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September 1

Fiji is suspended from the Commonwealth of Nations due to a refusal to reinstate elections by 2010 following the 2006 Fijian coup d'état. added by BorgQueen, 16:30, 01 September 2009
The Democratic Party of Japan, led by Yukio Hatoyama (pictured), wins a majority in the Japanese House of Representatives, ending over half a century of near continuous rule by the LDP. added by BorgQueen, 16:30, 01 September 2009
Lesbians are granted equal birth rights in England and Wales. added by BorgQueen, 16:30, 01 September 2009
100x100px|Flag of the Commonwealth of Nations added by BorgQueen, 16:31, 01 September 2009
100x100px|Flag of the Commonwealth of Nations removed by MSGJ, 10:44, 03 September 2009
Fiji is suspended from the Commonwealth of Nations (flag pictured) due to a refusal to reinstate elections by 2010 following the 2006 Fijian coup d'état. updated by BorgQueen, 16:31, 01 September 2009
The Democratic Party of Japan, led by Yukio Hatoyama, wins a majority in the Japanese House of Representatives, ending over half a century of near continuous rule by the LDP. updated by BorgQueen, 16:31, 01 September 2009
The Democratic Party of Japan, led by Yukio Hatoyama, wins a majority in the Japanese House of Representatives, ending over half a century of near continuous rule by the Liberal Democratic Party. updated by BorgQueen, 16:34, 01 September 2009
Fiji is suspended from the Commonwealth of Nations (flag pictured) due to a refusal to reinstate elections by 2010 following the 2006 Fijian coup d'état. updated by Tone, 20:47, 01 September 2009

September 2

Fiji is suspended from the Commonwealth of Nations (flag pictured) due to its refusal to reinstate elections by 2010 following the 2006 Fijian coup d'état. updated by Commander Keane, 01:44, 02 September 2009

September 3

Felipe Cusanero is sentenced to 150 years in prison for his part in the disappearance of 6 Mayan farmers during the Guatemalan Civil War in the 1980s. added by RxS, 04:15, 03 September 2009
Felipe Cusanero is sentenced to 150 years in prison for his part in the disappearance of six Mayan farmers during the Guatemalan Civil War in the 1980s. updated by Art LaPella, 04:51, 03 September 2009
Lesbian women are granted equal birth rights in England and Wales. added by MSGJ, 09:14, 03 September 2009
Lesbian women are granted equal birth rights in England and Wales. removed by BorgQueen, 20:34, 03 September 2009
Iolu Abil is sworn in as President of Vanuatu following the Vanuatuan presidential election, 2009. added by Tone, 09:41, 03 September 2009
Felipe Cusanero is sentenced to 150 years in prison for his part in the disappearance of six Mayan farmers during the Guatemalan Civil War in the 1980s. added by Tone, 09:41, 03 September 2009
Fiji is suspended from the Commonwealth of Nations (flag pictured) due to its refusal to reinstate elections by 2010 following the 2006 Fijian coup d'état. updated by Tone, 09:41, 03 September 2009
100x100px|Flag of Vanuatu added by MSGJ, 10:44, 03 September 2009
100x100px|Flag of Vanuatu removed by BorgQueen, 20:38, 03 September 2009
Iolu Abil is sworn in as President of Vanuatu (flag pictured) following the Vanuatuan presidential election, 2009. updated by MSGJ, 10:44, 03 September 2009
Fiji is suspended from the Commonwealth of Nations due to its refusal to reinstate elections by 2010 following the 2006 Fijian coup d'état. updated by MSGJ, 10:44, 03 September 2009
Fiji is suspended from the Commonwealth of Nations due to its refusal to reinstate elections by 2010 following the 2006 Fijian coup d'état. removed by BorgQueen, 14:45, 04 September 2009
Iolu Abil is sworn in as President of Vanuatu (flag pictured) following the Vanuatuan presidential election, 2009. updated by MSGJ, 11:29, 03 September 2009
Iolu Abil is sworn in as President of Vanuatu (flag pictured) following the presidential election. added by MSGJ, 12:29, 03 September 2009
Y. S. Rajasekhara Reddy, the Chief minister of Andhra Pradesh, India, is killed in a helicopter crash. added by BorgQueen, 14:12, 03 September 2009
Y. S. Rajasekhara Reddy, the Chief Minister of Andhra Pradesh, India, is killed in a helicopter crash. updated by BorgQueen, 14:13, 03 September 2009
Y. S. Rajasekhara Reddy, the Chief Minister of Andhra Pradesh, India, is killed in a helicopter crash. removed by BorgQueen, 18:26, 05 September 2009
The Democratic Party of Japan, led by Yukio Hatoyama, wins a majority in the Japanese House of Representatives, ending over half a century of near continuous rule by the Liberal Democratic Party. updated by Tone, 14:13, 03 September 2009
The Democratic Party of Japan, led by Yukio Hatoyama, wins a majority in the Japanese House of Representatives, ending over half a century of near continuous rule by the Liberal Democratic Party. removed by BorgQueen, 20:39, 03 September 2009
Felipe Cusanero is sentenced to 150 years in prison for his part in the disappearance of six Mayan farmers during the Guatemalan Civil War in the 1980s. updated by MSGJ, 15:08, 03 September 2009
Ali Bongo Ondimba, son of late President Omar Bongo, is elected President of Gabon. added by BorgQueen, 20:34, 03 September 2009
Felipe Cusanero is sentenced to 150 years in prison for his part in the disappearance of six Mayan farmers during the Guatemalan Civil War in the 1980s. added by BorgQueen, 20:34, 03 September 2009
Felipe Cusanero is sentenced to 150 years in prison for his part in the disappearance of six Mayan farmers during the Guatemalan Civil War in the 1980s. removed by BorgQueen, 18:20, 05 September 2009
100x100px|Coat of arms of Gabon added by BorgQueen, 20:38, 03 September 2009
100x100px|Coat of arms of Gabon removed by MSGJ, 10:35, 07 September 2009
Ali Bongo Ondimba, son of late President Omar Bongo, is elected President of Gabon (Coat of arms of Gabon pictured). updated by BorgQueen, 20:38, 03 September 2009
Iolu Abil is sworn in as President of Vanuatu following the presidential election. updated by BorgQueen, 20:38, 03 September 2009
Iolu Abil is sworn in as President of Vanuatu following the presidential election. removed by BorgQueen, 20:21, 05 September 2009

September 4

Ali Bongo Ondimba, son of late President Omar Bongo, is elected President of Gabon (coat of arms pictured). updated by Merovingian, 07:41, 04 September 2009
At least 63 people are killed and more than 87,000 homes destroyed in Java in Indonesia's deadliest earthquake since 2006. added by BorgQueen, 14:45, 04 September 2009
Fiji is suspended from the Commonwealth of Nations due to its refusal to reinstate elections by 2010 following the 2006 Fijian coup d'état. updated by BorgQueen, 17:35, 04 September 2009
Fiji is suspended from the Commonwealth of Nations due to its refusal to reinstate elections by 2010 following the 2006 Fijian coup d'état. removed by RxS, 14:24, 05 September 2009

