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December 1

Recent deaths: Tabu Ley Rochereau - Arik Einstein added by Tone, 16:58, 01 December 2013
Recent deaths: Paul Walker – Tabu Ley Rochereau – Arik Einstein updated by The Rambling Man, 20:47, 01 December 2013
Recent deaths: Tabu Ley Rochereau - Arik Einstein updated by Bongwarrior, 21:06, 01 December 2013
Recent deaths: Tabu Ley Rochereau – Arik Einstein updated by Bongwarrior, 21:12, 01 December 2013
Recent deaths: Paul Walker – Tabu Ley Rochereau – Arik Einstein updated by Stephen, 22:59, 01 December 2013

December 2

The Rugby League World Cup concludes with Australia defeating New Zealand in the final. added by Stephen, 05:07, 02 December 2013
The Rugby League World Cup concludes with Australia defeating New Zealand in the final. removed by Stephen, 01:03, 06 December 2013
Following the suspension of a tentative European Union Association Agreement by Ukraine, anti-riot police forcefully break up pro-European Union protests in Kiev. added by Spencer, 05:16, 02 December 2013
Following the suspension of a tentative European Union Association Agreement by Ukraine, anti-riot police forcefully break up pro-European Union protests in Kiev. added by David Levy, 06:12, 02 December 2013
Thai protesters claim the seizure of several government buildings, including Thai Public Broadcasting Service and six television channels. added by Tone, 09:12, 02 December 2013
Thai protesters claim the seizure of several government buildings, including Thai Public Broadcasting Service and six television channels. removed by Tone, 09:58, 02 December 2013
Clashes between anti-government protesters and government supporters leave four dead and fifty-seven injured in Bangkok. added by Tone, 09:58, 02 December 2013
Clashes between anti-government protesters and government supporters leave four people dead and fifty-seven injured in Bangkok. updated by David Levy, 15:03, 02 December 2013

December 3

China's first lunar rover mission Chang'e 3 launches successfully. added by Stephen, 02:19, 03 December 2013
Recent deaths: Paul Walker – Tabu Ley Rochereau updated by Stephen, 02:19, 03 December 2013
China's first lunar rover mission, Chang'e 3, launches successfully. updated by Stephen, 02:42, 03 December 2013
China's first lunar rover mission, Chang'e 3, launches successfully. removed by The Rambling Man, 21:33, 09 December 2013
Following the suspension of a tentative European Union Association Agreement by Ukraine, anti-riot police forcefully break up pro-European Union protests in Kiev. updated by David Levy, 18:15, 03 December 2013

December 4

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Clashes between anti-government protesters (pictured) and government supporters leave four people dead and fifty-seven injured in Bangkok. updated by Holly Cheng, 00:19, 04 December 2013

December 5

Following the suspension of a tentative European Union Association Agreement by Ukraine, anti-riot police forcefully break up a wave of demonstrations and civil unrest in Kiev. updated by Pratyeka, 18:12, 05 December 2013
Following the suspension of a tentative European Union Association Agreement by Ukraine, anti-riot police forcefully break up demonstrations and civil unrest in Kiev. updated by Pratyeka, 18:14, 05 December 2013
Demonstrations and civil unrest in Ukraine following the suspension of a tentative European Union Association Agreement. added by Pratyeka, 18:28, 05 December 2013
Former President of South Africa and anti-apartheid activist Nelson Mandela dies at the age of 95. added by Stephen, 22:02, 05 December 2013
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Former President of South Africa and anti-apartheid activist Nelson Mandela (pictured) dies at the age of 95. updated by Stephen, 22:14, 05 December 2013
Former President of South Africa and anti-apartheid activist Nelson Mandela (pictured) dies at the age of 95. removed by Stephen, 23:39, 15 December 2013
Clashes between anti-government protesters and government supporters leave four people dead and fifty-seven injured in Bangkok. updated by Stephen, 22:14, 05 December 2013
Clashes between anti-government protesters and government supporters leave four people dead and fifty-seven injured in Bangkok. removed by The Rambling Man, 21:15, 09 December 2013
Demonstrations and civil unrest continue in Ukraine following the suspension of a tentative European Union Association Agreement. updated by Stephen, 22:19, 05 December 2013
Demonstrations and civil unrest continue in Ukraine following the suspension of a tentative European Union Association Agreement. removed by Bongwarrior, 04:55, 08 December 2013

