The Observer Writing in "The Observer", British Prime Minister David Cameron defends his vision for a Big Society, dismissing claims that it is a "cover" for spending cuts.
Dresden Thousands of protesters in Dresden, Germany form a human chain to mark the 66th anniversary of the Dresden bombing and to protest against racism.
Hina Rabbani Khar Hina Rabbani Khar is appointed Minister of Foreign Affairs of Pakistan by Prime Minister Yousaf Raza Gillani to become the first female Foreign Minister.
Republican Party Republican and LGBT rights campaigner Fred Karger launches a campaign in the U.S. states of Iowa and New Hampshire aiming to become President of the United States.
Ciudad Nezahualcóyotl Unidentified gunmen kill eight people in Ciudad Nezahualcóyotl part of the Mexico City Metropolitan Area.
Immigrants Immigration to Canada hits a record high, while Minister of Citizenship and Immigration Jason Kenney states that abuse of the immigration system must end.
Tunisia Nearly 1,000 Tunisian refugees arrive on the Italian island of Lampedusa overnight, a day after the government declared a humanitarian emergency.
Shah Mehmood Qureshi Pakistan's former foreign minister Shah Mehmood Qureshi dismisses claims by U.S. authorities that the American gunman who recently shot two Pakistanis dead is a diplomat.
The Guardian "The Guardian"'s Moscow Correspondent Luke Harding, who was expelled from Russia, is issued a new entry visa ahead of Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov's visit to London.
Board of directors The board of directors of NYSE Euronext meets to discuss a proposed merger with Deutsche Börse, while New York's U.S. Senator, Chuck Schumer tells reporters that he is confident the NYSE would run the merged entity.
Dave Haywood, Josh Kear, Charles Kelley and Hillary Scott wins the Grammy Award for Song of the Year for the song "Need You Now" performed by Lady Antebellum.
The King's Speech "The King's Speech" wins seven awards at the 64th British Academy Film Awards including best film and Best Actor for Colin Firth.
Bono Steve Hofmeyr responds to Bono's comments by dumping R5 000 worth of U2 concert tickets in the Jukskei River and urges Neil Diamond to "keep his political trap shut" as well. Hofmeyr's actions cause a stir on Twitter.
Irish pop star Bono walks into a "political minefield" in South Africa after apparently endorsing a song with the lyrics: "Shoot the Boer", a song currently appearing before the country's highest court.
Andy Scott A giant Andy Scott sculpture is knocked over in a car accident in Tullibody, Clackmannanshire.
Egypt Egypt's Minister of State for Antiquities Zahi Hawass says several pieces have been stolen from the Egyptian Museum during the revolution.
Italian Prime Minister Tens of thousands of women hold nationwide protests in 200 cities against Prime Minister of Italy Silvio Berlusconi, whom they say has damaged the standing of women with his string of sex scandals.
Iran Opposition leaders in Iran call for nationwide anti-government rallies on Monday, in attempts to mimic the recent Tunisian and Egyptian revolutions.
Sana'a Police and people clash in Sana'a on the third day of protests against the regime of Ali Abdullah Saleh in Yemen.
2011 Yemeni protests Police block the protesters who shout slogans such as "The Yemeni people want the fall of the regime" and "A Yemeni revolution after the Egyptian revolution", as Saleh postpones a visit to his United States allies "due to the current circumstances in the region".
People in Yemen march on the presidential palace in Sana'a in an attempt to bring down Ali Abdullah Saleh.
Iraq war Iraq War: Jeremy Paxman faces being punished by the BBC after being judged to have violated the corporation's strict impartiality rules by writing an article for "The Guardian" in which he stated that Tony Blair's "lies" had led Britain to war with Iraq.