2011 in politics

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Events January thumb|Tahrir Square, Egypt, 8 February 2011 January 1 – Brazil inaugurates first female president, Dilma RousseffDilma Rousseff sworn in as Brazil's new president https://www.bbc.com/news/world-latin-america-12103312 BBC 1 January 2011 October 24, 2026 January 6 – Investigation continues into BP oil spill off Gulf of MexicoUS oil spill: 'Bad management' led to BP disaster https://www.bbc.com/news/world-us-canada-12124830 BBC 6 January 2011 January 8 – American congresswoman Gabby Giffords shot in ArizonaJanuary 2017 January 14 – Amid the 2010–2011 Tunisian protests, long-time president Zine El Abidine Ben Ali dissolved the government, and flees the country due to opposition and military intervention, Tunisian PM steps in as interim president.Tunisia: Ex-President Ben Ali flees to Saudi Arabia https://www.bbc.com/news/world-africa-12198106 BBC 14 January 2011 October 24, 2026 January 16 – Former president Jean-Claude Duvalier returns to Haiti 25 years after being overthrown'Baby Doc' Duvalier returns to Haiti from exile https://www.bbc.com/news/world-11943820 BBC 16 January 2011 January 17 – Reports of self-immolation spread across AfricaLevs Josh Self-immolation reports spread through north Africa http://www.cnn.com/2011/WORLD/africa/01/17/tunisia.self.immolation/ CNN 17 January 2011 January 17 – Allegations of sexual misconduct committed by Italian Prime Minister Berlusconi grow'Italy PM Silvio Berlusconi prostitute allegations widen https://www.bbc.com/news/world-europe-12209110 BBC 17 January 2011 January 18 – Obama hosts Chinese President Hu at private dinnerObama hosts China's Hu at rare private White House meal https://www.bbc.com/news/world-asia-pacific-12212843 BBC 18 January 2011 January 20 – New Tunisian government lifts bans on previously outlawed political groups, frees political prisonersTunisian government lifts ban on political groups http://www.cnn.com/2011/WORLD/africa/01/20/tunisia.protests/ CNN 20 January 2011 January 22 – Algerians defy ban on government protests, protest in capitalAlgerians defy ban to protest government http://www.cnn.com/2011/WORLD/africa/01/22/algeria.protest/ CNN 22 January 2011 January 23 – The Green Party of Ireland pulls out of Irish government, forcing early electionsGreens pull out of crumbling Irish government http://www.cnn.com/2011/WORLD/europe/01/23/ireland.politics/ CNN 23 January 2011 January 24 – Suicide bomb detonated at Domodedovo airport in RussiaMoscow bombing: Carnage at Russia's Domodedovo airport https://www.bbc.com/news/world-europe-12268662 BBC 24 January 2011 January 24 – Protests in Yemeni capital Sanaa, spurned on by changes in TunisiaProtesters march in attempt to force Yemen's president out http://www.cnn.com/2011/WORLD/meast/01/27/yemen.protests/ CNN 24 January 2011 January 27 – Egyptian opposition leader and Nobel peace laureate Mohamed ElBaradei return to Cairo amid political unrestEgypt unrest: ElBaradei returns as protests build https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-africa-12300164 BBC 27 January 2011 October 24, 2026 January 29 – Protest in Egypt continue, spurned on by reports from Tunisia, protesters believe President will soon step downDefiance on Cairo streets as protesters 'lose fear' http://www.cnn.com/2011/WORLD/africa/01/29/egypt.protest.sat/ CNN 29 January 2011 January 30 – In a preliminary vote, 99% of South Sudan votes to split from the North, brought about by the 2005 peace agreement which ended two decades of warComplete preliminary results show 99% vote to split in Southern Sudan http://www.cnn.com/2011/WORLD/africa/01/22/sudan.referendum.results/ CNN 30 January 2011 January 30 – Protesters in London march against Egyptian President MubarakProtesters around the world march against Egypt's Mubarak http://www.cnn.com/2011/WORLD/africa/01/29/egypt.world.protests/ CNN 30 January 2011 January 31 – Egyptian army rules out the use of force against the thousands of protesters across the countryEgypt protests: Army rules out the use of force https://www.bbc.com/news/world-middle-east-12330169 BBC 31 January 2011 February thumb|King Abdullah of Jordan February 1 – King Abdullah II, King of Jordan, dismisses the government of Jordan, appoints new PM with orders to implement political reformJordan's king dismisses government, appoints