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December 1

|image = Leon Smith - Davis Cup GB v Russia 2013.jpg The International Monetary Fund approves adding China's Renminbi to its basket of reserve currencies. added by Jayron32, 17:33, 01 December 2015
The International Monetary Fund approves adding China's renminbi to its basket of reserve currencies. updated by Biblioworm, 17:52, 01 December 2015

December 2

The International Monetary Fund approves adding the Chinese renminbi to its basket of reserve currencies. updated by Thue, 10:07, 02 December 2015
The International Monetary Fund approves adding the Chinese renminbi to its basket of reserve currencies. removed by BorgQueen, 04:40, 07 December 2015
At least 14 people are killed and a further 14 are injured following a shooting in San Bernardino, California. added by Cyclonebiskit, 22:51, 02 December 2015
Joseph Engelberger added by Spencer, 22:58, 02 December 2015
Joseph Engelberger removed by Jayron32, 14:44, 08 December 2015

December 3

At least 14 people are killed and 14 others injured in a shooting in San Bernardino, California. updated by Stephen, 01:16, 03 December 2015
At least 14 people are killed and 14 others injured in a shooting in San Bernardino, California. updated by Stephen, 03:38, 03 December 2015
At least 14 people are killed and 17 others injured in a shooting in San Bernardino, California. updated by Stephen, 05:34, 03 December 2015
At least 14 people are killed and 18 others injured in a shooting in San Bernardino, California. updated by Fuzheado, 16:20, 03 December 2015
At least 14 people are killed and 21 others injured in a shooting in San Bernardino, California. updated by Fuzheado, 17:55, 03 December 2015
At least 14 people are killed and 21 injured in a shooting in San Bernardino, California. updated by Jayron32, 20:27, 03 December 2015
At least 14 people are killed and 21 others injured in a shooting in San Bernardino, California. updated by Stephen, 21:36, 03 December 2015
At least 14 people are killed and 21 injured in a shooting in San Bernardino, California. updated by Moriori, 22:20, 03 December 2015

December 4

Roch Marc Kabore is elected the first president of Burkina Faso since the 2014 Burkinabé uprising. added by Jayron32, 03:11, 04 December 2015
Roch Marc Kabore is elected the first president of Burkina Faso since the 2014 Burkinabé uprising. updated by Stephen, 04:25, 04 December 2015
Scott Weiland added by Cyclonebiskit, 10:53, 04 December 2015
Scott Weiland removed by Jayron32, 20:36, 11 December 2015
|image = Roch Marc Christian Kaboré au FMLF2012.JPG Roch Marc Kaboré (pictured) is elected the first president of Burkina Faso since the 2014 Burkinabé uprising. updated by The Rambling Man, 12:47, 04 December 2015
Flooding across southern India kills at least 300 people and displaces approximately 1.8 million others since November. added by Cyclonebiskit, 18:57, 04 December 2015
Flooding across southern India kills at least 300 people and displaces approximately 1.8 million others since November. added by Cyclonebiskit, 18:58, 04 December 2015
Fourteen people are killed and 21 injured in a shooting in San Bernardino, California. added by Floquenbeam, 20:42, 04 December 2015
Fourteen people are killed and twenty-one injured in a shooting in San Bernardino, California. updated by The Rambling Man, 21:14, 04 December 2015
Flooding across southern India kills at least 300 people and displaces approximately 1.8 million others since November. updated by Floquenbeam, 21:26, 04 December 2015
|image = Leon Smith - Davis Cup GB v Russia 2013.jpg Roch Marc Kaboré is elected the first president of Burkina Faso since the 2014 Burkinabé uprising. updated by The Rambling Man, 21:40, 04 December 2015
|image = Roch Marc Christian Kaboré au FMLF2012.JPG Roch Marc Kaboré (pictured) is elected the first president of Burkina Faso since the 2014 Burkinabé uprising. updated by The Rambling Man, 21:56, 04 December 2015
|image = Leon Smith - Davis Cup GB v Russia 2013.jpg Roch Marc Kaboré is elected the first president of Burkina Faso since the 2014 Burkinabé uprising. updated by The Rambling Man, 22:05, 04 December 2015
|image = Roch Marc Christian Kaboré.jpg Roch Marc Kaboré (pictured) is elected the first president of Burkina Faso since the 2014 Burkinabé uprising. updated by David Levy, 22:31, 04 December 2015

