France France's top rabbi, Gilles Bernheim resigns after admitting he does not hold a philosophy degree as claimed and had engaged in plagiarism.
U.S. In the United States, Maryland Governor Martin O'Malley decides to impose a storm management fee.
Roman Catholic priest Father Emil Kapaun is awarded a Medal of Honor posthumously by U.S. President Barack Obama.
Bangladesh Police The Bangladesh Police hold editor Mahmudur Rahman from "Amar Desh", an opposition newspaper, in custody on charges of sedition, illegal publication of Skype conversations of a judge in Bangladesh's ongoing war crimes trial, and inciting violence in recent protests.
Policemen Thirty-six policemen in Mumbai, India are suspended after they are filmed allegedly taking bribes.
Decapitated Two women are beheaded while another woman and her two daughters await the same fate as they are held captive on accusations of sorcery in Bougainville, Papua New Guinea.
German chancellor Former Chancellor of Germany Helmut Kohl blames recently deceased former British Prime Minister Margaret Thatcher's hostility towards a closer Europe as the cause for ongoing tensions between the United Kingdom and the European Union.
Foreign minister The top foreign affairs officials of the G8 group of nations meet in London, where the Korean crisis, Syrian conflict and Iran's nuclear threats are expected to be major talking points.
2013 Korean crisis According to a released incorrectly declassified U.S. Defense Intelligence Agency report, North Korea may have the technology to miniaturize, mount, and deliver a nuclear warhead with a long-range missile. The accuracy of the system should, however, be low.
The G8 foreign ministers condemn "in the strongest way" North Korea's recent threats and vow to apply stronger measures if the country does not step down its rhetoric.
The United States military places a Sea-based X-band Radar in a position where it can detect any possible missile launches by North Korea, while President Barack Obama vows to protect both the U.S. and its allies.
North Korea renews a threat to permanently close its Kaesong joint industrial zone with South Korea, blaming the "confrontation" policies of the South Korea's new president, Park Geun-hye.
Tornado Tornadoes destroy a church and damage dozens of homes in the Midwestern United States, cutting off electricity in several areas, and prompting Missouri Governor Jay Nixon to declare a state of emergency.
Japan Japanese automakers Honda, Nissan, Toyota and Mazda recall around 3.4 million cars due to airbag defects.
Maria Tallchief Maria Tallchief, the first Native American to achieve the rank of prima ballerina at a major ballet company, dies at the age of 88.
Episode An episode of the American TV show "Glee" causes controversy by featuring a school shooting scene.
Madonna Singer Madonna is accused by the office of Malawi President Joyce Banda of "bullying state officials" after she reportedly exaggerated her charity's contribution and complained about her treatment on a recent visit to the country.
General election A candidate for election in Pakistan is attacked and killed by assumed Taliban militants.
Boko Haram Boko Haram rejects the idea of an amnesty offer for militants by Nigerian President Goodluck Jonathan.
Syrian Army At least 57 people are killed by the Syrian Army in the towns of Sanamayn and Ghabaghib, Daraa Governorate, Syria.
Bomb Two soldiers are killed and six security officers are wounded as insurgents mount dozens of coordinated bombing, shooting and arson attacks in the Pattani region of Thailand.
Drug smuggling At least 14 people are killed in a series of clashes between alleged drug traffickers and police in the Mexican state of Michoacán. The government states that a high-profile drug lord was killed in the battle.