Premier Chinese Premier Wen Jiabao calls for reform of China's political system in the lead-up to a four-day annual policy meeting of Communist Party leaders.
Communist party A group of 23 elder Communist Party of China members call for an end to restrictions on freedom of speech in the country.
Iran Iranian President Mahmoud Ahmadinejad visits Lebanon amidst concern from Israel and United States.
New Zealand The New Zealand city of Christchurch is hit by a magnitude 5.0 earthquake, an aftershock to the 2010 Canterbury earthquake.
Chile Rescue efforts conclude for the Chilean miners trapped in the 2010 Copiapó mining accident, with the last miner being rescued at 9:56PM local time.
Pornographic actor An unknown pornographic actor has tested positive for HIV, with Wicked Pictures and Vivid Entertainment halting production.
moratorium The US government rules out a moratorium on foreclosures. The moratorium would help millions expected to lose their homes, but may also hurt the housing market.
France French unions continue mass strikes for a second day with over one million people protesting on Tuesday against pension reform.
India India will spend $2.3 trillion by 2030 to attempt to improve energy efficiency and use of clean technology.
Kaserwa 10 people, including three women, are injured in a clash between two groups at Kaserwa in Uttar Pradesh, India.
Iran Iran's Fars News Agency (FNA) announces that 18 people were killed in a blast at one of the Revolutionary Guards' bases in Luristan Province.
Somali pirates Somali pirates release Puntland's Ports Minister Said Mohamed Rageh who was kidnapped last Friday.
Pakistan The death toll has risen to 11 following a U.S. drone strike launched late Wednesday night in the Datta Khell area of Pakistan.