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December 1

Laurent Gbagbo (pictured), former President of Côte d'Ivoire, is extradited to the International Criminal Court to face trial over his role in the Second Ivorian Civil War. added by David Levy, 01:10, 01 December 2011
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December 3

The first summit of CELAC, a bloc of Latin American and Caribbean nations, takes place in Caracas, Venezuela. added by Tariqabjotu, 15:06, 03 December 2011
The first summit of CELAC, a bloc of Latin American and Caribbean nations, takes place in Caracas, Venezuela. removed by Tariqabjotu, 15:19, 09 December 2011

December 5

United Russia, with incumbent President Dmitry Medvedev at the top of the party list, wins plurality in the Russian legislative election. added by Tone, 19:02, 05 December 2011
United Russia, with incumbent President Dmitry Medvedev at the top of the party list, wins a plurality in the Russian legislative election. updated by Ucucha, 21:11, 05 December 2011

December 6

|image = Dmitry Medvedev official large photo -1 cropped.jpg added by Tariqabjotu, 04:01, 06 December 2011
|image = Dmitry Medvedev official large photo -1 cropped.jpg removed by PFHLai, 13:54, 07 December 2011
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|title = Dmitry Medvedev added by Tariqabjotu, 04:01, 06 December 2011
|title = Dmitry Medvedev removed by PFHLai, 13:54, 07 December 2011
Laurent Gbagbo, former President of Côte d'Ivoire, is extradited to the International Criminal Court to face trial over his role in the Second Ivorian Civil War. updated by Tariqabjotu, 04:01, 06 December 2011
Laurent Gbagbo, former President of Côte d'Ivoire, is extradited to the International Criminal Court to face trial over his role in the Second Ivorian Civil War. removed by Tariqabjotu, 00:51, 08 December 2011
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|link = Dmitry Medvedev official large photo -1.jpg removed by PFHLai, 13:54, 07 December 2011
updated by Tariqabjotu, 04:01, 06 December 2011
United Russia, with incumbent President Dmitry Medvedev (pictured) at the top of the party list, wins a plurality in the Russian legislative election. updated by Tariqabjotu, 04:01, 06 December 2011
United Russia, with incumbent President Dmitry Medvedev (pictured) at the top of the party list, wins a majority in the Russian legislative election. updated by Tariqabjotu, 04:04, 06 December 2011
United Russia, with incumbent President Dmitry Medvedev (pictured) at the top of the party list, wins a majority of seats in the Russian legislative election. updated by Tariqabjotu, 04:06, 06 December 2011

December 7

After 541 days of negotiations, a new Belgian government is sworn in, with Elio Di Rupo as prime minister. added by Tone, 08:49, 07 December 2011
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|title = Elio Di Rupo added by PFHLai, 13:54, 07 December 2011
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|link = DiRupo.jpg added by PFHLai, 13:54, 07 December 2011
|link = DiRupo.jpg removed by PFHLai, 14:02, 07 December 2011
After 541 days of negotiations, a new Belgian government is sworn in, with Elio Di Rupo (pictured) as prime minister. updated by PFHLai, 13:54, 07 December 2011
United Russia, with incumbent President Dmitry Medvedev at the top of the party list, wins a majority of seats in the Russian legislative election. updated by PFHLai, 13:54, 07 December 2011
|image = Dmitry Medvedev official large photo -1 cropped.jpg updated by PFHLai, 14:02, 07 December 2011
|image = Dmitry Medvedev official large photo -1 cropped.jpg removed by Zanimum, 14:21, 08 December 2011
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|title = Dmitry Medvedev updated by PFHLai, 14:02, 07 December 2011
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|link = Dmitry Medvedev official large photo -1.jpg removed by Zanimum, 14:21, 08 December 2011
updated by PFHLai, 14:02, 07 December 2011
After 541 days of negotiations, a new Belgian government is sworn in, with Elio Di Rupo as prime minister. updated by PFHLai, 14:02, 07 December 2011
United Russia, with incumbent President Dmitry Medvedev (pictured) at the top of the party list, wins a majority of seats in the Russian legislative election. updated by PFHLai, 14:02, 07 December 2011

