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May 1

The Americas becomes the first World Health Organization region to be officially declared free of rubella. added by Stephen, 00:10, 01 May 2015
The Americas becomes the first World Health Organization region to be officially declared free of rubella. removed by The Rambling Man, 20:05, 03 May 2015
Scientists announce the discovery of the first known dinosaur with membranous wings, Yi qi. added by Stephen, 00:40, 01 May 2015
Marcel Pronovost added by Stephen, 00:40, 01 May 2015
NASA's MESSENGER probe to Mercury crashes into the surface of the planet after an eleven-year mission. added by Stephen, 00:46, 01 May 2015
|image = MESSENGER - spacecraft at mercury - atmercury lg.jpg NASA's MESSENGER probe (artist's rendering pictured) to Mercury crashes into the surface of the planet after an eleven-year mission. updated by Stephen, 00:57, 01 May 2015
Scientists announce the discovery of the first known dinosaur with membranous wings, Yi qi. updated by ThaddeusB, 01:22, 01 May 2015
Nepal earthquake – Yemeni Civil War – Islamic State of Iraq and the Levant added by ThaddeusB, 01:28, 01 May 2015
Nepal earthquake – Yemeni Civil War – Islamic State of Iraq and the Levant updated by ThaddeusB, 01:29, 01 May 2015
Scientists announce the discovery of the first known gliding dinosaur, Yi qi. updated by Stephen, 05:18, 01 May 2015
Scientists announce the discovery of the first known dinosaur with membranous wings, Yi qi. updated by Black Kite, 08:23, 01 May 2015
NASA's MESSENGER probe (artist's rendering pictured) to Mercury crashes into the surface of the planet after an eleven-year mission. added by Stephen, 09:26, 01 May 2015
NASA's MESSENGER probe (artist's rendering pictured) to Mercury purposely crashes into the surface of the planet after an eleven-year mission. updated by ThaddeusB, 19:35, 01 May 2015

May 2

Following a week of riots in Baltimore, six city police officers are charged related to the death of Freddie Gray. added by Jayron32, 03:17, 02 May 2015
Marcel Pronovost removed by Jayron32, 03:19, 02 May 2015
Following a week of protests in Baltimore, six city police officers are charged related to the death of Freddie Gray. updated by Jayron32, 03:20, 02 May 2015
Following a week of protests in Baltimore, six city police officers are charged in the death of Freddie Gray. updated by Bongwarrior, 03:32, 02 May 2015
Following a week of protests in Baltimore, six city police officers are charged in relation to the death of Freddie Gray. updated by Bongwarrior, 03:34, 02 May 2015
}}: Ben E. King added by ThaddeusB, 03:42, 02 May 2015
}}: Ben E. King removed by ThaddeusB, 19:14, 02 May 2015
Following a week of protests in Baltimore, six city police officers are charged in relation to the death of Freddie Gray. updated by Jayron32, 03:44, 02 May 2015
Following a week of protests in Baltimore, United States, six city police officers are charged in relation to the death of Freddie Gray. updated by Stephen, 06:22, 02 May 2015
Nepal earthquake – Yemeni Civil War updated by Spencer, 08:12, 02 May 2015
Nepal earthquake – Yemeni Civil War – Islamic State of Iraq and the Levant removed by Spencer, 08:12, 02 May 2015
Following a week of protests in Baltimore, United States, six city police officers are charged in relation to the death of Freddie Gray. updated by The Rambling Man, 16:26, 02 May 2015
The Russian Federal Space Agency loses contact with Progress M-27M which failed to reach the International Space Station and is now descending back to Earth's atmosphere added by ThaddeusB, 16:32, 02 May 2015
}}: Maya Plisetskaya – Ben E. King Following a week of protests in the U.S. city of Baltimore, six police officers are charged in relation to the death of Freddie Gray. updated by David Levy, 23:42, 02 May 2015
NASA's MESSENGER probe (artist's rendering pictured) purposely crashes into the surface of Mercury, completing an eleven-year mission. updated by David Levy, 23:42, 02 May 2015
Scientists announce the discovery of Yi qi, the first known dinosaur with membranous wings. updated by David Levy, 23:42, 02 May 2015
Scientists announce the discovery of Yi qi, the first known dinosaur with membranous wings. removed by Stephen, 01:42, 06 May 2015
The Russian Federal Space Agency loses contact with Progress M-27M, which failed to reach the International Space Station and is now descending back to Earth's atmosphere. updated by David Levy, 23:42, 02 May 2015
The Russian Federal Space Agency loses contact with Progress M-27M, which failed to reach the International Space Station and is now descending back to Earth's atmosphere. removed by Jayron32, 03:00, 03 May 2015

