Virophage The first virophage virus found in a natural environment is discovered in Organic Lake in East Antarctica.
Egypt Egypt's transitional government promises to hold the Egyptian presidential election by November.
State Peace and Development Council The State Peace and Development Council military government is officially dissolved in Burma.
Diamond Diamonds worth millions are stolen from the BaselWorld Watch and Jewellery Fair in Basel, Switzerland.
Umar Patek A man suspected of being Umar Patek wanted for his alleged role in the 2002 Bali bombings is arrested in Pakistan.
Yonhap The Yonhap news agency in South Korea reports that the People's Republic of China has reinforced fences and increased patrols along its border with North Korea in order to stop a flow of refugees.
South Korea The South Korean military holds a live-fire drill on Yeonpyeong Island which was shelled by North Korea last year.
Kuwait Kuwait recalls its ambassador to Iran after it convicted three people on charges of spying for Iran.
Jimmy Carter Former U.S. President Jimmy Carter ends a three-day visit to Cuba, saying that the American trade embargo and travel ban has damaged the people and disrupted progress.
People's Republic of China 19 people are trapped after a tunnel under construction collapses in southwest China.
Fukushima I Nuclear Power Plant The United States and France announce plans to help Japan as Fukushima I nuclear accidents continue.
The Tokyo Electric Power Co. says that it will scrap at least four units at the Fukushima I Power Plant and warns that fixing the problem will be a drawn out process.
Google Google announces plans to make the U.S. city of Kansas City, Kansas the first site in its ultra-high speed broadband network.
AUD The Australian dollar reaches a 29 year high against the US dollar due to high demand for commodities.
Labour Party British Labour Party leader Ed Miliband announces that he is engaged to his partner Justine Thornton.
Governor of California The former Governor of California Arnold Schwarzenegger returns to acting in an animated television series.
Orca The orca Tilikum resumes performing shows at Seaworld Orlando 13 months after being involved in the death of trainer Dawn Blancheau.
Man Booker International Prize The finalists for the Man Booker International Prize are announced, including Wang Anyi, Juan Goytisolo, James Kelman, John le Carré, Amin Maalouf, David Malouf, Dacia Maraini, Rohinton Mistry, Philip Pullman, Marilynne Robinson, Philip Roth, Su Tong and Anne Tyler.
Yale University 45,000 Inca artefacts taken by Yale University from Machu Picchu almost a century ago, and described by the president as "the dignity and pride of Peru", arrive in Lima after a long campaign by Peruvians to have them returned.
Violence committed in the aftermath Forces loyal to Alassane Ouattara enter Yamoussoukro, the capital of the Ivory Coast.
Arab Spring UN Human Rights Watch announces that Bahrain authorities are harassing and isolating hospital patients wounded in anti-government protests.
Reuters reports that the President of the United States Barack Obama has signed an order authorising covert help for the rebels.
The British government confirms that the Libyan Foreign Minister, Moussa Koussa, has resigned and defected to Britain.
After rebels retreat outside Ra's Lanuf, the coalition has begun launching air-strikes at Gaddafi's forces again.