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February 1

In football, Egypt beats Ghana 1–0 to win the 2010 Africa Cup of Nations, claiming their third successive title, while Togo is excluded from the next two editions of the tournament. added by Tariqabjotu, 03:01, 01 February 2010
In football, Egypt beats Ghana 1–0 to win the 2010 Africa Cup of Nations, claiming its third successive title, while Togo is banned from the next two editions of the tournament. updated by Tariqabjotu, 03:18, 01 February 2010
Singer Taylor Swift wins Album of the Year for Fearless and rock band Kings of Leon wins Record of the Year for "Use Somebody" at the 52nd Grammy Awards. added by Dumelow, 08:15, 01 February 2010
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Singer Taylor Swift (pictured) wins Album of the Year for Fearless and rock band Kings of Leon wins Record of the Year for "Use Somebody" at the 52nd Grammy Awards. updated by Dumelow, 08:20, 01 February 2010
Singer Taylor Swift (pictured) wins Album of the Year for Fearless and rock band Kings of Leon wins Record of the Year for "Use Somebody" at the 52nd Grammy Awards. updated by Patar knight, 08:23, 01 February 2010
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In football, Egypt beats Ghana to win the 2010 Africa Cup of Nations, claiming its third successive title, while Togo is banned from the next two editions of the tournament. updated by BorgQueen, 15:57, 01 February 2010
In association football, Egypt defeats Ghana to win the 2010 Africa Cup of Nations, claiming its third successive title, while Togo is banned from the next two editions of the tournament. updated by David Levy, 16:11, 01 February 2010
In association football, Egypt defeats Ghana to win the 2010 Africa Cup of Nations, claiming its third successive title, while Togo is banned from the next two tournaments. updated by Ihcoyc, 18:31, 01 February 2010
Singer Taylor Swift (pictured) wins Album of the Year for Fearless and R&B singer Beyoncé wins a record-setting 6 Grammy Awards, including Song of the Year for "Single Ladies (Put a Ring on It)", at the 52nd Grammy Awards. updated by Journalist, 18:56, 01 February 2010
Singer Taylor Swift (pictured) wins Album of the Year for Fearless and R&B singer Beyoncé wins a record-setting six Grammy Awards, including Song of the Year for "Single Ladies (Put a Ring on It)", at the 52nd Grammy Awards. updated by Art LaPella, 19:07, 01 February 2010
Taylor Swift (pictured) wins Album of the Year for Fearless and Beyoncé Knowles wins a record-setting six Grammy Awards, including Song of the Year, at the 52nd Grammy Awards. added by Tariqabjotu, 20:57, 01 February 2010
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Taylor Swift wins Album of the Year for Fearless and Beyoncé Knowles (pictured) wins a record-setting six Grammy Awards, including Song of the Year, at the 52nd Grammy Awards. added by BorgQueen, 23:06, 01 February 2010
In association football, Egypt defeats Ghana to win the 2010 Africa Cup of Nations, claiming its third successive title, while Togo is banned from the next two tournaments. added by BorgQueen, 23:06, 01 February 2010
In association football, Egypt defeats Ghana to win the 2010 Africa Cup of Nations, claiming its third successive title, while Togo is banned from the next two tournaments. removed by BorgQueen, 04:55, 05 February 2010
In tennis, Roger Federer and Serena Williams win the men's and women's singles, respectively, at the 2010 Australian Open. added by BorgQueen, 23:06, 01 February 2010
In tennis, Roger Federer and Serena Williams win the men's and women's singles, respectively, at the 2010 Australian Open. removed by BorgQueen, 08:38, 04 February 2010

February 2

The medical journal The Lancet issues a full retraction of a paper that caused a controversy over alleged links between the MMR vaccine and autism. added by BorgQueen, 21:58, 02 February 2010
The medical journal The Lancet issues a full retraction of a paper that caused a controversy over alleged links between the MMR vaccine and autism. removed by BorgQueen, 13:40, 08 February 2010
Taylor Swift wins Album of the Year for Fearless and Beyoncé Knowles (pictured) wins a record-setting six awards, including Song of the Year, at the 52nd Grammy Awards. updated by BorgQueen, 22:10, 02 February 2010

February 3

Burials begin for 250 British and Australian World War I soldiers at Fromelles (Pheasant Wood) Military Cemetery, the first new Commonwealth War Graves Commission cemetery for over 50 years. added by Dumelow, 11:44, 03 February 2010
Burials begin for 250 British and Australian World War I soldiers at Fromelles (Pheasant Wood) Military Cemetery, the first new Commonwealth War Graves Commission cemetery for over 50 years. removed by BorgQueen, 03:38, 05 February 2010

February 4

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|title = Taylor Swift updated by BorgQueen, 03:41, 04 February 2010
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Taylor Swift (pictured) wins Album of the Year for Fearless and Beyoncé Knowles wins a record-setting six awards, including Song of the Year, at the 52nd Grammy Awards. updated by BorgQueen, 03:41, 04 February 2010
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|title = The sculpture L'Homme Qui Marche I, on the back of the 100 Swiss franc banknote added by BorgQueen, 08:38, 04 February 2010
|title = The sculpture L'Homme Qui Marche I, on the back of the 100 Swiss franc banknote removed by BorgQueen, 03:38, 05 February 2010
The sculpture L'Homme Qui Marche I (pictured on a Swiss franc banknote) by Alberto Giacometti sells in London for £65 million, a new world record auction price. added by BorgQueen, 08:38, 04 February 2010
Taylor Swift wins Album of the Year for Fearless and Beyoncé Knowles wins a record-setting six awards, including Song of the Year, at the 52nd Grammy Awards. updated by BorgQueen, 08:38, 04 February 2010
Taylor Swift wins Album of the Year for Fearless and Beyoncé Knowles wins a record-setting six awards, including Song of the Year, at the 52nd Grammy Awards. removed by Tariqabjotu, 17:36, 07 February 2010
The sculpture L'Homme Qui Marche I (pictured on a Swiss franc banknote) by Alberto Giacometti sells in London for £65 million, a new world record auction price. updated by BorgQueen, 08:38, 04 February 2010
The sculpture L'Homme Qui Marche I (pictured on a Swiss franc banknote) by Alberto Giacometti sells in London for £65 million, a new world record for a work of art sold at auction. updated by Stephen, 09:05, 04 February 2010