September 5

Ali Bongo Ondimba, son of the late President Omar Bongo, is elected President of Gabon (coat of arms pictured). updated by Happyme22, 06:10, 05 September 2009
The journal Scientist published a study that found temperatures in the Arctic were higher over the last ten years than any other similar period in 2,000 years. added by RxS, 14:24, 05 September 2009
The journal Scientist published a study that found temperatures in the Arctic were higher over the last ten years than any other similar period in the last 2,000 years. updated by RxS, 15:18, 05 September 2009
A study that found temperatures in the Arctic were higher over the last ten years than any other similar period in the last 2,000 years is published in the journal Science. added by Tone, 15:25, 05 September 2009
A study that found temperatures in the Arctic were higher over the last ten years than any other similar period in the last 2,000 years is published in the journal Science. updated by Tone, 15:25, 05 September 2009
A study that found temperatures in the Arctic were higher over the last ten years than any other similar period in the last 2,000 years is published in the journal Science. added by RockMFR, 15:51, 05 September 2009
A study published in the journal Science finds that temperatures in the Arctic over the last ten years were higher than those of any other similar period in the last 2,000 years. added by David Levy, 17:18, 05 September 2009
At least 18 people are shot dead at a drug treatment clinic in Ciudad Juárez, Chihuahua, Mexico. added by BorgQueen, 18:20, 05 September 2009
At least 18 people are shot dead at a drug treatment clinic in Ciudad Juárez, Chihuahua, Mexico. removed by MSGJ, 14:53, 08 September 2009
A tourist boat sinks in Lake Ohrid, Republic of Macedonia, killing at least 15 people. added by BorgQueen, 18:26, 05 September 2009
A study published in the journal Science finds that temperatures in the Arctic over the last ten years were higher than those of any other similar period in the last 2,000 years. added by PFHLai, 19:46, 05 September 2009
An earthquake kills at least 63 people and destroys more than 87,000 homes in Java, Indonesia. added by PFHLai, 19:49, 05 September 2009
An earthquake kills at least 63 people and destroys more than 87,000 homes in Java, Indonesia. removed by BorgQueen, 12:31, 08 September 2009
A tourist boat sinks in Lake Ohrid, Republic of Macedonia, killing at least 15 people. updated by BorgQueen, 20:21, 05 September 2009
A NATO airstrike on two Taliban-controlled fuel tankers kills at least 56 people near Kunduz, Afghanistan. added by BorgQueen, 20:21, 05 September 2009
A NATO airstrike on two Taliban-controlled fuel tankers kills at least 56 people near Kunduz, Afghanistan. removed by BorgQueen, 23:26, 08 September 2009
A study published in the journal Science finds that temperatures in the Arctic over the last ten years were higher than those of any other similar period in the last 2,000 years. updated by David Levy, 20:59, 05 September 2009
A study published in the journal Science finds that temperatures in the Arctic over the last ten years were higher than those of any other similar period in the last 2,000 years. removed by Tone, 18:34, 06 September 2009

September 6

Iolu Abil is sworn in as President of Vanuatu following the presidential election. updated by Tone, 18:34, 06 September 2009
Iolu Abil is sworn in as President of Vanuatu following the presidential election. removed by MSGJ, 10:35, 07 September 2009

September 7

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At least nine people are killed and thirty are missing after SuperFerry 9 (pictured) capsizes near Zamboanga City in the Phillipines. added by MSGJ, 10:35, 07 September 2009
Ali Bongo Ondimba, son of the late President Omar Bongo, is elected President of Gabon. updated by MSGJ, 10:35, 07 September 2009
Ali Bongo Ondimba, son of the late President Omar Bongo, is elected President of Gabon. removed by BorgQueen, 19:55, 08 September 2009
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Iolu Abil is sworn in as President of Vanuatu following the presidential election. updated by MSGJ, 10:43, 07 September 2009
Iolu Abil is sworn in as President of Vanuatu following the presidential election. removed by BorgQueen, 09:41, 08 September 2009
At least nine people are killed and thirty are missing after SuperFerry 9 (pictured) capsizes near Zamboanga City in the Philippines. updated by MSGJ, 12:22, 07 September 2009
Nine people are killed after SuperFerry 9 (pictured) capsizes near Zamboanga City in the Philippines. added by MSGJ, 16:57, 07 September 2009
Nine people are killed after SuperFerry 9 (pictured) capsizes near Zamboanga City in the Philippines. updated by Tariqabjotu, 17:38, 07 September 2009

September 8

In the United Kingdom, three men are found guilty of plotting to detonate liquid explosives on board several transatlantic flights to Canada and the United States. added by BorgQueen, 09:41, 08 September 2009
Nine people are killed after SuperFerry 9 (pictured) capsizes near Zamboanga City in the Philippines. added by BorgQueen, 09:41, 08 September 2009
In the United Kingdom, three men are found guilty of a plot to detonate liquid explosives on board several transatlantic flights to Canada and the United States. updated by MSGJ, 09:52, 08 September 2009
In the United Kingdom, three men are found guilty of a plot to detonate liquid explosives on board several transatlantic flights to Canada and the United States. removed by BorgQueen, 18:12, 10 September 2009
Traffic in Samoa now drives on the left side of the road: Samoa is the first country to make such a switch in nearly 40 years. added by MSGJ, 14:53, 08 September 2009
Traffic now drives on the left side of the road in Samoa, the first country to make such a switch in nearly 40 years. added by BorgQueen, 15:03, 08 September 2009
100x100px|Flag of Samoa added by BorgQueen, 16:55, 08 September 2009
100x100px|Flag of Samoa removed by MSGJ, 13:26, 09 September 2009
Traffic now drives on the left side of the road in Samoa (flag pictured), the first country to make such a switch in nearly 40 years. updated by BorgQueen, 16:55, 08 September 2009
Nine people are killed after SuperFerry 9 capsizes near Zamboanga City in the Philippines. updated by BorgQueen, 16:55, 08 September 2009
Nine people are killed after SuperFerry 9 capsizes near Zamboanga City in the Philippines. removed by Tone, 07:29, 10 September 2009
Traffic switches to the left side of the road in Samoa (flag pictured), the first country to change driving sides in nearly 40 years. added by Tariqabjotu, 18:40, 08 September 2009
Traffic switches to the left side of the road in Samoa (flag pictured), the first country to undergo any such change in nearly 40 years. updated by Fvasconcellos, 19:16, 08 September 2009
Two former Norwegian soldiers are sentenced to death for murder and espionage by a military tribunal in Kisangani, Democratic Republic of the Congo. added by BorgQueen, 19:55, 08 September 2009
Two former soldiers from Norway are sentenced to death for murder and espionage by a military tribunal in Kisangani, Democratic Republic of the Congo. added by BorgQueen, 21:36, 08 September 2009
Two former soldiers from Norway are sentenced to death for murder and espionage by a military tribunal in Kisangani, Democratic Republic of the Congo. removed by BorgQueen, 18:01, 11 September 2009
A tourist boat sinks in Lake Ohrid, Republic of Macedonia, killing at least 15 people. updated by BorgQueen, 23:26, 08 September 2009
A tourist boat sinks in Lake Ohrid, Republic of Macedonia, killing at least 15 people. removed by BorgQueen, 13:58, 09 September 2009

September 9

100px|Hurling ball and hurley added by MSGJ, 13:26, 09 September 2009
100px|Hurling ball and hurley removed by MSGJ, 19:16, 09 September 2009
Kilkenny beats Tipperary in the 2009 All-Ireland Senior Hurling Championship Final to win their fourth consecutive championship. (Hurling equipment pictured.) added by MSGJ, 13:26, 09 September 2009
Traffic switches to the left side of the road in Samoa, the first country to undergo any such change in nearly 40 years. updated by MSGJ, 13:26, 09 September 2009
Traffic switches to the left side of the road in Samoa, the first country to undergo any such change in nearly 40 years. removed by BorgQueen, 05:29, 11 September 2009
In hurling (equipment pictured), Kilkenny beats Tipperary in the 2009 All-Ireland Senior Hurling Championship Final to win their fourth consecutive championship. added by MSGJ, 13:29, 09 September 2009

