British government The UK government says that viaspan, a solution used to preserve some donor organs, could be contaminated with bacteria after routine tests detected "Bacillus cereus" in the solution used to test the sterility of viaspan.
George Galloway George Galloway of the Respect Party wins the United Kingdom House of Commons constituency of Bradford West in a by-election.
Iranian-born Iranian-born Israeli politician Shaul Mofaz is elected as leader of the Kadima party and Israel's leader of opposition.
Sten Tolgfors Sten Tolgfors resigns as Swedish Minister of Defence due to allegations that he knew about plans to assist Saudi Arabia build a weapons plant.
Brazilian The leaders of Brazil, Russia, India, China and South Africa meet in New Delhi, India, for the 2012 BRICS summit.
Smart phone Smart phone pioneer Research in Motion announces major shake-ups in executive ranks and a strategic review in its earnings report.
Gas station Queues form at petrol stations across the United Kingdom after government ministers urged motorists to top up their fuel tanks ahead of a possible strike by fuel tanker drivers.
Adrienne Rich The death is announced of award-winning poet, essayist and public intellectual Adrienne Rich, credited with bringing the oppression of women and lesbians to the forefront of poetic discourse.