December 6

The United Nations Security Council passes resolution 2127, creating MISCA in response to civil conflict in the Central African Republic. added by Stephen, 01:03, 06 December 2013
The Rugby League World Cup concludes with Australia defeating New Zealand in the final. updated by Spencer, 03:39, 06 December 2013
The Rugby League World Cup concludes with Australia defeating New Zealand in the final. removed by PFHLai, 02:49, 08 December 2013
The United Nations Security Council passes resolution 2127, creating MISCA in response to civil conflict in the Central African Republic. updated by David Levy, 15:33, 06 December 2013
The United Nations Security Council passes resolution 2127, creating MISCA in response to civil conflict in the Central African Republic. removed by Thryduulf, 21:49, 13 December 2013

December 8

The World Trade Organization unanimously adopts the Bali Package, aimed at liberalizing world trade. added by Bongwarrior, 04:55, 08 December 2013
The World Trade Organization unanimously adopts the Bali Package, aimed at liberalizing world trade. removed by PFHLai, 22:02, 15 December 2013

December 9

An exoplanet, HD 106906 b, is discovered with the most distant orbit around a single star, farther than thought possible. added by The Rambling Man, 21:15, 09 December 2013
An exoplanet, HD 106906 b, is discovered with the most distant orbit around a single star, farther than thought possible. removed by Stephen, 22:16, 18 December 2013
Recent disclosures suggest that the Nation Security Agency is collecting five billion records daily on the location of cellphones around the globe. added by The Rambling Man, 21:33, 09 December 2013
Recent disclosures suggest that the National Security Agency is collecting five billion records daily on the location of cellphones around the globe. updated by The Rambling Man, 21:34, 09 December 2013
Recent deaths – More current events... {{active editnotice}} added by Stephen, 21:48, 09 December 2013

December 10

Recent disclosures suggest that the National Security Agency is collecting five billion records daily on the location of mobile phones around the globe. added by David Levy, 02:14, 10 December 2013
Recent disclosures suggest that the National Security Agency is collecting five billion records daily on the location of mobile phones around the globe. added by PFHLai, 04:38, 10 December 2013
China's first lunar rover mission, Chang'e 3, launches successfully. updated by PFHLai, 04:38, 10 December 2013
China's first lunar rover mission, Chang'e 3, launches successfully. removed by Bongwarrior, 12:33, 11 December 2013
added by PFHLai, 04:43, 10 December 2013
Recent disclosures suggest that the National Security Agency is collecting five billion records daily on the locations of mobile phones around the globe. updated by The Rambling Man, 09:39, 10 December 2013
Recent disclosures suggest that the U.S. National Security Agency is collecting five billion records daily on the locations of mobile phones around the globe. updated by Stephen, 22:25, 10 December 2013
Recent disclosures suggest that the U.S. National Security Agency is collecting five billion records daily on the locations of mobile phones around the globe. removed by The Rambling Man, 22:32, 12 December 2013

December 11

Uruguay becomes the first country in the world to legalize the growth, sale, and use of cannabis. added by Bongwarrior, 12:33, 11 December 2013
Uruguay becomes the first country in the world to legalize the cultivation, sale, and use of cannabis. updated by Floquenbeam, 15:51, 11 December 2013

December 12

Uruguay becomes the first country in the world to legalize the cultivation, sale, and use of cannabis. updated by John, 15:18, 12 December 2013
Uruguay becomes the first country in the world to legalize the cultivation, sale, and use of cannabis. updated by Stephen, 19:30, 12 December 2013
Uruguay becomes the first country in the world to legalize the cultivation, sale, and use of cannabis. removed by Stephen, 23:48, 18 December 2013
Jamaat-e-Islami leader Abdul Quader Molla is executed for war crimes during the Bangladeshi War of Independence. added by The Rambling Man, 22:32, 12 December 2013
Jamaat-e-Islami leader Abdul Quader Molla is executed for war crimes during the Bangladeshi War of Independence. added by Yngvadottir, 22:51, 12 December 2013