February 5

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|title = Asashōryū Akinori added by BorgQueen, 03:38, 05 February 2010
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In sumo, the controversial Mongolian yokozuna Asashōryū Akinori (pictured) announces his retirement. added by BorgQueen, 03:38, 05 February 2010
The sculpture L'Homme Qui Marche I by Alberto Giacometti sells in London for £65 million, a new world record for a work of art sold at auction. updated by BorgQueen, 03:38, 05 February 2010
The extinction of Aka-Bo language, one of the world's oldest languages, is announced. added by BorgQueen, 04:55, 05 February 2010
The sculpture L'Homme qui marche I by Alberto Giacometti sells in London for £65 million, a new world record for a work of art sold at auction. updated by BorgQueen, 05:13, 05 February 2010
The extinction of Aka-Bo language is announced. updated by BorgQueen, 06:15, 05 February 2010
The extinction of Aka-Bo language, spoken in parts of the Andaman Islands, is announced. updated by BorgQueen, 06:17, 05 February 2010
The extinction of Aka-Bo language, formerly spoken in parts of the Andaman Islands, is announced. updated by BorgQueen, 07:16, 05 February 2010
The extinction of Aka-Bo language, formerly spoken in parts of the Andaman Islands, is announced. removed by BorgQueen, 07:27, 05 February 2010
In association football, Egypt defeats Ghana to win the 2010 Africa Cup of Nations, claiming its third successive title, while Togo is banned from the next two tournaments. updated by BorgQueen, 07:27, 05 February 2010
In association football, Egypt defeats Ghana to win the 2010 Africa Cup of Nations, claiming its third successive title, while Togo is banned from the next two tournaments. removed by BorgQueen, 15:26, 05 February 2010
The sculpture L'Homme qui marche I by Alberto Giacometti sells in London for £65 million, a new world record for a work of art sold at auction. updated by Y, 14:19, 05 February 2010
The sculpture L'Homme qui marche I by Alberto Giacometti sells in London for £65 million, a new world record for a work of art sold at auction. removed by BorgQueen, 18:13, 08 February 2010
The Iranian Space Agency announces that a rocket was launched living organisms onboard and returned to earth unharmed. added by BorgQueen, 15:26, 05 February 2010
The Iranian Space Agency announces that a rocket was launched with living organisms onboard and returned to earth unharmed. updated by BorgQueen, 16:06, 05 February 2010
The Iranian Space Agency announces that a rocket was launched with living organisms on board and returned to earth unharmed. updated by Kafziel, 23:03, 05 February 2010

February 6

The Iranian Space Agency announces that a rocket was launched with living organisms on board that returned to Earth unharmed. updated by Tariqabjotu, 14:13, 06 February 2010

February 7

The Iranian Space Agency announces that a rocket was launched with living organisms on board and returned to Earth unharmed. updated by Shubinator, 00:41, 07 February 2010
The Iranian Space Agency announces that it launched a rocket with living animals on board and returned them to Earth unharmed. updated by Tariqabjotu, 12:27, 07 February 2010
The Iranian Space Agency announces that it launched a rocket with living animals on board and returned them to Earth unharmed. removed by BorgQueen, 18:16, 09 February 2010
A blizzard strikes the eastern United States, producing 2–3 feet (60–90 cm) of snow in Washington, D.C., and Philadelphia. added by Tariqabjotu, 17:36, 07 February 2010
Taylor Swift wins Album of the Year for Fearless and Beyoncé Knowles wins a record-setting six awards, including Song of the Year, at the 52nd Grammy Awards. updated by Tariqabjotu, 17:39, 07 February 2010
Taylor Swift wins Album of the Year for Fearless and Beyoncé Knowles wins a record-setting six awards, including Song of the Year, at the 52nd Grammy Awards. removed by The ed17, 04:44, 08 February 2010
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|title = Heavy snow in Washington, D.C. added by Tariqabjotu, 17:48, 07 February 2010
|title = Heavy snow in Washington, D.C. removed by Dumelow, 08:07, 08 February 2010
A blizzard strikes the eastern United States, producing 2–3 feet (60–90 cm) of snow in Washington, D.C. (pictured), and Philadelphia. updated by Tariqabjotu, 17:48, 07 February 2010
In sumo, the controversial Mongolian yokozuna Asashōryū Akinori announces his retirement. updated by Tariqabjotu, 17:48, 07 February 2010
In sumo, the controversial Mongolian yokozuna Asashōryū Akinori announces his retirement. removed by Tariqabjotu, 20:27, 09 February 2010
A blizzard strikes the eastern United States, producing 2–3 feet (60–90 cm) of snow (pictured) in Washington, D.C., and Philadelphia. updated by Tariqabjotu, 17:49, 07 February 2010
A blizzard strikes the eastern United States, producing 2–3 feet (60–90 cm) of snow (pictured) in Philadelphia and Washington, D.C.. updated by Tariqabjotu, 17:51, 07 February 2010
A blizzard strikes the eastern United States, producing 2–3 feet (60–90 cm) of snow (pictured) in Philadelphia and Washington, D.C. updated by Tariqabjotu, 17:51, 07 February 2010
A blizzard strikes the Eastern United States, producing 2–3 feet (60–90 cm) of snow (pictured) in Philadelphia and Washington, D.C. updated by Tariqabjotu, 18:04, 07 February 2010
A blizzard strikes the Eastern United States, producing 2–3 feet (60–90 cm) of snow (pictured) in Philadelphia and Washington, D.C. updated by BorgQueen, 18:15, 07 February 2010