December 5

Roch Marc Christian Kaboré (pictured) is elected the first president of Burkina Faso since the 2014 Burkinabé uprising. updated by Nyttend, 02:41, 05 December 2015
Roch Marc Christian Kaboré (pictured) is elected the first president of Burkina Faso since the 2014 Burkinabé uprising. removed by Jayron32, 14:44, 08 December 2015
Japan resumes whaling against the ruling of the International Court of Justice. added by The Rambling Man, 10:19, 05 December 2015
Japan resumes whaling against the ruling of the International Court of Justice. removed by Tone, 13:52, 07 December 2015
Flooding across southern India kills at least 300 people and displaces approximately 1.8 million others since November. updated by The Rambling Man, 10:21, 05 December 2015
Flooding across southern India kills at least 300 people and displaces approximately 1.8 million others since November. removed by BorgQueen, 05:32, 09 December 2015
Thirty-two workers die as a result of fire at the Azerbaijani Gunashli oilfield in the Caspian Sea. added by The Rambling Man, 18:57, 05 December 2015
Thirty-two workers die as a result of fire at the Azerbaijani Gunashli oilfield in the Caspian Sea. added by The Rambling Man, 18:58, 05 December 2015

December 6

Syrian Civil War added by The Rambling Man, 12:39, 06 December 2015
At least 29 workers die as a result of fire at the Azerbaijani Gunashli oilfield in the Caspian Sea. added by The Rambling Man, 22:26, 06 December 2015
At least 29 workers die as a result of fire at the Azerbaijani Gunashli oilfield in the Caspian Sea. removed by Spencer, 06:14, 13 December 2015
Fourteen people are killed and twenty-one others injured in a shooting in San Bernardino, California. updated by The Rambling Man, 22:27, 06 December 2015
Fourteen people are killed and twenty-one others injured in a shooting in San Bernardino, California. removed by BorgQueen, 05:16, 09 December 2015

December 7

In Venezuela, the opposition Democratic Unity Roundtable wins an absolute majority in the parliamentary elections. added by Tone, 13:52, 07 December 2015
In Venezuela, the opposition Democratic Unity Roundtable wins an absolute majority in the parliamentary elections. updated by The Rambling Man, 13:54, 07 December 2015
In Venezuela, the opposition Democratic Unity Roundtable wins an absolute majority in the parliamentary elections. removed by Tone, 09:45, 13 December 2015

December 8

Syrian Civil War updated by Stephen, 00:45, 08 December 2015
The JAXA probe Akatsuki enters orbit around Venus at the second attempt. added by BorgQueen, 11:38, 08 December 2015
|width = In a constitutional referendum, Armenia approves becoming a parliamentary republic. added by Jayron32, 14:44, 08 December 2015
In a constitutional referendum, Armenia approves becoming a parliamentary republic. added by BorgQueen, 16:21, 08 December 2015
In a constitutional referendum, Armenia approves becoming a parliamentary republic. removed by Tone, 09:52, 13 December 2015
|image = File:H-IIA F17 launching AKATSUKI.jpg added by Biblioworm, 17:21, 08 December 2015
|caption = The launch of Akatsuki added by Biblioworm, 17:21, 08 December 2015
|caption = removed by Biblioworm, 17:21, 08 December 2015
The JAXA probe Akatsuki (launch pictured) enters orbit around Venus at the second attempt. updated by Jayron32, 17:46, 08 December 2015
|image = H-IIA F17 launching AKATSUKI ITN.jpg added by David Levy, 18:10, 08 December 2015
|width = 100 The JAXA probe Akatsuki (launch pictured) enters orbit around Venus five years after the first attempt. updated by David Levy, 18:10, 08 December 2015
|image = H-IIA F17 launching AKATSUKI ITN.jpgXu Ming added by Bongwarrior, 04:13, 09 December 2015
Xu Ming removed by Jayron32, 20:36, 11 December 2015
Flooding across southern India kills at least 300 people and displaces approximately 1.8 million others since November. updated by BorgQueen, 12:40, 09 December 2015
Flooding across southern India kills at least 300 people and displaces approximately 1.8 million others since November. removed by The Rambling Man, 22:50, 12 December 2015