December 8

Positive Slovenia, led by Ljubljana mayor Zoran Janković, wins a narrow plurality in the Slovenian parliamentary election. added by Tariqabjotu, 00:51, 08 December 2011
Positive Slovenia, led by Ljubljana mayor Zoran Janković, wins a narrow plurality in the Slovenian parliamentary election. updated by Tone, 10:37, 08 December 2011
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|title = Zoran Jankovic added by Zanimum, 14:21, 08 December 2011
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Positive Slovenia, led by Ljubljana mayor Zoran Janković (pictured), wins a narrow plurality in the Slovenian parliamentary election. updated by Zanimum, 14:21, 08 December 2011
United Russia, with incumbent President Dmitry Medvedev at the top of the party list, wins a majority of seats in the Russian legislative election. updated by Zanimum, 14:21, 08 December 2011
United Russia, with incumbent President Dmitry Medvedev at the top of the party list, wins a majority of seats in the Russian legislative election. removed by Tariqabjotu, 15:20, 09 December 2011
|title = Zoran Janković added by Art LaPella, 21:15, 08 December 2011
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A centre-left coalition of four parties, led by Zoran Milanovic, wins a majority in the Croatian parliamentary election. added by Tariqabjotu, 22:17, 08 December 2011

December 9

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The International Court of Justice rules that Greece breached its existing accords with Macedonia by blocking its ascension to NATO in 2008. added by Tariqabjotu, 15:19, 09 December 2011
A centre-left coalition of four parties, led by Zoran Milanović, wins a majority in the Croatian parliamentary election. updated by Joy, 15:21, 09 December 2011
A centre-left coalition of four parties, led by Zoran Milanović, wins a majority in the Croatian parliamentary election. removed by Tariqabjotu, 09:42, 11 December 2011
United Russia, with incumbent President Dmitry Medvedev at the top of the party list, wins a majority of seats in the Russian legislative election. updated by Holly Cheng, 17:28, 09 December 2011
United Russia, with incumbent President Dmitry Medvedev at the top of the party list, wins a majority of seats in the Russian legislative election. removed by Tone, 16:54, 10 December 2011
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|image = Zoran jankovic cropped.jpg removed by Holly Cheng, 23:13, 09 December 2011
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|image = Elio di Rupo-15-12-2007.jpg removed by Holly Cheng, 01:56, 11 December 2011
|title = Elio di Rupo updated by Holly Cheng, 23:13, 09 December 2011
|title = Elio di Rupo removed by Holly Cheng, 01:56, 11 December 2011
|link = updated by Holly Cheng, 23:13, 09 December 2011
Positive Slovenia, led by Ljubljana mayor Zoran Janković, wins a narrow plurality in the Slovenian parliamentary election. updated by Holly Cheng, 23:13, 09 December 2011
Positive Slovenia, led by Ljubljana mayor Zoran Janković, wins a narrow plurality in the Slovenian parliamentary election. removed by Tone, 08:24, 13 December 2011
After 541 days of negotiations, a new Belgian government is sworn in, with Elio Di Rupo (pictured) as prime minister. updated by Holly Cheng, 23:13, 09 December 2011

December 10

The first summit of CELAC, a bloc of Latin American and Caribbean nations, takes place in Caracas, Venezuela. updated by Tariqabjotu, 00:25, 10 December 2011
The first summit of CELAC, a bloc of Latin American and Caribbean nations, takes place in Caracas, Venezuela. removed by BorgQueen, 00:03, 11 December 2011
The International Court of Justice rules that Greece breached its existing accords with Macedonia by blocking its entry to NATO in 2008. updated by Fox, 04:13, 10 December 2011
The International Court of Justice rules that Greece breached its existing accords with Macedonia by blocking its entry to NATO in 2008. removed by Tariqabjotu, 04:45, 12 December 2011
In Russia, the largest protests since the dissolution of the Soviet Union take place, following the allegedly flawed legislative elections. added by Tone, 16:54, 10 December 2011
Allegations of flaws in Russia's 2011 legislative elections trigger the country's largest protests since the Soviet Union's dissolution. added by David Levy, 20:37, 10 December 2011
Allegations of flaws in Russia's 2011 legislative elections trigger the country's largest protests since the dissolution of the Soviet Union. updated by Tariqabjotu, 22:59, 10 December 2011
Allegations of flaws in Russia's legislative elections trigger the country's largest protests since the dissolution of the Soviet Union. updated by Tariqabjotu, 23:00, 10 December 2011