May 3

Following a week of protests in Baltimore, Maryland, six police officers are charged in relation to the death of Freddie Gray. updated by RHM22, 02:21, 03 May 2015
}}: Ruth Rendell &ndash Maya Plisetskaya – Ben E. King More than 500 women and children are freed during military operations against the Boko Haram in the Sambisa Forest. added by Jayron32, 03:00, 03 May 2015
Following a week of protests in Baltimore, Maryland, six police officers are charged in the death of Freddie Gray. updated by Bongwarrior, 03:46, 03 May 2015
Following a week of protests in Baltimore, Maryland, six police officers are charged in the death of Freddie Gray. removed by ThaddeusB, 20:27, 08 May 2015
More than 500 women and children are freed during military operations against Boko Haram in the Sambisa Forest. updated by Art LaPella, 04:00, 03 May 2015
In horse racing, American Pharoah ridden by Victor Espinoza wins the Kentucky Derby. added by The Rambling Man, 20:05, 03 May 2015
In horse racing, American Pharoah, ridden by Victor Espinoza, wins the Kentucky Derby. updated by Stephen, 23:40, 03 May 2015
More than 500 women and children are freed during military operations against Boko Haram in the Sambisa Forest, Nigeria. updated by Stephen, 23:56, 03 May 2015
More than 500 women and children are freed during military operations against Boko Haram in the Sambisa Forest, Nigeria. removed by Spencer, 19:25, 07 May 2015

May 4

The Americas becomes the first World Health Organization region to be officially declared free of rubella. updated by ThaddeusB, 19:56, 04 May 2015
The Americas becomes the first World Health Organization region to be officially declared free of rubella. removed by Tone, 13:51, 05 May 2015

May 5

In boxing, Floyd Mayweather, Jr. defeats Manny Pacquiao. added by Tone, 13:51, 05 May 2015
In snooker, Stuart Bingham wins the World Championship. added by Tone, 13:54, 05 May 2015
|image = File:Stuart Bingham and Jan Scheers at Snooker German Masters (DerHexer) 2015-02-05 04.jpg In snooker, Stuart Bingham (pictured) wins the World Championship. updated by ThaddeusB, 14:42, 05 May 2015
NASA's MESSENGER probe purposely crashes into the surface of Mercury, completing an eleven-year mission. updated by ThaddeusB, 14:42, 05 May 2015
NASA's MESSENGER probe purposely crashes into the surface of Mercury, completing an eleven-year mission. removed by ThaddeusB, 15:29, 06 May 2015
|image = Stuart Bingham and Jan Scheers at Snooker German Masters (DerHexer) 2015-02-05 04 cropped.jpg In boxing, Floyd Mayweather, Jr. defeats Manny Pacquiao to unify the WBA, WBC, WBO and The Ring welterweight titles. updated by Stephen, 22:52, 05 May 2015
In boxing, Floyd Mayweather, Jr. defeats Manny Pacquiao. removed by Stephen, 22:52, 05 May 2015
In boxing, Floyd Mayweather, Jr. defeats Manny Pacquiao to unify the WBA, WBC, WBO and The Ring welterweight titles. removed by Spencer, 16:17, 09 May 2015

May 6

In English association football, Chelsea win the Premier League. added by Stephen, 01:42, 06 May 2015
Violent protests occur in Burundi after the President Pierre Nkurunziza announces he will seek a third term. added by ThaddeusB, 15:29, 06 May 2015
Violent protests occur in Burundi after the country's president, Pierre Nkurunziza, announces that he will seek a third term. added by David Levy, 17:57, 06 May 2015
Violent protests occur in Burundi after the country's president, Pierre Nkurunziza, announces that he will seek a third term. removed by ThaddeusB, 16:35, 10 May 2015
In association football, Chelsea win the Premier League. added by The Rambling Man, 18:14, 06 May 2015
In association football, Chelsea win the Premier League. removed by Tone, 17:47, 10 May 2015

