France The French Cabinet led by Prime Minister François Fillon resigns ahead of a reshuffle by President Nicolas Sarkozy.
Bangladesh Police and protesters clash in the Bangladeshi capital Dhaka over the authorities' bid to evict opposition leader Khaleda Zia from her home.
Morocco Morocco arrests 96 people it accuses of inciting violence during last Monday's deadly police raid on the Gdaim Izik camp in Western Sahara. Half a dozen appear before a military court, including activist Annaama Asfari.
United Nations Security Council The United Nations Security Council receives a report on violations of the Darfur weapons embargo; China says it is vaguely worded and full of flaws.
U.S. President Former U.S. President Jimmy Carter says that Hamas has agreed to deliver a letter from abducted Israel Defense Forces soldier Gilad Shalit to his family; Carter has mediated between the two sides in the past.
APEC Japan 2010 Thousands demonstrate against Chinese President Hu Jintao's visit, against the background of a dispute between Japan and China over islands in the East China Sea, condemning “Chinese imperialism” while waving the flags Tibet, East Turkestan and south Mongolia.
Asia Pacific Economic Cooperation Leaders from the Asia Pacific Economic Cooperation area attend the APEC Japan 2010 summit in Yokohama.
People's Republic of China Somali pirates hijack a Chinese ship with 29 crew on board in the Arabian Sea.
Kenyan navy The Kenyan navy shoots dead three suspected Somali pirates who had attacked a naval patrol.
Military The Nigerian military asks civilians in the Niger Delta creeks to leave, warning of action against camps of criminal gangs in the area.