December 13

Jamaat-e-Islami leader Abdul Quader Molla is executed for war crimes committed during the Bangladeshi War of Independence. updated by Stephen, 01:35, 13 December 2013
Jamaat-e-Islami leader Abdul Quader Molla is executed for war crimes committed during the Bangladeshi War of Independence. added by Stephen, 05:42, 13 December 2013
Jamaat-e-Islami leader Abdul Quader Molla is executed for war crimes committed during the Bangladeshi War of Independence. removed by Tone, 09:47, 19 December 2013
North Korean media announce the execution of senior government official Jang Sung-taek. added by Thryduulf, 21:49, 13 December 2013
North Korean media announce the execution of senior government official Jang Sung-taek. removed by Thue, 15:43, 19 December 2013

December 14

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Chang'e 3, carrying the Yutu rover, becomes the first spacecraft to land on the Moon since 1976. added by Tone, 20:45, 14 December 2013

December 15

Recent deaths: Peter O'Toole More current events... {{active editnotice}} updated by Bongwarrior, 20:30, 15 December 2013
The World Trade Organization unanimously adopts the Bali Package, aimed at liberalizing world trade. updated by Stephen, 23:38, 15 December 2013
The World Trade Organization unanimously adopts the Bali Package, aimed at liberalizing world trade. removed by Stephen, 04:58, 18 December 2013
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December 16

Recent deaths: Joan Fontaine - Peter O'Toole updated by Tone, 12:31, 16 December 2013
Recent deaths: Joan Fontaine – Peter O'Toole updated by David Levy, 12:45, 16 December 2013
Chang'e 3, carrying the Yutu rover, becomes the first Chinese spacecraft to land on the Moon. updated by Andrew Levine, 15:42, 16 December 2013
Chang'e 3, carrying the Yutu rover, becomes the first spacecraft to land on the Moon since 1976. updated by Golbez, 17:38, 16 December 2013
Chang'e 3, carrying the Yutu rover, becomes the first spacecraft to land on the Moon since 1976. removed by Thue, 14:21, 20 December 2013

December 18

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An attempted coup in South Sudan leads to continued fighting and hundreds of casualties. added by Stephen, 04:58, 18 December 2013
A reported coup attempt in South Sudan leads to continued fighting and hundreds of casualties. updated by Stephen, 05:02, 18 December 2013
A reported coup attempt in South Sudan leads to continued fighting and hundreds of casualties. removed by Thue, 14:27, 20 December 2013
Recent deaths: Ronnie Biggs – Joan Fontaine – Peter O'Toole updated by Thue, 14:29, 18 December 2013
Following a federal election in Germany, a third cabinet under chancellor Angela Merkel is inaugurated with a grand coalition. added by Stephen, 22:16, 18 December 2013
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|image = Angela Merkel (August 2012) cropped.jpg removed by Holly Cheng, 18:35, 22 December 2013
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|title = Angela Merkel removed by Holly Cheng, 18:35, 22 December 2013
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|alt = Angela Merkel added by Stephen, 22:25, 18 December 2013
|alt = Angela Merkel removed by Holly Cheng, 18:35, 22 December 2013
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Following a federal election in Germany, a third cabinet under chancellor Angela Merkel (pictured) is inaugurated with a grand coalition. updated by Stephen, 22:25, 18 December 2013
Following a federal election in Germany, a third cabinet under chancellor Angela Merkel (pictured) is inaugurated with a grand coalition. updated by Espresso Addict, 22:42, 18 December 2013
Michelle Bachelet is elected as President of Chile for a second non-consecutive term. added by Stephen, 23:48, 18 December 2013

December 19

A new species of tapir, Tapirus kabomani, is identified in the Amazon. added by Tone, 09:47, 19 December 2013
A new species of tapir, Tapirus kabomani, is identified in the Amazon. updated by Stephen, 09:59, 19 December 2013
ESA launches Gaia space observatory to compile a catalogue of astronomical objects. added by Thue, 15:43, 19 December 2013
ESA launches the Gaia space observatory to compile a catalogue of astronomical objects. updated by Thue, 15:45, 19 December 2013

