2011
Two bombs explode in the Charsadda District of Pakistan killing 98 people and wounding 140 others
Two bombs explode in the Charsadda District of Pakistan killing 98 people and wounding 140 others
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2011
Mamata Banerjee is sworn in as the Chief Minister of West Bengal, the first woman to hold this post
Mamata Banerjee is sworn in as the Chief Minister of West Bengal, the first woman to hold this post
2011
Radio broadcaster Harold Camping predicted that the world would end on this date
Radio broadcaster Harold Camping predicted that the world would end on this date
2011
Malta votes on the introduction of divorce; the proposal was approved by 53% of voters, resulting in a law allowing divo
Malta votes on the introduction of divorce; the proposal was approved by 53% of voters, resulting in a law allowing divo
2011
A rally takes place in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia to call for fairer elections in the country.
A rally takes place in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia to call for fairer elections in the country.
2011
Mumbai is rocked by three bomb blasts during the evening rush hour, killing 26 and injuring 130.
Mumbai is rocked by three bomb blasts during the evening rush hour, killing 26 and injuring 130.
2011
Guinean President Alpha Condé survives an attempted assassination and coup d'état at his residence in Conakry.
Guinean President Alpha Condé survives an attempted assassination and coup d'état at his residence in Conakry.
2011
Norway attacks: A bomb explodes, targeted at government buildings in central Oslo, followed by a massacre at a youth…
Norway attacks: A bomb explodes, targeted at government buildings in central Oslo, followed by a massacre at a youth…
2011
Norway attacks: A bomb explodes, targeted at government buildings in central Oslo, followed by a massacre at a youth…
Norway attacks: A bomb explodes, targeted at government buildings in central Oslo, followed by a massacre at a youth…
2011
War in Afghanistan: A United States military helicopter is shot down, killing 30 American special forces members and a…
War in Afghanistan: A United States military helicopter is shot down, killing 30 American special forces members and a…
2011
A terrorist attack on Israel's Highway 12 near the Egyptian border kills 16 and injures 40.
A terrorist attack on Israel's Highway 12 near the Egyptian border kills 16 and injures 40.
2011
Libyan leader Muammar Gaddafi is overthrown after the National Transitional Council forces take control of Bab…
Libyan leader Muammar Gaddafi is overthrown after the National Transitional Council forces take control of Bab…
2011
Fifty-two people are killed during an arson attack caused by members of the drug cartel Los Zetas.
Fifty-two people are killed during an arson attack caused by members of the drug cartel Los Zetas.
2010
The controversial Kharkiv Pact (Russian Ukrainian Naval Base for Gas Treaty) is signed in Kharkiv, Ukraine, by Ukrainian
The controversial Kharkiv Pact (Russian Ukrainian Naval Base for Gas Treaty) is signed in Kharkiv, Ukraine, by Ukrainian
2010
The controversial Kharkiv Pact (Russian Ukrainian Naval Base for Gas Treaty) is signed in Kharkiv, Ukraine, by Ukrainian
The controversial Kharkiv Pact (Russian Ukrainian Naval Base for Gas Treaty) is signed in Kharkiv, Ukraine, by Ukrainian
2010
Faisal Shahzad attempts to detonate a car bomb in Times Square, but the bomb fails to go off
Faisal Shahzad attempts to detonate a car bomb in Times Square, but the bomb fails to go off
2010
Mass protests in Greece erupt in response to austerity measures imposed by the government as a result of the Greek gover
Mass protests in Greece erupt in response to austerity measures imposed by the government as a result of the Greek gover
2010
In just 36 minutes, the Dow Jones Industrial Average plunges nearly 1,000 points in what is known as the 2010 Flash Cras
In just 36 minutes, the Dow Jones Industrial Average plunges nearly 1,000 points in what is known as the 2010 Flash Cras
2010
David Cameron takes office as Prime Minister of the United Kingdom as the Conservatives and Liberal Democrats form the c
David Cameron takes office as Prime Minister of the United Kingdom as the Conservatives and Liberal Democrats form the c
2010
David Cameron takes office as Prime Minister of the United Kingdom as the Conservatives and Liberal Democrats form the c
David Cameron takes office as Prime Minister of the United Kingdom as the Conservatives and Liberal Democrats form the c