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 early 2008, Armenia's entire rail network is managed by the Russian state railway.

Since the start of the 2008 season, the Falcons have recorded four consecutive winning seasons for the first time in franchise history.

Since 21 April 2008, the overnight bulletins, while produced by the BBC News Channel, have usually been broadcast from the studios of BBC World News.

Since 2008, however, racism has become an even more pressing concern.

Since April 2008, the character encoding standard Unicode includes characters that represent the double-six domino tiles in various orientations.

Since then McLean has performed tours of the UK ( 2007, 2008 ( one appearance ), 2010, 2011 ), Ireland ( 2007, 2010, 2011 ), mainland Europe ( 2008, 2010 ), Australia and New Zealand ( 2008, 2011 ) and South East Asia ( 2011 ).

Since 2008, the International Association of Bomb Technicians and Investigators ( IABTI ) have sponsored a nationwide charity campaign in the U. S., building beeping Easter eggs every year for visually impaired children.

Since 2008 CDMA2000 and WCDMA is available in certain areas.

Since 2008 the United States has charged at least 57 defendants for attempting to spy for China.

Since 2003 the relative premium commanded by higher quality wool has increased with coarser wool missing out on the high prices in 2008.

Since November 2008, a regular ferry service has linked the two main islands, carrying cars, passengers and cargo.

Since Version 0. 7 ( 2008 ), it offers two modes of operation: a darknet mode in which it connects only to friends, and an opennet-mode in which it connects to any other Freenet user.

Since in 2008, the CSU lost its absolute majority in Bavaria and formed a coalition with the FDP, the grand coalition had no majority in the Bundesrat and depended on FDP votes on important issues.

Since the 2008 Guinean coup d ' état, the head of state has been Captain Moussa Dadis Camara, an army officer and President of the National Council for Democracy and Development.

Since 2008 a take-over is in progress: the Schaeffler Group from Herzogenaurach ( Bavaria ) holds the majority of the stock but were required due to the financial crisis to deposit the options as securities at banks.

Since the 2008 onset of the Irish economic and banking crisis, however, the country's economy has suffered, and since then Ireland has experienced net emigration once again.

Since then they have appeared in the playoffs in 2006, 2007, 2008, and 2011.

Since the early 1960s, it has published 12 volumes, the first in 1971 and most recently in 2008 ; three more volumes are planned.

Since 2008 the Afghan National Security Forces ( ANSF ) are in charge of security in the city.

From Colony to Superpower: U. S. Foreign Relations Since 1776, Oxford University Press, 2008 ISBN 0-19-976553-7

Since 2008 there has been a significant shift by the Malawian government towards accepting investment from China.

Since inception in 1974, Petronas have paid the government RM 403. 3 billion, with RM 67. 6 billion in 2008.

Since independence, general elections have been held in 1966, 1971, 1976, 1981, 1987, 1992, 1996, 1998, 2003 and 2008.