December 20

Michelle Bachelet is elected President of Chile for a second non-consecutive term. updated by Stephen, 04:18, 20 December 2013
Michelle Bachelet is elected President of Chile for a second non-consecutive term. removed by Spencer, 21:20, 20 December 2013
Russian president Vladimir Putin pardons businessman Mikhail Khodorkovsky. added by Thue, 14:21, 20 December 2013
Amidst fears of civil war, the South Sudan Liberation Army captures Bor. added by Thue, 14:27, 20 December 2013
Amidst fears of civil war, the South Sudan Liberation Army captures Bor. updated by David Levy, 18:51, 20 December 2013
In cricket, Australia defeat England to regain the Ashes in the 2013–14 Ashes series. added by Spencer, 21:20, 20 December 2013
Recent deaths: Ronnie Biggs updated by Spencer, 21:21, 20 December 2013

December 21

The ESA's Gaia space observatory is launched to compile a catalogue of astronomical objects. added by Espresso Addict, 01:22, 21 December 2013
Amidst fears of civil war, the South Sudan Liberation Army captures Bor. updated by Nick-D, 02:53, 21 December 2013
Amidst fears of civil war, the South Sudan Liberation Army captures Bor. removed by Spencer, 06:33, 27 December 2013
ESA's Gaia space observatory is launched to compile a catalogue of astronomical objects. updated by Thue, 18:49, 21 December 2013
ESA's Gaia space observatory is launched to compile a catalogue of astronomical objects. removed by Jehochman, 16:06, 29 December 2013
Recent deaths: David Coleman–Ronnie Biggs updated by Jayron32, 20:50, 21 December 2013
Recent deaths: David Coleman – Ronnie Biggs updated by Jayron32, 20:50, 21 December 2013
Recent deaths: David Coleman – Ronnie Biggs updated by David Levy, 21:09, 21 December 2013

December 22

|image = Mikhail Khodorkovsky 2013-12-22 3.jpg added by Holly Cheng, 18:35, 22 December 2013
|image = Mikhail Khodorkovsky 2013-12-22 3.jpg removed by Holly Cheng, 18:34, 25 December 2013
|title = Mikhail Khodorkovsky added by Holly Cheng, 18:35, 22 December 2013
|title = Mikhail Khodorkovsky removed by Holly Cheng, 18:34, 25 December 2013
|alt = Mikhail Khodorkovsky added by Holly Cheng, 18:35, 22 December 2013
|alt = Mikhail Khodorkovsky removed by Holly Cheng, 18:34, 25 December 2013
Russian president Vladimir Putin pardons businessman Mikhail Khodorkovsky (pictured). updated by Holly Cheng, 18:35, 22 December 2013
Following a federal election in Germany, a third cabinet under chancellor Angela Merkel is inaugurated with a grand coalition. updated by Holly Cheng, 18:35, 22 December 2013
Russian President Vladimir Putin pardons businessman Mikhail Khodorkovsky (pictured). added by David Levy, 21:34, 22 December 2013
Russian President Vladimir Putin pardons businessman Mikhail Khodorkovsky (pictured). removed by Espresso Addict, 01:51, 24 December 2013
In cricket, Australia defeat England to regain the Ashes in the 2013–14 series. updated by David Levy, 21:34, 22 December 2013
In cricket, Australia defeat England to regain the Ashes in the 2013–14 series. removed by Jehochman, 04:46, 24 December 2013
Following a federal election in Germany, a third cabinet under Chancellor Angela Merkel is inaugurated with a grand coalition. added by David Levy, 21:34, 22 December 2013
Following a federal election in Germany, a third cabinet under Chancellor Angela Merkel is inaugurated with a grand coalition. removed by Espresso Addict, 02:19, 23 December 2013

December 23

In handball, the World Women's Championship concludes with Brazil defeating Serbia in the final. added by Espresso Addict, 02:19, 23 December 2013
Recent deaths: Mikhail Kalashnikov – David Coleman – Ronnie Biggs updated by Spencer, 17:50, 23 December 2013

