Kuala Lumpur Thousands of people gather in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia, for the People's Uprising Rally, a protest over many government policies and decisions.
Czech Republic Voters in Czech Republic go to the polls for a presidential election. Two candidates, Miloš Zeman and Karel Schwarzenberg, will face in second round on 25–26 January.
Landslide The death toll in landslides in the province of Yunnan, China rises to 46, according to state media.
Ian McKeever The funeral of Ian McKeever, who was killed by a lightning strike on Mount Kilimanjaro, occurs in County Wicklow, Ireland.
Northern Ireland Violent protests occur in Northern Ireland over flying the Union Jack at Belfast City Hall, twenty-nine police officers are injured.
Rescue attempt One French soldier and 17 militants are killed in a failed attempt to free a French hostage in Bulo Marer, Somalia.
France A French pilot is killed in a helicopter raid in northern Mali, according to French Minister of Defence Jean-Yves Le Drian.