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August 1

Amid allegations of voting irregularities, the Cambodian People's Party wins a majority of seats in the National Assembly. added by ThaddeusB, 00:26, 01 August 2013
Amid allegations of voting irregularities, the Cambodian People's Party wins a majority of seats in the National Assembly. removed by Ks0stm, 08:23, 05 August 2013
Publicis and Omnicom agree to a merger that would form the world's largest advertising group. added by RenamedUser jaskldjslak901, 01:01, 01 August 2013
Publicis and Omnicom agree to a merger that would form the world's largest advertising group. removed by Tariqabjotu, 01:36, 05 August 2013
Mamnoon Hussain is elected as the new President of Pakistan. added by RenamedUser jaskldjslak901, 04:36, 01 August 2013

August 2

American dissident Edward Snowden is granted temporary asylum in Russia. added by Tariqabjotu, 18:49, 02 August 2013
A new primate, the Lavasoa dwarf lemur, is discovered in Madagascar. added by Tariqabjotu, 18:49, 02 August 2013
A new primate, the Lavasoa dwarf lemur, is discovered in Madagascar. removed by Tariqabjotu, 02:20, 06 August 2013
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American dissident Edward Snowden (pictured) is granted temporary asylum in Russia. updated by Tariqabjotu, 18:53, 02 August 2013

August 3

American Edward Snowden (pictured) is granted temporary asylum in Russia. added by Jehochman, 02:37, 03 August 2013
Former NSA contractor Edward Snowden (pictured) is granted temporary asylum in Russia. added by Tariqabjotu, 03:10, 03 August 2013
Italy's Supreme Court of Cassation upholds the four-year sentence of former Prime Minister Silvio Berlusconi for tax fraud. added by Tariqabjotu, 05:26, 03 August 2013
Italy's Supreme Court of Cassation upholds the four-year sentence of former Prime Minister Silvio Berlusconi for tax fraud. removed by Holly Cheng, 22:11, 06 August 2013

August 4

Former U.S. intelligence contractor Edward Snowden (pictured) is granted temporary asylum in Russia. added by Tariqabjotu, 00:20, 04 August 2013
In rugby union, the Chiefs defeat the Brumbies to win the Super Rugby championship. added by Tariqabjotu, 08:33, 04 August 2013
In rugby union, the Chiefs defeat the Brumbies to win the Super Rugby championship. removed by Tariqabjotu, 19:43, 08 August 2013
Former U.S. intelligence analyst Edward Snowden (pictured) is granted temporary asylum in Russia. updated by Tariqabjotu, 08:39, 04 August 2013
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Robert Mugabe (pictured) is re-elected as President of Zimbabwe. added by Tariqabjotu, 09:16, 04 August 2013
Former U.S. intelligence analyst Edward Snowden is granted temporary asylum in Russia. updated by Tariqabjotu, 09:16, 04 August 2013
Former U.S. intelligence analyst Edward Snowden is granted temporary asylum in Russia. removed by Tariqabjotu, 19:43, 08 August 2013
Mamnoon Hussain is elected as President of Pakistan. updated by Tariqabjotu, 09:16, 04 August 2013
Mamnoon Hussain is elected as President of Pakistan. removed by RenamedUser jaskldjslak901, 01:47, 06 August 2013
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August 5

Peter Capaldi is announced as the actor to play the Twelfth Doctor in Doctor Who added by Ks0stm, 08:23, 05 August 2013
Peter Capaldi is announced as the actor to play the Twelfth Doctor in Doctor Who. updated by Ks0stm, 08:28, 05 August 2013
Peter Capaldi is announced as the actor to play the Twelfth Doctor in Doctor Who. removed by Fram, 08:50, 05 August 2013