February 8

In American football, New Orleans Saints defeat the Indianapolis Colts in Super Bowl XLIV. with Drew Brees earning the game's most valuable player award. added by The ed17, 04:44, 08 February 2010
In American football, the New Orleans Saints defeat the Indianapolis Colts in Super Bowl XLIV, with Drew Brees earning the game's most valuable player award. updated by The ed17, 04:46, 08 February 2010
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In American football, New Orleans Saints defeat the Indianapolis Colts in Super Bowl XLIV, with Drew Brees (pictured) earning the game's most valuable player award. updated by Dumelow, 08:07, 08 February 2010
A blizzard strikes the Eastern United States, producing 2–3 feet (60–90 cm) of snow in Philadelphia and Washington, D.C. updated by Dumelow, 08:07, 08 February 2010
A blizzard strikes the Eastern United States, producing 2–3 feet (60–90 cm) of snow in Philadelphia and Washington, D.C. removed by Dumelow, 10:59, 10 February 2010
In American football, the New Orleans Saints defeat the Indianapolis Colts in Super Bowl XLIV, with Drew Brees (pictured) earning the game's Most Valuable Player Award. updated by Tariqabjotu, 09:29, 08 February 2010
Laura Chinchilla of the centre-left [[National Liberation Party (Costa Rica)|National Liberation Party is elected President of Costa Rica. added by Davidcannon, 13:06, 08 February 2010
Laura Chinchilla of the centre-left National Liberation Party is elected President of Costa Rica. updated by Davidcannon, 13:07, 08 February 2010
Laura Chinchilla of the centre-left National Liberation Party is elected President of Costa Rica. added by BorgQueen, 13:41, 08 February 2010
The medical journal The Lancet issues a full retraction of a paper that caused a controversy over alleged links between the MMR vaccine and autism. updated by Tariqabjotu, 13:46, 08 February 2010
The medical journal The Lancet issues a full retraction of a paper that caused a controversy over alleged links between the MMR vaccine and autism. removed by Tariqabjotu, 17:36, 08 February 2010
NASA launches the Space Shuttle Endeavour on a mission carrying the Tranquility and Cupola modules to the International Space Station. added by Tariqabjotu, 17:36, 08 February 2010
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|title = The launch of Space Shuttle Endeavour added by BorgQueen, 18:12, 08 February 2010
|title = The launch of Space Shuttle Endeavour removed by Dumelow, 11:05, 10 February 2010
NASA launches the Space Shuttle Endeavour (pictured) on a mission carrying the Tranquility and Cupola modules to the International Space Station. updated by BorgQueen, 18:12, 08 February 2010
In American football, the New Orleans Saints defeat the Indianapolis Colts in Super Bowl XLIV, with Drew Brees earning the game's Most Valuable Player Award. updated by BorgQueen, 18:12, 08 February 2010
In American football, the New Orleans Saints defeat the Indianapolis Colts in Super Bowl XLIV to win the National Football League Championship for the first time in the team's 43-year history. updated by David Levy, 23:58, 08 February 2010
In American football, the New Orleans Saints defeat the Indianapolis Colts in Super Bowl XLIV, with Drew Brees earning the game's Most Valuable Player Award. removed by David Levy, 23:58, 08 February 2010

February 9

Laura Chinchilla of the centre-left National Liberation Party is elected the first female President of Costa Rica. updated by Ucucha, 01:31, 09 February 2010
Laura Chinchilla of the centre-left National Liberation Party is elected the first female President of Costa Rica. removed by BorgQueen, 20:15, 12 February 2010
The Independent International Commission on Decommissioning confirms that several Irish republican paramilitary groups, including the Irish National Liberation Army, have decommissioned all of their weapons. added by Tariqabjotu, 20:27, 09 February 2010
The Independent International Commission on Decommissioning confirms that several Irish paramilitary groups, including the Irish National Liberation Army, have decommissioned all of their weapons. updated by Tariqabjotu, 20:32, 09 February 2010
In American football, the New Orleans Saints defeat the Indianapolis Colts in Super Bowl XLIV. updated by Tariqabjotu, 20:35, 09 February 2010
In American football, the New Orleans Saints defeat the Indianapolis Colts in Super Bowl XLIV to win the National Football League Championship for the first time in the team's 43-year history. removed by Tariqabjotu, 20:35, 09 February 2010
In American football, the New Orleans Saints defeat the Indianapolis Colts in Super Bowl XLIV to win their first championship in the team's 43-year history. updated by Tariqabjotu, 20:38, 09 February 2010
In American football, the New Orleans Saints defeat the Indianapolis Colts in Super Bowl XLIV. removed by Tariqabjotu, 20:38, 09 February 2010

February 10

In American football, the New Orleans Saints defeat the Indianapolis Colts in Super Bowl XLIV to win their first NFL championship in the team's 43-year history. updated by David Levy, 01:55, 10 February 2010
The Independent International Commission on Decommissioning confirms that several Northern Ireland paramilitary groups, including the Irish National Liberation Army, have decommissioned all of their weapons. updated by Skomorokh, 04:27, 10 February 2010
Viktor Yanukovych of the Party of Regions is elected President of Ukraine, with runner-up Yulia Tymoshenko saying that she will contest the result. added by Dumelow, 10:59, 10 February 2010
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|title = Viktor Yanukovych added by Dumelow, 11:05, 10 February 2010
|title = Viktor Yanukovych removed by Tariqabjotu, 22:57, 11 February 2010
Viktor Yanukovych (pictured) of the Party of Regions is elected President of Ukraine, with runner-up Yulia Tymoshenko saying that she will contest the result. updated by Dumelow, 11:05, 10 February 2010
NASA launches the Space Shuttle Endeavour on a mission carrying the Tranquility and Cupola modules to the International Space Station. updated by Dumelow, 11:05, 10 February 2010
NASA launches the Space Shuttle Endeavour on a mission carrying the Tranquility and Cupola modules to the International Space Station. removed by Tariqabjotu, 22:52, 11 February 2010
Viktor Yanukovych (pictured) of the Party of Regions is elected President of Ukraine, with runner-up Yulia Tymoshenko stating that she will contest the result. updated by Dumelow, 11:36, 10 February 2010
Viktor Yanukovych (pictured) of the Party of Regions is elected President of Ukraine, with members of runner-up Yulia Tymoshenko's party contesting the result. updated by Dumelow, 12:25, 10 February 2010
The Independent International Commission on Decommissioning confirms that several Northern Ireland paramilitary groups, including the Irish National Liberation Army, have decommissioned all of their weapons. updated by BorgQueen, 18:34, 10 February 2010
The Independent International Commission on Decommissioning confirms that several Northern Ireland paramilitary groups, including the Irish National Liberation Army, have decommissioned all of their weapons. removed by BorgQueen, 06:01, 13 February 2010
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February 11

