Japan Scientists in Japan confirm the 2004 discovery of a 113th element, paving the way for it to be named and included on the periodic table.
Mars The Mars Curiosity rover, for the first time, discovers what, upon further study, could be determined to be direct evidence of a fast-moving streambed- a past water source- on the planet, moving from speculation to potential proof of past water, a landmark step because such an area would be a logical site for a future base and for the discovery of past life.
Parliament The Parliament of Catalonia votes in favor of a resolution to hold a referendum on self-determination.
Mass shooting A mass shooting takes place at Accent Signage Systems, a sign company in Minneapolis, Minnesota, United States; five people are killed, including the gunman who committed suicide, and four others are wounded.
Northwestern University The body of a missing Northwestern University student, a sophomore in the School of Engineering there, is found in Wilmette Harbor on Lake Michigan; police have thus far found no signs of foul play, but his family believes he had been kidnapped and had offered a $25,000 reward.
Iván Velázquez Caballero Iván Velázquez Caballero, a top leader in the Mexican criminal group known as Los Zetas, is arrested in San Luis Potosí.
Nakoula Basseley Nakoula Nakoula Basseley Nakoula, alleged producer of the film "Innocence of Muslims" and the trailer of which contributed to widespread attacks and protests, is arrested for violating the probation terms of his release after a conviction for bank fraud.
Los Angeles A Los Angeles jury finds David Viens, the Lomita chef who told authorities that he cooked his dead wife’s body to dispose of it, guilty of second-degree murder.
United States The United States announces that it will seek to lift its ban on imported goods from Myanmar.
Senkaku Islands dispute Jia Qinglin meets with Japanese business leaders and lawmakers in Beijing in a bid to ease tensions between China and Japan.
Japan's Foreign Minister Koichiro Gemba, states that his country intends to reach out to the international community to seek support for its sovereignty over the disputed islands.
Japanese Prime Minister Yoshihiko Noda meets with UN General Secretary Ban Ki-moon, explaining to him that the islands are "Japan's inherent territory" and that "there is no territorial dispute as such".
Novel coronavirus Saudi Arabia's Ministry of Health voices concerns that the novel coronavirus, similar to SARS and reported to have originated from the country, might affect the Hajj, the religious pilgrimage set to occur next month. The ministry suggests that travelers take the necessary precautions.