Since 1979, there have been concerted efforts by international bodies to end the practice, including sponsorship by the United Nations of an International Day of Zero Tolerance to Female Genital Mutilation, held each 6 February since 2003.

Since 2002, most of the attention in the search for the Ivory-billed Woodpecker has turned away from the Pearl River region, although several unconfirmed sightings have been reported there since February 2006, see video clips.

Since Imbolc is immediately followed ( on 2 February ) by Candlemas ( Irish Lá Fhéile Muire na gCoinneal " feast day of Mary of the Candles ", Welsh Gŵyl Fair y Canhwyllau ), Irish imbolc is sometimes rendered as " Candlemas " in English translation ; e. g. iar n-imbulc, ba garb a ngeilt translated as " after Candlemas, rough was their herding ".

Since then, a very similar agreement was reached on February 13, 2007, that includes normalizing US-North Korean and Japanese-North Korean diplomatic ties on the condition that North Korea freeze its Yongbyon nuclear facility.

Since 6 February 2012, Poland serves as the protecting power of the United States in Syria.

Since becoming independent from Britain in February 1948, the economy of the country has been affected by natural disasters such as the 2004 Indian Ocean earthquake and a number of insurrections, such as the 1971, the 1987-89 and the 1983-2009 civil war.

Since 1934, the message or address has been delivered to Congress in January or February.

Since decimalisation, on 15 February 1971, the pound has been divided into 100 ( new ) pence.

Since then, February 14 marks Valentine's Day, a day set aside by the Christian church in memory of the Roman priest and physician.

Since his own children were born in morganatic marriage ( Sophie, Duchess of Hohenberg ), the Habsburgs designated his soon-to-be born great-nephew Robert ( b. 8 February 1915 ), second son of the future emperor Charles, as the next " adopted Austria-Este ".

Since the number of supposedly ethnic Germans who signed up voluntarily was insignificant by 1942, in February of that year Forster made signing of the Volksliste mandatory and empowered local police and other authorities to employ various methods, including physical force and threats, to implement the decree.

Since 2003, the team has been forced on an extended road trip for much of February since the AT & T Center hosts the San Antonio Stock Show & Rodeo.

Since Leo II was seven years old ( too young to rule himself ) Ariadne and her mother Verina prevailed upon him to crown Zeno, his father, as co-emperor, which he did on 9 February 474.

Since leaving inking duties on Spawn with issue # 70 ( February 1998 ), McFarlane has illustrated comic books less often, focusing on entrepreneurial efforts, such as McFarlane Toys and Todd McFarlane Entertainment, a film and animation studio.

Since February 25, 2008, Lee Myung-Bak ( pronounced / ˌliː ˌmjʌŋ ˈbɑːk /, Korean: mjʌŋbak ̚; born 19 December 1941 ) is the incumbent President of South Korea.

* Her Royal Highness Máxima, Princess of the Netherlands, Princess of Orange-Nassau, Mrs. van Amsberg ( Since 2 February 2002 )

Since 1968, the three day event in February is the largest annual agricultural exposition in the world, with 1, 600 exhibitors on hand showcasing the best in current agricultural technology and products.

Since 1892, the Thaipusam festival in the Tamil month of Thai ( which falls in late January / early February ) has been celebrated there.

Since February 8, 2008, Cleveland has been twinned with Killyleagh, Northern Ireland.

Since the company Half. com was bought by eBay in February 2001, it has not been made clear whether eBay would honor the numerous financial considerations to the city.

Since February 2005, the MC5 has stabilized its new lineup, with Handsome Dick Manitoba, vocalist of the 1970s New York punk band The Dictators, singing lead for the band.

Since February 1991 the district has had a partnership with the German districts of Borken ( North Rhine-Westphalia ) and Ludwigslust ( Mecklenburg-Vorpommern ).

Since late 2007, the town centre has been undergoing significant redevelopment, which has already involved the erection of a large parade of shops at the rear of Jail Yard and Commercial Street, opened in February 2008, to replace the majority of those from the old precinct, which has been demolished.

Since 10 February 1941, FEAF had received 203 new pilots ( 140 of which became pursuit pilots ), but all but 28 were fresh from flight schools and required further individual training, which cut into needed unit tactical training.