December 11

Allegations of flaws in Russia's legislative elections trigger the country's largest protests since the dissolution of the Soviet Union. updated by BorgQueen, 00:01, 11 December 2011
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|title = Protests in Bolotnaya Square, Moscow added by Holly Cheng, 01:56, 11 December 2011
|title = Protests in Bolotnaya Square, Moscow removed by Tariqabjotu, 21:49, 15 December 2011
Allegations of flaws in Russia's legislative elections trigger the country's largest protests (pictured) since the dissolution of the Soviet Union. updated by Holly Cheng, 01:56, 11 December 2011
After 541 days of negotiations, a new Belgian government is sworn in, with Elio Di Rupo as prime minister. updated by Holly Cheng, 01:56, 11 December 2011
After 541 days of negotiations, a new Belgian government is sworn in, with Elio Di Rupo as prime minister. removed by Tariqabjotu, 04:09, 13 December 2011
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Iran files a formal complaint to the UN Security Council regarding a U.S. RQ-170 Sentinel aircraft seized within its territory. added by Tariqabjotu, 09:42, 11 December 2011
Iran files a formal complaint to the UN Security Council regarding a U.S. RQ-170 Sentinel aircraft allegedly seized within its territory. added by Tariqabjotu, 09:46, 11 December 2011
Iran files a formal complaint to the UN Security Council regarding a U.S. RQ-170 Sentinel aircraft seized within its territory. updated by Tariqabjotu, 09:48, 11 December 2011
Allegations of flaws in the Russian legislative elections trigger the country's largest protests (pictured) since the dissolution of the Soviet Union. updated by Nikkimaria, 22:44, 11 December 2011

December 12

The five-month National Basketball Association lockout ends with a collective bargaining agreement between players and owners. added by Tariqabjotu, 04:45, 12 December 2011
The National Basketball Association lockout ends with a collective bargaining agreement between players and owners. added by Tariqabjotu, 04:46, 12 December 2011
The National Basketball Association lockout ends with a collective bargaining agreement between players and owners. added by Tariqabjotu, 04:48, 12 December 2011
The National Basketball Association lockout ends with a collective bargaining agreement between players and owners. removed by BorgQueen, 23:10, 13 December 2011
The International Court of Justice rules that Greece breached its existing accords with Macedonia by blocking its entry to NATO in 2008. updated by Tariqabjotu, 04:48, 12 December 2011
The International Court of Justice rules that Greece breached its existing accords with Macedonia by blocking its entry to NATO in 2008. removed by Tariqabjotu, 04:50, 12 December 2011
Iran files a formal complaint to the UN Security Council regarding a U.S. RQ-170 Sentinel aircraft seized within its territory. updated by Tariqabjotu, 04:52, 12 December 2011

December 13

The United Nations Climate Change Conference in Durban, South Africa, closes with an agreement to establish a new treaty to limit carbon emissions. added by Tariqabjotu, 04:09, 13 December 2011
The Constituent Assembly of Tunisia elects Moncef Marzouki as the President of Tunisia. added by Tone, 08:24, 13 December 2011
The Constituent Assembly of Tunisia elects Moncef Marzouki as the President of Tunisia. removed by NuclearWarfare, 15:53, 17 December 2011
At least five people are killed and over one hundred are wounded in a murder–suicide attack in Liège, Belgium. added by NuclearWarfare, 20:06, 13 December 2011
At least five people are killed and more than one hundred are wounded in a murder–suicide attack in Liège, Belgium. updated by David Levy, 20:50, 13 December 2011
Iran files a formal complaint to the UN Security Council regarding a U.S. RQ-170 Sentinel aircraft seized within its territory. updated by David Levy, 20:50, 13 December 2011

