Politics of Israel A new electoral law that raises the threshold of votes political parties need in elections to gain representation in the Knesset from 2 to 3.25% is passed unanimously as the entire opposition boycotts the vote.
Libyan Parliament The Libyan Parliament sacks Prime Minister Ali Zeidan and appoints former defense secretary Abdullah al-Thani as acting prime minister.
Caribbean Fourteen Caribbean nations file a lawsuit against the United Kingdom, France, and the Netherlands for damages caused during the Atlantic slave trade.
The search of one of Congress's stand-alone computers is referred to the Justice Department for investigation.
Chinese Coast Guard Two Philippine ships are expelled by the Chinese Coast Guard from Ayungin Shoal in the Spratly group of islands.
Colorado Colorado says it has collected $2 million in taxes from marijuana sales in the month of January.
Terracotta Army Bronze weapons found near China's Terracotta Army are determined to have once belonged to the soldiers.
New Zealand New Zealand says it plans to hold a referendum regarding the change of its national flag.
Anti-government protests Protesters clash with police in Turkey after a 15-year-old boy died from a head injury sustained during anti-government protests.
Israel In response to mortar fire, an Israeli airstrike in the Gaza Strip kills three suspected militants.
Maoist Maoist rebels ambush an Indian paramilitary force in Chhattisgarh, India, killing 18 soldiers.