In American football, the New Orleans Saints defeat the Indianapolis Colts in Super Bowl XLIV to win their first NFL championship in the team's 43-year history. updated by Tariqabjotu, 00:17, 11 February 2010
In American football, the New Orleans Saints defeat the Indianapolis Colts in Super Bowl XLIV to win their first NFL championship in the team's 43-year history. removed by Tariqabjotu, 18:52, 11 February 2010
A blizzard strikes the Eastern United States, producing 2–3 feet (60–90 cm) of snow in Philadelphia and Washington, D.C. updated by Tariqabjotu, 00:17, 11 February 2010
A blizzard strikes the Eastern United States, producing 2–3 feet (60–90 cm) of snow in Philadelphia and Washington, D.C. added by Tariqabjotu, 00:32, 11 February 2010
A blizzard strikes the Eastern United States, producing 2–3 feet (60–90 cm) of snow in Philadelphia and Washington, D.C. removed by BorgQueen, 12:12, 11 February 2010
English fashion designer Alexander McQueen is found dead at his home in London at the age of 40. added by Tariqabjotu, 18:50, 11 February 2010
English fashion designer Alexander McQueen is found dead at his home in London at the age of 40. removed by Tariqabjotu, 18:56, 11 February 2010
In American football, the New Orleans Saints defeat the Indianapolis Colts in Super Bowl XLIV to win their first NFL championship in the team's 43-year history. updated by Tariqabjotu, 18:56, 11 February 2010
In American football, the New Orleans Saints defeat the Indianapolis Colts in Super Bowl XLIV to win their first NFL championship in the team's 43-year history. removed by Tariqabjotu, 19:55, 11 February 2010
British fashion designer Alexander McQueen is found dead at his home in London at the age of 40. added by Tariqabjotu, 19:22, 11 February 2010
British fashion designer Alexander McQueen is found dead at his home in London at the age of 40. added by Tariqabjotu, 19:23, 11 February 2010
British fashion designer Alexander McQueen is found dead at his home in London at the age of 40. removed by The ed17, 20:00, 11 February 2010
Nigerian Vice President Goodluck Jonathan is named Acting President in place of Umaru Yar'Adua, who has been ill since November. added by Tariqabjotu, 19:55, 11 February 2010
Nigerian Vice President Goodluck Jonathan is named Acting President in place of Umaru Yar'Adua, who has been ill since November. removed by Tariqabjotu, 03:05, 14 February 2010
The recently-elected President of Sri Lanka Mahinda Rajapaksa dissolves the country's parliament one day after the arrest of Sarath Fonseka. added by The ed17, 20:00, 11 February 2010
The recently-elected President of Sri Lanka Mahinda Rajapaksa dissolves the country's parliament one day after the arrest of Sarath Fonseka. removed by The ed17, 20:08, 11 February 2010
China passes Germany as the world's largest exporter. added by The ed17, 20:08, 11 February 2010
British fashion designer Alexander McQueen is found dead at his home in London at the age of 40. updated by Tariqabjotu, 21:38, 11 February 2010
British fashion designer Alexander McQueen is found dead at his home in London at the age of 40. removed by Tariqabjotu, 11:33, 14 February 2010
NASA launches the Solar Dynamics Observatory on a five-year mission to observe the Sun. added by Tariqabjotu, 22:52, 11 February 2010
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|image = Solar Dynamics Observatory 1 crop.jpg removed by Tariqabjotu, 11:39, 14 February 2010
|title = Solar Dynamics Observatory added by Tariqabjotu, 22:57, 11 February 2010
|title = Solar Dynamics Observatory removed by Tariqabjotu, 11:39, 14 February 2010
NASA launches the Solar Dynamics Observatory (artist's impression pictured) on a five-year mission to observe the Sun. updated by Tariqabjotu, 22:57, 11 February 2010
Viktor Yanukovych of the Party of Regions is elected President of Ukraine, with members of runner-up Yulia Tymoshenko's party contesting the result. updated by Tariqabjotu, 22:57, 11 February 2010
Viktor Yanukovych of the Party of Regions is elected President of Ukraine, with members of runner-up Yulia Tymoshenko's party contesting the result. removed by Tariqabjotu, 11:30, 14 February 2010

February 12

China passes Germany as the world's largest exporter. added by Dumelow, 09:42, 12 February 2010
P. R. China passes Germany as the world's largest exporter. updated by WhisperToMe, 14:57, 12 February 2010
The People's Republic of China passes Germany as the world's largest exporter. added by Tariqabjotu, 17:03, 12 February 2010

February 13

The 2010 Winter Olympics open in Vancouver, BC added by Tawker, 03:26, 13 February 2010
The 2010 Winter Olympics open in Vancouver, BC removed by Spencer, 03:28, 13 February 2010
updated by Spencer, 03:31, 13 February 2010
The 2010 Winter Olympics open in Vancouver, Canada, hours after the death of Georgian luger Nodar Kumaritashvili in an accident during practice. added by Tariqabjotu, 04:48, 13 February 2010
The Opening Ceremony of the 2010 Winter Olympics is held in Vancouver, Canada, hours after the death of Georgian luger Nodar Kumaritashvili in an accident during practice. added by Tariqabjotu, 04:57, 13 February 2010
The People's Republic of China passes Germany as the world's largest exporter. updated by BorgQueen, 06:01, 13 February 2010
The People's Republic of China passes Germany as the world's largest exporter. updated by BorgQueen, 06:49, 13 February 2010
The Independent International Commission on Decommissioning confirms that several Northern Ireland paramilitary groups, including the Irish National Liberation Army, have decommissioned all of their weapons. updated by BorgQueen, 06:49, 13 February 2010
The Independent International Commission on Decommissioning confirms that several Northern Ireland paramilitary groups, including the Irish National Liberation Army, have decommissioned all of their weapons. removed by BorgQueen, 07:12, 13 February 2010
The People's Republic of China passes Germany as the world's largest exporter. updated by BorgQueen, 07:12, 13 February 2010
The People's Republic of China passes Germany as the world's largest exporter. removed by BorgQueen, 00:04, 14 February 2010

February 14

NATO-led ISAF forces in Afghanistan launch Operation Moshtarak, the largest offensive against the Taliban insurgency since 2001. added by Tariqabjotu, 03:05, 14 February 2010
NATO-led ISAF forces in Afghanistan launch Operation Moshtarak, the largest offensive against the Taliban insurgency since 2001. removed by BorgQueen, 19:04, 16 February 2010
A bombing at a bakery in Pune, India, kills nine people and injures more than 45 others. added by Tariqabjotu, 11:30, 14 February 2010
A bombing at a bakery in Pune, India, kills nine people and injures more than 45 others. removed by BorgQueen, 19:10, 16 February 2010
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|image = VancouverOpening-crop.jpg removed by Tariqabjotu, 00:28, 15 February 2010
|title = Torch at Opening Ceremony added by Tariqabjotu, 11:39, 14 February 2010
|title = Torch at Opening Ceremony removed by Tariqabjotu, 00:28, 15 February 2010
The Opening Ceremony (pictured) of the 2010 Winter Olympics is held in Vancouver, Canada, hours after the death of Georgian luger Nodar Kumaritashvili in an accident during practice. updated by Tariqabjotu, 11:39, 14 February 2010
NASA launches the Solar Dynamics Observatory on a five-year mission to observe the Sun. updated by Tariqabjotu, 11:39, 14 February 2010
NASA launches the Solar Dynamics Observatory on a five-year mission to observe the Sun. removed by Tariqabjotu, 00:57, 15 February 2010
British fashion designer Alexander McQueen is found dead at his home in London at the age of 40. updated by Tariqabjotu, 11:39, 14 February 2010
British fashion designer Alexander McQueen is found dead at his home in London at the age of 40. removed by Tone, 13:20, 14 February 2010
A truce signed by the Huthi rebels in Yemen ends six months of fighting during Operation Scorched Earth. added by Tone, 13:20, 14 February 2010
A truce signed by the Huthi rebels in Yemen ends six months of fighting during Operation Scorched Earth. removed by Tariqabjotu, 16:16, 16 February 2010