December 14

The National Basketball Association lockout ends with a collective bargaining agreement between players and owners. updated by BorgQueen, 00:31, 14 December 2011
The National Basketball Association lockout ends with a collective bargaining agreement between players and owners. removed by Tariqabjotu, 21:44, 15 December 2011
At least five people are killed and more than one hundred are wounded in a murder–suicide attack in Liège, Belgium. updated by Tariqabjotu, 03:37, 14 December 2011
At least five people are killed and more than one hundred are wounded in a murder–suicide attack in Liège, Belgium. updated by David Levy, 08:22, 14 December 2011
At least five people are killed and more than one hundred are wounded in a murder–suicide attack in Liège, Belgium. removed by Tariqabjotu, 19:02, 17 December 2011
Canada withdraws from the Kyoto Protocol, as participants at the UN Climate Change Conference agree to establish a new treaty to limit greenhouse gases. added by Tariqabjotu, 18:37, 14 December 2011

December 15

The United Nations Climate Change Conference in Durban, South Africa, closes with an agreement to establish a new treaty to limit carbon emissions. updated by Tariqabjotu, 02:35, 15 December 2011
The UN Climate Change Conference in Durban, South Africa, closes with an agreement to establish a new treaty to limit carbon emissions. updated by Tariqabjotu, 02:45, 15 December 2011
The UN Climate Change Conference in Durban, South Africa, closes with an agreement to establish a new treaty to limit carbon emissions. removed by NuclearWarfare, 02:54, 17 December 2011
Iran files a formal complaint to the UN Security Council regarding a U.S. RQ-170 Sentinel aircraft seized within its territory. updated by Tariqabjotu, 02:45, 15 December 2011
Iran files a formal complaint to the UN Security Council regarding a U.S. RQ-170 Sentinel aircraft seized within its territory. removed by Tariqabjotu, 21:50, 15 December 2011
Former French President Jacques Chirac receives a two-year suspended sentence after being convicted of embezzlement. added by Tariqabjotu, 21:44, 15 December 2011
|image = ChiracUSA-cropped.jpg added by Tariqabjotu, 21:49, 15 December 2011
|title = Jacques Chirac added by Tariqabjotu, 21:49, 15 December 2011
|title = Jacques Chirac removed by David Levy, 05:53, 17 December 2011
|link = ChiracUSA.jpg added by Tariqabjotu, 21:49, 15 December 2011
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Former French President Jacques Chirac (pictured) receives a two-year suspended sentence after being convicted of embezzlement. updated by Tariqabjotu, 21:49, 15 December 2011
Allegations of flaws in the Russian legislative elections trigger the country's largest protests since the dissolution of the Soviet Union. updated by Tariqabjotu, 21:49, 15 December 2011
Allegations of flaws in the Russian legislative elections trigger the country's largest protests since the dissolution of the Soviet Union. removed by PFHLai, 00:04, 17 December 2011
Former French President Jacques Chirac (pictured) receives a two-year suspended sentence after being convicted of embezzlement. updated by Tariqabjotu, 21:50, 15 December 2011

December 16

Former French President Jacques Chirac (pictured) receives a two-year suspended sentence after being convicted of embezzlement. updated by Tariqabjotu, 02:42, 16 December 2011
The United States formally declares an end to the Iraq War. added by Tariqabjotu, 02:42, 16 December 2011
Iran files a formal complaint to the UN Security Council regarding a U.S. RQ-170 Sentinel aircraft seized within its territory. updated by Tariqabjotu, 02:43, 16 December 2011
Iran files a formal complaint to the UN Security Council regarding a U.S. RQ-170 Sentinel aircraft seized within its territory. removed by PFHLai, 00:04, 17 December 2011
The National Basketball Association lockout ends with a collective bargaining agreement between players and owners. updated by Tariqabjotu, 02:44, 16 December 2011
The National Basketball Association lockout ends with a collective bargaining agreement between players and owners. removed by PFHLai, 16:11, 16 December 2011
The United States formally declares an end to the Iraq War. added by Tone, 12:36, 16 December 2011
The United States formally declares an end to the Iraq War. updated by David Levy, 13:04, 16 December 2011
The United States formally declares an end to the Iraq War. removed by Tone, 22:19, 17 December 2011
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|link = President Chirac.jpg removed by David Levy, 05:53, 17 December 2011
The National Basketball Association lockout ends with a collective bargaining agreement between players and owners. updated by Tariqabjotu, 17:07, 16 December 2011
The National Basketball Association lockout ends with a collective bargaining agreement between players and owners. removed by Holly Cheng, 17:43, 16 December 2011
The National Basketball Association lockout ends with a collective bargaining agreement between players and owners. updated by Fox, 17:49, 16 December 2011
The National Basketball Association lockout ends with a collective bargaining agreement between players and owners. removed by PFHLai, 00:04, 17 December 2011

