Chamber of Councillors of Tunisia The Chamber of Councillors of Tunisia passes legislation allowing the President to rule by decree.
United States The United States Democratic Leadership Council consisting of centrist Democrats announces that it will wind up.
U.S. House of Representatives US Representative Chris Lee representing New York's 26th congressional district resigns after it is revealed that he sent a racy photo to a woman who was not his wife.
Cabinet of Pakistan The Cabinet of Pakistan submit their resignations to the prime minister, who intends to appoint a smaller cabinet in order to reduce government spending at a time of economic crisis.
Basque nationalists Spanish Basque nationalists announce a new political party named Sortu (meaning "born" in the Basque language), categorically rejecting all violence, including that of ETA.
Daniel Patrick Boyd Daniel Patrick Boyd pleads guilty to terrorism charges in a trial in the US state of North Carolina.
President The trial of former President of Liberia Charles Taylor is adjourned until Friday after he does not attend court in The Hague.
Jimmy Lemi Milla Jimmy Lemi Milla, a South Sudanese minister, and his bodyguard are shot dead apparently as a result of a personal dispute.
Detective Detectives investigating claims over tabloid phone hacking in Britain are re-examining whether a string of high-profile individuals and celebrities were targeted. Scotland Yard is taking a second look.
Prime Minister Prime Minister of Italy Silvio Berlusconi brands "disgusting" a request by prosecutors in Milan to have him put on trial immediately in relation to sexual relations with underage prostitutes which allegedly occurred at one of his house parties.
Janet Napolitano U.S. Homeland Security Secretary Janet Napolitano claims the possibility of terrorism being carried out against the country "has evolved significantly" and, she claims, is "at its most heightened state" since the 9-11 attacks".
South Korea South Korea agrees in principle to resume discussions with North Korea on humanitarian issues including reuniting families separated by the Korean War.
President President of France Nicolas Sarkozy calls for an end to government ministers holidaying abroad after it emerges they went to countries such as Egypt and Tunisia while anti-regime protests were underway. The controversy has led to calls for resignations.
Allentown An explosion occurs in Allentown, Pennsylvania, United States, resulting in two people being missing.
Langley Regional Airport Two small planes (took off from Langley Regional Airport) collide mid-air near Mission, British Columbia, in western Canada, with at least one person dead.
Bombay House A major fire breaks out in Bombay House, a historic building in Mumbai, India, which serves as the headquarters of the Tata Group, resulting in at least three deaths.
Project Merlin Liberal Democrat peer Lord Oakeshott resigns as a Treasury spokesman in the House of Lords after making an outspoken attack on the agreement.
9 February - Project Merlin, an agreement on aspects of banking activity in the United Kingdom, is agreed between the coalition government and the country's four major high street banks.
ConocoPhillips ConocoPhillips and Marathon Oil announce plans to shut down a liquefied natural gas plant in Kenai, Alaska, United States.
Activision Blizzard Activision Blizzard announces that it is dissolving its Guitar Hero division and not publishing any more games.
Nokia A leaked memo shows Nokia chief executive Stephen Elop's belief that the company is too slow in its response to trend changes.
The Guardian "The Guardian" publishes WikiLeaks cables claiming that Saudi Arabia had exaggerated its crude oil reserves by nearly 40% and will have trouble keeping a cap on oil prices.
Protesters After being released by the authorities, Google executive Wael Ghonim addresses the crowds in Tahrir Square.
Human rights groups say the military is secretly detaining and torturing hundreds and possibly thousands of suspected government opponents and has been doing so since the protests started.
Labour unions involving thousands of workers go on a nationwide strike, boosting the pro-democracy demonstrations occurring across the country.
Kirkuk At least seven people are killed and dozens of others are injured during three explosions in Kirkuk, Iraq.