December 24

After the pardoning of businessman Mikhail Khodorkovsky (pictured), thousands of Russian prisoners are given amnesty, including two members of the rock band Pussy Riot. added by Espresso Addict, 01:51, 24 December 2013
Alan Turing, the father of computer science, is granted a posthumous royal pardon in respect of his conviction for homosexuality. added by Jehochman, 04:46, 24 December 2013
A new species of tapir, Tapirus kabomani, is identified in the Amazon. updated by Jehochman, 04:46, 24 December 2013
A new species of tapir, Tapirus kabomani, is identified in the Amazon. removed by Holly Cheng, 01:06, 26 December 2013
Alan Turing, the father of computer science, is granted a posthumous royal pardon in respect of his conviction for homosexual activity. updated by Jehochman, 05:00, 24 December 2013
Alan Turing, the father of computer science, is granted a posthumous royal pardon by the British government in respect of his conviction for homosexual activity. updated by Espresso Addict, 09:45, 24 December 2013
Pioneering British computer scientist and code breaker Alan Turing is granted a posthumous royal pardon in respect of his conviction for homosexual activity. added by Espresso Addict, 15:59, 24 December 2013
Pioneering British computer scientist and code breaker Alan Turing, convicted of gross indecency for homosexual activity in 1952, is granted a posthumous royal pardon. updated by David Levy, 18:37, 24 December 2013
After the pardoning of businessman Mikhail Khodorkovsky (pictured), thousands of Russian prisoners are given amnesty, including two members of the feminist punk rock protest group Pussy Riot. updated by Yngvadottir, 22:07, 24 December 2013
After the pardoning of businessman Mikhail Khodorkovsky (pictured), an amnesty law in Russia leads to the release of thousands of prisoners, including two members of the feminist punk rock protest group Pussy Riot, and dropping of charges against participants in a Greenpeace protest. updated by Yngvadottir, 23:47, 24 December 2013
After the pardoning of businessman Mikhail Khodorkovsky (pictured), an amnesty law in Russia leads to the release of thousands of prisoners, including two members of Pussy Riot, and the dropping of charges against participants in a Greenpeace protest. updated by Yngvadottir, 23:56, 24 December 2013

December 25

|image = Nadezhda Tolokonnikova (Pussy Riot) at the Moscow Tagansky District Court (crop).jpg added by Holly Cheng, 18:34, 25 December 2013
|image = Nadezhda Tolokonnikova (Pussy Riot) at the Moscow Tagansky District Court (crop).jpg removed by Jehochman, 17:27, 29 December 2013
|title = Nadezhda Tolokonnikova added by Holly Cheng, 18:34, 25 December 2013
|title = Nadezhda Tolokonnikova removed by Jehochman, 17:27, 29 December 2013
|alt = Nadezhda Tolokonnikova added by Holly Cheng, 18:34, 25 December 2013
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After the pardoning of businessman Mikhail Khodorkovsky, an amnesty law in Russia leads to the release of thousands of prisoners, including two members of Pussy Riot (Nadezhda Tolokonnikova pictured), and the dropping of charges against participants in a Greenpeace protest. updated by Holly Cheng, 18:34, 25 December 2013
After the pardoning of businessman Mikhail Khodorkovsky, an amnesty law in Russia leads to the release of thousands of prisoners, including two members of Pussy Riot (Nadezhda Tolokonnikova pictured), and the dropping of charges against participants in a Greenpeace protest. updated by Yngvadottir, 20:01, 25 December 2013
After the pardoning of businessman Mikhail Khodorkovsky, an amnesty law in Russia leads to the release of thousands of prisoners, including two members of Pussy Riot (Nadezhda Tolokonnikova pictured), and the dropping of charges against participants in a Greenpeace protest. updated by David Levy, 23:16, 25 December 2013

December 26

Pioneering British computer scientist and code breaker Alan Turing, convicted in 1952 of gross indecency for homosexual activity, is granted a posthumous royal pardon. updated by The Rambling Man, 18:11, 26 December 2013

December 27

Amidst fears of civil war, the United Nations Security Council agrees to send more UNMISS soldiers to South Sudan. added by Spencer, 06:33, 27 December 2013

December 28

Amidst fears of civil war, the United Nations Security Council agrees to send more UNMISS soldiers to South Sudan. updated by Nyttend, 13:13, 28 December 2013