December 17

British-American author and journalist Christopher Hitchens dies at the age of 62. added by NuclearWarfare, 02:54, 17 December 2011
|image = Christopher Hitchens cropped.jpg added by David Levy, 05:53, 17 December 2011
|image = Christopher Hitchens cropped.jpg removed by Tariqabjotu, 18:58, 17 December 2011
|title = Christopher Hitchens added by David Levy, 05:53, 17 December 2011
|title = Christopher Hitchens removed by Tariqabjotu, 18:58, 17 December 2011
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|link = Christopher Hitchens crop 2.jpg removed by Tariqabjotu, 18:58, 17 December 2011
British–American author and journalist Christopher Hitchens (pictured) dies at the age of 62. added by David Levy, 05:53, 17 December 2011
British–American author and journalist Christopher Hitchens (pictured) dies at the age of 62. removed by Tariqabjotu, 18:58, 17 December 2011
Former French President Jacques Chirac receives a two-year suspended sentence after being convicted of embezzlement. updated by David Levy, 05:53, 17 December 2011
At least 400 people are killed after Tropical Storm Washi hits the Philippines. added by NuclearWarfare, 15:53, 17 December 2011
At least 400 people are killed after Tropical Storm Washi hits the Philippines. updated by Tone, 16:54, 17 December 2011
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|image = President Chirac (cropped).jpg removed by Tariqabjotu, 21:42, 17 December 2011
|title = Jacques Chirac updated by Tariqabjotu, 18:58, 17 December 2011
|title = Jacques Chirac removed by Tariqabjotu, 21:42, 17 December 2011
|link = President Chirac.jpg updated by Tariqabjotu, 18:58, 17 December 2011
|link = President Chirac.jpg removed by Tariqabjotu, 21:42, 17 December 2011
At least 400 people are killed after Tropical Storm Washi hits the Philippines. updated by Tariqabjotu, 18:58, 17 December 2011
Former French President Jacques Chirac (pictured) receives a two-year suspended sentence after being convicted of embezzlement. updated by Tariqabjotu, 18:58, 17 December 2011
The Constituent Assembly of Tunisia elects Moncef Marzouki as the President of Tunisia. updated by Tariqabjotu, 18:58, 17 December 2011
The Constituent Assembly of Tunisia elects Moncef Marzouki as the President of Tunisia. removed by Tariqabjotu, 18:58, 17 December 2011
Russia joins the World Trade Organization, following eighteen years of negotiations. added by Tariqabjotu, 19:02, 17 December 2011
Russia joins the World Trade Organization, following eighteen years of negotiations. removed by Tariqabjotu, 19:04, 17 December 2011
At least five people are killed and more than one hundred are wounded in a murder–suicide attack in Liège, Belgium. updated by Tariqabjotu, 19:04, 17 December 2011
At least five people are killed and more than one hundred are wounded in a murder–suicide attack in Liège, Belgium. removed by Tariqabjotu, 21:42, 17 December 2011
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|image = Christopher Hitchens cropped.jpg removed by PFHLai, 14:58, 18 December 2011
|title = Christopher Hitchens updated by Tariqabjotu, 21:42, 17 December 2011
|title = Christopher Hitchens removed by PFHLai, 14:58, 18 December 2011
|link = Christopher Hitchens crop 2.jpg updated by Tariqabjotu, 21:42, 17 December 2011
|link = Christopher Hitchens crop 2.jpg removed by PFHLai, 14:58, 18 December 2011
At least 400 people are killed after Tropical Storm Washi hits the Philippines. updated by Tariqabjotu, 21:42, 17 December 2011
British–American author and journalist Christopher Hitchens (pictured) dies at the age of 62. updated by Tariqabjotu, 21:42, 17 December 2011
Former French President Jacques Chirac receives a two-year suspended sentence after being convicted of embezzlement. updated by Tariqabjotu, 21:42, 17 December 2011
Former French President Jacques Chirac receives a two-year suspended sentence after being convicted of embezzlement. removed by Holly Cheng, 10:25, 20 December 2011
Russia is accepted for membership in the World Trade Organization. added by Tone, 22:19, 17 December 2011
Russia is accepted for membership in the World Trade Organization. removed by David Levy, 22:50, 17 December 2011
At least 400 people are killed after Tropical Storm Washi hits the Philippines. updated by David Levy, 22:50, 17 December 2011
Russia is accepted for membership in the World Trade Organization. added by David Levy, 22:50, 17 December 2011
Tropical Storm Washi hits the Philippines, killing more than 400 people. added by Mkativerata, 22:56, 17 December 2011
Russia is accepted for membership in the World Trade Organization. added by Mkativerata, 22:58, 17 December 2011