August 6

Peter Capaldi is announced as the actor to play the Twelfth Doctor in Doctor Who. updated by RenamedUser jaskldjslak901, 00:05, 06 August 2013
More than 160 people killed in flash floods across Afghanistan and Pakistan added by RenamedUser jaskldjslak901, 01:47, 06 August 2013
More than 160 people killed in flash floods across Afghanistan and Pakistan. updated by RenamedUser jaskldjslak901, 01:47, 06 August 2013
More than 160 people are killed in flash floods across Afghanistan and Pakistan. added by Tariqabjotu, 02:18, 06 August 2013
Peter Capaldi is announced as the actor to play the Twelfth Doctor in Doctor Who. added by Tariqabjotu, 02:20, 06 August 2013
Peter Capaldi is announced as the actor to play the Twelfth Doctor in Doctor Who. removed by Tone, 09:27, 06 August 2013
A new primate, the Lavasoa dwarf lemur, is discovered in Madagascar. updated by Tone, 09:27, 06 August 2013
A new primate, the Lavasoa dwarf lemur, is discovered in Madagascar. removed by Tariqabjotu, 11:37, 06 August 2013
The World Aquatics Championships conclude with Missy Franklin winning six gold medals, the most ever by a female competitor. added by Tariqabjotu, 11:37, 06 August 2013
The World Aquatics Championships conclude with Missy Franklin winning six gold medals, the most ever by a female competitor. added by Tariqabjotu, 11:39, 06 August 2013
The World Aquatics Championships conclude with the United States winning the most medals, including six gold medals by Missy Franklin. updated by Tariqabjotu, 11:55, 06 August 2013
The World Aquatics Championships conclude with the United States winning the most medals, including six gold medals by Missy Franklin. removed by ThaddeusB, 05:20, 13 August 2013

August 7

Italy's Supreme Court of Cassation upholds the four-year sentence of former Prime Minister Silvio Berlusconi for tax fraud. updated by ThaddeusB, 06:11, 07 August 2013
Italy's Supreme Court of Cassation upholds the four-year sentence of former Prime Minister Silvio Berlusconi for tax fraud. removed by Tariqabjotu, 19:43, 08 August 2013

August 8

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A copy of the previously lost 1938 film Too Much Johnson, directed by Orson Welles (pictured), is discovered in Italy. added by Tariqabjotu, 19:43, 08 August 2013
Major League Baseball announces the suspension of thirteen players, pending appeal, for using performance-enhancing drugs. added by Tariqabjotu, 19:43, 08 August 2013
Major League Baseball announces the suspension of thirteen players, pending appeal, for using performance-enhancing drugs. removed by Tariqabjotu, 03:21, 14 August 2013
Enele Sopoaga is elected Prime Minister of Tuvalu. added by Tariqabjotu, 19:43, 08 August 2013
Enele Sopoaga is elected Prime Minister of Tuvalu. removed by Tariqabjotu, 03:21, 14 August 2013
Robert Mugabe is re-elected as President of Zimbabwe. updated by Tariqabjotu, 19:43, 08 August 2013
The 1938 Orson Welles (pictured) film Too Much Johnson, previously believed to be destroyed, is discovered in Italy. added by Tariqabjotu, 19:50, 08 August 2013
More than 160 people are killed in flash floods across Afghanistan and Pakistan. added by Tariqabjotu, 19:50, 08 August 2013
More than 160 people are killed in flash floods across Afghanistan and Pakistan. removed by Jehochman, 01:03, 15 August 2013
The restoration of Too Much Johnson, a 1938 film by Orson Welles (pictured) once believed to be lost, is completed. added by Bongwarrior, 22:19, 08 August 2013
The restoration of Too Much Johnson, a 1938 film by Orson Welles (pictured) once believed to be lost, is completed. removed by Tariqabjotu, 22:55, 08 August 2013
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|image = Robert Mugabe, 12th AU Summit, 090202-N-0506A-417 cropped.jpg removed by King of Hearts, 04:31, 10 August 2013
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|title = Robert Mugabe removed by King of Hearts, 04:31, 10 August 2013
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Robert Mugabe (pictured) is re-elected as President of Zimbabwe. updated by Tariqabjotu, 22:55, 08 August 2013
In rugby union, the Chiefs defeat the Brumbies to win the Super Rugby championship. updated by Tariqabjotu, 22:55, 08 August 2013
In rugby union, the Chiefs defeat the Brumbies to win the Super Rugby championship. removed by Spencer, 18:19, 12 August 2013

August 9

Former U.S. intelligence analyst Edward Snowden is granted temporary asylum in Russia. updated by Tariqabjotu, 01:17, 09 August 2013
Former U.S. intelligence analyst Edward Snowden is granted temporary asylum in Russia. removed by King of Hearts, 04:31, 10 August 2013
Italy's Supreme Court of Cassation upholds the four-year sentence of former Prime Minister Silvio Berlusconi for tax fraud. updated by Tariqabjotu, 01:17, 09 August 2013
Italy's Supreme Court of Cassation upholds the four-year sentence of former Prime Minister Silvio Berlusconi for tax fraud. removed by King of Hearts, 04:31, 10 August 2013

