British government The UK government publishes a draft royal charter aimed at underpinning self-regulation of the British press following an agreement on the issue by the country's three main political parties. However, the proposals are greeted with concerns about press freedom by the industry.
North Korea Myunghee Bae arrives in North Korea to visit her American son Kenneth Bae, who is serving 15 years of hard labor.
Organisation for the Prohibition of Chemical Weapons The Organisation for the Prohibition of Chemical Weapons wins the Nobel Peace Prize.
Migrant boat sinks A migrant boat sinks in the Channel of Sicily with at least 27 people dead but over 200 rescued.
State of Palestine An Israeli man is killed and his wife injured after an attack by Palestinian militants inside their house on the West Bank.
Islamic State of Iraq and the Levant The Islamic State of Iraq and the Levant is accused by Human Rights Watch of killing at least 190 villagers in pro-government areas and kidnapping hundreds more.