December 11

Dolph Schayes added by Jayron32, 20:36, 11 December 2015
Dolph Schayes removed by The Rambling Man, 22:55, 19 December 2015

December 12

American chemical companies DuPont and Dow agree to an estimated $130 billion merger. added by The Rambling Man, 22:50, 12 December 2015
American chemical companies DuPont and Dow agree to an estimated $130 billion merger. removed by Floquenbeam, 20:57, 20 December 2015

December 13

At least 87 people are killed amidst ongoing political unrest in Burundi. added by Spencer, 06:14, 13 December 2015
At least 87 people are killed amidst ongoing political unrest in Burundi. removed by Cyclonebiskit, 00:50, 22 December 2015
A deal is agreed at COP21 to attempt to limit the rise in global temperatures by 2 °C (3.6 °F). added by Tone, 09:45, 13 December 2015
Saudi Arabia holds its first elections open to women. added by Tone, 09:52, 13 December 2015
In a constitutional referendum, Armenia approves becoming a parliamentary republic. updated by Tone, 09:53, 13 December 2015
In a constitutional referendum, Armenia approves becoming a parliamentary republic. removed by The Rambling Man, 09:20, 15 December 2015
Saudi Arabia holds its first municipal elections open to women. updated by The Rambling Man, 10:37, 13 December 2015
A deal is agreed at COP21 to attempt to limit the rise in global temperatures by 2 °C (3.6 °F). updated by Bencherlite, 12:15, 13 December 2015
At COP21, delegates from 195 countries and the European Union adopt an agreement aimed at limiting the rise in global temperatures to 2 °C (3.6 °F). added by David Levy, 15:57, 13 December 2015
At COP21, parties to the UNFCCC adopt an agreement aimed at limiting the rise in global temperatures to 2 °C (3.6 °F). updated by David Levy, 17:21, 13 December 2015
At COP21, parties to the UNFCCC adopt an agreement aimed at limiting the rise in global temperatures to 2 °C (3.6 °F) above pre-industrial levels. updated by David Levy, 17:59, 13 December 2015
In Venezuela, the opposition Democratic Unity Roundtable wins an absolute majority in the parliamentary elections. updated by Tone, 19:39, 13 December 2015
In Venezuela, the opposition Democratic Unity Roundtable wins an absolute majority in the parliamentary elections. removed by Jayron32, 12:06, 14 December 2015

December 14

At COP 21, parties to the UNFCCC adopt an agreement aimed at limiting the rise in global temperatures to 2 °C (3.6 °F) above pre-industrial levels. updated by David Levy, 02:51, 14 December 2015