December 18

Russia is accepted for membership in the World Trade Organization. updated by David Levy, 00:26, 18 December 2011
Russia is accepted for membership in the World Trade Organization. removed by Tariqabjotu, 16:35, 22 December 2011
The United States formally declares an end to the Iraq War. updated by Swarm, 02:42, 18 December 2011
The United States formally declares an end to the Iraq War. removed by Prodego, 03:30, 19 December 2011
At least five people are killed and more than one hundred are wounded in a murder–suicide attack in Liège, Belgium. updated by Swarm, 02:42, 18 December 2011
At least five people are killed and more than one hundred are wounded in a murder–suicide attack in Liège, Belgium. removed by Tone, 13:13, 18 December 2011
The Constituent Assembly of Tunisia elects Moncef Marzouki as the President of Tunisia. updated by Swarm, 02:43, 18 December 2011
The Constituent Assembly of Tunisia elects Moncef Marzouki as the President of Tunisia. removed by Tariqabjotu, 03:40, 18 December 2011
Czech writer and first President of the Czech Republic Václav Havel dies at the age of 75. added by Tone, 13:13, 18 December 2011
Tropical Storm Washi hits the Philippines, killing more than 650 people. updated by NuclearWarfare, 14:37, 18 December 2011
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|image = Václav Havel (2008) - ITN.jpg removed by David Levy, 18:14, 18 December 2011
|title = Václav Havel added by PFHLai, 14:58, 18 December 2011
|title = Václav Havel removed by Prodego, 03:30, 19 December 2011
|link = Václav Havel (2008).jpg added by PFHLai, 14:58, 18 December 2011
|link = Václav Havel (2008).jpg removed by David Levy, 18:14, 18 December 2011
Czech writer and first President of the Czech Republic Václav Havel (pictured) dies at the age of 75. updated by PFHLai, 14:58, 18 December 2011
British–American author and journalist Christopher Hitchens dies at the age of 62. updated by PFHLai, 14:58, 18 December 2011
Czech writer and first President of the Czech Republic Václav Havel (pictured) dies at the age of 75. added by Tariqabjotu, 15:11, 18 December 2011
At least five people are killed and more than one hundred are wounded in a murder–suicide attack in Liège, Belgium. updated by Tariqabjotu, 15:11, 18 December 2011
At least five people are killed and more than one hundred are wounded in a murder–suicide attack in Liège, Belgium. removed by Tone, 21:16, 18 December 2011
British-American author and journalist Christopher Hitchens dies at the age of 62. updated by David Levy, 17:11, 18 December 2011
British-American author and journalist Christopher Hitchens dies at the age of 62. removed by Wizardman, 04:57, 19 December 2011
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|image = Václav Havel na Václavském náměstí 17. listopadu 2009 cropped.jpg removed by Prodego, 03:30, 19 December 2011
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|link = Václav Havel na Václavském náměstí 17. listopadu 2009b.jpg removed by Prodego, 03:30, 19 December 2011
The 2011 FIFA Club World Cup concludes with FC Barcelona defeating Santos FC in the finals. added by Tone, 21:16, 18 December 2011
The 2011 FIFA Club World Cup concludes with FC Barcelona defeating Santos FC in the final. updated by Tone, 21:17, 18 December 2011
The FIFA Club World Cup concludes with FC Barcelona defeating Santos FC in the final. updated by Tariqabjotu, 21:19, 18 December 2011
The FIFA Club World Cup concludes with FC Barcelona defeating Santos FC in the final. removed by Tone, 16:13, 24 December 2011