May 7

In snooker, Stuart Bingham (pictured) wins the World Championship. updated by Spencer, 19:24, 07 May 2015

May 8

}}: Ruth Rendell – Maya Plisetskaya In the United Kingdom, the Conservative Party wins a majority of seats in the House of Commons. added by Floquenbeam, 12:49, 08 May 2015
In the United Kingdom, the Conservative Party wins a majority of seats in the House of Commons. updated by Floquenbeam, 12:51, 08 May 2015
|image = Leon Panetta and David Cameron cropped.jpg The UK's Conservative Party, led by David Cameron (pictured), wins a majority of seats in the House of Commons. added by David Levy, 13:27, 08 May 2015
In snooker, Stuart Bingham wins the World Championship. updated by David Levy, 13:27, 08 May 2015
In snooker, Stuart Bingham wins the World Championship. removed by Tone, 18:46, 10 May 2015
}} Pakistan declares a national day of mourning after a helicopter crash kills eight people including two ambassadors to Pakistan. added by ThaddeusB, 03:55, 09 May 2015
A newly discovered species of prehistoric bird, Archaeornithura meemannae, becomes the oldest known Ornithuromorph, a clade that contains all modern birds. added by The Rambling Man, 08:00, 09 May 2015
A newly discovered species of prehistoric bird, Archaeornithura meemannae, becomes the oldest known member of Ornithuromorpha, a clade that contains all modern birds. updated by ThaddeusB, 15:15, 09 May 2015
A newly discovered species of prehistoric bird, Archaeornithura meemannae, becomes the oldest known member of Ornithuromorpha, a clade that contains all modern birds. removed by Stephen, 00:27, 13 May 2015
Pakistan declares a national day of mourning after a helicopter crash kills eight people including two ambassadors to Pakistan. updated by Spencer, 16:06, 09 May 2015

May 10

Roughly 110 lost newspaper "letters" by Mark Twain are rediscovered. added by ThaddeusB, 15:19, 10 May 2015
Roughly 110 lost newspaper "letters" by Mark Twain are rediscovered. removed by The Rambling Man, 19:16, 12 May 2015
Former Egyptian President Hosni Mubarak is sentenced to three years in prison for corruption. added by ThaddeusB, 16:34, 10 May 2015
Scientists announce the discovery of Lokiarchaeota, a transitional form between Archaea and Eukaryotes. added by Tone, 17:47, 10 May 2015
World Health Organization declared Liberia as Ebola free. added by Tone, 18:46, 10 May 2015
World Health Organization declares Liberia as Ebola free. updated by ThaddeusB, 18:53, 10 May 2015
Scientists announce the discovery of Lokiarchaeota, a transitional form between Archaea and Eukaryotes. updated by ThaddeusB, 18:53, 10 May 2015
}} Scientists announce the discovery of Lokiarchaeota, a transitional form between Archaea and Eukaryotes. updated by The Rambling Man, 20:14, 10 May 2015
}}: Kenan Evren World Health Organization declares Liberia Ebola free. updated by ThaddeusB, 20:39, 10 May 2015
Scientists announce the discovery of Lokiarchaeota, a transitional form between Archaea and Eukaryotes. added by ThaddeusB, 20:39, 10 May 2015
Scientists announce the discovery of Lokiarchaeota, a transitional form between Archaea and Eukaryotes. removed by Spencer, 07:10, 14 May 2015