February 15

|image = USA-17-flying-cropped.jpg |size = 100x100px added by Tariqabjotu, 00:28, 15 February 2010
|size = 100x100px removed by Tariqabjotu, 00:28, 15 February 2010
|title = BMW Oracle team yacht added by Tariqabjotu, 00:28, 15 February 2010
|title = BMW Oracle team yacht removed by BorgQueen, 19:09, 16 February 2010
BMW Oracle Racing (yacht pictured) of the United States defeats Alinghi of Switzerland 2–0 at the 33rd America's Cup in Valencia, Spain. added by Tariqabjotu, 00:28, 15 February 2010
The Opening Ceremony of the 2010 Winter Olympics is held in Vancouver, Canada, hours after the death of Georgian luger Nodar Kumaritashvili in an accident during practice. updated by Tariqabjotu, 00:28, 15 February 2010
The Opening Ceremony of the 2010 Winter Olympics is held in Vancouver, Canada, hours after the death of Georgian luger Nodar Kumaritashvili in an accident during practice. removed by Tone, 13:55, 15 February 2010
BMW Oracle Racing (yacht pictured) of the United States defeats Alinghi of Switzerland 2–0 at the 33rd America's Cup in Valencia, Spain. updated by Tariqabjotu, 00:30, 15 February 2010
BMW Oracle Racing (yacht pictured) of the United States defeats Alinghi of Switzerland 2–0 at the 33rd America's Cup in Valencia, Spain. updated by Tariqabjotu, 00:31, 15 February 2010
BMW Oracle Racing (yacht pictured) of the United States defeats Alinghi of Switzerland at the 33rd America's Cup in Valencia, Spain. updated by Tariqabjotu, 00:33, 15 February 2010
High-voltage electrical cables strike two buses in Port Harcourt, Nigeria, electrocuting many of their passengers. added by Tariqabjotu, 00:57, 15 February 2010
High-voltage electrical cables strike two buses in Port Harcourt, Nigeria, electrocuting many of their passengers. updated by David Levy, 01:50, 15 February 2010
Two trains collide near Halle, Belgium, killing and injuring several people and causing widespread disruption to high speed rail services. added by Tone, 13:55, 15 February 2010
Two trains collide near Halle, Belgium, killing and injuring several people and causing widespread disruption to high-speed rail services. updated by Tariqabjotu, 15:03, 15 February 2010
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Two trains collide near Halle, Belgium, killing at least 18 people and injuring 125 others. updated by BorgQueen, 17:53, 15 February 2010

February 16

Two trains collide near Halle, Belgium, killing at least 18 people and injuring 162 others. updated by BorgQueen, 06:45, 16 February 2010
Two trains collide near Halle, Belgium, killing at least 18 people and injuring 162 others. removed by Tariqabjotu, 03:20, 19 February 2010
Afghan Taliban leader Abdul Ghani Baradar is captured by CIA and ISI agents during a covert operation in Karachi, Pakistan. added by Tariqabjotu, 16:16, 16 February 2010
Afghan Taliban leader Abdul Ghani Baradar is captured by CIA and ISI agents during a covert operation in Karachi, Pakistan. removed by Tone, 14:15, 20 February 2010
Libya stops issuing visas to citizens of the 25 countries in the Schengen Area, following the blacklisting of 188 high ranking Libyan officials by Switzerland. added by BorgQueen, 19:04, 16 February 2010
|image = Schengenzone.svg added by BorgQueen, 19:09, 16 February 2010
|title = Schengen Area added by BorgQueen, 19:09, 16 February 2010
|title = Schengen Area removed by Tariqabjotu, 03:30, 19 February 2010
Libya stops issuing visas to citizens of the 25 countries in the Schengen Area (map pictured) , following the blacklisting of 188 Libyan officials by Switzerland. updated by BorgQueen, 19:09, 16 February 2010
BMW Oracle Racing of the United States defeats Alinghi of Switzerland at the 33rd America's Cup in Valencia, Spain. updated by BorgQueen, 19:09, 16 February 2010
BMW Oracle Racing of the United States defeats Alinghi of Switzerland at the 33rd America's Cup in Valencia, Spain. removed by Tariqabjotu, 03:06, 19 February 2010
Libya stops issuing visas to citizens of the 25 countries in the Schengen Area (map pictured) , following the blacklisting of 188 Libyan officials by Switzerland. updated by BorgQueen, 19:16, 16 February 2010
Libya stops issuing visas to citizens of the 25 countries in the Schengen Area (map pictured) , following the blacklisting of 188 Libyan officials by Switzerland. updated by BorgQueen, 19:16, 16 February 2010
Libya stops issuing visas to citizens of the 25 countries in the Schengen Area (map pictured), following the blacklisting of 188 Libyan officials by Switzerland. updated by Woody, 20:12, 16 February 2010

February 17

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|size = 110x100px added by Ucucha, 02:55, 17 February 2010
Libya stops issuing visas to citizens of the 25 countries in the Schengen Area (shaded blue in the map), following the blacklisting of 188 Libyan officials by Switzerland. updated by BorgQueen, 03:06, 17 February 2010
|image = Schengen.jpg added by Ucucha, 03:25, 17 February 2010
|image = Schengen.jpg removed by Tariqabjotu, 03:30, 19 February 2010
High-voltage electrical cables strike two buses in Port Harcourt, Nigeria, killing many of their passengers. updated by Dbachmann, 17:22, 17 February 2010
High-voltage electrical cables strike two buses in Port Harcourt, Nigeria, electrocuting many of their passengers. updated by David Levy, 20:53, 17 February 2010
High-voltage electrical cables strike two buses in Port Harcourt, Nigeria, electrocuting many of their passengers. removed by Tariqabjotu, 03:02, 19 February 2010

