Bulbophyllum nocturnum Scientists discover "Bulbophyllum nocturnum", the first orchid known to flower at night, in New Britain off the coast of Papua New Guinea.
Irish Darren Scully, the mayor of the Irish town of Naas, resigns after the latest in a series of scandals, having made radio comments about the "aggressive attitude" of "black Africans". A police investigation into his actions is underway.
Multinational Multinational public transport company Arriva wins a major public bus and rail transport contract in Stockholm, Sweden.
American University in Cairo 2011 Egyptian revolution: Three American University in Cairo students are arrested after throwing firebombs at security forces amid ongoing protests in Cairo, Egypt.