May 11

World Health Organization declares Liberia Ebola-free. updated by DragonflySixtyseven, 00:25, 11 May 2015
In snooker, Stuart Bingham wins the World Championship. updated by ThaddeusB, 00:46, 11 May 2015
In snooker, Stuart Bingham wins the World Championship. removed by The Rambling Man, 18:45, 11 May 2015
The World Health Organization declares Liberia Ebola-free. added by Stephen, 00:55, 11 May 2015
The World Health Organization declares Liberia Ebola-free. removed by The Rambling Man, 16:18, 16 May 2015
Pakistan declares a national day of mourning after a helicopter crash kills eight people, including two ambassadors to Pakistan. updated by Stephen, 00:58, 11 May 2015
Pakistan declares a national day of mourning after a helicopter crash kills eight people, including two ambassadors to Pakistan. removed by ThaddeusB, 16:10, 13 May 2015
A prison break in Iraq results in forty prisoners escaping, as well as the deaths of fifty prisoners and twelve police officers. added by The Rambling Man, 18:45, 11 May 2015
Nepal earthquake – [[Saudi-led intervention in Yemen (2015–present))|Saudi-led intervention in Yemen]] updated by The Rambling Man, 18:48, 11 May 2015
Nepal earthquake – Yemeni Civil War removed by The Rambling Man, 18:48, 11 May 2015
Nepal earthquake – Saudi-led intervention in Yemen (2015–present)) updated by The Rambling Man, 18:49, 11 May 2015
Nepal earthquake – Saudi-led intervention in Yemen updated by The Rambling Man, 18:49, 11 May 2015

May 12

|image = Hosni Mubarak - World Economic Forum on the Middle East 2008 edit1 cropped.jpg Former Egyptian President Hosni Mubarak (pictured) is sentenced to three years in prison for corruption. added by David Levy, 03:47, 12 May 2015
The UK's Conservative Party, led by David Cameron, wins a majority of seats in the House of Commons. updated by David Levy, 03:47, 12 May 2015
The UK's Conservative Party, led by David Cameron, wins a majority of seats in the House of Commons. removed by Stephen, 07:07, 14 May 2015
A 7.3 magnitude aftershock of the recent earthquake in Nepal kills more than 50 people and injuries more than 1000. added by The Rambling Man, 19:16, 12 May 2015
Saudi-led intervention in Yemen updated by The Rambling Man, 19:16, 12 May 2015
A 7.3 magnitude aftershock of the recent earthquake in Nepal kills more than 50 people and injures more than 1000. updated by Bongwarrior, 19:21, 12 May 2015
}} – – : Peter Gay – Kenan Evren A 7.3-magnitude aftershock of the recent earthquake in Nepal kills more than 125 people and injures more than 2,500. updated by ThaddeusB, 14:44, 14 May 2015
A 7.3-magnitude aftershock of the recent earthquake in Nepal kills more than 125 people and injures more than 2,500. removed by ThaddeusB, 14:22, 18 May 2015
An Amtrak train derails in Philadelphia, killing eight people and injuring more than two hundred. updated by The Rambling Man, 18:37, 14 May 2015
|image = NTSB 2015 Philadelphia train derailment 4 cropped.jpg At least 45 people are killed in a gun attack on a bus in Karachi, Pakistan. added by David Levy, 20:13, 14 May 2015
An Amtrak train derails in Philadelphia (wreckage pictured), killing 8 people and injuring more than 200. updated by David Levy, 20:13, 14 May 2015
Former Egyptian President Hosni Mubarak is sentenced to three years in prison for corruption. updated by David Levy, 20:13, 14 May 2015
A prison break in Iraq results in more than 50 prisoners escaping, as well as the deaths of an estimated 50 prisoners and 12 police officers. updated by David Levy, 20:13, 14 May 2015
A prison break in Iraq results in more than 50 prisoners escaping, as well as the deaths of an estimated 50 prisoners and 12 police officers. removed by Jayron32, 22:37, 14 May 2015
|alt = NTSB officials on the scene of a train derailment in Philadelphia updated by David Levy, 20:24, 14 May 2015
|alt = NTSB officials on the scene of a train derailment in Philadelphia removed by David Levy, 23:03, 16 May 2015

May 15

Saudi-led intervention in Yemen added by The Rambling Man, 07:00, 15 May 2015
}}: B.B. King – Peter Gay – Kenan Evren A prison break in Iraq results in more than 50 prisoners escaping, as well as the deaths of an estimated 50 prisoners and 12 police officers. updated by ThaddeusB, 14:16, 15 May 2015
A prison break in Iraq results in more than 50 prisoners escaping, as well as the deaths of an estimated 50 prisoners and 12 police officers. removed by The Rambling Man, 16:18, 16 May 2015
Telecommunication company Verizon agrees to purchase media company AOL for US$4.4 billion. added by ThaddeusB, 14:23, 15 May 2015
Telecommunication company Verizon agrees to purchase media company AOL for US$4.4 billion. removed by ThaddeusB, 14:19, 19 May 2015

