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.

* 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 there is no heir to inherit Elimelech's land, levirate custom required a close relative ( usually the dead man's brother ) to marry the widow of the deceased in order to continue his family line ( Deuteronomy 25: 5 – 10 ).

Since 1945, civil wars have resulted in the deaths of over 25 million people, as well as the forced displacement of millions more.

Since the beginning of the second Intifada the DFLP has carried out a number of shooting attacks against Israeli targets, such as the 25 August 2001 attack on a military base in Gaza that killed three Israeli soldiers and wounded seven others.

The event temporarily warmed air temperature by 1. 5 ° C, compared to the usual increase of 0. 25 ° C associated with El Niño events .< ref name =" Trenberth "> Since then, mass coral bleaching has become common worldwide, with all regions having suffered " severe bleaching ".

Since September 27, 2007, the U. S. Department of Treasury designated 25 senior Burmese government officials as subject to an asset block under Executive Order 13310.

Since the beginning of the " methanol affair " the total number of deaths has increased to 25.

Since then, the name Steenbeck has become widely known in the film editing community and more than 25, 000 machines are in operation around the world.

Since 1996, when Sweden and Finland formally won a final exemption from the European Economic Area rules with 60-tonne and 25. 25-metre combinations, all other member states gained the ability to adopt the same rules.

The film was also ranked No. 34 on their list of " The Top 50 Cult Films " and ranked No. 15 on the magazine's " The Cult 25: The Essential Left-Field Movie Hits Since ' 83 " list.

Since Petermann v. International Brotherhood of Teamsters, 344 P. 2d 25 ( Cal. App.

Since both the crystal and the beam are often very small, the crystal must be centered within the beam to within ~ 25 micrometers accuracy, which is aided by a camera focused on the crystal.

Since 1991, however, there has been a jump in death rates from a low of 10 per 1000 in 1985 to a high of 25 per 1000 in 2002 / 2003.

* " Sorry " / " Since My Best Gal Turned Me Down ", recorded on October 25, 1927, in New York and released as Okeh 41001

Since 1987 it has formed one of the country's 13 regions and is further ( since the Kallikratis reform of 2010 ) sub-divided into 5 regional units and 25 municipalities.

Since it is fatal to have two copies ( homozygous ), if two people with achondroplasia have a child, there is a 25 % chance of the child dying shortly after birth, a 50 % chance the child will have achondroplasia, and a 25 % chance the child will have an average phenotype.

Since 2006, the slump in demand for the cooker has led to severe stock market falls for the company, crashing 25 % in one day in November 2008 when the company announced disappointing sales figures across the range.

Since then the city council has 25 seats.

Since the creation of Hanover Township in 1720 and its incorporation on March 25, 1740, its size has been considerably decreased as the population of the area has increased.

Since Eric has already bid more than Bob, eBay will display that the current highest bid is Eric's, with a bid of $ 2. 25, which equals the second-highest bid ($ 2. 00 ) plus the bid increment amount ($. 25 ).

Since Bob's bid is now higher than Eric's, eBay will display that the current potentially winning bidder is Bob, with a bid of $ 3. 25, which is equal to the second-highest bid ($ 3. 00 ) plus the bid increment ($. 25 ).

Since 1941, it has snowed once, when the city receive 1. 7 inches on December 25, 2004.