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May 1

Turkish purges added by GoldenRing, 00:00, 01 May 2017
Turkish purges removed by Tone, 14:22, 16 May 2017
Battle of Mosul added by Stephen, 00:38, 01 May 2017
Brazo de Oro added by Stephen, 00:48, 01 May 2017
Brazo de Oro removed by Bencherlite, 05:26, 08 May 2017
Ueli Steck added by Stephen, 23:37, 01 May 2017
Ueli Steck removed by Bencherlite, 05:26, 08 May 2017

May 2

Mark Selby defeats John Higgins to win the World Snooker Championship. added by Stephen, 06:00, 02 May 2017
Mark Selby (pictured) defeats John Higgins to win the World Snooker Championship. updated by Stephen, 06:03, 02 May 2017
George Genyk added by Thryduulf, 14:15, 02 May 2017
George Genyk removed by Bencherlite, 05:26, 08 May 2017

May 5

Puerto Rico files for the largest ever local government bankruptcy in the United States. added by King of Hearts, 05:11, 05 May 2017
A Taliban attack on an Afghan National Army base kills 140 soldiers. added by King of Hearts, 05:11, 05 May 2017
A Taliban attack on an Afghan National Army base kills 140 soldiers. removed by Ad Orientem, 00:57, 06 May 2017
Venezuelan protests added by King of Hearts, 05:16, 05 May 2017
Venezuelan protests removed by Black Kite, 14:09, 19 May 2017

May 6

The maiden flight of the Chinese Comac C919 airliner takes place. added by Ad Orientem, 00:57, 06 May 2017
The maiden flight of the Chinese Comac C919 airliner takes place. removed by King of Hearts, 01:26, 14 May 2017
A Taliban attack on an Afghan National Army base kills 140 soldiers. updated by Ad Orientem, 01:03, 06 May 2017
A Taliban attack on an Afghan National Army base kills 140 soldiers. removed by Samwalton9, 18:24, 07 May 2017
Puerto Rico files for debt restructuring, the largest ever de facto municipal bankruptcy in the United States. updated by King of Hearts, 04:23, 06 May 2017

May 7

Puerto Rico files for debt restructuring, the largest ever de facto municipal bankruptcy in the United States. updated by Amakuru, 09:43, 07 May 2017
Emmanuel Macron defeats Marine Le Pen in the French presidential election to become the next President of France. added by Samwalton9, 18:24, 07 May 2017
Emmanuel Macron defeats Marine Le Pen in the French presidential election to become the next President of France. updated by Samwalton9, 18:26, 07 May 2017
Emmanuel Macron (pictured) defeats Marine Le Pen in the French presidential election to become the next President of France. updated by Samwalton9, 19:46, 07 May 2017
Mark Selby defeats John Higgins to win the World Snooker Championship. updated by Samwalton9, 19:46, 07 May 2017
Mark Selby defeats John Higgins to win the World Snooker Championship. removed by King of Hearts, 06:56, 13 May 2017
Always Dreaming wins the Kentucky Derby at Churchill Downs, US, ridden by jockey John Velazquez and trained by Todd Pletcher. added by Juliancolton, 23:28, 07 May 2017

May 8

In the French presidential election, Emmanuel Macron (pictured) defeats Marine Le Pen to become the next President of France. added by Stephen, 01:01, 08 May 2017
In horse racing, Always Dreaming, ridden by jockey John Velazquez, wins the Kentucky Derby. added by Stephen, 01:05, 08 May 2017
Mishaal bin Abdulaziz Al Saud added by Stephen, 05:22, 08 May 2017
Mishaal bin Abdulaziz Al Saud removed by Bencherlite, 09:40, 11 May 2017
Ely Ould Mohamed Vall added by Bencherlite, 05:26, 08 May 2017
In horse racing, Always Dreaming, ridden by jockey John Velazquez, wins the Kentucky Derby. added by Bencherlite, 18:32, 08 May 2017
In horse racing, Always Dreaming, ridden by jockey John Velazquez, wins the Kentucky Derby. removed by Thryduulf, 15:19, 15 May 2017
A border clash between Afghanistan and Pakistan results in military and civilian deaths on both sides. added by Bencherlite, 18:32, 08 May 2017