August 10

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Jeff Bezos (pictured) announces the purchase of The Washington Post for $250 million in cash. added by King of Hearts, 04:31, 10 August 2013
Robert Mugabe is re-elected as President of Zimbabwe. updated by King of Hearts, 04:31, 10 August 2013
Robert Mugabe is re-elected as President of Zimbabwe. removed by RenamedUser jaskldjslak901, 20:21, 12 August 2013
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Jeff Bezos (pictured) announces the purchase of The Washington Post for $250 million in cash. added by Tariqabjotu, 04:38, 10 August 2013
Jeff Bezos (pictured) announces the purchase of The Washington Post for US$250 million. updated by The ed17, 12:29, 10 August 2013

August 11

Former U.S. intelligence analyst Edward Snowden is granted temporary asylum in Russia. updated by Tariqabjotu, 00:36, 11 August 2013
Former U.S. intelligence analyst Edward Snowden is granted temporary asylum in Russia. removed by Tariqabjotu, 15:46, 12 August 2013
Italy's Supreme Court of Cassation upholds the four-year sentence of former Prime Minister Silvio Berlusconi for tax fraud. updated by Tariqabjotu, 00:36, 11 August 2013
Italy's Supreme Court of Cassation upholds the four-year prison sentence of former Prime Minister Silvio Berlusconi for tax fraud. updated by Nyttend, 01:59, 11 August 2013
Italy's Supreme Court of Cassation upholds the four-year prison sentence of former Prime Minister Silvio Berlusconi for tax fraud. removed by Tariqabjotu, 16:25, 11 August 2013
Recent deaths: Karen Black added by Tariqabjotu, 16:25, 11 August 2013
More current events...}} {{active editnotice}} added by Tariqabjotu, 16:25, 11 August 2013
More current events... {{active editnotice}} updated by Bongwarrior, 16:52, 11 August 2013

August 12

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American golfer Jason Dufner (pictured) wins the PGA Championship. added by Tariqabjotu, 15:46, 12 August 2013
Amazon.com CEO Jeff Bezos announces the purchase of The Washington Post for US$250 million. added by Tariqabjotu, 15:46, 12 August 2013
Amazon.com CEO Jeff Bezos announces the purchase of The Washington Post for US$250 million. removed by Bongwarrior, 18:27, 14 August 2013
INS Vikrant, the first aircraft carrier to be built in India, is launched at Cochin Port. added by Spencer, 18:19, 12 August 2013
INS Vikrant, the first aircraft carrier to be built in India, is launched at Cochin Shipyard. updated by Bongwarrior, 19:56, 12 August 2013

August 13

INS Vikrant, the first aircraft carrier to be built in India, is launched at Cochin Shipyard. updated by Tariqabjotu, 00:39, 13 August 2013
INS Vikrant, the first aircraft carrier to be built in India, is launched at Cochin Shipyard. updated by Parsecboy, 02:23, 13 August 2013
INS Vikrant, the first aircraft carrier to be built in India, is launched at Cochin Shipyard. removed by Tariqabjotu, 02:46, 16 August 2013
Mob boss Whitey Bulger is convicted of racketeering after sixteen years on the run. added by ThaddeusB, 05:20, 13 August 2013
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Mob boss Whitey Bulger (pictured) is convicted of racketeering after sixteen years on the run. updated by Tariqabjotu, 05:26, 13 August 2013
American golfer Jason Dufner wins the PGA Championship. updated by Tariqabjotu, 05:26, 13 August 2013
American golfer Jason Dufner wins the PGA Championship. removed by Tariqabjotu, 20:38, 15 August 2013
Mob boss Whitey Bulger (pictured) is convicted of racketeering after sixteen years as a fugitive. updated by Tariqabjotu, 21:14, 13 August 2013

