Kepler-20e and Kepler-20d Two Earth-sized planets, Kepler-20e and Kepler-20d, are found orbiting a star 950 light-years away from Earth.
Netherlands Worldwide controversy erupts over a plan by Dutch scientists to publish findings relating to the development of a mutated strain of H5N1, that could potentially cause a worldwide pandemic that could kill millions. Bioterrorism watchdogs also express immense concern over the development of the virus (which is presently stored in Erasmus MC, Rotterdam).
Joseph Kabila Joseph Kabila is sworn in as President of the Democratic Republic of the Congo, despite the presidency being contested by opposition leader Etienne Tshisekedi.
Rebellion by villagers in Wukan Villagers rebelling in village of Wukan in southern China, say they will hold talks with the government and demand concessions in return for calling off a march.
Daily Mirror Former "Daily Mirror" editor Piers Morgan appears before the Leveson Inquiry via videolink from the United States to deny knowledge of hacking at the paper.
European Union Diplomats from the European Union, Non-aligned Movement and the Arab States Group on the UN Security Council criticise Israeli settlement activities in the West Bank and East Jerusalem.
Socata TBM-700 A Socata TBM-700 small plane crashes onto Interstate 287 in Northern New Jersey, killing 5.
Tropical Storm Washi The death toll from Tropical Storm Washi in the Philippines rises to nearly 1,000.
India Indian Foreign Minister S. M. Krishna condemns a court case in Russia that could see the "Bhagavad Gita As It Is" holy book banned there.
People's Republic of China Chinese police beat protesters and fire tear gas after demonstrators storm government buildings in Haimen (70km NNW from Shanghai), in protest against a local 'polluting' coal-powered electricity generation plant.