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September 10

At least 31 people are killed by flash floods during Turkey's heaviest rainfall for 80 years. added by Tone, 07:29, 10 September 2009
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The Bosavi Woolly Rat, a new species of rat (pictured), is discovered at Mount Bosavi in Papua New Guinea. added by MSGJ, 12:12, 10 September 2009
Kilkenny beat Tipperary in the 2009 All-Ireland Senior Hurling Championship Final to win their fourth consecutive championship. updated by MSGJ, 12:12, 10 September 2009
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|title = Hurling ball and hurley updated by Bencherlite, 13:14, 10 September 2009
|title = Hurling ball and hurley removed by BorgQueen, 18:57, 10 September 2009
The Bosavi Woolly Rat, a new species of rat, is discovered at Mount Bosavi in Papua New Guinea. updated by Bencherlite, 13:14, 10 September 2009
In hurling (equipment pictured), Kilkenny beat Tipperary in the 2009 All-Ireland Senior Hurling Championship Final to win their fourth consecutive championship. updated by Bencherlite, 13:14, 10 September 2009
The discovery of Bosavi Woolly Rat, a new species of rat, at Mount Bosavi in Papua New Guinea is announced. added by BorgQueen, 15:34, 10 September 2009
Nine people are killed after SuperFerry 9 capsizes near Zamboanga City in the Philippines. updated by BorgQueen, 15:41, 10 September 2009
Nine people are killed after SuperFerry 9 capsizes near Zamboanga City in the Philippines. removed by BorgQueen, 17:44, 10 September 2009
The discovery of Bosavi Woolly Rat, a new species of rodent, at Mount Bosavi in Papua New Guinea is announced. updated by BorgQueen, 16:53, 10 September 2009
The discovery of Bosavi Woolly Rat, a new species of rodent, at Mount Bosavi in Papua New Guinea is announced. removed by BorgQueen, 16:48, 11 September 2009
The first JAXA H-II Transfer Vehicle HTV-1 is launched to the International Space Station from the Tanegashima Space Center, Japan. added by BorgQueen, 18:12, 10 September 2009
In hurling (equipment pictured), Kilkenny beat Tipperary in the 2009 All-Ireland Senior Hurling Championship Final to win their fourth consecutive championship. added by BorgQueen, 18:12, 10 September 2009
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The first JAXA H-II Transfer Vehicle HTV-1 is launched to the International Space Station (pictured) from the Tanegashima Space Center, Japan. updated by BorgQueen, 18:57, 10 September 2009
In hurling, Kilkenny beat Tipperary in the 2009 All-Ireland Senior Hurling Championship Final to win their fourth consecutive championship. updated by BorgQueen, 18:57, 10 September 2009
In hurling, Kilkenny beat Tipperary in the 2009 All-Ireland Senior Hurling Championship Final to win their fourth consecutive championship. removed by BorgQueen, 15:58, 11 September 2009
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September 11

At least 31 people are killed by flash floods during Turkey's heaviest rainfall in 80 years. updated by Timc, 03:44, 11 September 2009
At least 31 people are killed by flash floods during Turkey's heaviest rainfall in 80 years. removed by BorgQueen, 19:02, 12 September 2009
In football, Germany beats England 6–2 in the UEFA Women's Euro 2009 final, claiming their seventh European title. added by MSGJ, 08:36, 11 September 2009
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|title = German women's football team captain Birgit Prinz added by MSGJ, 08:52, 11 September 2009
|title = German women's football team captain Birgit Prinz removed by BorgQueen, 15:58, 11 September 2009
In football, Germany (team captain Birgit Prinz pictured) beats England 6–2 in the UEFA Women's Euro 2009 final, claiming their seventh European title. updated by MSGJ, 08:52, 11 September 2009
The first JAXA H-II Transfer Vehicle HTV-1 is launched to the International Space Station from the Tanegashima Space Center, Japan. updated by MSGJ, 08:52, 11 September 2009
The first JAXA H-II Transfer Vehicle HTV-1 is launched to the International Space Station from the Tanegashima Space Center, Japan. removed by BorgQueen, 06:18, 14 September 2009
In football, Germany (team captain Birgit Prinz pictured) defeat England 6–2 in the UEFA Women's Euro 2009 final, claiming their seventh European title. updated by MSGJ, 12:11, 11 September 2009
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Former President of the Republic of China Chen Shui-bian (pictured) receives life sentences for corruption. added by BorgQueen, 15:58, 11 September 2009
In football, Germany defeat England 6–2 in the UEFA Women's Euro 2009 final, claiming their seventh European title. updated by BorgQueen, 15:58, 11 September 2009
In football, Germany defeat England 6–2 in the UEFA Women's Euro 2009 final, claiming their seventh European title. removed by BorgQueen, 06:32, 14 September 2009
Former President of the Republic of China Chen Shui-bian (pictured) receives life sentence for corruption. updated by BorgQueen, 15:59, 11 September 2009
Former President of the Republic of China Chen Shui-bian (pictured) is sentenced to life imprisonment for corruption. updated by David Levy, 16:07, 11 September 2009
UK Prime Minister Gordon Brown apologises for the "inhumane" treatment of World War II code-breaker Alan Turing, who was sentenced to chemical castration. added by BorgQueen, 16:48, 11 September 2009
UK Prime Minister Gordon Brown apologises for the "inhumane" treatment of World War II code-breaker Alan Turing. updated by BorgQueen, 16:50, 11 September 2009
UK Prime Minister Gordon Brown apologises for the "inhumane" treatment of mathematician and code-breaker Alan Turing. updated by MSGJ, 17:18, 11 September 2009
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Former President of the Republic of China Chen Shui-bian (pictured) is sentenced to life imprisonment for corruption. updated by MSGJ, 17:37, 11 September 2009
UK Prime Minister Gordon Brown apologises for the "inhumane" treatment of mathematician and code-breaker Alan Turing. added by MSGJ, 17:37, 11 September 2009
Former President of the Republic of China (Taiwan) Chen Shui-bian (pictured) is sentenced to life imprisonment for corruption. updated by BorgQueen, 20:16, 11 September 2009

September 12

Two former soldiers from Norway are sentenced to death for murder and espionage by a military tribunal in Kisangani, Democratic Republic of the Congo. updated by BorgQueen, 01:17, 12 September 2009
Two former soldiers from Norway are sentenced to death for murder and espionage by a military tribunal in Kisangani, Democratic Republic of the Congo. removed by BorgQueen, 11:59, 12 September 2009
Nigeria commences a 36 billion naira dredging of the Niger River. added by BorgQueen, 11:54, 12 September 2009
Uruguay becomes the first Latin American country to legalise LGBT adoption. added by BorgQueen, 11:59, 12 September 2009
Uruguay becomes the first Latin American country to legalise LGBT adoption. removed by Spencer, 00:53, 14 September 2009
Nigeria commences a 36-billion-naira dredging of the Niger River. updated by Fvasconcellos, 17:09, 12 September 2009
Prime Minister of the United Kingdom Gordon Brown apologises for the "inhumane" treatment of mathematician and code-breaker Alan Turing during the 1950s. updated by Fvasconcellos, 17:09, 12 September 2009
Prime Minister of the United Kingdom Gordon Brown apologises for the "inhumane" treatment of mathematician and code-breaker Alan Turing during the 1950s. removed by BorgQueen, 07:47, 14 September 2009
Nigeria commences a 36-billion-naira (US$230-million) dredging of the Niger River. updated by Tariqabjotu, 18:32, 12 September 2009
Nigeria begins dredging the Niger River at a cost of a 36 billion naira (approximately €160 million or US$234 million). updated by David Levy, 18:56, 12 September 2009
Nigeria begins dredging the Niger River at a cost of 36 billion naira (approximately €160 million or US$234 million). updated by Tariqabjotu, 21:37, 12 September 2009

