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 its original 1973 Broadway production, the musical has enjoyed professional productions in the West End, by opera companies, in a 2009 Broadway revival, and elsewhere, and it is a popular choice for regional groups.

Since then, Nike then Adidas have had more overt branding on the shirts, with sponsors Scottish Provident ( 1997 ), NTL ( 2001 ), Zurich ( 2005 ) and HSBC ( 2009 ).

Since Tuesday, 26 May 2009, those bulletins have been broadcast from TC7 and N6 in Television Centre, the main studios of BBC Breakfast and the BBC News Channel respectively.

Since May 2009, the portions of Broadway through Duffy Square, Times Square, and Herald Square have been closed entirely to automobile traffic, except for cross traffic on the Streets and Avenues, as part of a traffic and pedestrianization experiment, with the pavement reserved exclusively for walkers, cyclists, and those lounging in temporary seating placed by the city.

Since 2009, Cuba has imported sedans from Chinese automaker Geely to serve as police cars, taxis and rental vehicles.

Since 2009, all new shows include previously broadcast segments as much as 10 years old.

Since 2000Actually the most important are: Cable Onda ( 40 % share ), Cable and Wireless ( started on late 2009 ) and CTV.

Since 2009, the most commonly sold resolution for computer monitors is 1920 × 1080.

Since 2009 the FAE is going through some major changes and modernisation plans are still ongoing whilst new projects are considered to bolster the country's defence capacities.

Since end 2009, the Navy's structure became simplified.

Since 2009 the tournament resumed, the opening rule being played was changed and now is swap2.

Since the 1950s, manga has steadily become a major part of the Japanese publishing industry, representing a ¥ 406 billion market in Japan in 2007 ( approximately $ 3. 6 billion ) and ¥ 420 billion ($ 5. 5 billion ) in 2009.

Since June 2009 its president is the Space Physicist Dr. Michael Danielides.

Since 2006, the NBA has faced Euroleague teams in exhibition matches in the NBA Europe Live Tour and since 2009 in the Euroleague American Tour.

Since 2009 EYP has also staged a fan appreciation night entitled Eagles Flight Night.

Since 9 July 2009, the Prefect is Cardinal Angelo Amato, while the current secretary ( appointed 29 December 2010 ) is Archbishop Marcello Bartolucci

Since 2009 thousands of established immigrants began to leave, although some that did continued to maintain homes in Spain due to poor conditions in their country of origin.

Since 2009, Odd Olsen Ingerø has been governor ; he is assisted by a staff of 26 professionals.

Since 2009 the Solstice Award which may be posthumous recognizes lifetime contributions to the science fiction and fantasy field.

Since 1992 Shanghai has recorded double-digit growth almost every year except during the global recession of 2008 and 2009.

Since 2009, the Runoffs are held at Road America in Elkhart Lake, Wisconsin, for a minimum of three years.

Since 2009, Stella Artois is suitable for vegetarians as isinglass ( fish bladder ) is no longer used to remove trace amounts of yeast.

Since 1995, the Sydney Swans are the only club not to have missed the finals in consecutive seasons, and have made the finals more years than any other club in the same time, only missing the finals in 2000, 2002 and 2009.

Since 2009 it has been compulsory to also attend pre-school.

Since 2002 The Hague co-operates with Suriname and in 2009 a co-operation contract was made with the Moroccan provinces of Nador, Al Hoceima and Taza.