French President The President of France Nicolas Sarkozy outlines an economic reform package increasing taxes and proposing a new tax on financial transactions.
Egypt Voters in Egypt start voting in an election for the Shura Council (upper house), with Islamist parties seeking to consolidate their position.
Shafia family deaths Three members of the Shafia family are convicted of murder in relation to the Shafia family deaths in the Canadian city of Kingston, Ontario.
Papua New Guinea Former Papua New Guinea Army Colonel Yaura Sasa, who led a recent coup d'état attempt to restore former Prime Minister Sir Michael Somare to power, is charged with mutiny.
Hamas The exiled Hamas leader Khaled Meshaal and Abdullah II of Jordan meet in Khaled Meshaal's first trip to Jordan since his expulsion in 1999.
Addis Ababa In Addis Ababa, UN Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon addresses the first African Union summit since the demise of Muammar Gaddafi, calling for improvement of LGBT rights.
Greek Greece rejects outright German proposals for direct European Union control of the country's financial affairs, expressing opposition to further outside interference.
Interstate 75 At least 10 people die in an accident on the Interstate 75 south of the US city of Gainesville, Florida.
Severe Tropical Cyclone Lua Cyclone Iggy kills 14 people and injures 60 over a four day period in Indonesia.
18th Screen Actors Guild Awards The 18th Screen Actors Guild Awards is held in the US city of Los Angeles with Jean Dujardin winning the Screen Actors Guild Award for Outstanding Performance by a Male Actor in a Leading Role for his role in "The Artist".
Nigeria Gunmen attack a police station in the Nigerian city of Kano, with Boko Haram believed responsible.
Sudan People's Liberation Movement - North The Sudan People's Liberation Movement - North claims to have captured 29 Chinese workers and 9 members of the Sudan People's Armed Forces following a clash with government forces.
Syrian Army forces launch an offensive in areas of the capital Damascus, as 60 people are killed across the country in the latest violence.
Tear gas Police confront protesters with tear gas and stun grenades in the U.S. city of Oakland, California; more than 100 arrests are made.