May 16

An industrial fire in Valenzuela City, Philippines kills at least 72 people. added by The Rambling Man, 16:18, 16 May 2015
Scientists discover that the opah is the first fish known to maintain its body temperature above its surroundings. added by The Rambling Man, 16:18, 16 May 2015
Scientists discover that the opah maintains its body temperature above its surroundings, making it the first fish known to do so. updated by ThaddeusB, 16:26, 16 May 2015
An industrial fire in Valenzuela City, Philippines, kills at least 72 people. updated by Stephen, 22:19, 16 May 2015
|image = Lampridae - Lampris guttatus cropped.JPG Scientists discover that the opah (specimen pictured) maintains its body temperature above its surroundings, making it the first fish known to do so. updated by David Levy, 23:03, 16 May 2015
An Amtrak train derails in Philadelphia, killing 8 people and injuring more than 200. updated by David Levy, 23:03, 16 May 2015

May 17

The World Health Organization declares Liberia Ebola-free. updated by ThaddeusB, 02:49, 17 May 2015
The World Health Organization declares Liberia Ebola-free. removed by The Rambling Man, 04:42, 18 May 2015
A prison break in Iraq results in more than 50 prisoners escaping, as well as the deaths of an estimated 50 prisoners and 12 police officers. updated by ThaddeusB, 02:49, 17 May 2015
A prison break in Iraq results in more than 50 prisoners escaping, as well as the deaths of an estimated 50 prisoners and 12 police officers. removed by ThaddeusB, 04:00, 17 May 2015
Former Egyptian President Mohamed Morsi is sentenced to death for passing state secrets. added by ThaddeusB, 04:00, 17 May 2015
Former Egyptian President Mohamed Morsi is sentenced to death for his role in the Wadi el-Natrun prison break during the Egyptian Revolution of 2011. updated by ThaddeusB, 04:29, 17 May 2015
Former Egyptian President Mohamed Morsi is sentenced to death for passing state secrets. removed by ThaddeusB, 04:29, 17 May 2015
Former Egyptian President Mohamed Morsi (pictured) is sentenced to death for his role in the Wadi el-Natrun prison break during the Egyptian Revolution of 2011. added by David Levy, 05:01, 17 May 2015
Scientists discover that the opah maintains its body temperature above its surroundings, making it the first fish known to do so. updated by David Levy, 05:01, 17 May 2015
Scientists discover that the opah maintains its body temperature above its surroundings, making it the first fish known to do so. removed by Stephen, 01:37, 20 May 2015
Former Egyptian President Hosni Mubarak is sentenced to three years in prison for corruption. updated by David Levy, 05:01, 17 May 2015
Former Egyptian President Hosni Mubarak is sentenced to three years in prison for corruption. removed by The Rambling Man, 04:39, 18 May 2015
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The Islamic State of Iraq and the Levant captures the strategic city of Ramadi, Iraq. added by ThaddeusB, 14:22, 18 May 2015
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The Islamic State of Iraq and the Levant captures the strategic city of Ramadi, Iraq. updated by The Rambling Man, 15:30, 18 May 2015