August 14

More than a hundred people are killed as tribal fighting breaks out in Darfur. added by Tariqabjotu, 03:21, 14 August 2013
More than a hundred people are killed as tribal fighting breaks out in Darfur. removed by Tariqabjotu, 22:43, 16 August 2013
Indian submarine INS Sindhurakshak sinks following a pair of onboard explosions. added by Bongwarrior, 18:27, 14 August 2013
Indian submarine INS Sindhurakshak sinks at Mumbai following a pair of onboard explosions. updated by Mjroots, 18:48, 14 August 2013
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Indian submarine INS Sindhurakshak (pictured) sinks at Mumbai following a pair of onboard explosions. updated by Tariqabjotu, 20:31, 14 August 2013
Mob boss Whitey Bulger is convicted of racketeering after sixteen years as a fugitive. updated by Tariqabjotu, 20:31, 14 August 2013
Indian submarine INS Sindhurakshak (pictured) sinks in Mumbai following a pair of onboard explosions. updated by Tariqabjotu, 21:18, 14 August 2013
After sixteen years as a fugitive, mob boss Whitey Bulger is convicted of racketeering and involvement with eleven murders. added by Tariqabjotu, 21:18, 14 August 2013
After sixteen years as a fugitive, mob boss Whitey Bulger is convicted of racketeering and involvement with eleven murders. removed by RenamedUser jaskldjslak901, 23:40, 17 August 2013
The Indian submarine INS Sindhurakshak (pictured) sinks in Mumbai following a pair of onboard explosions. added by The Bushranger, 21:59, 14 August 2013

August 15

Egypt declares a state of emergency as security forces kill scores of Morsi supporters. added by Jehochman, 01:03, 15 August 2013
Egypt declares a state of emergency as security forces kill scores of Morsi supporters. updated by Jehochman, 01:04, 15 August 2013
Egypt declares a state of emergency as security forces kill hundreds of protestors supporting former president Mohamed Morsi. updated by ThaddeusB, 01:19, 15 August 2013
Egypt declares a state of emergency as security forces kill hundreds of protestors supporting former president Mohamed Morsi. updated by ThaddeusB, 01:21, 15 August 2013
Egypt declares a state of emergency as security forces kill hundreds of protestors supporting former president Mohamed Morsi. added by Tariqabjotu, 01:30, 15 August 2013
Egypt declares a state of emergency as security forces kill hundreds of protestors supporting former president Mohamed Morsi. added by Tariqabjotu, 01:31, 15 August 2013
Recent deaths – More current events... {{active editnotice}} updated by Tariqabjotu, 01:32, 15 August 2013
Egypt declares a state of emergency as security forces kill hundreds of demonstrators supporting former president Mohamed Morsi. updated by Tariqabjotu, 01:43, 15 August 2013
The Indian submarine INS Sindhurakshak (pictured) sinks in Mumbai following onboard explosions. updated by Stephen, 04:10, 15 August 2013
Egypt declares a state of emergency as security forces kill hundreds of demonstrators supporting former president Mohamed Morsi. updated by Crisco 1492, 07:51, 15 August 2013
Egypt declares a state of emergency as security forces kill hundreds of demonstrators supporting former president Mohamed Morsi. updated by Jehochman, 11:53, 15 August 2013
Egypt declares a state of emergency as security forces kill hundreds of demonstrators supporting former president Mohamed Morsi. removed by Tariqabjotu, 01:55, 18 August 2013
Scientists announce the discovery of the olinguito, the first new carnivorous mammal found in the Western Hemisphere in 35 years. added by RenamedUser jaskldjslak901, 20:08, 15 August 2013
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The Smithsonian Institution announces the discovery of the olinguito (pictured), the first new carnivorous mammal found in the Americas in 35 years. added by Tariqabjotu, 20:16, 15 August 2013
The Indian submarine INS Sindhurakshak sinks in Mumbai following onboard explosions. updated by Tariqabjotu, 20:16, 15 August 2013
The Smithsonian announces the discovery of the olinguito (pictured), the first new carnivorous mammal found in the Americas in 35 years. updated by Tariqabjotu, 20:17, 15 August 2013
The Smithsonian announces the discovery of the olinguito (pictured), the first new carnivorous mammal found in the Americas in 35 years. updated by Tariqabjotu, 20:40, 15 August 2013
The Indian submarine INS Sindhurakshak sinks in Mumbai following onboard explosions. updated by Tariqabjotu, 20:40, 15 August 2013
The Indian submarine INS Sindhurakshak sinks in Mumbai following onboard explosions. removed by RenamedUser jaskldjslak901, 23:45, 17 August 2013
The Smithsonian announces the discovery of the olinguito (pictured), the first new carnivoran species found in the Americas in 35 years. updated by Tariqabjotu, 23:50, 15 August 2013
The Smithsonian announces the discovery of the olinguito (pictured), the first new carnivoran species found in the Americas in 35 years. removed by Tariqabjotu, 21:50, 18 August 2013