December 19

The Supreme Leader of North Korea, Kim Jong-il, dies from physical fatigue during a train ride. added by The Moose, 03:26, 19 December 2011
The Supreme Leader of North Korea, Kim Jong-il, dies from physical fatigue during a train ride. removed by Tariqabjotu, 03:27, 19 December 2011
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|title = Kim Jong-il added by Prodego, 03:30, 19 December 2011
|link = Kim Jong-il on August 24, 2011.jpg added by Prodego, 03:30, 19 December 2011
Kim Jong-il (pictured), the Supreme Leader of the Democratic People's Republic of Korea, dies at the age of 69. added by Prodego, 03:30, 19 December 2011
Czech writer and first President of the Czech Republic Václav Havel dies at the age of 75. updated by Prodego, 03:31, 19 December 2011
Czech writer and first President of the Czech Republic Václav Havel dies at the age of 75. removed by PFHLai, 00:29, 26 December 2011
Kim Jong-il (pictured), the Supreme Leader of the Democratic People's Republic of Korea, dies. updated by Nyttend, 03:44, 19 December 2011
Kim Jong-il (pictured), the Supreme Leader of the Democratic People's Republic of Korea, dies. removed by NuclearWarfare, 03:47, 19 December 2011
North Korea announces the death of its Supreme Leader, Kim Jong-il. added by NuclearWarfare, 03:47, 19 December 2011
The Democratic People's Republic of Korea announces the death of its Supreme Leader, Kim Jong-il. added by Prodego, 03:49, 19 December 2011
The Democratic People's Republic of Korea announces the death of its Supreme Leader, Kim Jong-il (pictured). updated by Prodego, 03:49, 19 December 2011
North Korea announces the death of its Supreme Leader, Kim Jong-il (pictured). updated by David Levy, 03:52, 19 December 2011
North Korea announces the death of its Supreme Leader Kim Jong-il (pictured). updated by Wizardman, 04:57, 19 December 2011
The United States formally declares an end to the Iraq War. updated by Wizardman, 04:57, 19 December 2011
The United States formally declares an end to the Iraq War. removed by NuclearWarfare, 05:01, 19 December 2011
North Korea announces the death of its Supreme Leader, Kim Jong-il (pictured). updated by NuclearWarfare, 05:01, 19 December 2011
British-American author and journalist Christopher Hitchens dies at the age of 62. updated by NuclearWarfare, 05:01, 19 December 2011
British-American author and journalist Christopher Hitchens dies at the age of 62. removed by Tone, 08:12, 21 December 2011
North Korea announces the death of Supreme Leader Kim Jong-il (pictured). updated by Tariqabjotu, 05:03, 19 December 2011

December 20

North Korea announces the death of Supreme Leader Kim Jong-il (pictured). updated by Tariqabjotu, 01:41, 20 December 2011
Tropical Storm Washi hits the Philippines, killing more than 950 people. updated by NuclearWarfare, 15:51, 20 December 2011

December 21

Russia's top stock exchanges MICEX and RTS officially unite into MICEX-RTS. added by Tone, 08:12, 21 December 2011
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Russia's largest stock exchanges, MICEX and RTS, merge to form MICEX-RTS. updated by David Levy, 13:26, 21 December 2011
Russia's largest stock exchanges, MICEX and RTS, merge to form MICEX-RTS. removed by Prodego, 00:13, 30 December 2011

December 22

A series of coordinated bombings in Baghdad kills at least 63 people. added by Tariqabjotu, 16:35, 22 December 2011
A series of coordinated bombings in Baghdad kills at least 63 people. updated by Tariqabjotu, 16:39, 22 December 2011
Tropical Storm Washi hits the Philippines, killing more than 950 people. updated by Tariqabjotu, 16:39, 22 December 2011