May 19

An industrial fire in Valenzuela City, Philippines, kills at least seventy-two people. updated by David Levy, 06:00, 19 May 2015
At least forty-five people are killed in a gun attack on a bus in Karachi, Pakistan. updated by David Levy, 06:00, 19 May 2015
An Amtrak train derails in Philadelphia, killing eight people and injuring more than two hundred. updated by David Levy, 06:00, 19 May 2015
An industrial fire in Valenzuela City, Philippines, kills at least 72 people. updated by Edokter, 11:15, 19 May 2015
An industrial fire in Valenzuela City, Philippines, kills at least 72 people. removed by Stephen, 04:39, 20 May 2015
At least 45 people are killed in a gun attack on a bus in Karachi, Pakistan. updated by Edokter, 11:15, 19 May 2015
At least 45 people are killed in a gun attack on a bus in Karachi, Pakistan. removed by The Rambling Man, 18:36, 19 May 2015
An Amtrak train derails in Philadelphia, killing eight people and injuring more than 200. updated by Edokter, 11:15, 19 May 2015
An Amtrak train derails in Philadelphia, killing eight people and injuring more than 200. removed by ThaddeusB, 14:34, 19 May 2015
In horse racing, American Pharoah wins the 2015 Preakness Stakes, the second leg of the Triple Crown. added by ThaddeusB, 14:19, 19 May 2015
Aruna Shanbaug, a rape victim whose case sparked debate on euthanasia in India, dies after 42 years in a persistent vegetative state. added by ThaddeusB, 14:34, 19 May 2015
Aruna Shanbaug, a rape victim whose case sparked debate on euthanasia in India, dies after 42 years in a persistent vegetative state. removed by The Rambling Man, 12:27, 24 May 2015
In ice hockey, Canada defeats Russia to win the IIHF World Championship. added by The Rambling Man, 18:36, 19 May 2015
In horse racing, American Pharoah wins the Preakness Stakes, the second leg of the Triple Crown. updated by The Rambling Man, 18:36, 19 May 2015
In horse racing, American Pharoah wins the Preakness Stakes, the second leg of the Triple Crown. removed by The Rambling Man, 19:38, 20 May 2015
In ice hockey, the IIHF World Championship concludes with Canada defeating Russia in the final. updated by David Levy, 20:18, 19 May 2015
In ice hockey, the IIHF World Championship concludes with Canada defeating Russia in the final. removed by David Levy, 18:16, 22 May 2015
RD Dean Potter added by ThaddeusB, 21:26, 19 May 2015 removed by The Rambling Man, 12:27, 24 May 2015

May 20

In association football, FC Barcelona win La Liga. added by Stephen, 01:37, 20 May 2015
In association football, FC Barcelona win La Liga. removed by Jayron32, 16:17, 20 May 2015
A landslide in Salgar, Colombia, kills more than 75 people. added by Stephen, 04:39, 20 May 2015
A landslide in Salgar, Colombia, kills more than 75 people. removed by The Rambling Man, 20:03, 24 May 2015
In association football, FC Barcelona win La Liga. updated by Jayron32, 17:43, 20 May 2015
Five banks agree to fines totaling over USD $5.7 billion over manipulation of foreign exchange rates. added by The Rambling Man, 19:38, 20 May 2015
|image = Luis Enrique 2014 cropped.jpg Five banks charged with manipulating foreign exchange rates plead guilty and agree to fines totaling over US$5.7 billion. added by David Levy, 21:53, 20 May 2015
Five banks charged with manipulating foreign exchange rates plead guilty and agree to fines totaling over US$5.7 billion. removed by Spencer, 19:12, 25 May 2015
In association football, FC Barcelona (head coach Luis Enrique pictured) win La Liga. updated by David Levy, 21:53, 20 May 2015
Former Egyptian President Mohamed Morsi is sentenced to death for his role in the Wadi el-Natrun prison break during the Egyptian Revolution of 2011. updated by David Levy, 21:53, 20 May 2015
Former Egyptian President Mohamed Morsi is sentenced to death for his role in the Wadi el-Natrun prison break during the Egyptian Revolution of 2011. removed by David Levy, 21:55, 20 May 2015

May 21

Former Egyptian President Mohamed Morsi is sentenced to death for his role in the Wadi el-Natrun prison break during the Egyptian Revolution of 2011. updated by ThaddeusB, 00:30, 21 May 2015
Former Egyptian President Mohamed Morsi is sentenced to death for his role in the Wadi el-Natrun prison break during the Egyptian Revolution of 2011. removed by ThaddeusB, 14:27, 22 May 2015
The Islamic State of Iraq and the Levant captures the strategic city of Ramadi, Iraq and the historic city of Palmyra, Syria. added by ThaddeusB, 13:58, 21 May 2015
The Islamic State of Iraq and the Levant captures the strategic city of Ramadi, Iraq, and the historic city of Palmyra, Syria. updated by David Levy, 15:56, 21 May 2015
The Islamic State of Iraq and the Levant captures the strategic city of Ramadi, Iraq, and the historic city of Palmyra, Syria. updated by ThaddeusB, 23:26, 21 May 2015
The Islamic State of Iraq and the Levant captures the strategic city of Ramadi, Iraq, and the historic city of Palmyra, Syria. removed by The Rambling Man, 18:28, 25 May 2015

