Russia Russian businessman Vasily Bukhtienko, who established a Joseph Stalin museum in Volgograd, is beat to death by electric shocks.
Gerry Ryan One of Ireland's most recognisable broadcasters, Gerry Ryan, who co-presented Eurovision Song Contest 1994 sixteen years ago today, is discovered dead at his Dublin home after failing to present this morning's edition of "The Gerry Ryan Show" on national radio station RTÉ 2fm.
China moves to increase classroom security after a series of unrelated attacks on schools injure dozens of children and kill ten.
United States The United States announces it will begin mediating indirect peace talks between Israel and Palestine.
People's Republic of China China and South Korea discuss the potential security threat presented by North Korean aggression.
United States Justice Department The United States Justice Department opens a criminal investigation into alleged fraud by Goldman Sachs.
Thailand Protesters in Thailand storm a hospital amid rising tension between pro- and anti-government factions.
Pakistan Former Pakistani spy Khalid Khawaja is murdered; a previously unknown militant group - Asian Tigers - claims responsibility.
Landfall of the giant oil spill will result in widespread environmental harm to animals, birds and coastline areas.
Oil spill The oil spill resulting from the explosion of the "Deepwater Horizon" drilling rig in the Gulf of Mexico reaches the Louisiana coast.
Tonga Tonga's Attorney-General suddenly resigns amidst allegations the government is trying to take over his judiciary.
Charles Pasqua French senator Charles Pasqua is convicted and sentenced on charges of corruption which occurred whilst he was interior minister in the 1990s.
Kenya At least eight villagers die following a landslide in Kenya, with others hospitalised or missing and homes destroyed.
Shanghai Expo Maltese President George Abela is hospitalised after sustaining an injury in his China hotel and has to cancel his appearance at the official inauguration.