Dioncounda Traoré Dioncounda Traore is sworn in as the interim President of Mali, marking a transition back to civilian rule following last month's coup.
North Korea North Korean leader Kim Jong-un is given two posts in the Workers' Party of Korea previously held by his father Kim Jong-Il, including chairman of the party's Central Military Commission and a standing member of the Politburo.
Chongqing Protesters clash with riot police in the city of Chongqing in southwestern China during a protest over economic grievances from the redistricting of Wansheng District.
Life imprisonment Eighteen people are sentenced to life imprisonment in India for burning people alive as part of the 2002 Gujarat violence.
Philippines The Philippines sends another ship to join the current ship it has involved in a confrontation with two Chinese surveillance ships on the South China Sea, although both sides claim to be committed to a peaceful solution.
Japan Japan and the Philippines are on alert for the North Korean rocket launch over the next few days.
Google Google says that first quarter earnings rose over 24%, with net profit increasing to $8.14 billion.
Sony Corp Sony Corp announces plans to cut 10,000 jobs around the world to reduce costs and return the company to profitability.
Bodleian Libraries The Bodleian Libraries of the University of Oxford and the Vatican Library announce they will make 1.5 million pages of ancient texts available on the Internet.
AFP Agence France-Presse reports that the military of Guinea-Bissau have staged a coup against the civilian government.
Syrian uprising A ceasefire to military operations in the 2011–2012 Syrian uprising comes into effect.