May 9

Buhe added by Stephen, 06:52, 09 May 2017
Buhe removed by Stephen, 01:46, 12 May 2017
Ely Ould Mohamed Vall added by Stephen, 06:52, 09 May 2017
Ely Ould Mohamed Vall removed by Stephen, 01:46, 12 May 2017
Gholamreza Pahlavi added by Thryduulf, 11:10, 09 May 2017
Gholamreza Pahlavi removed by Woody, 18:47, 15 May 2017

May 10

Puerto Rico files for debt restructuring, the largest ever de facto governmental bankruptcy in the United States. updated by Nyttend, 02:59, 10 May 2017
Puerto Rico files for debt restructuring, the largest ever de facto governmental bankruptcy in the United States. removed by King of Hearts, 07:02, 13 May 2017

May 12

Gran Apache added by Stephen, 01:46, 12 May 2017
Gran Apache removed by Woody, 18:47, 15 May 2017
Qian Qichen added by Stephen, 02:38, 12 May 2017
Qian Qichen removed by Dweller, 10:11, 17 May 2017
Mark Colvin added by Stephen, 06:50, 12 May 2017
Mark Colvin removed by Black Kite, 13:29, 20 May 2017
A border clash between Afghanistan and Pakistan results in military and civilian deaths on both sides. added by Stephen, 10:03, 12 May 2017
A border clash between Afghanistan and Pakistan results in military and civilian deaths on both sides. removed by Bencherlite, 07:34, 14 May 2017

May 13

Moon Jae-in (pictured) is elected President of South Korea. added by King of Hearts, 06:56, 13 May 2017
A large scale cyber attack involving ransomware causes severe disruptions around the world. added by King of Hearts, 07:02, 13 May 2017
In the French presidential election, Emmanuel Macron defeats Marine Le Pen to become the next President of France. updated by Stephen, 07:02, 13 May 2017
In the French presidential election, Emmanuel Macron defeats Marine Le Pen to become the next President of France. removed by Bencherlite, 12:43, 16 May 2017
A large-scale cyber attack involving ransomware causes severe disruptions around the world. added by Stephen, 07:04, 13 May 2017

May 14

Salvador Sobral (pictured) representing Portugal wins the Eurovision Song Contest with the song Amar Pelos Dois. added by King of Hearts, 01:26, 14 May 2017
Moon Jae-in is elected President of South Korea. updated by King of Hearts, 01:26, 14 May 2017
Salvador Sobral (pictured), representing Portugal, wins the Eurovision Song Contest with the song Amar Pelos Dois. updated by David Levy, 03:57, 14 May 2017
Salvador Sobral (pictured), representing Portugal, wins the Eurovision Song Contest with the song "Amar Pelos Dois". updated by Fox, 04:18, 14 May 2017
A large-scale cyber attack involving ransomware causes severe disruptions around the world. added by Bencherlite, 07:34, 14 May 2017
The Free National Movement, led by Hubert Minnis, wins the Bahamian general election. added by Bencherlite, 07:34, 14 May 2017
The Free National Movement, led by Hubert Minnis, wins the Bahamian general election. updated by Bencherlite, 07:36, 14 May 2017
The Free National Movement, led by Hubert Minnis, wins the Bahamian general election. removed by Stephen, 00:58, 23 May 2017