February 18

NATO-led ISAF forces in Afghanistan launch Operation Moshtarak, the largest offensive against the Taliban insurgency since 2001. updated by Tariqabjotu, 00:19, 18 February 2010
NATO-led ISAF forces in Afghanistan launch Operation Moshtarak, the largest offensive against the Taliban insurgency since 2001. removed by BorgQueen, 18:54, 18 February 2010
A truce signed by the Huthi rebels in Yemen ends six months of fighting during Operation Scorched Earth. updated by Tariqabjotu, 00:19, 18 February 2010
A truce signed by the Huthi rebels in Yemen ends six months of fighting during Operation Scorched Earth. removed by Tariqabjotu, 10:16, 18 February 2010
Dozens of Naxalite rebels ambush an army camp in West Bengal, India, killing 24 soldiers and abducting several others. added by Tariqabjotu, 10:16, 18 February 2010
Interpol places on its wanted list 11 people suspected of carrying out the murder of Hamas commander Mahmoud al-Mabhouh in Dubai. added by BorgQueen, 18:54, 18 February 2010
Interpol places on its wanted list 11 people suspected of carrying out the murder of Hamas commander Mahmoud al-Mabhouh in Dubai. removed by Tone, 21:32, 20 February 2010

February 19

Guamanian Governor Felix Perez Camacho signs an executive order changing the official name of Guam to the Chamorro-language Guahan. added by Tariqabjotu, 03:02, 19 February 2010
An avalanche buries a village in northwestern Pakistan, killing at least 40 people. added by Tariqabjotu, 03:06, 19 February 2010
An avalanche buries a village in northwestern Pakistan, killing at least 40 people. removed by Dumelow, 11:59, 23 February 2010
A group of soldiers ambush the Nigerien presidential palace, capture President Tandja Mamadou, and establish a military junta. added by Tariqabjotu, 03:20, 19 February 2010
Dozens of Naxalite rebels attack an army camp in West Bengal, India, killing 24 soldiers and abducting several others. updated by Tariqabjotu, 03:20, 19 February 2010
Dozens of Naxalite rebels attack an army camp in West Bengal, India, killing 24 soldiers and abducting several others. removed by BorgQueen, 18:29, 19 February 2010
|image = Tandja in Nigeria June 2007.jpg added by Tariqabjotu, 03:30, 19 February 2010
|image = Tandja in Nigeria June 2007.jpg removed by The ed17, 07:40, 20 February 2010
|title = Tandja Mamadou added by Tariqabjotu, 03:30, 19 February 2010
|title = Tandja Mamadou removed by The ed17, 07:40, 20 February 2010
A group of soldiers ambush the Nigerien presidential palace, capture President Tandja Mamadou (pictured), and establish a military junta. updated by Tariqabjotu, 03:30, 19 February 2010
Guamanian Governor Felix Perez Camacho signs an executive order changing the official name of Guam to the Chamorro-language Guahan. updated by Tariqabjotu, 03:30, 19 February 2010
Libya stops issuing visas to citizens of the 25 countries in the Schengen Area, following the blacklisting of 188 Libyan officials by Switzerland. updated by Tariqabjotu, 03:30, 19 February 2010
Libya stops issuing visas to citizens of the 25 countries in the Schengen Area, following the blacklisting of 188 Libyan officials by Switzerland. removed by Tariqabjotu, 04:40, 20 February 2010
A group of soldiers ambush the Niger presidential palace, capture President Tandja Mamadou (pictured), and establish a military junta. updated by Ucucha, 04:27, 19 February 2010
A group of soldiers storm the presidential palace of Niger, capture President Tandja Mamadou (pictured), and establish a military junta. updated by Floquenbeam, 11:53, 19 February 2010
A group of soldiers storm the presidential palace of Niger, capture President Tandja Mamadou (pictured), and establish a military junta. updated by Flyguy649, 15:03, 19 February 2010
Guamanian Governor Felix Perez Camacho signs an executive order to begin changing the official name of Guam to the Chamorro-language Guahan. updated by Floquenbeam, 20:28, 19 February 2010
Guamanian Governor Felix Perez Camacho signs an executive order to begin changing the official name of Guam to the Chamorro-language Guahan. removed by Dumelow, 11:43, 20 February 2010

February 20

A group of soldiers storm the presidential palace of Niger, capture President Tandja Mamadou (pictured), and establish a military junta. updated by PFHLai, 02:01, 20 February 2010
A 400-year-old minaret collapses at a mosque in Meknes, Morocco, just before prayer, killing at least 38 people and injuring more than 70 others. added by Tariqabjotu, 04:40, 20 February 2010
A minaret collapses at a mosque in Meknes, Morocco, just before prayer, killing at least 38 people and injuring more than 70 others. added by Tariqabjotu, 04:43, 20 February 2010
A 400-year-old minaret collapses at a mosque in Meknes, Morocco, just before prayer, killing at least 38 people and injuring more than 70 others. updated by Tariqabjotu, 04:46, 20 February 2010
A minaret collapses at a mosque in Meknes, Morocco, just before prayer, killing at least 38 people and injuring more than 70 others. updated by Stephen, 04:58, 20 February 2010
|image = File:Bab-berdieyinne-minaret.jpg added by The ed17, 07:40, 20 February 2010
|title = Bab Berdieyinne mosque minaret added by The ed17, 07:40, 20 February 2010
|title = Bab Berdieyinne mosque minaret removed by Dumelow, 11:43, 20 February 2010
A minaret (pictured) collapses at a mosque in Meknes, Morocco, just before prayer, killing at least 38 people and injuring more than 70 others. updated by The ed17, 07:40, 20 February 2010
A group of soldiers storm the presidential palace of Niger, capture President Tandja Mamadou, and establish a military junta. updated by The ed17, 07:40, 20 February 2010
A group of soldiers storm the presidential palace of Niger, capture President Tandja Mamadou, and establish a military junta. removed by Tariqabjotu, 15:21, 22 February 2010
A minaret (pictured) collapses at a mosque in Meknes, Morocco, just before prayer, killing at least 38 people and injuring more than 70 others. updated by The ed17, 07:42, 20 February 2010
|image = Bab-berdieyinne-minaret.jpg added by Mahanga, 07:42, 20 February 2010
|image = Bab-berdieyinne-minaret.jpg removed by Dumelow, 11:43, 20 February 2010
|image = Nikolaus Kopernikus.jpg added by Dumelow, 11:43, 20 February 2010
|image = Nikolaus Kopernikus.jpg removed by Dumelow, 12:12, 21 February 2010
|size = 100x100px updated by Dumelow, 11:43, 20 February 2010
|title = Nicolaus Copernicus added by Dumelow, 11:43, 20 February 2010
|title = Nicolaus Copernicus removed by Dumelow, 12:12, 21 February 2010
|border = no updated by Dumelow, 11:43, 20 February 2010
IUPAC officially names the element with atomic number of 112 as copernicium in honour of Nicolaus Copernicus (pictured). added by Dumelow, 11:43, 20 February 2010
A minaret collapses at a mosque in Meknes, Morocco, just before prayer, killing at least 38 people and injuring more than 70 others. updated by Dumelow, 11:43, 20 February 2010
The government of the Netherlands, led by Prime Minister Jan Peter Balkenende, resigns after disagreements between coalition members over a possible extension of the Dutch military mission in Afghanistan. added by Tone, 14:15, 20 February 2010
A minaret collapses at a mosque in Meknes, Morocco, just before prayer, killing at least 41 people and injuring more than 70 others. updated by Dumelow, 17:00, 20 February 2010
Flooding on the Portuguese island of Madeira kills at least 32 people and paralyzes many basic services in the regional capital Funchal. added by Tone, 21:32, 20 February 2010