May 22

Burundian president Pierre Nkurunziza returns to power after an unsuccessful coup d'état attempt amidst ongoing unrest. added by ThaddeusB, 14:27, 22 May 2015
Burundian president Pierre Nkurunziza returns to power after an unsuccessful coup d'état attempt amidst ongoing unrest. removed by BorgQueen, 08:32, 24 May 2015

May 23

Ireland becomes the first country in the world to legalise same-sex marriage by constitutional referendum. added by Black Kite, 17:18, 23 May 2015
Ireland becomes the first country in the world to legalise same-sex marriage by constitutional referendum. updated by The Rambling Man, 19:41, 23 May 2015

May 24

RD Marques Haynes added by The Rambling Man, 12:21, 24 May 2015
At least 21 people are killed by a suicide bomb in Qatif, Saudi Arabia. added by The Rambling Man, 12:27, 24 May 2015
At least 21 people are killed by a suicide bomb in Qatif, Saudi Arabia. updated by The Rambling Man, 12:27, 24 May 2015
At least 21 people are killed by a suicide bomb in Qatif, Saudi Arabia. removed by Floquenbeam, 17:37, 27 May 2015
Måns Zelmerlöw, representing Sweden with the song "Heroes", wins the Eurovision Song Contest 2015 in Vienna, Austria. added by The Rambling Man, 12:31, 24 May 2015
|image = 20150514 ESC 2015 Måns Zelmerlöw 5748 cropped.jpg Måns Zelmerlöw (pictured), representing Sweden with the song "Heroes", wins the Eurovision Song Contest 2015 in Vienna, Austria. updated by David Levy, 13:42, 24 May 2015
In association football, FC Barcelona win La Liga. updated by David Levy, 13:42, 24 May 2015
In association football, FC Barcelona win La Liga. removed by Tone, 18:21, 24 May 2015
RD John Forbes Nash, Jr. added by Tone, 16:39, 24 May 2015 removed by Spencer, 19:12, 25 May 2015
In motorsport, Nico Rosberg wins the Monaco Grand Prix. added by Tone, 18:21, 24 May 2015
At least 40 people are killed in a shootout in Mexico between Federal police and members of Jalisco New Generation Cartel. added by The Rambling Man, 20:03, 24 May 2015
Måns Zelmerlöw (pictured), representing Sweden with the song "Heroes", wins the Eurovision Song Contest 2015 in Vienna, Austria. updated by The Rambling Man, 20:49, 24 May 2015

May 25

Måns Zelmerlöw (pictured), representing Sweden with the song "Heroes", wins the Eurovision Song Contest in Vienna, Austria. updated by Stephen, 00:05, 25 May 2015
At least 40 people are killed in a shootout in Mexico between Federal police and members of Jalisco New Generation Cartel. updated by Stephen, 00:05, 25 May 2015
At least 40 people are killed in a shootout in Mexico between Federal police and members of Jalisco New Generation Cartel. removed by Black Kite, 07:50, 28 May 2015
Ireland becomes the first country to legalise same-sex marriage by constitutional referendum. updated by Stephen, 00:05, 25 May 2015
In cricket, Mumbai Indians win the Indian Premier League after defeating Chennai Super Kings in the Final. added by The Rambling Man, 07:14, 25 May 2015
In cricket, Mumbai Indians win the Indian Premier League after defeating Chennai Super Kings in the final. updated by Harrias, 10:36, 25 May 2015
RD 2015 Rohingya refugee crisis added by Tone, 16:17, 25 May 2015
RD Rohingya refugee crisis updated by Tone, 16:17, 25 May 2015
A heat wave in India kills at least 500 people. added by The Rambling Man, 18:28, 25 May 2015
Mathematician and Nobel Laureate John Forbes Nash, Jr., the subject of the film A Beautiful Mind, dies in an automobile accident. added by Spencer, 19:12, 25 May 2015
Mathematician and Nobel Laureate John Forbes Nash, Jr., the subject of the film A Beautiful Mind, dies in an automobile accident. removed by ThaddeusB, 14:15, 29 May 2015
A heat wave in India kills at least 500 people. added by Stephen, 20:45, 25 May 2015