May 15

Salvador Sobral (pictured), representing Portugal, wins the Eurovision Song Contest with the song "Amar pelos dois". updated by Fox, 00:06, 15 May 2017
Remains of Homo naledi are dated to the Middle Pleistocene, suggesting coexistence with early Homo sapiens in southern Africa. added by Thryduulf, 15:19, 15 May 2017
Remains of Homo naledi are dated to the Middle Pleistocene, suggesting coexistence with early Homo sapiens in southern Africa. removed by Black Kite, 11:00, 22 May 2017
Ian Brady added by Stephen, 23:46, 15 May 2017
Ian Brady removed by Masem, 14:16, 23 May 2017

May 16

A large-scale cyber attack involving ransomware causes severe disruption around the world. updated by Bencherlite, 12:16, 16 May 2017
A large-scale cyber attack involving ransomware causes severe disruption around the world. removed by Spencer, 16:52, 26 May 2017
At least 28 people are killed in Mastung, Pakistan, in a suicide attack targeting Abdul Ghafoor Haideri, the Senate Deputy Chairman. added by Bencherlite, 12:43, 16 May 2017
At least 28 people are killed in Mastung, Pakistan, in a suicide attack targeting Abdul Ghafoor Haideri, the Senate Deputy Chairman. removed by Stephen, 23:09, 24 May 2017

May 18

Chris Cornell added by Black Kite, 13:53, 18 May 2017

May 20

Salvador Sobral, representing Portugal, wins the Eurovision Song Contest with the song "Amar pelos dois". updated by Black Kite, 00:28, 20 May 2017
Salvador Sobral, representing Portugal, wins the Eurovision Song Contest with the song "Amar pelos dois". removed by King of Hearts, 23:26, 26 May 2017
Chris Cornell (pictured) updated by David Levy, 01:49, 20 May 2017
Hassan Rouhani is re-elected as President of Iran added by Black Kite, 13:28, 20 May 2017
Hassan Rouhani is re-elected as President of Iran. updated by Black Kite, 13:28, 20 May 2017
Roger Ailes added by Spencer, 15:19, 20 May 2017
Roger Ailes removed by Amakuru, 10:04, 26 May 2017
Hassan Rouhani (pictured) is re-elected as President of Iran. updated by Spencer, 15:36, 20 May 2017
Chris Cornell updated by Spencer, 15:36, 20 May 2017
Chris Cornell removed by Amakuru, 10:04, 26 May 2017
Hassan Rouhani (pictured) is re-elected President of Iran. updated by David Levy, 18:31, 20 May 2017

May 22

In cricket, Mumbai Indians win the Indian Premier League, defeating Rising Pune Supergiant in the final. added by Black Kite, 11:00, 22 May 2017
In cricket, the Mumbai Indians win the Indian Premier League, defeating the Rising Pune Supergiant in the final. added by David Levy, 22:26, 22 May 2017
In cricket, the Mumbai Indians win the Indian Premier League, defeating the Rising Pune Supergiant in the final. removed by King of Hearts, 23:50, 30 May 2017