August 16

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North and South Korea agree to reopen the Kaesong Industrial Region which had been shut down since April amidst tensions between the two countries. added by LFaraone, 22:35, 16 August 2013
North and South Korea agree to reopen the Kaesong Industrial Region, which was shut down in April due to tensions between the two countries. added by Tariqabjotu, 22:43, 16 August 2013

August 17

North and South Korea agree to reopen the Kaesong Industrial Region, which was shut down in April due to tensions between the two countries. updated by LFaraone, 01:05, 17 August 2013
Recent deaths: Rosalía Mera updated by Tariqabjotu, 05:55, 17 August 2013
More current events... {{active editnotice}} updated by Tariqabjotu, 05:55, 17 August 2013
North and South Korea agree to reopen the Kaesong Industrial Region, which was shut down in April due to tensions between the two countries. added by ThaddeusB, 19:53, 17 August 2013
North and South Korea agree to reopen the Kaesong Industrial Region, which was shut down in April due to tensions between the two countries. removed by Tariqabjotu, 00:22, 18 August 2013
The Kepler space telescope is declared unfixable by NASA, officialy ending its primary mission. added by RenamedUser jaskldjslak901, 23:40, 17 August 2013
Bahraini security forces crack down on the pro-democracy Tamarod protests. added by RenamedUser jaskldjslak901, 23:42, 17 August 2013
Petroglyphs at Winnemucca Lake are dated to at least 10,500 years ago, making them the oldest petroglyphs ever found in North America. added by RenamedUser jaskldjslak901, 23:45, 17 August 2013

August 18

The Kepler space telescope is declared unfixable by NASA, officially ending its primary mission. updated by Stephen, 00:04, 18 August 2013
Petroglyphs at Winnemucca Lake in the U.S. state of Nevada are dated to at least 10,500 years ago, making them the oldest petroglyphs ever found in North America. added by Tariqabjotu, 00:18, 18 August 2013
NASA declares the Kepler space telescope unfixable, officially ending its primary mission. added by Tariqabjotu, 00:18, 18 August 2013
NASA declares the Kepler space telescope unfixable, officially ending its primary mission. removed by Spencer, 19:18, 20 August 2013
Bahraini security forces crack down on the pro-democracy Tamarod protests. added by Tariqabjotu, 00:18, 18 August 2013
Bahraini security forces crack down on the pro-democracy Tamarod protests. removed by Tariqabjotu, 21:39, 18 August 2013
More than 200 people are missing or dead after a collision between the MV St. Thomas Aquinas and a cargo ship near Cebu, Philippines. added by Tariqabjotu, 01:55, 18 August 2013
Egyptian raids – More current events... {{active editnotice}} updated by Tariqabjotu, 01:55, 18 August 2013
More than 100 people are missing or dead after a collision between the MV St. Thomas Aquinas and a cargo ship near Cebu, Philippines. updated by ThaddeusB, 15:19, 18 August 2013
More than 100 people are missing or dead after a collision between the MV St. Thomas Aquinas and a cargo ship near Cebu, Philippines. removed by Spencer, 06:09, 22 August 2013
The World Championships in Athletics in Moscow conclude with Russia winning the most gold medals. added by Tariqabjotu, 21:39, 18 August 2013
Ecuador announces it will re-open Yasuni National Park, ending a six-year initiative aimed at protecting the rainforest. added by Tariqabjotu, 21:39, 18 August 2013
Egyptian raids – Recent deaths – More current events... {{active editnotice}} updated by Tariqabjotu, 21:39, 18 August 2013
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The World Championships in Athletics (pictured) in Moscow conclude with Russia winning the most gold medals. updated by Tariqabjotu, 21:50, 18 August 2013
Ecuador announces it will reopen Yasuni National Park, ending a six-year initiative aimed at protecting the rainforest. updated by Tariqabjotu, 21:50, 18 August 2013
Ecuador announces it will reopen Yasuni National Park, ending a six-year initiative aimed at protecting the rainforest from oil drilling. updated by Tariqabjotu, 22:01, 18 August 2013
Petroglyphs at Winnemucca Lake in the U.S. state of Nevada are dated to at least 10,500 years ago, making them the oldest petroglyphs ever found in North America. updated by Tariqabjotu, 22:24, 18 August 2013
Petroglyphs at Winnemucca Lake in the U.S. state of Nevada are dated to at least 10,500 years ago, making them the oldest petroglyphs ever found in North America. removed by Tariqabjotu, 17:52, 21 August 2013
Recent deaths: Rosalía Mera updated by Tariqabjotu, 22:24, 18 August 2013
Egyptian raids – More current events... {{active editnotice}} updated by Tariqabjotu, 22:24, 18 August 2013