September 13

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Former President of the Republic of China (Taiwan) Chen Shui-bian is sentenced to life imprisonment for corruption. updated by MSGJ, 07:40, 13 September 2009
Former President of the Republic of China (Taiwan) Chen Shui-bian is sentenced to life imprisonment for corruption. removed by BorgQueen, 08:41, 16 September 2009
Nigeria begins dredging the Niger River (pictured) at a cost of 36 billion naira (approximately €160 million or US$234 million). updated by MSGJ, 07:40, 13 September 2009
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September 14

At least 90 people die and over 100 others are declared missing after a ferry accident off the coast of Sierra Leone. added by Spencer, 00:53, 14 September 2009
The Israeli film Lebanon wins the Golden Lion at the 66th Venice International Film Festival. added by BorgQueen, 06:18, 14 September 2009
At least 90 people are killed and more than 100 others declared missing after a ferry accident off the coast of Sierra Leone. updated by BorgQueen, 06:18, 14 September 2009
At least 90 people are killed and more than 100 others declared missing after a ferry accident off the coast of Sierra Leone. removed by BorgQueen, 06:21, 14 September 2009
At least 38 people are killed during a fire at a drug abuse clinic in Taldykorgan, Almaty Province, Kazakhstan. added by BorgQueen, 06:21, 14 September 2009
At least 38 people are killed during a fire at a drug abuse clinic in Taldykorgan, Almaty Province, Kazakhstan. removed by BorgQueen, 19:16, 17 September 2009
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President of Moldova Vladimir Voronin (pictured) resigns. added by BorgQueen, 06:32, 14 September 2009
Nigeria begins dredging the Niger River at a cost of 36 billion naira (approximately €160 million or US$234 million). updated by BorgQueen, 06:32, 14 September 2009
Agronomist Norman Borlaug, the father of the Green Revolution, dies the age of 95. added by Tone, 08:15, 14 September 2009
Agronomist Norman Borlaug, the father of the Green Revolution, dies at the age of 95. updated by MSGJ, 08:18, 14 September 2009
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Agronomist Norman Borlaug (pictured), the father of the Green Revolution, dies at the age of 95. updated by MSGJ, 11:03, 14 September 2009
Agronomist Norman Borlaug (pictured), the father of the Green Revolution, dies at the age of 95. removed by David Levy, 11:05, 14 September 2009
President of Moldova Vladimir Voronin resigns. updated by MSGJ, 11:03, 14 September 2009
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|image = Msc 2008-Saturday, 16.00 - 18.00 Uhr-Zwez 002 Voronin cropped.jpg removed by MSGJ, 20:01, 15 September 2009
|title = Vladimir Voronin updated by David Levy, 11:05, 14 September 2009
|title = Vladimir Voronin removed by MSGJ, 20:01, 15 September 2009
President of Moldova Vladimir Voronin (pictured) resigns. updated by David Levy, 11:05, 14 September 2009
Prime Minister of the United Kingdom Gordon Brown apologises for the "inhumane" treatment of mathematician and code-breaker Alan Turing during the 1950s. updated by David Levy, 11:05, 14 September 2009
Prime Minister of the United Kingdom Gordon Brown apologises for the "inhumane" treatment of mathematician and code-breaker Alan Turing during the 1950s. removed by BorgQueen, 12:38, 14 September 2009
Cuban revolutionary and Vice President Juan Almeida Bosque dies of a heart attack at the age of 82. added by BorgQueen, 12:38, 14 September 2009
Cuban revolutionary and Vice President Juan Almeida Bosque dies of a heart attack at the age of 82. removed by Nihiltres, 16:44, 14 September 2009
Nigeria begins dredging the Niger River at a cost of 36 billion naira (approximately €160 million or US$234 million). updated by BorgQueen, 13:00, 14 September 2009
The Israeli war film Lebanon, directed by Samuel Maoz, wins the Golden Lion at the 66th Venice International Film Festival. updated by BorgQueen, 13:13, 14 September 2009
The Israeli film Lebanon wins the Golden Lion at the 66th Venice International Film Festival. updated by Nihiltres, 16:44, 14 September 2009
Nigeria begins dredging the Niger River at a cost of 36 billion naira (approximately €160 million or US$234 million). updated by Nihiltres, 16:44, 14 September 2009
Prime Minister of the United Kingdom Gordon Brown apologises for the "inhumane" treatment of mathematician and code-breaker Alan Turing during the 1950s. updated by Nihiltres, 16:44, 14 September 2009
Prime Minister of the United Kingdom Gordon Brown apologises for the "inhumane" treatment of mathematician and code-breaker Alan Turing during the 1950s. removed by Nihiltres, 16:45, 14 September 2009
The Israeli war film Lebanon, directed by Samuel Maoz, wins the Golden Lion at the 66th Venice International Film Festival. updated by Nihiltres, 16:45, 14 September 2009
The Israeli war film Lebanon, directed by Samuel Maoz, wins the Golden Lion at the 66th Venice International Film Festival. removed by BorgQueen, 09:18, 19 September 2009
Cuban revolutionary and Vice President Juan Almeida Bosque dies of a heart attack at the age of 82. updated by Nihiltres, 16:45, 14 September 2009
Cuban revolutionary and Vice President Juan Almeida Bosque dies of a heart attack at the age of 82. removed by BorgQueen, 08:41, 16 September 2009
Nigeria begins dredging the Niger River at a cost of 36 billion naira (approximately €160 million or US$234 million). updated by Nihiltres, 16:45, 14 September 2009
Nigeria begins dredging the Niger River at a cost of 36 billion naira (approximately €160 million or US$234 million). removed by BorgQueen, 05:24, 15 September 2009

September 15

Nigeria begins dredging the Niger River at a cost of 36 billion naira (approximately €160 million or US$234 million). updated by BorgQueen, 15:08, 15 September 2009
Nigeria begins dredging the Niger River at a cost of 36 billion naira (approximately €160 million or US$234 million). removed by Smashville, 19:22, 15 September 2009
In tennis, Juan Martín del Potro and Kim Clijsters win the singles titles at the 2009 US Open. added by Smashville, 19:22, 15 September 2009
In tennis, Juan Martín del Potro and Kim Clijsters win the singles titles at the 2009 US Open. added by Smashville, 19:24, 15 September 2009
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|image = Kim Clijsters (cropped).jpg removed by MSGJ, 06:12, 16 September 2009
|title = Kim Clijsters playing at Wimbledon in 2006 added by MSGJ, 20:01, 15 September 2009
|title = Kim Clijsters playing at Wimbledon in 2006 removed by MSGJ, 06:12, 16 September 2009
In tennis, Juan Martín del Potro and Kim Clijsters (pictured) win the singles titles at the 2009 US Open. updated by MSGJ, 20:01, 15 September 2009
President of Moldova Vladimir Voronin resigns. updated by MSGJ, 20:01, 15 September 2009
President of Moldova Vladimir Voronin resigns. removed by BorgQueen, 19:11, 17 September 2009

