Ocean New research concludes that the Earth's oceans may be growing more acidic at a faster rate than any time in the past 300 million years.
Martin O'Malley Martin O'Malley, the Governor of the US state of Maryland, signs a law legalizing gay marriage in that state.
Child murders T.J. Lane, perpetrator of the Chardon High School shooting, is charged with 3 counts of aggravated murder.
Indian forces Indian police arrest three alleged members of Lashkar-e-Taiba in Delhi who are claimed to have been planning a major terrorist attack.
International Criminal Court The International Criminal Court issues an arrest warrant for the Sudanese defence minister Abdelrahim Mohamed Hussein.
European Union leaders meet to discuss Europe's economic problems and to reappoint Herman Van Rompuy as the President of the European Council.
American Americans working for non-government organisations who had been facing trial in Egypt are allowed to leave.
Vietnam Vietnam claims that the People's Republic of China has assaulted Vietnamese fishermen in disputed waters in the South China Sea.
Liner The stricken liner "Costa Allegra" arrives at the Seychelles after losing power three days ago due to an engine room fire.
Australia Heavy rains in the Australian state of New South Wales leads to evacuations or warnings in the towns of Cooma, Goulburn, Queanbeyan and near the town of Kiama.
Brazilian Brazil announces the continuation of a "currency war" with the European Union and the United States with the extension of a financial transaction tax on foreign borrowings.
NATO Two members of the NATO International Security Assistance Force are killed in southern Afghanistan, one of whom is believed to be a member of the Afghan Army.
Azerbaijan Clashes break out and tear gas is fired by security forces in northern Azerbaijan after protesters torch the home of a local governor.
Syria The United Nations Security Council demands access to Syria for its humanitarian chief Valerie Amos.