May 23

In England, an explosion after an Ariana Grande concert at the Manchester Arena results in a number of deaths. added by Stephen, 00:58, 23 May 2017
Jacque Fresco added by Newyorkbrad, 01:08, 23 May 2017
Jacque Fresco removed by Amakuru, 10:04, 26 May 2017
In England, an explosion after an Ariana Grande concert at the Manchester Arena kills 19 people and injures about 50 others. updated by Stephen, 02:50, 23 May 2017
In England, an explosion after an Ariana Grande concert at the Manchester Arena kills 22 people and injures about 50 others. updated by Mjroots, 06:14, 23 May 2017
In England, an explosion after an Ariana Grande concert at the Manchester Arena kills 22 people and injures more than 50 others. updated by Fuzheado, 07:18, 23 May 2017
An explosion after an Ariana Grande concert at the Manchester Arena kills 22 people and injures more than 50 others. added by Amakuru, 07:49, 23 May 2017
A bombing after an Ariana Grande concert at the Manchester Arena kills 22 people and injures more than 50 others. updated by Amakuru, 07:53, 23 May 2017
A bombing after an Ariana Grande concert at the Manchester Arena, England, kills 22 people and injures more than 50 others. updated by Stephen, 09:07, 23 May 2017
A suicide bombing after an Ariana Grande concert at the Manchester Arena, England, kills 22 people and injures more than 50 others. updated by Stephen, 12:51, 23 May 2017
A suicide bombing after an Ariana Grande concert at the Manchester Arena (pictured), England, kills 22 people and injures more than 50 others. updated by Jayron32, 13:12, 23 May 2017
Hassan Rouhani is re-elected President of Iran. updated by Jayron32, 13:12, 23 May 2017
Wayne Walker added by Masem, 14:16, 23 May 2017
Wayne Walker removed by Stephen, 02:57, 29 May 2017
A suicide bombing after an Ariana Grande concert at the Manchester Arena (pictured) in the United Kingdom, kills 22 people and injures more than 50 others. updated by Jayron32, 14:37, 23 May 2017
A suicide bombing after an Ariana Grande concert at the Manchester Arena in the United Kingdom, kills 22 people and injures more than 50 others. updated by Amakuru, 15:58, 23 May 2017
Hassan Rouhani (pictured) is re-elected President of Iran. updated by Amakuru, 15:58, 23 May 2017
A suicide bombing after an Ariana Grande concert at the Manchester Arena (pictured) in the United Kingdom, kills 22 people and injures more than 50 others. updated by Amakuru, 16:10, 23 May 2017
Hassan Rouhani is re-elected President of Iran. updated by Amakuru, 16:10, 23 May 2017
Hassan Rouhani is re-elected President of Iran. removed by Spencer, 17:49, 27 May 2017
A suicide bombing after an Ariana Grande concert at the Manchester Arena (pictured) in the United Kingdom kills 22 people and injures more than 50 others. updated by J Milburn, 16:13, 23 May 2017

May 24

A suicide bombing after an Ariana Grande concert at the Manchester Arena (pictured) in the United Kingdom kills 22 people and injures more than 50 others. added by David Levy, 01:27, 24 May 2017
A suicide bombing after an Ariana Grande concert at the Manchester Arena (pictured) in the United Kingdom kills 22 people and injures more than 50 others. updated by David Levy, 03:40, 24 May 2017
Philippine President Rodrigo Duterte declares martial law in Mindanao amidst armed clashes with the Islamist Maute group in Marawi City. added by Stephen, 23:09, 24 May 2017
Philippine President Rodrigo Duterte (pictured) declares martial law in Mindanao amidst armed clashes with the Islamist Maute group in Marawi City. updated by Stephen, 23:25, 24 May 2017
A suicide bombing after an Ariana Grande concert at the Manchester Arena in the United Kingdom kills 22 people and injures more than 50 others. updated by Stephen, 23:25, 24 May 2017

May 26

Philippine President Rodrigo Duterte (pictured) declares martial law in Mindanao amidst armed clashes with the Islamist Maute group in Marawi City. updated by Stephen, 04:18, 26 May 2017
A suicide bombing after an Ariana Grande concert at the Manchester Arena in the United Kingdom kills 22 people and injures more than 100 others. updated by Stephen, 04:20, 26 May 2017
Ezekiel Anisi added by Amakuru, 10:04, 26 May 2017
Ezekiel Anisi removed by Stephen, 03:22, 30 May 2017
Roger Moore added by Spencer, 16:52, 26 May 2017
Roger Moore removed by Stephen, 02:59, 29 May 2017
Egyptian warplanes struck militant camps in Libya following attack on Coptic christians. added by King of Hearts, 23:26, 26 May 2017
Egyptian warplanes struck militant camps in Libya following an attack on Coptic christians. updated by King of Hearts, 23:26, 26 May 2017
Egyptian warplanes struck militant camps in Libya following an attack on Coptic Christians. updated by King of Hearts, 23:27, 26 May 2017
Masked gunmen attack a bus convoy of Coptic Christians in Egypt, prompting Egyptian warplanes to strike militant camps in Libya. added by King of Hearts, 23:32, 26 May 2017

