People's Republic of China The Chinese state-run "Global Times" newspaper dismisses international criticism over the arrest of artist Ai Weiwei.
United States Senate The United States Senate defeated a measure that would have banned the Environmental Protection Agency from regulating greenhouse gas emissions under the Clean Air Act (United States). The new regulations which began being applied early this year affect air polluters such as power plants and oil refineries, attempts to address climate change mitigation.
Jeff Skilling Jeff Skilling, former CEO of Enron, loses his appeal against his conviction for fraud in the United States Court of Appeals for the Fifth Circuit.
Ireland A tape recording is released of police in the Republic of Ireland allegedly threatening to rape two female protesters, one of whom is from North America, after arresting them, causing an outcry among women's groups and anti-rape organizations.
Found guilty The trial of Prime Minister of Italy Silvio Berlusconi for having sex with an underage prostitute begins.
Ecuador Ecuador expels the United States ambassador over Wikileaks diplomatic cables alleging corruption within the Ecuadorian police force.
Yesterday's fatal boat disaster At least 200 African migrants are missing after a boat capsizes off Italy. 20 bodies recovered.
Fukushima I Nuclear Power Plant Workers at the Fukushima I Nuclear Power Plant manage to plug radiation leaks.
José Socrates José Sócrates, the caretaker Prime Minister of Portugal asks the European Union for financial assistance.
New Zealand Press Association The New Zealand Press Association closes down after over 130 years in operation with 42 job losses.
Conservative Conservative U.S. broadcaster Glenn Beck announces that he will no longer be presenting his program from later in the year.
Violence committed in the aftermath The International Criminal Court could investigate crimes against humanity committed in the country.
Forces loyal to internationally-recognised Ivory Coast President Alassane Ouattara storm the bunker of Laurent Gbagbo in a "final assault".
Syria reverses a ban on teachers wearing veils and closes the country's only casino ahead of anti-regime protests.
2011 Yemeni protests 2011 Yemeni protests: six people are killed and hundreds injured in Yemen violence.