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February 8, 2015 (Sunday)
Armed conflicts and attacks
- In Cairo, Egypt, clashes between police and fans of Zamalek SC kill 22 people. Egyptian authorities indefinitely suspend football league matches. (BBC) (AP)
Arts and culture
- 57th Annual Grammy Awards
- The National Academy of Recording Arts and Sciences members present the Grammy Awards at the Staples Center in Los Angeles, California. (News Limited)
- "Stay with Me (Darkchild Version)" wins Song of the Year and Record of the Year. (AP) (AP)
- Morning Phase performed by Beck wins Album of the Year. (Reuters via Yahoo!)
- The National Academy of Recording Arts and Sciences members present the Grammy Awards at the Staples Center in Los Angeles, California. (News Limited)
- 68th British Academy Film Awards
- The British Academy of Film and Television Arts members present the British Academy Film Awards at the Royal Opera House in London. (BBC)
- Boyhood wins Best Film with Richard Linklater winning the Best Director award. (The Guardian)
Sports
- The Ivory Coast wins the Africa Cup of Nations, beating Ghana 9–8 on penalties after a 0–0 draw. (CAF)
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