August 19

Egyptian raids – Recent deaths – More current events... {{active editnotice}} updated by Tariqabjotu, 02:07, 19 August 2013
Ecuador announces it will reopen Yasuni National Park to oil drilling, ending a six-year initiative aimed at protecting the rainforest. updated by ThaddeusB, 04:20, 19 August 2013
Ecuador announces it will reopen Yasuni National Park to oil drilling, ending a six-year initiative aimed at protecting the rainforest. removed by Tariqabjotu, 20:23, 23 August 2013

August 20

Flooding in northeastern China and eastern Russia kills at least 85 people. added by Spencer, 19:18, 20 August 2013
Recent deaths – More current events... {{active editnotice}} updated by Spencer, 19:23, 20 August 2013
Recent deaths: Dezső Gyarmati updated by Tariqabjotu, 20:06, 20 August 2013
More current events... {{active editnotice}} updated by Tariqabjotu, 20:06, 20 August 2013

August 21

Bradley Manning is sentenced to 35 years in custody for releasing classified information to WikiLeaks. added by Thue, 16:04, 21 August 2013
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U.S. soldier Bradley Manning (pictured) is sentenced to 35 years in prison for releasing classified information to WikiLeaks. added by Tariqabjotu, 17:51, 21 August 2013
The World Championships in Athletics in Moscow conclude with Russia winning the most gold medals. updated by Tariqabjotu, 17:51, 21 August 2013
The World Championships in Athletics in Moscow conclude with Russia winning the most gold medals. removed by Tariqabjotu, 01:50, 24 August 2013
U.S. soldier Bradley Manning (pictured) is sentenced to 35 years in prison for releasing classified information to WikiLeaks. updated by Tariqabjotu, 17:54, 21 August 2013

August 22

U.S. soldier Bradley Manning (pictured) is sentenced to 35 years in prison for releasing classified information to WikiLeaks. updated by Stephen, 02:49, 22 August 2013
The CIA acknowledges its role in organizing the 1953 Iranian coup d'état for the first time. added by Spencer, 06:09, 22 August 2013
The CIA officially acknowledges its role in organizing the 1953 Iranian coup d'état. updated by Tariqabjotu, 13:53, 22 August 2013
The CIA officially acknowledges its role in organizing the 1953 Iranian coup d'état. removed by Tariqabjotu, 12:58, 24 August 2013
U.S. soldier Bradley Manning (pictured) is sentenced to 35 years in prison for releasing classified information to WikiLeaks. updated by Tariqabjotu, 14:13, 22 August 2013
U.S. soldier Chelsea Manning (legally Bradley Manning, pictured) is sentenced to 35 years in prison for releasing classified information to WikiLeaks. updated by Tom Morris, 14:44, 22 August 2013
U.S. soldier Chelsea Manning (formerly Bradley Manning, pictured) is sentenced to 35 years in prison for releasing classified information to WikiLeaks. updated by Thryduulf, 23:30, 22 August 2013

August 23

Recent deaths: Elmore Leonard – Dezső Gyarmati updated by Tariqabjotu, 20:08, 23 August 2013
Hundreds of people are reported as killed by chemical attacks in the Ghouta region of Syria. added by Tariqabjotu, 20:23, 23 August 2013
Hundreds of people are reported killed by chemical attacks in the Ghouta region of Syria. updated by Tariqabjotu, 23:37, 23 August 2013