December 16

Soyuz TMA-19M is launched to the International Space Station. added by Tone, 09:45, 16 December 2015
At COP 21, parties to the UNFCCC adopt an agreement aimed at limiting the rise in global temperatures to well below 2 °C (3.6 °F) above pre-industrial levels. updated by Jenks24, 10:04, 16 December 2015
At COP 21, parties to the UNFCCC adopt an agreement aimed at limiting the rise in global temperatures to 2 °C (3.6 °F) above pre-industrial levels. updated by Jenks24, 10:05, 16 December 2015
|image = Soyuz TMA-19M spacecraft approaches the ISS.jpg Soyuz TMA-19M (pictured) is launched to the International Space Station. updated by Bongwarrior, 10:39, 16 December 2015
The JAXA probe Akatsuki enters orbit around Venus five years after the first attempt. updated by Bongwarrior, 10:39, 16 December 2015
The JAXA probe Akatsuki enters orbit around Venus five years after the first attempt. removed by Spencer, 23:52, 16 December 2015
Saudi Arabia holds its first municipal elections open to women, and 20 female candidates are elected. updated by Jayron32, 12:58, 16 December 2015
Saudi Arabia holds its first municipal elections open to women, and 20 female candidates are elected. removed by Cyclonebiskit, 00:56, 22 December 2015
Conor McGregor (pictured) ends UFC Featherweight Champion José Aldo's ten-year winning streak at UFC 194 added by Jayron32, 13:01, 16 December 2015
Conor McGregor ends UFC Featherweight Champion José Aldo's ten-year winning streak at UFC 194 updated by Jayron32, 13:03, 16 December 2015
Conor McGregor ends UFC Featherweight Champion José Aldo's ten-year winning streak at UFC 194. updated by The Rambling Man, 13:12, 16 December 2015
At COP 21, parties to the UNFCCC adopt an agreement to pursue efforts to limit the temperature increase to 1.5 °C (2.7 °F) above pre-industrial levels. updated by Jenks24, 13:48, 16 December 2015
At COP 21, parties to the UNFCCC adopt an agreement to pursue efforts to limit the temperature increase to 1.5 °C (2.7 °F) above pre-industrial levels. removed by Cyclonebiskit, 00:58, 22 December 2015
In mixed martial arts, Conor McGregor ends UFC Featherweight Champion José Aldo's ten-year winning streak at UFC 194. added by Jayron32, 14:17, 16 December 2015
In mixed martial arts, Conor McGregor ends UFC Featherweight Champion José Aldo's ten-year winning streak at UFC 194. removed by The Rambling Man, 19:31, 22 December 2015
|image = Soyuz TMA-19M spacecraft approaches the ISS ITN.jpg Soyuz TMA-19M (spacecraft pictured) is launched to the International Space Station. updated by David Levy, 18:45, 16 December 2015
In Saint Vincent and the Grenadines, the incumbent Unity Labour Party wins a majority of seats in a general election. added by Spencer, 23:52, 16 December 2015
In Saint Vincent and the Grenadines, the incumbent Unity Labour Party wins a majority of seats in a general election. removed by BorgQueen, 04:46, 17 December 2015

December 17

Benedict Anderson added by The Rambling Man, 10:39, 17 December 2015
Benedict Anderson removed by The Rambling Man, 08:21, 21 December 2015
Lillian Vernon added by Jayron32, 14:23, 17 December 2015
Lillian Vernon removed by The Rambling Man, 19:31, 22 December 2015

December 18

In Saint Vincent and the Grenadines, the incumbent Unity Labour Party wins a majority of seats in a general election. updated by The Rambling Man, 09:01, 18 December 2015
In Saint Vincent and the Grenadines, the incumbent Unity Labour Party wins a majority of seats in a general election. removed by The Rambling Man, 12:17, 18 December 2015

December 20

Kurt Masur added by Cyclonebiskit, 20:14, 20 December 2015
Kurt Masur removed by The Rambling Man, 11:51, 28 December 2015
Deep coal mining ceases in the United Kingdom with the closure of Kellingley Colliery. added by Floquenbeam, 20:57, 20 December 2015
Deep coal mining ceases in the United Kingdom with the closure of Kellingley Colliery. added by Cyclonebiskit, 21:41, 20 December 2015

December 21

Jimmy Hill added by The Rambling Man, 08:21, 21 December 2015
Jimmy Hill removed by The Rambling Man, 11:51, 28 December 2015

