Troy Davis The United States Supreme Court decides to delay the execution of Troy Davis, superseding the Georgia State Board of Pardons and Paroles rejection of the request for death row clemency.
Turkey Turkey signs an accord with North Cyprus to explore for oil and gas in the Mediterranean in response to a decision by the Government of Cyprus to drill for oil.
Shane Bauer and Josh Fattal Two American hikers, Shane Bauer and Josh Fattal, are set free on bail by Iran as a humanitarian gesture, after being detained in prison for over two years under allegations of espionage.
North Korea The governments of North Korea and South Korea meet but fail to reach an agreement on the resumption of Six-party talks on North Korea's nuclear weapons program.
Typhoon Roke Typhoon Roke bears down on northeastern Japan, with four people reported dead due to flooding.
Indonesia Indonesian search and rescue agencies continue to search for survivors after a boat sinks off the coast of Bali, with 11 people confirmed dead and 14 missing.
United Technologies Corp United Technologies Corporation announced that it reached an agreement to purchase Goodrich Corporation, manufacturer of spacecraft attitude control systems, for US$18.4B.
Google+ Google+, the social network service developed by search engine giant Google, is released to the general public.
Pakistan Parts of the Pakistani city of Quetta observe a shutdown in response to the killing of 29 Shiite protesters on Tuesday.
2011 Yemeni uprising 2011 Yemeni uprising: Yemeni government forces break a recently-established ceasefire by firing mortar rounds at mourners at the funerals of protesters.