Venezuela The Venezuelan opposition Mesa de la Unidad Democrática holds a primary election, selecting Henrique Capriles as its candidate for the presidential election in early October.
Nigeria Nigeria's ruling People's Democratic Party wins a gubernatorial election in Bayelsa State with its candidate Henry Dickson receiving 90% of the vote.
Chinese village that staged a rebellion The Chinese village that staged a rebellion last year takes part in its first democratic elections to elect its governing committee.
Turkmenistan Turkmenistan has a presidential election; incumbent Gurbanguly Berdimuhamedow is re-elected with 97% of the vote.
Malaysia Malaysia deports Saudi Arabian journalist Hamzar Kashgari, accused of insulting the prophet Muhammad in a tweet.
Iran Iran rebukes Azerbaijan for allegedly assisting Israel's Mossad secret service in operations against it.
Tibetan A teenage Tibetan Buddhist nun Tenzin Choedon dies after setting herself on fire in protest against Chinese rule of Tibet in Sichuan province.
International Air Transport Association The International Air Transport Association calls for the United Nations to intervene in the dispute between the People's Republic of China and the European Union over airlines' involvement in the EU's carbon tax scheme for airlines.
Their president A senior aide to the President of the Democratic Republic of the Congo, Joseph Kabila, is killed, and the Finance Minister Matata Ponyo Mapon is injured in a plane crash near the town of Bukavu.
British Academy of Film and Television Arts The British Academy of Film and Television Arts Film Awards is held in London with "The Artist" winning the Award for best film.
Grammy British singer Adele wins the awards for Song of the Year and Record of the Year for "Rolling in the Deep", as well as the Album of the Year for "21".
The 54th Grammy Awards for music are held at the Staples Center in the U.S. city of Los Angeles, with some of the show being re-worked to commemorate Whitney Houston.
Comrade Artemio Comrade Artemio, leader of the Shining Path Peruvian rebel movement, is captured in the Huallaga Valley area by the Army and National Police.
Hellenic Parliament The Hellenic Parliament votes to approve austerity measures demanded in return for another bailout from the eurozone.
Syrian uprising The head of the suspended Arab League's observer mission in Syria, Mohammed Ahmed Mustafa al-Dabi, resigns.
There is a lull in the bombardment of Homs allowing some families to escape and for protesters to go to the streets.