Sudan The Sudanese government closes down Ahlia University and the Islamic University of Omdurman following an anti-government protest in which at least one student died.
40th Canadian Parliament The 40th Canadian Parliament returns to session amid speculation of an impending election after an extended "holiday break".
U.S Secretary of State The United States Secretary of State Hillary Clinton convenes a mass meeting of United States ambassadors from around the world.
Elected Presidential and parliamentary elections are held in Niger following one year of military rule.
Southern Sudan Southern Sudan announces it plans to officially declare independence from Sudan on July 9, 2011.
People's Republic of China China's state broadcaster China Central Television reportedly uses footage from the 1986 film "Top Gun" as a substitute for its coverage of the country's air force.
Roger Vinson Roger Vinson of the United States District Court for the Northern District of Florida rules that the Health insurance mandate of President Barack Obama's health care reforms are unconstitutional.
Nuon Chea Nuon Chea and Khieu Samphan, two of the most senior surviving leaders of the Khmer Rouge, appear in a Cambodian court to request release from pre-trial detention.
UK Defence Secretary British Defence Secretary Liam Fox says that Iran could have a nuclear weapon by next year and that the assessment of Meir Dagan, outgoing director of the Israeli intelligence agency Mossad, that Iran would not be able to produce a nuclear bomb before 2015 could be overly optimistic; Iran rejects Fox's remarks.
WikiLeaks WikiLeaks cables outline how the Labour Government led by former UK Prime Minister Gordon Brown advised the Libyan government about securing the release of the Lockerbie bomber Abdelbaset al-Megrahi.
Julian Assange A new biography of Julian Assange reveals details of how the WikiLeaks spokesperson evaded U.S. officers from the Central Intelligence Agency Assange believed were following him, including his use of disguises.
Oman Oman says it has uncovered a spy network from the United Arab Emirates operating in the country.
European Union The European Union and United States impose new sanctions against Belarus President Alexander Lukashenko and close associates.
Anna Bligh Anna Bligh, the Premier of the Australian state of Queensland warns tens of thousands of people to prepare for evacuation ahead of Cyclone Yasi expected to hit later in the week.
Government The Japanese government urges residents living near the Shinmoedake volcano in Kyūshū to evacuate as eruptions become worse.
Genzyme Pharmaceutical companies Genzyme and Sanofi-Aventis are reported to have reached an "agreement in principle" on a deal in which Sanofi, a French company, will acquire Cambridge-based Genzyme for an undetermined amount of money.
Mogadishu At least 17 people are killed and scores more injured in a shootout between opposing government security forces in Mogadishu, Somalia.
Bangladesh Police in Bangladesh fire tear gas at 20,000 demonstrators protesting against government plans to build an airport south of the capital Dhaka. A policeman is killed in the incident.
Suicide bomber A suicide bomber kills DSP Rashid Khan, a senior local police official in the northwestern Pakistani city of Peshawar, and at least three others.
Nigeria Nigerian police say they have foiled a bomb attack at a church in the city of Bauchi, days after deadly clashes between Christian and Muslim youths.
Sudan 2011 Sudan protests: A student dies after being attacked by security forces amid anti-government demonstrations in the country.
The Government of Australia sends a QANTAS jet to evacuate Australians trapped in Egypt while the United States Government charters jets to evacuate its citizens.
International press institutes, including the Committee to Protect Journalists, the Doha Centre for Media Freedom and Reporters Without Borders, condemn attempts by the Mubarak regime to quell the freedom of the press as protests continue.
President Hosni Mubarak orders his new prime minister Ahmed Shafiq to preserve subsidies, control inflation and provide more jobs as he battles an intense popular revolt against his 30-year rule. The announcement is read out on state television but has little effect as protesters vow to continue demonstrating until the Mubarak regime falls.
The overnight atmosphere among the crowds gathered in Cairo's Tahrir Square is tense with gunfire reported.