August 24

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|title = Wide-field Infrared Survey Explorer added by Tariqabjotu, 01:50, 24 August 2013
|title = Wide-field Infrared Survey Explorer removed by Tariqabjotu, 13:03, 24 August 2013
|link = updated by Tariqabjotu, 01:50, 24 August 2013
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NASA recommissions the Wide-field Infrared Survey Explorer (artist's conception pictured) to search for asteroids. added by Tariqabjotu, 01:50, 24 August 2013
U.S. soldier Chelsea Manning (formerly Bradley Manning) is sentenced to 35 years in prison for releasing classified information to WikiLeaks. updated by Tariqabjotu, 01:50, 24 August 2013
NASA recommissions the Wide-field Infrared Survey Explorer (artist's conception pictured) to search for asteroids. added by Tariqabjotu, 01:54, 24 August 2013
U.S. soldier Chelsea Manning (formerly Bradley Manning) is sentenced to 35 years in prison for releasing classified information to WikiLeaks. updated by Tariqabjotu, 04:33, 24 August 2013
U.S. sergeant Robert Bales is sentenced to life in prison without parole for the murder of sixteen Afghans in the Kandahar massacre. added by Tariqabjotu, 12:58, 24 August 2013
Recent deaths: Elmore Leonard updated by Tariqabjotu, 12:58, 24 August 2013
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|title = Robert Bales added by Tariqabjotu, 13:03, 24 August 2013
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U.S. sergeant Robert Bales (pictured) is sentenced to life in prison without parole for the murder of sixteen Afghan civilians in the Kandahar massacre. updated by Tariqabjotu, 13:03, 24 August 2013
NASA recommissions the Wide-field Infrared Survey Explorer to search for asteroids. updated by Tariqabjotu, 13:03, 24 August 2013
U.S. soldier Robert Bales (pictured) is sentenced to life in prison without parole for the murder of sixteen Afghan civilians in the Kandahar massacre. added by Jayron32, 14:42, 24 August 2013
U.S. soldier Robert Bales (pictured) is sentenced to life in prison without parole for the murder of sixteen Afghan civilians in the Kandahar massacre. added by Edokter, 14:50, 24 August 2013
NASA recommissions the Wide-field Infrared Survey Explorer to search for asteroids. added by Edokter, 14:50, 24 August 2013
Hundreds of people are reported killed by chemical attacks in the Ghouta region of Syria. added by Edokter, 14:50, 24 August 2013
U.S. soldier Chelsea Manning (formerly Bradley Manning) is sentenced to 35 years in prison for releasing classified information to WikiLeaks. added by Edokter, 14:50, 24 August 2013
Flooding in northeastern China and eastern Russia kills at least 85 people. added by Edokter, 14:50, 24 August 2013
U.S. soldier Robert Bales (pictured) is sentenced to life in prison without parole for the murder of sixteen Afghan civilians in the Kandahar massacre. added by Tariqabjotu, 14:52, 24 August 2013
NASA recommissions the Wide-field Infrared Survey Explorer to search for asteroids. added by Tariqabjotu, 14:52, 24 August 2013
Hundreds of people are reported killed by chemical attacks in the Ghouta region of Syria. added by Tariqabjotu, 14:52, 24 August 2013
U.S. soldier Chelsea Manning (formerly Bradley Manning) is sentenced to 35 years in prison for releasing classified information to WikiLeaks. added by Tariqabjotu, 14:52, 24 August 2013
Flooding in northeastern China and eastern Russia kills at least 85 people. added by Tariqabjotu, 14:52, 24 August 2013
U.S. soldier Robert Bales (pictured) is sentenced to life in prison without parole for the murder of sixteen Afghan civilians in the Kandahar massacre. updated by Edokter, 16:28, 24 August 2013
NASA recommissions the Wide-field Infrared Survey Explorer to search for asteroids. updated by Edokter, 16:28, 24 August 2013
Hundreds of people are reported killed by chemical attacks in the Ghouta region of Syria. updated by Edokter, 16:28, 24 August 2013
U.S. soldier Chelsea Manning (formerly Bradley Manning) is sentenced to 35 years in prison for releasing classified information to WikiLeaks. updated by Edokter, 16:28, 24 August 2013
Flooding in northeastern China and eastern Russia kills at least 85 people. updated by Edokter, 16:28, 24 August 2013
U.S. soldier Robert Bales (pictured) is sentenced to life in prison without parole for the murder of sixteen Afghan civilians in the Kandahar massacre. updated by Spencer, 17:06, 24 August 2013
NASA recommissions the Wide-field Infrared Survey Explorer to search for asteroids. updated by Spencer, 17:06, 24 August 2013
NASA recommissions the Wide-field Infrared Survey Explorer to search for asteroids. removed by RenamedUser jaskldjslak901, 14:44, 30 August 2013
Hundreds of people are reported killed by chemical attacks in the Ghouta region of Syria. updated by Spencer, 17:06, 24 August 2013
Hundreds of people are reported killed by chemical attacks in the Ghouta region of Syria. removed by Tariqabjotu, 15:30, 29 August 2013
U.S. soldier Chelsea Manning (formerly Bradley Manning) is sentenced to 35 years in prison for releasing classified information to WikiLeaks. updated by Spencer, 17:06, 24 August 2013
U.S. soldier Chelsea Manning (formerly Bradley Manning) is sentenced to 35 years in prison for releasing classified information to WikiLeaks. removed by Tariqabjotu, 21:42, 27 August 2013
Flooding in northeastern China and eastern Russia kills at least 85 people. updated by Spencer, 17:06, 24 August 2013
Flooding in northeastern China and eastern Russia kills at least 85 people. removed by Tariqabjotu, 04:19, 26 August 2013