September 16

In tennis, Kim Clijsters (pictured) and Juan Martín del Potro win the singles titles at the 2009 US Open. updated by Commander Keane, 04:38, 16 September 2009
|image = Norman Borlaug.jpg updated by MSGJ, 06:12, 16 September 2009
|title = Norman Borlaug updated by MSGJ, 06:12, 16 September 2009
|title = Norman Borlaug removed by David Levy, 11:27, 17 September 2009
In tennis, Kim Clijsters and Juan Martín del Potro win the singles titles at the 2009 US Open. updated by MSGJ, 06:12, 16 September 2009
Agronomist Norman Borlaug (pictured), the "father of the Green Revolution", dies at the age of 95. updated by MSGJ, 06:12, 16 September 2009
|image = Norman Borlaug cropped.jpg added by David Levy, 06:19, 16 September 2009
|image = Norman Borlaug cropped.jpg removed by David Levy, 11:27, 17 September 2009
South Africa defeat New Zealand 32-29 to win the 2009 Tri Nations rugby union series. added by MSGJ, 06:41, 16 September 2009
In tennis, Kim Clijsters and Juan Martín del Potro win the singles titles at the 2009 US Open. added by David Levy, 06:48, 16 September 2009
In rugby union, the 2009 Tri Nations Series concludes with South Africa defeating New Zealand 32–29. added by David Levy, 06:48, 16 September 2009
Cuban revolutionary and Vice President Juan Almeida Bosque dies of a heart attack at the age of 82. updated by MSGJ, 10:31, 16 September 2009
Cuban revolutionary and Vice President Juan Almeida Bosque dies of a heart attack at the age of 82. removed by BorgQueen, 21:11, 16 September 2009
In rugby union, South Africa win the 2009 Tri Nations Series, defeating New Zealand 32–29. updated by Fox, 10:51, 16 September 2009
|image = Kim Clijsters (cropped).jpg updated by MSGJ, 21:41, 16 September 2009
|image = Kim Clijsters (cropped).jpg removed by David Levy, 11:27, 17 September 2009
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|title = Kim Clijsters playing at Wimbledon in 2006 updated by MSGJ, 21:41, 16 September 2009
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}}In tennis, Kim Clijsters (pictured) and Juan Martín del Potro win the singles titles at the 2009 US Open. updated by MSGJ, 21:41, 16 September 2009
Agronomist Norman Borlaug, the "father of the Green Revolution", dies at the age of 95. updated by MSGJ, 21:41, 16 September 2009

September 17

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Prime Minister Jens Stoltenberg and the Red-Green Coalition win the Norwegian parliamentary election. added by MSGJ, 09:13, 17 September 2009
In tennis, Kim Clijsters and Juan Martín del Potro win the singles titles at the 2009 US Open. updated by MSGJ, 09:13, 17 September 2009
Agronomist Norman Borlaug (pictured), the "father of the Green Revolution", dies at the age of 95. updated by MSGJ, 09:13, 17 September 2009
{{In the news/image updated by David Levy, 11:27, 17 September 2009
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|image = Jens Stoltenberg 2009-06-03 cropped.jpg removed by David Levy, 21:43, 17 September 2009
|title = Jens Stoltenberg added by David Levy, 11:27, 17 September 2009
|title = Jens Stoltenberg removed by David Levy, 21:43, 17 September 2009
Prime Minister Jens Stoltenberg (pictured) and the Red-Green Coalition win the Norwegian parliamentary election. updated by David Levy, 11:27, 17 September 2009
Agronomist Norman Borlaug, the "father of the Green Revolution", dies at the age of 95. updated by David Levy, 11:27, 17 September 2009
Agronomist Norman Borlaug, the "father of the Green Revolution", dies at the age of 95. removed by BorgQueen, 16:35, 19 September 2009
Cuban revolutionary and Vice President Juan Almeida Bosque dies of a heart attack at the age of 82. updated by David Levy, 11:27, 17 September 2009
Cuban revolutionary and Vice President Juan Almeida Bosque dies of a heart attack at the age of 82. removed by BorgQueen, 14:28, 17 September 2009
In tennis, Kim Clijsters and Juan Martín del Potro win the singles titles at the US Open. updated by MSGJ, 12:32, 17 September 2009
In tennis, Kim Clijsters and Juan Martín del Potro win the singles titles at the US Open. removed by BorgQueen, 09:49, 21 September 2009
In rugby union, South Africa win the Tri Nations Series, defeating New Zealand 32–29. updated by MSGJ, 12:32, 17 September 2009
Prime Minister Jens Stoltenberg (pictured) and the Red-Green Coalition win the Norwegian parliamentary election. added by BorgQueen, 14:30, 17 September 2009
Noordin Mohammad Top, Indonesia's most wanted Islamic militant, is killed in a police raid in Central Java. added by BorgQueen, 19:11, 17 September 2009
Kenya begins clearing Kibera, the largest slum in Africa with 2 million residents. added by BorgQueen, 19:16, 17 September 2009
Kenya begins clearing Kibera, one of the largest slums in Africa with approximately 1 million residents. updated by BorgQueen, 21:24, 17 September 2009
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|image = NoordinTop-FBI.jpg removed by MSGJ, 11:57, 19 September 2009
|title = Noordin Mohammad Top added by David Levy, 21:43, 17 September 2009
|title = Noordin Mohammad Top removed by MSGJ, 11:57, 19 September 2009
Noordin Mohammad Top (pictured), Indonesia's most wanted Islamic militant, is killed in a police raid in Central Java. updated by David Levy, 21:43, 17 September 2009
Prime Minister Jens Stoltenberg and the Red-Green Coalition win the Norwegian parliamentary election. updated by David Levy, 21:43, 17 September 2009
Prime Minister Jens Stoltenberg and the Red-Green Coalition win the Norwegian parliamentary election. removed by BorgQueen, 16:08, 21 September 2009
Kenya begins clearing Kibera, one of the largest slums in Africa with approximately one million residents. updated by Tariqabjotu, 23:22, 17 September 2009

September 18

In rugby union, South Africa defeat New Zealand 32–29 and win the Tri Nations Series. updated by MSGJ, 09:37, 18 September 2009
In rugby union, South Africa defeat New Zealand 32–29 and win the Tri Nations Series. removed by Tariqabjotu, 23:08, 19 September 2009

September 19

The 15,762nd and final episode of Guiding Light, a 72-year long soap opera, airs on the American television network CBS. added by MSGJ, 11:41, 19 September 2009
|image = Kibera.jpg added by MSGJ, 11:57, 19 September 2009
|image = Kibera.jpg removed by BorgQueen, 09:52, 21 September 2009
|title = Kibera added by MSGJ, 11:57, 19 September 2009
|title = Kibera removed by BorgQueen, 09:52, 21 September 2009
Noordin Mohammad Top, Indonesia's most wanted Islamic militant, is killed in a police raid in Central Java. updated by MSGJ, 11:57, 19 September 2009
Kenya begins clearing Kibera (pictured), one of the largest slums in Africa with approximately one million residents. updated by MSGJ, 11:57, 19 September 2009
The 15,762nd and final episode of Guiding Light, the longest-running soap opera, airs on the American television network CBS. updated by BorgQueen, 16:34, 19 September 2009
Noordin Mohammad Top, Indonesia's most wanted Islamist militant, is killed in a police raid in Central Java. updated by BorgQueen, 16:41, 19 September 2009
The 15,762nd and final episode of Guiding Light, the world's longest-running soap opera, airs on the American television network CBS. updated by Tariqabjotu, 22:37, 19 September 2009
The 15,762nd and final episode of Guiding Light, the world's longest-running soap opera, airs on the American television network CBS. removed by BorgQueen, 18:39, 21 September 2009
At least thirteen miners are killed and thirty others hospitalised following a mine blast in Ruda Śląska, Poland. added by Tariqabjotu, 23:08, 19 September 2009