December 29

Amidst fears of civil war, the United Nations Security Council agrees to send more UNMISS soldiers to South Sudan. added by Jehochman, 13:04, 29 December 2013
After the pardoning of businessman Mikhail Khodorkovsky, an amnesty law in Russia leads to the release of thousands of prisoners, including two members of Pussy Riot (member Nadezhda Tolokonnikova pictured), and the dropping of charges against Greenpeace activists. updated by Jehochman, 15:11, 29 December 2013
A suicide bombing kills 15 and injures 50 at the main railway station in Volgograd, Russia. added by Jehochman, 16:06, 29 December 2013
In handball, the World Women's Championship concludes with Brazil defeating Serbia in the final. updated by Jehochman, 16:06, 29 December 2013
A suicide bombing kills 15 people and injures 50 at the main railway station in Volgograd, Russia. added by David Levy, 16:51, 29 December 2013
In handball, the World Women's Championship concludes with Brazil defeating Serbia in the final. updated by David Levy, 16:51, 29 December 2013
In handball, the World Women's Championship concludes with Brazil defeating Serbia in the final. removed by Jehochman, 23:35, 30 December 2013
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|title = Volgograd Main Railway Station added by Jehochman, 17:27, 29 December 2013
|alt = Volgograd Main Railway Station added by Jehochman, 17:27, 29 December 2013
A suicide bombing kills 15 people and injures 50 at the main railway station (pictured) in Volgograd, Russia. updated by Jehochman, 17:27, 29 December 2013
After the pardoning of businessman Mikhail Khodorkovsky, an amnesty law in Russia leads to the release of thousands of prisoners, including two members of Pussy Riot, and the dropping of charges against Greenpeace activists. updated by Jehochman, 17:27, 29 December 2013
After the pardoning of businessman Mikhail Khodorkovsky, an amnesty law in Russia leads to the release of thousands of prisoners, including two members of Pussy Riot, and the dropping of charges against Greenpeace activists. removed by Thue, 01:21, 31 December 2013
A suicide bombing kills 15 people and injures 50 at the main railway station in Volgograd, Russia (pictured). updated by Jehochman, 17:27, 29 December 2013
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A suicide bombing kills 15 people and injures 50 at the Volgograd-1 railway station (pictured) in Volgograd, Russia. updated by David Levy, 17:57, 29 December 2013
A suicide bombing kills at least 15 people and injures 50 at the Volgograd-1 railway station (pictured) in Volgograd, Russia. updated by Jehochman, 18:05, 29 December 2013
A suicide bombing kills more than 15 people and injures dozens at the Volgograd-1 railway station (pictured) in Volgograd, Russia. updated by David Levy, 19:57, 29 December 2013
Recent deaths: Mikhail Kalashnikov updated by Bongwarrior, 21:37, 29 December 2013

December 30

A suicide bombing kills more than 15 people and injures dozens at the Volgograd-1 railway station (pictured) in Volgograd, Russia. added by David Levy, 06:52, 30 December 2013
Two suicide bombings kill more than 31 people in Volgograd, Russia (Volgograd-1 railway station pictured) . updated by Tone, 12:34, 30 December 2013
Two suicide bombings kill at least 31 people in Volgograd, Russia (Volgograd-1 railway station pictured) . updated by Tone, 12:35, 30 December 2013
Two suicide bombings kill at least 31 people in Volgograd, Russia (Volgograd-1 railway station pictured). updated by The Rambling Man, 12:36, 30 December 2013
On its maiden flight, a Russian Soyuz-2-1v rocket launches Aist 1 and two radar calibration satellites. added by Jehochman, 23:35, 30 December 2013

December 31

47 people are killed after anti-government forces attempt to gain control of key buildings in Kinshasha, Democratic Republic of Congo. added by Thue, 01:21, 31 December 2013
47 people are killed after anti-government forces attempt to gain control of key buildings in Kinshasa, Democratic Republic of the Congo. updated by David Levy, 03:09, 31 December 2013
More than 40 people are killed after anti-government forces attempt to gain control of key buildings in Kinshasa, Democratic Republic of the Congo. added by David Levy, 03:16, 31 December 2013
Two suicide bombings kill more than 30 people in Volgograd, Russia (Volgograd-1 railway station pictured). updated by David Levy, 03:16, 31 December 2013
More than 100 people are killed in clashes after anti-government forces attempt to gain control of key buildings in Kinshasa, Democratic Republic of the Congo. added by Dumelow, 12:59, 31 December 2013
More than 100 people are killed when anti-government forces attack key buildings in Kinshasa, Democratic Republic of the Congo. updated by Jehochman, 14:47, 31 December 2013
Recent deaths – More current events... {{active editnotice}} updated by Spencer, 19:18, 31 December 2013