August 26

A riot at the Palmasola prison complex in Bolivia kills more than thirty people. added by Tariqabjotu, 04:19, 26 August 2013
A riot at the Palmasola prison complex in Santa Cruz, Bolivia, kills more than thirty people. updated by Tariqabjotu, 04:21, 26 August 2013

August 27

In cricket, the Ashes series concludes with England defeating Australia. added by Tariqabjotu, 21:42, 27 August 2013
A riot at the Palmasola prison complex in Santa Cruz, Bolivia, kills more than thirty people. added by Tariqabjotu, 21:42, 27 August 2013

August 28

Recent deaths – More current events... {{active editnotice}} updated by Tariqabjotu, 17:59, 28 August 2013

August 29

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|title = Nidal Malik Hasan added by Tariqabjotu, 15:30, 29 August 2013
|title = Nidal Malik Hasan removed by Black Kite, 15:31, 30 August 2013
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|link = Hasan nidal.jpg removed by Black Kite, 15:31, 30 August 2013
|alt = Nidal Malik Hasan added by Tariqabjotu, 15:30, 29 August 2013
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U.S. Army officer Nidal Malik Hasan (pictured) is sentenced to death for killing thirteen people in the Fort Hood shooting. added by Tariqabjotu, 15:30, 29 August 2013
U.S. soldier Robert Bales is sentenced to life in prison without parole for the murder of sixteen Afghan civilians in the Kandahar massacre. updated by Tariqabjotu, 15:30, 29 August 2013
U.S. soldier Robert Bales is sentenced to life in prison without parole for the murder of sixteen Afghan civilians in the Kandahar massacre. updated by Spencer, 22:14, 29 August 2013

August 30

In cricket, the Ashes conclude with England defeating Australia in the series. updated by Tariqabjotu, 01:18, 30 August 2013
Hundreds of people are reported killed by chemical attacks in the Ghouta region of Syria. updated by Tariqabjotu, 01:18, 30 August 2013
U.S. soldier Chelsea Manning (formerly Bradley Manning) is sentenced to 35 years in prison for releasing classified information to WikiLeaks. updated by Tariqabjotu, 01:18, 30 August 2013
U.S. soldier Chelsea Manning (formerly Bradley Manning) is sentenced to 35 years in prison for releasing classified information to WikiLeaks. removed by Jehochman, 12:18, 30 August 2013
U.S. Army officer Nidal Malik Hasan (pictured) is sentenced to death for killing thirteen people in the Fort Hood shooting. updated by Tariqabjotu, 02:22, 30 August 2013
For the first time, Saudi Arabia enacts laws against domestic violence. added by Jehochman, 12:18, 30 August 2013
In cricket, the Ashes series concludes with England defeating Australia in the series. updated by Dweller, 12:35, 30 August 2013
Irish poet Seamus Heaney dies at the age of 74. added by RenamedUser jaskldjslak901, 14:44, 30 August 2013
Irish poet Seamus Heaney dies at the age of 74. removed by Black Kite, 15:31, 30 August 2013
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Irish poet and Nobel prizewinner for Literature Seamus Heaney (pictured) dies at the age of 74. added by Black Kite, 15:31, 30 August 2013
U.S. Army officer Nidal Malik Hasan is sentenced to death for killing thirteen people in the Fort Hood shooting. updated by Black Kite, 15:31, 30 August 2013
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Irish poet and winner of the Nobel Prize in Literature Seamus Heaney (pictured) dies at the age of 74. updated by Black Kite, 15:35, 30 August 2013