Astronomer Astronomers discover the first Earth analog extrasolar planet that may be capable of supporting life, Gliese 581 g, located within the habitable zone and orbiting Gliese 581, a red dwarf star twenty light years from the Solar System.
Cabinet formation in the Netherlands Cabinet formation in the Netherlands: The People's Party for Freedom and Democracy (VVD), Christian Democratic Appeal (CDA) and Party for Freedom (PVV) complete the coalition formation after 111 days.
Maatia Toafa Maatia Toafa is elected Prime Minister of Tuvalu following the 2010 general election. He succeeds former Prime Minister Apisai Ielemia.
Kim Jong-un Kim Jong-un, the son of North Korean leader Kim Jong-il, is appointed to two party posts in a move seen as a gradual transfer of power.
India India launches a national identity scheme aimed at reducing fraud and improving access to state benefits.
United States District Court for the Northern District of California United States District Court for the Northern District of California judge Jeremy D. Fogel stays the execution of sex killer Albert Greenwood Brown who was due to be executed on Thursday.
Iran Iranian blogger Hossein Derakhshan is sentenced to 19 and a half years in prison on charges of "collaboration" and "propaganda".
Turkey Turkey's ambassador refuses visas to Australian and New Zealand archaeologists to conduct a survey of Gallipoli Campaign battlesites over concerns about a statue built by Sydney's Assyrian community commemorating the Assyrian Genocide in World War I.
European Commission The European Commission issues a statement saying it will take legal action against France unless it complies with European Union rules on freedom of movement in relation to recent expulsion of Romani within the next two weeks.
5,9 aftershock A magnitude 5,9 aftershock of March 11, 2010 Pichilemu, Chile earthquake hits the Lolol, O'Higgins Region area. Power outages were reported in Lolol.
2010 Oaxaca landslide The 2010 Oaxaca landslide in the Mexican state of Oaxaca is less deadly than initially feared, with eleven people missing.
United States House of Representatives The United States House of Representatives approves legislation that would lead to trade sanctions against China, which is accused of undervaluing the yuan.
Europe Tens of thousands of workers across Europe protest against austerity measures being taken by their governments.
Greg Giraldo Comedian Greg Giraldo dies at the age of 44 in a New Brunswick, New Jersey, hospital after an accidental drug overdose four days ago.