September 20

At least thirteen miners are killed and thirty others injured in a mine blast in Ruda Śląska, Poland. updated by BorgQueen, 11:29, 20 September 2009
Noordin Mohammad Top, Indonesia's most wanted Islamist insurgent, is killed in a police raid in Central Java. updated by Fox, 16:16, 20 September 2009
In rugby union, South Africa defeat New Zealand 32–29 and win the Tri Nations Series. updated by BorgQueen, 22:22, 20 September 2009
In rugby union, South Africa defeat New Zealand 32–29 and win the Tri Nations Series. removed by BorgQueen, 09:45, 21 September 2009
At least thirteen miners are killed and thirty others injured in a mine blast in Ruda Śląska, Poland. updated by MSGJ, 22:25, 20 September 2009
At least thirteen miners are killed and thirty others injured in a mine blast in Ruda Śląska, Poland. removed by BorgQueen, 20:47, 21 September 2009

September 21

Noordin Mohammad Top, Indonesia's most wanted Islamist insurgent, is killed in a police raid in Solo, Central Java. updated by BorgQueen, 07:22, 21 September 2009
Noordin Mohammad Top, Indonesia's most wanted Islamist insurgent, is killed in a police raid in Solo, Central Java. removed by BorgQueen, 16:10, 21 September 2009
Trafigura reaches an out of court settlement with 31,000 people affected by its 2006 dumping of toxic chemicals in Abidjan, Côte d'Ivoire. added by BorgQueen, 09:45, 21 September 2009
In basketball, Spain defeats Serbia 85–63 to win EuroBasket 2009 at the Spodek arena, Katowice, Poland. added by BorgQueen, 09:49, 21 September 2009
|image = Katowice - Spodek by night.jpg added by BorgQueen, 09:52, 21 September 2009
|image = Katowice - Spodek by night.jpg removed by BorgQueen, 16:22, 21 September 2009
|title = The Spodek multipurpose sports arena at night in Katowice, Poland added by BorgQueen, 09:52, 21 September 2009
|title = The Spodek multipurpose sports arena at night in Katowice, Poland removed by BorgQueen, 16:22, 21 September 2009
In basketball, Spain defeats Serbia 85–63 to win EuroBasket 2009 at the Spodek arena (pictured), Katowice, Poland. updated by BorgQueen, 09:52, 21 September 2009
Kenya begins clearing Kibera, one of the largest slums in Africa with approximately one million residents. updated by BorgQueen, 09:52, 21 September 2009
Kenya begins clearing Kibera, one of the largest slums in Africa with approximately one million residents. removed by BorgQueen, 16:10, 21 September 2009
Swiss-based multinational company Trafigura reaches an out of court settlement with 31,000 people affected by its 2006 dumping of toxic chemicals in Abidjan, Côte d'Ivoire. added by BorgQueen, 10:02, 21 September 2009
In basketball, EuroBasket 2009 concludes with Spain defeating Serbia 85–63 at the Spodek arena (pictured), Katowice, Poland. updated by David Levy, 10:27, 21 September 2009
Wikinews – Recent deaths – More current events... updated by David Levy, 10:27, 21 September 2009
In basketball, EuroBasket 2009 concludes with Spain defeating Serbia at the Spodek arena (pictured), Katowice, Poland. updated by Tone, 10:28, 21 September 2009
Renault F1 is given a two-year suspended race ban by the FIA, after accepting a charge of conspiring to cause a deliberate crash at the 2008 Singapore Grand Prix. added by BorgQueen, 16:08, 21 September 2009
|image = 2008 Singapore Grand Prix Renault Nelson Piquet Jr crash.jpg added by BorgQueen, 16:22, 21 September 2009
|image = 2008 Singapore Grand Prix Renault Nelson Piquet Jr crash.jpg removed by BorgQueen, 19:48, 22 September 2009
|title = Nelson Angelo Piquet's crashed car at 2008 Singapore Grand Prix added by BorgQueen, 16:22, 21 September 2009
|title = Nelson Angelo Piquet's crashed car at 2008 Singapore Grand Prix removed by BorgQueen, 19:48, 22 September 2009
The Renault F1 racing team is given a two-year suspended ban by the FIA, after accepting a charge of conspiring to cause a deliberate crash (pictured) at the 2008 Singapore Grand Prix. added by BorgQueen, 16:22, 21 September 2009
In basketball, EuroBasket 2009 concludes with Spain defeating Serbia at the Spodek arena, Katowice, Poland. updated by BorgQueen, 16:22, 21 September 2009
In basketball, EuroBasket 2009 concludes with Spain defeating Serbia at the Spodek arena, Katowice, Poland. removed by BorgQueen, 13:05, 23 September 2009
The German ships Beluga Fraternity and Beluga Foresight become the first Western commercial vessels to navigate the Northern Sea Route. added by BorgQueen, 18:39, 21 September 2009
The German ships Beluga Fraternity and Beluga Foresight become the first Western commercial vessels to navigate the Northern Sea Route. removed by Spencer, 00:20, 22 September 2009
The drama film Precious, directed by Lee Daniels, wins the People's Choice Award at the 2009 Toronto International Film Festival. added by BorgQueen, 20:47, 21 September 2009
The drama film Precious, directed by Lee Daniels, wins the People's Choice Award at the 2009 Toronto International Film Festival. removed by BorgQueen, 23:55, 23 September 2009