Since nobody can remember the exact date, for historic purposes the band and fans have often celebrated the anniversary of the 16 February 1981 concert, in Vanbrugh College, York, England – the band's second ever gig in the form.

Since 2002, when the 27-year civil war ended, the country has worked to repair and improve ravaged infrastructure and weakened political and social institutions.

Since 2002 the Victorian Industry has seen a significant decline in catches, with the total allowable catch ( TAC ) reduced from 1440 tonnes to 787 tonnes for the 2011 / 12 fishing year.

Since 2002, Actium is linked with Preveza on the north shore of the Ambracian Gulf by the Aktio-Preveza Undersea Tunnel, or Aktio-Preveza Immersed Tunnel ( traffic labels ).

Since 2002 she has also made numerous television and radio appearances, including as a television presenter.

Since the 2002 edition, the Apostles ' Creed is included in the Roman Missal with the indication, " Instead of the Niceno-Constantinopolitan Creed, especially during Lent and Easter time, the baptismal Symbol of the Roman Church, known as the Apostles ’ Creed, may be used.

Since about 2001, territorial defence forces, which as of 2002 number around 150, 000, have been forming, organized into battalions, companies, and platoons spread across Belarus.

Since the 2002 civil war in Côte d ' Ivoire, relations between it and Burkina Faso have been filled with accusations of Burkinabé support for rebels on one side and claims of mistreatment of Burkinabé workers on the other .< ref > Blaise Campaoré :<< La crise ivoirienne inquiète le Burkina >>, Le Figaro, December 11, 2005 </ ref > Côte d ' Ivoire remains Burkina Faso's largest regional trading partner in spite of their disputes and tens of thousands of Burkinabés continue to work in the Ivory Coast.

Since 2002, Selig subsequently tried to reinvigorate the All-Star Game by awarding the winning league home-field advantage in the World Series.

Since 2002 the director of the museum has been Neil MacGregor.

Since October 1998, Chadian Movement for Justice and Democracy ( MDJT ) rebels, led by Youssuf Togoimi until his death in September 2002, have skirmished with government troops in the Tibesti region, resulting in hundreds of civilian, government, and rebel casualties, but little ground won or lost.

Since the incident on 19 September 2002 ( see History of Ivory Coast ), a civil war broke out, and the north part of the country has been seized by the rebels, the New Forces ( FN ).

Since 2002, Charles has been a DJ on BBC Radio 6 Music, presenting The Craig Charles Funk and Soul Show, where he plays a diverse range of funk and soul music, from classic tracks to the latest releases, and provides publicity for new bands.

Since 2002, molecular phylogenetic studies have recognized a close relationship between Hydrochoerus and Kerodon supporting placement of both genera in a subfamily of Caviidae.

Since 2002 the use of EFTPOS has grown significantly, and it has become the standard payment method, displacing the use of cash.

Since 2002, FNC has been broadcast to Brazil ; however, commercials are replaced with Fox Extra.

Since 2002, the new Afghan government has engaged in cordial relations with both Iran and the United States, even as relations between Iran and the United States have grown strained due to American objections to Iran's nuclear program.

Since then, gubernatorial elections have been offset by two years from U. S. Presidential elections ( e. g., Presidential elections were in 2000 and 2004, gubernatorial elections were in 1998 and 2002 ).

Since 2002, the naval base has contained a military prison, the Guantanamo Bay detention camp, for persons alleged to be unlawful combatants captured in Afghanistan and later in Iraq.

Since 2002 the GCC has been defunct, or in its own words, " deactivated ".

Since 2002 soldiers have been involved in crime prevention and law enforcement, patrolling the streets of the major cities alongside the national police.

Since 2002 he has co-authored several papers on evolutionary algorithms.

Since leaving office Major has maintained a low profile, indulging his love of cricket as president of Surrey County Cricket Club until 2002 ( and Honorary Life Vice-President since 2002 ) and commentating on political developments in the manner of a wise elder statesman.

Since 2002, Conservative Jewish women have been regarded as having undertaken a communal obligation to pray the same prayers at the same times as men, with traditionalist communities and individual women permitted to opt out.