December 22

|image = Mariano Rajoy 2015e (cropped).jpgIn the Spanish general election, the ruling People's Party, led by Mariano Rajoy (pictured), loses one third of its seats, but remains the largest single party. added by Cyclonebiskit, 00:50, 22 December 2015
Soyuz TMA-19M is launched to the International Space Station. updated by Cyclonebiskit, 00:50, 22 December 2015
Soyuz TMA-19M is launched to the International Space Station. removed by Espresso Addict, 21:05, 22 December 2015
Sepp Blatter and Michel Platini, the suspended presidents of FIFA and UEFA respectively, are banned from association football for eight years amid the 2015 FIFA corruption case added by Cyclonebiskit, 00:56, 22 December 2015
Sepp Blatter and Michel Platini, the suspended presidents of FIFA and UEFA respectively, are banned from association football for eight years amid the 2015 FIFA corruption case. updated by Art LaPella, 02:05, 22 December 2015
|image = Mariano Rajoy 2015c (cropped).jpg Sepp Blatter and Michel Platini, the suspended presidents of FIFA and UEFA respectively, are banned from association football for eight years amid a corruption case. added by David Levy, 06:26, 22 December 2015
In the Spanish general election, the ruling People's Party, led by Mariano Rajoy (pictured), loses one third of its seats, but remains the largest single party. added by David Levy, 06:26, 22 December 2015
Deep coal mining ceases in the United Kingdom with the closure of Kellingley Colliery. added by David Levy, 06:26, 22 December 2015
Deep coal mining ceases in the United Kingdom with the closure of Kellingley Colliery. removed by The Rambling Man, 11:54, 28 December 2015
The first stage of SpaceX's Falcon 9 rocket successfully lands in Cape Canaveral after completing its flight. added by The Rambling Man, 19:31, 22 December 2015
|image = Launch of Falcon 9 carrying CASSIOPE (130929-F-ET475-012).jpg The first stage of SpaceX's Falcon 9 rocket (pictured) successfully lands in Cape Canaveral after completing its flight. updated by The Rambling Man, 20:02, 22 December 2015
In the Spanish general election, the ruling People's Party, led by Mariano Rajoy, loses one third of its seats, but remains the largest single party. updated by The Rambling Man, 20:02, 22 December 2015
In the Spanish general election, the ruling People's Party, led by Mariano Rajoy, loses one third of its seats, but remains the largest single party. removed by The Rambling Man, 18:22, 28 December 2015
The first stage of SpaceX's Falcon 9 rocket (pictured) successfully lands in Cape Canaveral after completing its 20th flight. updated by The Rambling Man, 20:03, 22 December 2015
More than 70 people are missing after a landslide in Shenzhen, China. added by Espresso Addict, 21:05, 22 December 2015
More than 70 people are missing after a landslide in Shenzhen, China. updated by The Rambling Man, 21:33, 22 December 2015

December 23

|image = Falcon 9 Flight 20 OG2 first stage post-landing (23273082823) cropped.jpg After launching a Falcon 9 rocket, SpaceX successfully lands the vehicle's first stage (pictured) in Cape Canaveral. added by David Levy, 00:32, 23 December 2015
Soyuz TMA-19M is launched to the International Space Station. updated by The Rambling Man, 20:56, 23 December 2015
Soyuz TMA-19M is launched to the International Space Station. removed by BorgQueen, 05:37, 24 December 2015

December 28

Sadhana Shivdasani added by The Rambling Man, 11:52, 28 December 2015
Sadhana Shivdasani removed by The Rambling Man, 10:44, 30 December 2015
The Charter of the Asian Infrastructure Investment Bank enters into force. added by The Rambling Man, 11:54, 28 December 2015

December 29

In the Spanish general election, the ruling People's Party, led by Mariano Rajoy, loses one third of its seats, but remains the largest single party. updated by BorgQueen, 02:11, 29 December 2015
In the Spanish general election, the ruling People's Party, led by Mariano Rajoy, loses one third of its seats, but remains the largest single party. removed by BorgQueen, 11:16, 30 December 2015
Lemmy added by Tone, 09:20, 29 December 2015
Meadowlark Lemon added by The Rambling Man, 09:52, 29 December 2015

December 30

Governments of Japan and South Korea announces their "final and irreversible" agreement on historical comfort women issue. added by Tone, 10:19, 30 December 2015
George Clayton Johnson added by The Rambling Man, 10:44, 30 December 2015
The governments of Japan and South Korea announce their "final and irreversible" agreement on the historical comfort women issue. added by Stephen, 11:27, 30 December 2015
The governments of Japan and South Korea announce their "final and irreversible" agreement regarding comfort women. updated by The Rambling Man, 21:43, 30 December 2015