September 22

Jose Manuel Barroso is re-elected for a second term as President of the European Commission. added by Spencer, 00:20, 22 September 2009
Jose Manuel Barroso is re-elected for a second term as President of the European Commission. removed by BorgQueen, 11:27, 22 September 2009
A Spanish surgeon is sentenced to one year in prison and disqualified from medical practise for three years for his role in the death of Nigeria's First Lady Stella Obasanjo in 2005. added by BorgQueen, 11:27, 22 September 2009
Swiss-based multinational company Trafigura reaches an out of court settlement with 31,000 people affected by its 2006 dumping of toxic chemicals in Abidjan, Côte d'Ivoire. updated by BorgQueen, 11:27, 22 September 2009
Swiss-based multinational company Trafigura reaches an out of court settlement with 31,000 people affected by its 2006 dumping of toxic chemicals in Abidjan, Côte d'Ivoire. removed by BorgQueen, 20:24, 22 September 2009
A Spanish surgeon is sentenced to one year in prison for his role in the death of Nigeria's First Lady Stella Obasanjo in 2005. updated by BorgQueen, 11:28, 22 September 2009
A Spanish plastic surgeon is sentenced to one year in prison for his role in the death of Nigeria's First Lady Stella Obasanjo in 2005. updated by BorgQueen, 11:32, 22 September 2009
A Spanish plastic surgeon is sentenced to one year in prison for his role in the death of Nigeria's First Lady Stella Obasanjo in 2005. removed by BorgQueen, 14:48, 25 September 2009
The German ships Beluga Fraternity and Beluga Foresight become the first Western commercial vessels to navigate the Northern Sea Route. updated by BorgQueen, 12:53, 22 September 2009
The German ships Beluga Fraternity and Beluga Foresight become the first Western commercial vessels to navigate the Northern Sea Route. removed by BorgQueen, 14:44, 22 September 2009
The Renault F1 racing team is given a two-year suspended ban by the FIA, after accepting a charge of conspiring to cause a deliberate crash (wrecked car pictured) at the 2008 Singapore Grand Prix. updated by David Levy, 13:40, 22 September 2009
Jose Manuel Barroso is re-elected for a second term as President of the European Commission. updated by BorgQueen, 14:44, 22 September 2009
Jose Manuel Barroso is re-elected for a second term as President of the European Commission. removed by BorgQueen, 19:48, 22 September 2009
|image = Irina Bokova cropped.jpg added by BorgQueen, 19:48, 22 September 2009
|image = Irina Bokova cropped.jpg removed by BorgQueen, 13:05, 23 September 2009
|title = Irina Bokova added by BorgQueen, 19:48, 22 September 2009
|title = Irina Bokova removed by BorgQueen, 13:05, 23 September 2009
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Irina Bokova (pictured) is elected Director General of UNESCO, the first female and first Eastern European to fill the role. added by BorgQueen, 19:48, 22 September 2009
The Renault F1 racing team is given a two-year suspended ban by the FIA, after accepting a charge of conspiring to cause a deliberate crash at the 2008 Singapore Grand Prix. updated by BorgQueen, 19:48, 22 September 2009
The Renault F1 racing team is given a two-year suspended ban by the FIA, after accepting a charge of conspiring to cause a deliberate crash at the 2008 Singapore Grand Prix. removed by BorgQueen, 22:40, 24 September 2009
Irina Bokova (pictured) is elected Director-General of UNESCO, the first female and first Eastern European to fill the role. updated by BorgQueen, 20:09, 22 September 2009
Irina Bokova (pictured) of Bulgaria is elected Director-General of UNESCO, the first female and first Eastern European to fill the role. updated by BorgQueen, 20:31, 22 September 2009

September 23

Irina Bokova (pictured) of Bulgaria is elected Director-General of UNESCO, the first woman and first Eastern European to fill the role. updated by Commander Keane, 05:37, 23 September 2009
|image = GCDustStorm.JPG added by BorgQueen, 13:05, 23 September 2009
|image = GCDustStorm.JPG removed by BorgQueen, 19:41, 24 September 2009
|title = Dust storm in Surfers Paradise, a suburb on the Gold Coast in Queensland, Australia added by BorgQueen, 13:05, 23 September 2009
|title = Dust storm in Surfers Paradise, a suburb on the Gold Coast in Queensland, Australia removed by Art LaPella, 20:04, 24 September 2009
|border = updated by BorgQueen, 13:05, 23 September 2009
A dust storm (pictured in Gold Coast, Queensland), described as "the worst in at least 70 years", sweeps across several Australian states, covering Brisbane and Sydney in red dust. added by BorgQueen, 13:05, 23 September 2009
Irina Bokova of Bulgaria is elected Director-General of UNESCO, the first woman and first Eastern European to fill the role. updated by BorgQueen, 13:05, 23 September 2009
A dust storm (pictured in Gold Coast, Queensland), described as "the worst in at least 70 years", sweeps across several Australian states, covering Brisbane, Canberra and Sydney in red dust. updated by BorgQueen, 14:16, 23 September 2009
A 6.3 M_w earthquake strikes Bhutan and India, killing at least 11 people. added by BorgQueen, 23:55, 23 September 2009
A 6.3 M_w earthquake strikes Bhutan and India, killing at least 11 people. removed by Tone, 09:47, 25 September 2009

September 24

The drama film Precious, directed by Lee Daniels, wins the People's Choice Award at the 2009 Toronto International Film Festival. updated by BorgQueen, 00:03, 24 September 2009
The drama film Precious, directed by Lee Daniels, wins the People's Choice Award at the 2009 Toronto International Film Festival. removed by BorgQueen, 04:22, 24 September 2009
The drama film Precious, directed by Lee Daniels, wins the People's Choice Award at the 2009 Toronto International Film Festival. updated by BorgQueen, 04:23, 24 September 2009
The drama film Precious, directed by Lee Daniels, wins the People's Choice Award at the 2009 Toronto International Film Festival. removed by BorgQueen, 19:41, 24 September 2009
|image = Staffordshire hoard.jpg added by BorgQueen, 19:41, 24 September 2009
|image = Staffordshire hoard.jpg removed by MSGJ, 13:05, 25 September 2009
The discovery of the largest Anglo-Saxon treasure trove ever found (pictured), in Staffordshire, England, is announced. added by BorgQueen, 19:41, 24 September 2009
A dust storm, described as "the worst in at least 70 years", sweeps across several Australian states, covering Brisbane, Canberra and Sydney in red dust. updated by BorgQueen, 19:41, 24 September 2009
A dust storm, described as "the worst in at least 70 years", sweeps across several Australian states, covering Brisbane, Canberra and Sydney in red dust. removed by MSGJ, 11:43, 29 September 2009
|title = Pieces in the Staffordshire hoard added by Art LaPella, 20:04, 24 September 2009
|title = Pieces in the Staffordshire hoard removed by MSGJ, 13:05, 25 September 2009
Irina Bokova of Bulgaria is elected Director-General of UNESCO, becoming the first woman and first Eastern European to fill the role. updated by BorgQueen, 22:32, 24 September 2009
Irina Bokova of Bulgaria is elected Director-General of UNESCO, becoming the first woman and first Eastern European to fill the role. removed by MSGJ, 21:14, 26 September 2009
Ertuğrul Osman, the last surviving pretender to the Ottoman throne, dies of renal failure aged 97. added by BorgQueen, 22:40, 24 September 2009
Ertuğrul Osman, the last surviving pretender to the Ottoman throne, dies of renal failure aged 97. removed by MSGJ, 09:58, 25 September 2009
The discovery of the largest Anglo-Saxon treasure trove ever found (pictured), in Staffordshire, United Kingdom, is announced. updated by BorgQueen, 22:56, 24 September 2009