February 21

|image = Balkenende Dutch politician kabinet Balkenende IV.jpg added by Dumelow, 12:12, 21 February 2010
|image = Balkenende Dutch politician kabinet Balkenende IV.jpg removed by Tariqabjotu, 23:50, 21 February 2010
|title = Jan Peter Balkenende added by Dumelow, 12:12, 21 February 2010
|title = Jan Peter Balkenende removed by Tariqabjotu, 23:50, 21 February 2010
The government of the Netherlands, led by Prime Minister Jan Peter Balkenende (pictured), resigns after disagreements between coalition members over a possible extension of the Dutch military mission in Afghanistan. updated by Dumelow, 12:12, 21 February 2010
IUPAC officially names the element with atomic number of 112 as copernicium in honour of Nicolaus Copernicus. updated by Dumelow, 12:12, 21 February 2010
Flooding on the Portuguese island of Madeira kills at least 40 people and paralyzes many basic services in the regional capital Funchal. updated by Dumelow, 12:14, 21 February 2010
A minaret collapses at a mosque in Meknes, Morocco, just before prayer, killing 41 people and injuring 75 others. updated by Dumelow, 12:23, 21 February 2010
Interpol places on its wanted list 11 people suspected of carrying out the murder of Hamas commander Mahmoud al-Mabhouh in Dubai. updated by Dumelow, 12:33, 21 February 2010
Interpol places on its wanted list 11 people suspected of carrying out the murder of Hamas commander Mahmoud al-Mabhouh in Dubai. removed by Dumelow, 23:43, 21 February 2010
A minaret collapses at a mosque in Meknes, Morocco, during Friday prayers, killing 41 people and injuring 75 others. updated by Dumelow, 14:37, 21 February 2010
A minaret collapses at a mosque in Meknes, Morocco, just before Friday prayer, killing 41 people and injuring 75 others. updated by Tariqabjotu, 16:54, 21 February 2010
The Dutch coalition government under Prime Minister Jan Peter Balkenende (pictured) collapses over disagreements on extending the country's military mission in Afghanistan. added by PFHLai, 20:33, 21 February 2010
IUPAC officially names the element with atomic number 112 as copernicium in honour of Nicolaus Copernicus. updated by PFHLai, 20:33, 21 February 2010
IUPAC officially names the element with atomic number 112 as copernicium in honour of Nicolaus Copernicus. removed by Tone, 16:30, 25 February 2010
Flooding on the Portuguese island of Madeira kills at least 43 people and paralyzes many basic services in the regional capital Funchal. updated by Dumelow, 22:26, 21 February 2010
Flooding on the Portuguese island of Madeira kills at least 43 people and paralyzes many basic services in the regional capital Funchal. removed by BorgQueen, 21:50, 27 February 2010
Alexander Haig, former US Secretary of State and White House Chief of Staff, dies at the age of 85. added by Dumelow, 23:43, 21 February 2010
|image = Alexander_Haig.jpg added by Tariqabjotu, 23:50, 21 February 2010
|image = Alexander_Haig.jpg removed by Tariqabjotu, 17:01, 24 February 2010
|title = Alexander Haig added by Tariqabjotu, 23:50, 21 February 2010
|title = Alexander Haig removed by Tariqabjotu, 17:01, 24 February 2010
Alexander Haig, former U.S. Secretary of State and White House Chief of Staff, dies at the age of 85. updated by Tariqabjotu, 23:51, 21 February 2010
Alexander Haig (pictured), former U.S. Secretary of State and White House Chief of Staff, dies at the age of 85. updated by Tariqabjotu, 23:52, 21 February 2010
The Dutch coalition government under Prime Minister Jan Peter Balkenende collapses over disagreements on extending the country's military mission in Afghanistan. updated by Tariqabjotu, 23:52, 21 February 2010
The Dutch coalition government under Prime Minister Jan Peter Balkenende collapses over disagreements on extending the country's military mission in Afghanistan. removed by BorgQueen, 18:03, 26 February 2010

February 22

Interpol places on its wanted list 11 people suspected of carrying out the murder of Hamas commander Mahmoud al-Mabhouh in Dubai. updated by Tariqabjotu, 00:01, 22 February 2010
Interpol places on its wanted list 11 people suspected of carrying out the murder of Hamas commander Mahmoud al-Mabhouh in Dubai. removed by BorgQueen, 06:12, 22 February 2010
Former U.S. Secretary of State and White House Chief of Staff Alexander Haig (pictured) dies at the age of 85. added by Tariqabjotu, 00:03, 22 February 2010
The African Union suspends Niger's membership following the recent military coup in the country. added by Tariqabjotu, 15:21, 22 February 2010
The African Union suspends Niger's membership following the recent military coup in the country. removed by Tariqabjotu, 16:55, 24 February 2010
A minaret collapses at a mosque in Meknes, Morocco, just before Friday prayer, killing 41 people and injuring 75 others. updated by Tariqabjotu, 15:30, 22 February 2010
A minaret collapses at a mosque in Meknes, Morocco, just before Friday prayer, killing 41 people and injuring 75 others. removed by Dumelow, 12:00, 23 February 2010

February 23

Bal wins the Golden Bear at the 60th Berlin International Film Festival, the first Turkish film to win that award since 1964. added by Dumelow, 11:46, 23 February 2010
Bal wins the Golden Bear at the 60th Berlin International Film Festival, becoming the first Turkish film to do so since 1964. updated by Anonymous Dissident, 12:50, 23 February 2010

