2009
The 28 October 2009 Peshawar bombing kills 117 and wounds 213.
The 28 October 2009 Peshawar bombing kills 117 and wounds 213.
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2009
US President Barack Obama signs the Matthew Shepard and James Byrd Jr. Hate Crimes Prevention Act.
US President Barack Obama signs the Matthew Shepard and James Byrd Jr. Hate Crimes Prevention Act.
2008
Two skeletal remains found near Yekaterinburg are confirmed by Russian scientists to be the remains of Alexei and Anasta
Two skeletal remains found near Yekaterinburg are confirmed by Russian scientists to be the remains of Alexei and Anasta
2008
Battle of Piccadilly Gardens in Manchester city centre between Zenit supporters and Rangers supporters and the Greater M
Battle of Piccadilly Gardens in Manchester city centre between Zenit supporters and Rangers supporters and the Greater M
2008
The International Court of Justice (ICJ) awards Middle Rocks to Malaysia and Pedra Branca (Pulau Batu Puteh) to Singapor
The International Court of Justice (ICJ) awards Middle Rocks to Malaysia and Pedra Branca (Pulau Batu Puteh) to Singapor
2008
The first meeting of the Constituent Assembly of Nepal formally declares Nepal a republic, ending the 240-year reign of
The first meeting of the Constituent Assembly of Nepal formally declares Nepal a republic, ending the 240-year reign of
2008
Space Shuttle Discovery launches on STS-124 carrying the second portion of the Japanese Kibō module to the International
Space Shuttle Discovery launches on STS-124 carrying the second portion of the Japanese Kibō module to the International
2008
Two bombs explode at a train station near Algiers, Algeria, killing at least 13 people
Two bombs explode at a train station near Algiers, Algeria, killing at least 13 people
2008
Canadian Prime Minister Stephen Harper makes a historic official apology to Canada's First Nations in regard to abuses a
Canadian Prime Minister Stephen Harper makes a historic official apology to Canada's First Nations in regard to abuses a
2008
A suicide bomber dressed as an Iraqi policeman detonates an explosive vest, killing 25 people
A suicide bomber dressed as an Iraqi policeman detonates an explosive vest, killing 25 people
2008
In a highly scrutinized election, President of Zimbabwe Robert Mugabe is re-elected in a landslide after his opponent Mo
In a highly scrutinized election, President of Zimbabwe Robert Mugabe is re-elected in a landslide after his opponent Mo
2008
Riots erupt in Mongolia in response to allegations of fraud surrounding the 2008 legislative elections.
Riots erupt in Mongolia in response to allegations of fraud surrounding the 2008 legislative elections.
2008
A bomb explodes at a concert in Minsk's Independence Square, injuring 50 people.
A bomb explodes at a concert in Minsk's Independence Square, injuring 50 people.
2008
Former Macedonian Interior Minister Ljube Boškoski is acquitted of all war-crimes charges by a United Nations tribunal.
Former Macedonian Interior Minister Ljube Boškoski is acquitted of all war-crimes charges by a United Nations tribunal.
2008
Former Macedonian Interior Minister Ljube Boškoski is acquitted of all war-crimes charges by a United Nations tribunal.
Former Macedonian Interior Minister Ljube Boškoski is acquitted of all war-crimes charges by a United Nations tribunal.
2008
Battle of Wanat begins when Taliban and al-Qaeda guerrillas attack US Army and Afghan National Army troops in…
Battle of Wanat begins when Taliban and al-Qaeda guerrillas attack US Army and Afghan National Army troops in…
2008
Ram Baran Yadav is declared the first President of Nepal.
Ram Baran Yadav is declared the first President of Nepal.
2008
Fifty-six people are killed and over 200 people are injured, in the Ahmedabad bombings in India.
Fifty-six people are killed and over 200 people are injured, in the Ahmedabad bombings in India.
2008
The New England Revolution win the 2008 North American SuperLiga final against the Houston Dynamo.
The New England Revolution win the 2008 North American SuperLiga final against the Houston Dynamo.