China China's unmanned Shenzhou 8 spacecraft successfully docks with the orbiting Tiangong 1 space station module, marking China's first orbital docking.
Greek economic referendum The President of France Nicolas Sarkozy and Chancellor of Germany Angela Merkel warn that a sixth tranche of financial aid will not be paid to Greece unless the referendum is successful.
The Greek Cabinet unanimously supports plans by Prime Minister George Papandreou to hold a referendum on the European Union's proposed economic rescue plan.
Russia Russia and Georgia strike a deal that will allow Russia to enter the World Trade Organization.
Gaza Strip An international flotilla of ships makes its way to the Gaza Strip on a purported humanitarian mission, with participants including Irish MEP Paul Murphy and former Irish parliamentarian Chris Andrews.
American American actress Lindsay Lohan is sentenced to 30 days in a Los Angeles jail for breaching the terms of her parole.
Russian people Russian arms dealer Viktor Bout is convicted in New York City for conspiracy to smuggle weapons to the Colombian terrorist group FARC.
U.S. state Four men are arrested in the U.S. state of Georgia for plotting to kill government officials with explosives and the toxic substance ricin.
Australian Australian WikiLeaks founder Julian Assange loses his appeal in England's High Court against extradition to Sweden to face questioning over sexual assault allegations.
Freight train Eight people are killed and dozens injured after a freight train collides with a bus at a level crossing in central Argentina.
Alexis Jenni French author Alexis Jenni wins France's literary Prix Goncourt for his novel "L'Art français de la guerre".