February 24

Indian cricketer Sachin Tendulkar becomes the first player to hit a double century in a One Day International. added by Tariqabjotu, 16:55, 24 February 2010
|image = Sachin Tendulkar cropped.jpg added by Tariqabjotu, 17:01, 24 February 2010
|image = Sachin Tendulkar cropped.jpg removed by BorgQueen, 15:05, 27 February 2010
|title = Sachin Tendulkar added by Tariqabjotu, 17:01, 24 February 2010
|title = Sachin Tendulkar removed by BorgQueen, 15:05, 27 February 2010
Indian cricketer Sachin Tendulkar (pictured) becomes the first player to hit a double century in a One Day International. updated by Tariqabjotu, 17:01, 24 February 2010
Former U.S. Secretary of State and White House Chief of Staff Alexander Haig dies at the age of 85. updated by Tariqabjotu, 17:01, 24 February 2010
Former U.S. Secretary of State and White House Chief of Staff Alexander Haig dies at the age of 85. removed by Tone, 22:57, 28 February 2010
The African Union suspends Niger's membership following the recent military coup in the country. updated by Tariqabjotu, 17:01, 24 February 2010
The African Union suspends Niger's membership following the recent military coup in the country. removed by BorgQueen, 02:50, 25 February 2010
Indian cricketer Sachin Tendulkar (pictured) becomes the first player to hit a double century in a One Day International match. updated by Tariqabjotu, 17:05, 24 February 2010

February 25

Indian cricketer Sachin Tendulkar (pictured) becomes the first male player to hit a double century in a One Day International match. updated by YellowMonkey, 02:04, 25 February 2010
Indian cricketer Sachin Tendulkar (pictured) becomes the first player to hit a double century in a One Day International match. updated by Materialscientist, 06:44, 25 February 2010
Indian cricketer Sachin Tendulkar (pictured) becomes the first male player to hit a double century in a One Day International match. updated by Dumelow, 08:07, 25 February 2010
The discovery of the sauropod genus Abydosaurus is announced. added by Tone, 16:30, 25 February 2010
The discovery of the sauropod genus Abydosaurus is announced. added by BorgQueen, 16:34, 25 February 2010

February 27

The Dutch coalition government under Prime Minister Jan Peter Balkenende collapses over disagreements on extending the country's military mission in Afghanistan. updated by Materialscientist, 00:08, 27 February 2010
The Dutch coalition government under Prime Minister Jan Peter Balkenende collapses over disagreements on extending the country's military mission in Afghanistan. removed by BorgQueen, 15:02, 27 February 2010
IUPAC officially names the element with atomic number 112 as copernicium in honour of Nicolaus Copernicus. updated by PFHLai, 00:10, 27 February 2010
The discovery of the sauropod genus Abydosaurus is announced. updated by Materialscientist, 00:11, 27 February 2010
IUPAC officially names the element with atomic number 112 as copernicium in honour of Nicolaus Copernicus. updated by Materialscientist, 00:11, 27 February 2010
IUPAC officially names the element with atomic number 112 as copernicium in honour of Nicolaus Copernicus. removed by Coffee, 10:56, 27 February 2010
An 8.8 magnitude earthquake hits near the city of Concepción, Chile. A tsunami-warning went into effect for Chile and Peru. added by Coffee, 10:55, 27 February 2010
An 8.8 magnitude earthquake hits near the city of Concepción, Chile. A tsunami-warning went into effect for Chile and Peru. added by Coffee, 10:56, 27 February 2010
An 8.8 magnitude earthquake hits near the city of Concepción, Chile generating a tsunami. Death toll currently at 47, expected to rise. updated by Coffee, 10:59, 27 February 2010
An 8.8 magnitude earthquake hits near the city of Concepción, Chile generating a tsunami. Death toll currently at 47, expected to rise. updated by Coffee, 11:23, 27 February 2010
An 8.8 magnitude earthquake hits near the city of Concepción, Chile, killing at least 52 people. updated by Tone, 11:31, 27 February 2010
An 8.8-magnitude earthquake, the strongest in more than five years, hits off the coast of Concepción, Chile. added by Tariqabjotu, 12:29, 27 February 2010
The Constitutional Court of Thailand finds Thaksin Sinawatra guilty of policy corruption and orders the seizing of US$1.3bn (46bn bahts) of his assets. added by BorgQueen, 15:02, 27 February 2010
|image = Thaksin crop cropped.jpg added by BorgQueen, 15:05, 27 February 2010
|image = Thaksin crop cropped.jpg removed by Tariqabjotu, 23:46, 28 February 2010
|title = Thaksin Sinawatra added by BorgQueen, 15:05, 27 February 2010
The Constitutional Court of Thailand finds Thaksin Sinawatra (pictured) guilty of policy corruption and orders the seizing of US$1.3bn (46bn bahts) of his assets. updated by BorgQueen, 15:05, 27 February 2010
Indian cricketer Sachin Tendulkar becomes the first male player to hit a double century in a One Day International match. updated by BorgQueen, 15:05, 27 February 2010
The Constitutional Court of Thailand finds Thaksin Shinawatra (pictured) guilty of policy corruption and orders the seizing of US$1.3bn (46bn bahts) of his assets. updated by BorgQueen, 15:06, 27 February 2010
An 8.8-magnitude earthquake, the world's strongest in more than five years, hits off the coast of Concepción, Chile, sparking tsunami alerts throughout the Pacific Basin. updated by Montrealais, 16:59, 27 February 2010
An 8.8M_w earthquake, the world's strongest in more than five years, strikes off the coast of Concepción, Chile, sparking tsunami alerts throughout the Pacific Basin. added by Shubinator, 18:12, 27 February 2010
The Constitutional Court of Thailand finds Thaksin Shinawatra (pictured) guilty of policy corruption and orders the seizing of US$1.3bn (46bn baht) of his assets. updated by BorgQueen, 19:30, 27 February 2010
The Constitutional Court of Thailand finds Thaksin Shinawatra (pictured) guilty of policy corruption and orders the seizing of 46 billion baht (US$1.3bn) of his assets. updated by Tariqabjotu, 21:33, 27 February 2010
|title = Thaksin Shinawatra added by Art LaPella, 22:16, 27 February 2010
|title = Thaksin Shinawatra removed by Tariqabjotu, 23:46, 28 February 2010

February 28

The Supreme Court of Thailand finds Thaksin Shinawatra (pictured) guilty of policy corruption and orders the seizing of 46 billion baht (US$1.3bn) of his assets. added by BorgQueen, 04:14, 28 February 2010
Manmohan Singh becomes the first Indian Prime Minister to visit Saudi Arabia since 1982. added by Tone, 22:57, 28 February 2010
|image = Manmohansingh04052007-cropped.jpg added by Tariqabjotu, 23:46, 28 February 2010
|title = Manmohan Singh added by Tariqabjotu, 23:46, 28 February 2010
Manmohan Singh (pictured) becomes the first Indian Prime Minister to visit Saudi Arabia since 1982. updated by Tariqabjotu, 23:46, 28 February 2010
The Supreme Court of Thailand finds Thaksin Shinawatra guilty of policy corruption and orders the seizing of 46 billion baht (US$1.3bn) of his assets. updated by Tariqabjotu, 23:46, 28 February 2010