September 25

The collapse of a chimney following a lightening strike in Korba in the Indian state of Chhattisgarh traps at least 100 construction workers and kills 25. added by Tone, 09:47, 25 September 2009
The collapse of a chimney following a lightning strike in Korba in the Indian state of Chhattisgarh traps at least 100 construction workers and kills 25. updated by MSGJ, 11:14, 25 September 2009
|image = Lightning in Arlington.jpg added by MSGJ, 13:05, 25 September 2009
|image = Lightning in Arlington.jpg removed by MSGJ, 13:43, 25 September 2009
|title = A lightning strike over Pentagon City in Arlington, Virginia added by MSGJ, 13:05, 25 September 2009
|title = A lightning strike over Pentagon City in Arlington, Virginia removed by MSGJ, 13:43, 25 September 2009
The discovery in Staffordshire, United Kingdom, of the largest Anglo-Saxon treasure trove ever found, is announced. updated by MSGJ, 13:05, 25 September 2009
The collapse of a chimney following a lightning strike (pictured) in Korba in the Indian state of Chhattisgarh traps at least 100 construction workers and kills 25. updated by MSGJ, 13:05, 25 September 2009
|image = Staffordshire hoard.jpg updated by MSGJ, 13:43, 25 September 2009
|image = Staffordshire hoard.jpg removed by YellowMonkey, 04:37, 28 September 2009
|title = Pieces in the Staffordshire hoard updated by MSGJ, 13:43, 25 September 2009
|title = Pieces in the Staffordshire hoard removed by YellowMonkey, 04:37, 28 September 2009
The discovery of the largest Anglo-Saxon treasure trove ever found (pictured), in Staffordshire, United Kingdom, is announced. updated by MSGJ, 13:43, 25 September 2009
The collapse of a chimney following a lightning strike in Korba in the Indian state of Chhattisgarh traps at least 100 construction workers and kills 25. updated by MSGJ, 13:43, 25 September 2009
The collapse of a chimney following a lightning strike in Korba in the Indian state of Chhattisgarh traps at least 100 construction workers and kills 25 of them. updated by BorgQueen, 14:41, 25 September 2009
Three men are sentenced to death after admitting they murdered and mutilated a 14-year-old albino boy in Shinyanga Region, Tanzania. added by BorgQueen, 14:48, 25 September 2009
The collapse of a chimney following a lightning strike in Korba in the Indian state of Chhattisgarh traps more than 100 construction workers and kills at least 25 of them. updated by BorgQueen, 15:16, 25 September 2009
Three men are sentenced to death after admitting they murdered and mutilated an albino boy to sell his body parts in Shinyanga Region, Tanzania. updated by BorgQueen, 16:04, 25 September 2009
The discovery of the largest Anglo-Saxon treasure trove ever found (pictured), in Staffordshire, United Kingdom, is announced. updated by Cenarium, 21:45, 25 September 2009

September 26

Three men are sentenced to death after admitting they murdered and mutilated an albino boy to sell his body parts in Shinyanga Region, Tanzania. updated by BorgQueen, 14:33, 26 September 2009
Tropical Storm Ketsana causes record amounts of rainfall in Manila, Philippines, leading to the declaration of a "state of calamity" in 25 provinces. added by MSGJ, 21:14, 26 September 2009

September 27

Irina Bokova of Bulgaria is elected Director-General of UNESCO, becoming the first woman and first Eastern European to fill the role. updated by BorgQueen, 12:05, 27 September 2009
Irina Bokova of Bulgaria is elected Director-General of UNESCO, becoming the first woman and first Eastern European to fill the role. removed by BorgQueen, 13:28, 27 September 2009

September 28

|image = Angela Merkel (2008).jpg added by YellowMonkey, 04:37, 28 September 2009
|image = Angela Merkel (2008).jpg removed by MSGJ, 15:24, 30 September 2009
|title = Angela Merkel, Chancellor of Germany added by YellowMonkey, 04:37, 28 September 2009
|title = Angela Merkel, Chancellor of Germany removed by MSGJ, 15:25, 30 September 2009
right|120px added by YellowMonkey, 04:37, 28 September 2009
The CDU/CSU led by Angela Merkel (pictured) wins a renewed plurality in elections to the Bundestag in Germany. added by YellowMonkey, 04:37, 28 September 2009
The discovery of the largest Anglo-Saxon treasure trove ever found, in Staffordshire, United Kingdom, is announced. updated by YellowMonkey, 04:37, 28 September 2009
The CDU/CSU led by Angela Merkel (pictured) wins a renewed plurality in elections to the Bundestag in Germany. added by YellowMonkey, 04:38, 28 September 2009
The CDU/CSU led by Angela Merkel (pictured) wins a renewed plurality in elections to the Bundestag in Germany. updated by Art LaPella, 06:11, 28 September 2009
The collapse of a chimney following a lightning strike in Korba in the Indian state of Chhattisgarh traps more than 100 construction workers and kills at least 40 of them. updated by Art LaPella, 06:11, 28 September 2009
The collapse of a chimney following a lightning strike in Korba in the Indian state of Chhattisgarh traps more than 100 construction workers and kills at least 40 of them. removed by David Levy, 20:36, 29 September 2009
The CDU/CSU led by Angela Merkel (pictured) wins a renewed plurality in elections to the Bundestag in Germany. updated by BorgQueen, 07:53, 28 September 2009
The CDU/CSU led by Angela Merkel (pictured) wins a renewed plurality in elections to the Bundestag in Germany. updated by BorgQueen, 08:23, 28 September 2009
Three men are sentenced to death after admitting they murdered and mutilated an albino boy to sell his body parts in Shinyanga Region, Tanzania. updated by DragonflySixtyseven, 15:59, 28 September 2009
Three men are sentenced to death for murdering and mutilating an albino boy to sell his body parts in Shinyanga Region, Tanzania. updated by Ezeu, 18:35, 28 September 2009
Three men are sentenced to death for murdering and mutilating an albino boy to sell his body parts in Shinyanga Region, Tanzania. removed by Stephen, 03:13, 30 September 2009

September 29

The Aruban People's Party wins a majority of seats in the general election of Aruba in the Caribbean Sea. added by MSGJ, 11:18, 29 September 2009
Award-winning pianist Alicia de Larrocha from Catalonia dies at age 86. added by MSGJ, 11:43, 29 September 2009
Typhoon Ketsana causes record amounts of rainfall in Manila, Philippines, leading to the declaration of a "state of calamity" in 25 provinces. added by Juliancolton, 17:31, 29 September 2009
157 people are killed as military troops open fire at a protest rally against the junta government in Conakry, Guinea. added by MSGJ, 20:08, 29 September 2009
At least 157 people are killed as military troops open fire at a protest rally against the junta government in Conakry, Guinea. added by David Levy, 20:35, 29 September 2009
Pianist Alicia de Larrocha dies at age 86. added by MSGJ, 23:09, 29 September 2009
Junta soldiers attack protesters at a protest rally in Conakry, Guinea, killing at least 157 and injuring 1,253. added by Master of Puppets, 23:23, 29 September 2009
Junta soldiers attack protesters at a protest rally in Conakry, Guinea, killing at least 157 people and injuring 1,253 others. updated by BorgQueen, 23:29, 29 September 2009

September 30

Junta soldiers attack participants of a protest rally in Conakry, Guinea, killing at least 157 people and injuring 1,253 others. updated by Fvasconcellos, 02:44, 30 September 2009
An 8.3 magnitude earthquake on the Samoa Islands causes a tsunami and kills at least 50 people. added by Stephen, 03:13, 30 September 2009
An 8.3 magnitude earthquake in the Samoa Islands region causes a tsunami and kills at least 50 people. updated by Stephen, 03:16, 30 September 2009
An 8.3 magnitude earthquake in the Samoa Islands region causes a tsunami and kills at least 85 people. updated by MSGJ, 07:35, 30 September 2009
An 8.0 magnitude earthquake in the Samoa Islands region causes a tsunami and kills at least 85 people. added by MSGJ, 09:31, 30 September 2009
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An 8.0 magnitude earthquake (location map pictured) in the Samoa Islands region causes a tsunami and kills at least 85 people. updated by MSGJ, 15:24, 30 September 2009
The CDU/CSU led by Angela Merkel wins a renewed plurality in elections to the Bundestag in Germany. updated by MSGJ, 15:24, 30 September 2009
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An 8.0 magnitude earthquake (location map pictured) in the Samoa Islands region causes a tsunami and kills at least 85 people. updated by MSGJ, 15:32, 30 September 2009
An 8.0 magnitude earthquake (location map pictured) in the Samoa Islands region causes a tsunami and kills at least 85 people. updated by MSGJ, 15:39, 30 September 2009
An 8.0 magnitude earthquake (location map pictured) in the Samoa Islands region causes a tsunami and kills at least 141 people. updated by Juliancolton, 16:33, 30 September 2009