May 26

A heat wave in India kills at least 750 people. updated by The Rambling Man, 12:10, 26 May 2015
A heat wave in India kills at least 1,100 people. updated by The Rambling Man, 18:26, 26 May 2015

May 27

A heat wave in India kills at least 1,100 people. updated by The Rambling Man, 04:39, 27 May 2015
Charter Communications agrees to buy Time Warner Cable in a deal worth $55.1bn. added by Floquenbeam, 17:37, 27 May 2015
Charter Communications agrees to buy Time Warner Cable in a deal worth US$55.1bn. updated by The Rambling Man, 20:54, 27 May 2015
Charter Communications agrees to buy Time Warner Cable in a deal worth US$55.1 billion. updated by The Rambling Man, 20:55, 27 May 2015
A heat wave in India kills at least 1,200 people. updated by Stephen, 23:47, 27 May 2015
Cable telecommunications company Charter Communications agrees to buy Time Warner Cable in a deal worth US$55.1 billion. added by Stephen, 23:49, 27 May 2015

May 28

Ireland becomes the first country to legalise same-sex marriage by constitutional referendum.added by The Rambling Man, 04:43, 28 May 2015
Two separate criminal probes result in the arrest of seven FIFA officials and the raid of its headquarters by Swiss police. added by Black Kite, 07:50, 28 May 2015
|image = 2014 FIFA Convention Center.jpg Two separate criminal probes result in the arrest of seven FIFA officials and the raid of its headquarters (pictured) by Swiss police. updated by David Levy, 22:24, 28 May 2015
Måns Zelmerlöw, representing Sweden with the song "Heroes", wins the Eurovision Song Contest in Vienna, Austria. updated by David Levy, 22:24, 28 May 2015
Måns Zelmerlöw, representing Sweden with the song "Heroes", wins the Eurovision Song Contest in Vienna, Austria. removed by The Rambling Man, 16:20, 31 May 2015
Cable telecommunications company Charter agrees to buy Time Warner Cable in a deal worth US$55.1 billion. updated by David Levy, 22:28, 28 May 2015

May 29

|image = Two separate criminal probes result in the arrest of seven FIFA officials and the raid of its headquarters by Swiss police. updated by The Rambling Man, 08:27, 29 May 2015
Opposition candidate Andrzej Duda is elected as President of Poland. added by ThaddeusB, 14:15, 29 May 2015
A heat wave in India kills at least 1,800 people. added by The Rambling Man, 18:24, 29 May 2015
|image = FIFA-Headquarter cropped.jpg Two separate criminal probes result in the arrest of seven FIFA officials and the raid of its headquarters (pictured) by Swiss police. updated by David Levy, 21:23, 29 May 2015

May 30

Opposition candidate Andrzej Duda is elected President of Poland. updated by David Levy, 09:02, 30 May 2015

May 31

RD Beau Biden added by Keeper76, 04:03, 31 May 2015 removed by Bongwarrior, 04:22, 31 May 2015
|image = Сайгак.jpg Almost half of the world's critically endangered saiga antelopes (pictured) die in May from suspected pasteurellosis. added by The Rambling Man, 16:20, 31 May 2015
Two separate criminal probes result in the arrest of seven FIFA officials and the raid of its headquarters by Swiss police. updated by The Rambling Man, 16:20, 31 May 2015
A heat wave in India kills at least 2,100 people. updated by The Rambling Man, 16:24, 31 May 2015
Following two separate criminal probes, Swiss police arrest seven FIFA officials and raid its headquarters. added by Nyttend, 17:27, 31 May 2015
|title = Saiga antelope added by David Levy, 19:37, 31 May 2015
|link = updated by David Levy, 19:37, 31 May 2015
|alt = Saiga antelope added by David Levy, 19:37, 31 May 2015
Almost half of the world's critically endangered saiga antelopes (example pictured) die in May from suspected pasteurellosis. updated by David Levy, 19:37, 31 May 2015
A heat wave in India kills more than two thousand people. updated by David Levy, 19:37, 31 May 2015
Opposition candidate Andrzej Duda is elected President of Poland. updated by David Levy, 19:37, 31 May 2015
In cricket, Mumbai Indians win the Indian Premier League after defeating Chennai Super Kings in the final. added by David Levy, 19:37, 31 May 2015