May 27

Masked gunmen attack a bus convoy of Coptic Christians in Egypt with Egyptian warplanes striking alleged militant camps in Libya in response. updated by Woody, 09:02, 27 May 2017
Masked gunmen attack a bus convoy of Coptic Christians in Egypt, updated by Stephen, 11:18, 27 May 2017
Masked gunmen attack a bus convoy of Coptic Christians in Egypt with Egyptian warplanes striking alleged militant camps in Libya in response. removed by Stephen, 11:18, 27 May 2017
with Egyptian warplanes striking alleged militant camps in Libya in response. updated by Stephen, 11:18, 27 May 2017
Masked gunmen attack a bus convoy of Coptic Christians in Egypt with Egyptian warplanes striking alleged militant camps in Libya in response. updated by Stephen, 11:18, 27 May 2017
with Egyptian warplanes striking alleged militant camps in Libya in response. removed by Stephen, 11:18, 27 May 2017
Masked gunmen attack a bus convoy of Coptic Christians in Egypt, removed by Stephen, 11:18, 27 May 2017
Masked gunmen attack a bus convoy of Coptic Christians in Egypt, with Egyptian warplanes striking alleged militant camps in Libya in response. updated by Stephen, 11:19, 27 May 2017
Masked gunmen attack a bus convoy of Coptic Christians in Egypt, and Egyptian warplanes strike alleged militant camps in Libya in response. updated by Nyttend, 12:57, 27 May 2017
In ice hockey, Sweden win in a shootout against Canada to claim the IIHF World Championship. added by Spencer, 17:49, 27 May 2017

May 28

Gregg Allman added by Bongwarrior, 02:11, 28 May 2017
Gregg Allman removed by Jayron32, 14:06, 30 May 2017

May 29

Jim Bunning added by Stephen, 02:57, 29 May 2017
Denis Johnson added by Stephen, 02:59, 29 May 2017
Denis Johnson removed by Stephen, 22:49, 31 May 2017
In ice hockey, the IIHF World Championship concludes with Sweden defeating Canada in the final. updated by David Levy, 08:41, 29 May 2017
In ice hockey, the IIHF World Championship concludes with Sweden defeating Canada in the final. removed by Spencer, 16:54, 31 May 2017

May 30

John Noakes added by Stephen, 03:22, 30 May 2017
Manuel Noriega added by Jayron32, 14:06, 30 May 2017
The Square, directed by Ruben Östlund, wins the Palme d'Or at the Cannes Film Festival. added by King of Hearts, 23:50, 30 May 2017
Masked gunmen attack a bus convoy of Coptic Christians in Egypt, and Egyptian warplanes strike alleged militant camps in Libya in response. added by King of Hearts, 23:50, 30 May 2017

May 31

Philippine President Rodrigo Duterte (pictured) declares martial law in Mindanao amidst armed clashes with the Islamist Maute group in Marawi City. updated by Stephen, 00:28, 31 May 2017
The Square, directed by Ruben Östlund (pictured), wins the Palme d'Or at the Cannes Film Festival. updated by BorgQueen, 01:21, 31 May 2017
Philippine President Rodrigo Duterte declares martial law in Mindanao amidst armed clashes with the Islamist Maute group in Marawi City. updated by BorgQueen, 01:21, 31 May 2017
The diplomatic quarter in Kabul is attacked in a suicide truck bombing, killing at least 80 people and injuring more than 350 others. added by Spencer, 16:54, 31 May 2017
Gregg Allman updated by Stephen, 22:49, 31 May 2017
Jim Bunning added by Stephen, 22:49, 31 May 2017
The diplomatic quarter in Kabul is attacked in a truck bombing, killing at least 80 people and injuring more than 350 others. updated by Stephen, 22:54, 31 May 2017