December 23

Soyuz TMA-03M, launched from Baikonur, carries a crew of three men to the International Space Station. added by NuclearWarfare, 00:38, 23 December 2011
Tropical Storm Washi hits the Philippines, killing more than 1,000 people. updated by NuclearWarfare, 00:39, 23 December 2011
Tropical Storm Washi hits the Philippines, killing more than 1,000 people. removed by Tariqabjotu, 01:14, 23 December 2011
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Soyuz TMA-03M, launched from Baikonur, carries a crew of three men (pictured) to the International Space Station. added by Tariqabjotu, 01:14, 23 December 2011
North Korea announces the death of Supreme Leader Kim Jong-il. updated by Tariqabjotu, 01:14, 23 December 2011
North Korea announces the death of Supreme Leader Kim Jong-il. removed by BorgQueen, 23:00, 29 December 2011
Tropical Storm Washi hits the Philippines, killing more than 1,000 people. updated by Holly Cheng, 16:12, 23 December 2011
Tropical Storm Washi hits the Philippines, killing more than 1,000 people. removed by BorgQueen, 07:11, 24 December 2011

December 24

Twin suicide bombings kill at least 40 people in Damascus, Syria. added by Tone, 16:13, 24 December 2011

December 25

Two coordinated bombings kill at least 40 people in Damascus, Syria. added by Tariqabjotu, 19:13, 25 December 2011

December 26

Two bomb blasts at churches in Madalla and Jos, Nigeria kill at least 35 people. added by Renamed user ixgysjijel, 07:50, 26 December 2011
Two bomb blasts at churches in Madalla and Jos, Nigeria kill at least 35 people. updated by BorgQueen, 07:59, 26 December 2011
Two bomb blasts at churches in the Nigerian cities of Madalla and Jos kill at least 35 people. updated by Fox, 08:02, 26 December 2011
Two bomb blasts at churches in Madalla and Jos, Nigeria, kill at least 35 people. updated by Fox, 08:02, 26 December 2011
Two bomb blasts at churches in Madalla and Jos, Nigeria, kill at least 35 people. removed by David Levy, 08:32, 26 December 2011
Multiple bombings occur in Nigeria, killing at least 39 people. added by David Levy, 08:32, 26 December 2011
Two coordinated bombings kill at least 44 people in Damascus, Syria. added by David Levy, 08:32, 26 December 2011
A series of coordinated bombings in Baghdad kills at least 65 people. updated by David Levy, 08:32, 26 December 2011
Multiple bombings occur at churches in Nigeria, killing at least 39 people. updated by Spencer, 16:24, 26 December 2011

December 27

Czech writer and first President of the Czech Republic Václav Havel dies at the age of 75. updated by PFHLai, 00:19, 27 December 2011
Czech writer and first President of the Czech Republic Václav Havel dies at the age of 75. removed by BorgQueen, 00:52, 27 December 2011
Multiple bombings occur in Nigeria, killing at least 39 people. updated by David Levy, 00:26, 27 December 2011

December 29

Czech writer and first President of the Czech Republic Václav Havel dies at the age of 75. updated by BorgQueen, 00:09, 29 December 2011
Czech writer and first President of the Czech Republic Václav Havel dies at the age of 75. removed by Tone, 11:49, 29 December 2011
The first stage of China's COMPASS satellite navigation system becomes operational, covering the China region. added by Tone, 11:49, 29 December 2011
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Soyuz TMA-03M (pictured), launched from Baikonur, carries a crew of three men to the International Space Station. updated by BorgQueen, 15:22, 29 December 2011

December 30

Samoa and Tokelau switch to the western side of the International Date Line, skipping 30 December entirely. added by Prodego, 00:13, 30 December 2011
The first stage of China's Compass satellite navigation system becomes operational, covering the China region. updated by The Tom, 07:44, 30 December 2011
Russia's largest stock exchanges, MICEX and RTS, merge to form MICEX-RTS. added by Dumelow, 17:19, 30 December 2011
Russia's largest stock exchanges, MICEX and RTS, merge to form MICEX-RTS. removed by Tone, 11:31, 31 December 2011

December 31

The People's National Party, led by Portia Simpson-Miller, wins a majority in the Jamaican general election. added by Tone, 11:31, 31 December 2011
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The People's National Party, led by Portia Simpson-Miller (pictured), wins a majority in the Jamaican general election. updated by Tone, 11:33, 31 December 2011
Soyuz TMA-03M, launched from Baikonur, carries a crew of three men to the International Space Station. updated by Tone, 11:33, 31 December 2011
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