World Economic Forum Reform of the banking system was one of the key themes at this year’s World Economic Forum in Davos. European Parliament Vice-President Silvana Koch-Mehrin said "There was general disapproval of the disproportionate self-rewarding in the banking sector".
Series of avalanches A series of avalanches at the Salang tunnel in Afghanistan is presumed to kill 64 people, with at least 400 injuries reported.
Galápagos Islands A colony of Galapagos Islands sea lions relocate 1,500 kilometres, the first time they have set up a colony outside the islands.
World Health Organisation The World Health Organisation confirms that a cholera outbreak which has spread along the north coast of Papua New Guinea has hit more than 2,000 people, killing around 50 of them.
Space Shuttle Space Shuttle "Endeavour" launches successfully from Kennedy Space Center at 4:14 EST, marking the beginning of STS-130, a two-week mission to the International Space Station.
Ukraine Ukrainian opposition leader Viktor Yanukovych appears to win the 2010 presidential election, with 98% of the ballots counted.
Unnatural sex The sodomy trial of Malaysian opposition leader Anwar Ibrahim is halted after his lawyers attempt to have the judge removed.
Conrad Murray Dr. Conrad Murray is charged with involuntary manslaughter in pop singer Michael Jackson's death.