2011
- |link = Anna Hazare.jpg added by David Levy, 15:48, 28 August 2011
- |link = Anna Hazare.jpg removed by HJ Mitchell, 16:13, 30 August 2011
- |link = removed by David Levy, 15:48, 28 August 2011
- Indian civil activist Anna Hazare (pictured) ends his 12-day fast after the Parliament of India adopts a resolution to pass an ombudsman bill incorporating his demands. updated by David Levy, 15:48, 28 August 2011
- Naoto Kan resigns as Prime Minister of Japan. updated by David Levy, 15:48, 28 August 2011
- Naoto Kan resigns as Prime Minister of Japan. removed by HJ Mitchell, 16:07, 30 August 2011
- Scientists announce that samples of asteroid 25143 Itokawa retrieved by the Hayabusa probe confirm that most meteorites originate from S-type asteroids. updated by David Levy, 16:02, 28 August 2011
- Tony Tan Keng Yam defeats Tan Cheng Bock by 0.34% to be elected President of Singapore. added by HJ Mitchell, 21:18, 28 August 2011
August 29
- Indian civil activist Anna Hazare (pictured) ends his 12-day fast after the Parliament of India adopts a resolution to pass an ombudsman bill incorporating his demands. added by NuclearWarfare, 00:51, 29 August 2011
- Samples of asteroid 25143 Itokawa retrieved by the Hayabusa probe confirm that most meteorites originate from S-type asteroids. added by Fox, 09:53, 29 August 2011
- Indian civil activist Anna Hazare (pictured) ends his 12-day fast after the Parliament of India adopts a resolution to pass an ombudsman bill. updated by Fox, 09:54, 29 August 2011
- Tony Tan Keng Yam is elected President of Singapore. updated by Tone, 12:05, 29 August 2011
August 30
- Hurricane Irene makes landfall in North Carolina as millions evacuate homes on the United States' East Coast. updated by Fox, 01:19, 30 August 2011
- Steve Jobs steps down as chief executive officer of Apple and is succeeded by Tim Cook. updated by Fox, 01:19, 30 August 2011
- Steve Jobs steps down as chief executive officer of Apple and is succeeded by Tim Cook. removed by Jayron32, 12:27, 30 August 2011
- Hundreds of thousands of people protest across Chile in support of education reform in the country. updated by Fox, 01:19, 30 August 2011
- Hundreds of thousands of people protest across Chile in support of education reform in the country. removed by Jayron32, 12:27, 30 August 2011
- Hurricane Irene hits the Caribbean and U.S. East Coast, causing at least 44 deaths and an estimated US$10.1 billion in damages. updated by David Levy, 02:01, 30 August 2011
- Hurricane Irene hits the Caribbean and U.S. East Coast, causing at least 44 deaths and an estimated US$10.1 billion in damage. updated by David Levy, 02:03, 30 August 2011
- The ruling Democratic Party of Japan selects Yoshihiko Noda as the country's new prime minister, following the resignation of Naoto Kan. added by HJ Mitchell, 16:07, 30 August 2011
- |image = Yoshihiko Noda-1.jpg added by HJ Mitchell, 16:13, 30 August 2011
- |title = Yoshihiko Noda added by HJ Mitchell, 16:13, 30 August 2011
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- The ruling Democratic Party of Japan selects Yoshihiko Noda (pictured) as the country's new prime minister, following the resignation of Naoto Kan. updated by HJ Mitchell, 16:13, 30 August 2011
- Indian civil activist Anna Hazare ends his 12-day fast after the Parliament of India adopts a resolution to pass an ombudsman bill. updated by HJ Mitchell, 16:13, 30 August 2011
- Hurricane Irene hits the Caribbean and U.S. East Coast, causing at least 48 deaths and an estimated US$10.1 billion in damage. updated by David Levy, 23:07, 30 August 2011
- Hurricane Irene hits the Caribbean and U.S. East Coast, causing at least 48 deaths and an estimated US$10.1 billion in damage. removed by Jayron32, 01:53, 31 August 2011