new PM http://www.cnn.com/2011/WORLD/meast/02/01/jordan.government/ CNN 1 February 2011 February 1 – Egyptian President Mubarak says he will not run again after his current term ends, protesters do not capitulateMubarak says he won't run again; protesters say it's not enough http://www.cnn.com/2011/WORLD/africa/02/01/egypt.protests/ CNN 1 February 2011 February 3 – Gunfire in central Cairo, as pro-Mubarak protesters clash with anti-Mubarak protestersNew gunfire erupts in central Cairo http://www.cnn.com/2011/WORLD/africa/02/02/egypt.protests/ CNN 3 February 2011 February 4 – Crowds grow in Tahrir Square as protesters rally to celebrate day of departureEgypt protests: Many at Cairo 'day of departure' rally https://www.bbc.com/news/world-middle-east-12362826 BBC 4 February 2011 February 7 – Egyptian government raises pay of public sector workers by 15% in attempt to quell protestsEgypt unrest: Public-sector pay rise but protests go on https://www.bbc.com/news/world-middle-east-12387181 BBC 7 February 2011 February 8 – North Korea and South Korea initiate military talks after year long hiatusKitchen Michael North, South Korea in military talks after hiatus http://www.marketwatch.com/story/north-south-korea-in-military-talks-after-hiatus-2011-02-07 Market Watch 8 February 2011 February 11 – Amid the 2011 Egyptian revolution, long-time president Hosni Mubarak resignsJanuary 2017 February 12 – Egypt's military leaders, currently in control of country, pledge to uphold all existing international treatiesEgypt military authorities 'to respect all treaties' https://www.bbc.com/news/world-middle-east-12440138 BBC 13 February 2011 February 13 – Egypt's military, currently in control of country, dissolve parliament and suspend constitution, stating they will control the country for 6 months or until elections can be heldEgypt's military dissolves Parliament, suspends constitution http://www.cnn.com/2011/WORLD/meast/02/13/egypt.revolution/ CNN 13 February 2011 February 13 – Italian women stage anti Berlusconi demonstrations, in wake of allegations of sexual misconductItalian women hold anti-Berlusconi demonstrations https://www.bbc.com/news/world-europe-12442833 BBC 13 February 2011 February 14 – Large protests around Algerian capital, protesters call for democratic leadershipProtesters, police clash in Algerian capital http://www.cnn.com/2011/WORLD/africa/02/12/algeria.protest/ CNN 14 February 2011 February 16 – Protests erupt in Benghazi, LibyaLibya protests: Second city Benghazi hit by violence https://www.bbc.com/news/world-africa-12477275 BBC 16 February 2011 February 16 – Police and pro democracy protesters clash in Manama BahrainAt least 2 people dead after police move on protesters in Bahrain http://www.cnn.com/2011/WORLD/meast/02/16/bahrain.protests/ CNN 16 February 2011 February 20 – Clashes across the city of Benghazi leave 200 dead and 900 injuredLibya unrest: Scores killed in Benghazi 'massacre' https://www.bbc.com/news/world-africa-12517327 BBC 20 February 2011 February 20 – Security forces shut down protests in TehranSecurity forces push back on Iranian protesters http://www.cnn.com/2011/WORLD/meast/02/20/iran.protests/ CNN 20 February 2011 February 22 – Libyan leader Muammar Gaddafi refuses to stand down amid wide spread protestsLibya protests: Defiant Gaddafi refuses to quit https://www.bbc.com/news/world-middle-east-12544624 BBC 22 February 2011 February 25 – Barack Obama announces American sanctions against Gaddafi's LibyaLibya: Barack Obama announces Gaddafi sanctions https://www.bbc.com/news/world-africa-12585949 BBC 25 February 2011 February 26 – UN Security Council unanimously approves sanctions against LibyaLibya: UN Security Council votes sanctions on Gaddafi https://www.bbc.com/news/world-africa-12589434 BBC 26 February 2011 February 27 – Unrest in Libya spark border crisis, as civilians attempting to flee violence cross into neighboring countriesLibya unrest sparks refugee crisis at Tunisia border https://www.bbc.com/news/world-africa-12591935 BBC 27 February 2011 March March 2 – Pakistani minority minister Shahbaz Bhatti killed in ambush in IslamabadPakistan Minorities Minister Shahbaz Bhatti shot dead https://www.bbc.com/news/world-south-asia-12617562 BBC 2 March 2011 thumb|Helicopter flies over Sendai, Japan March 4 – Libyan security forces force protesters from Tripoli, Gaddafi's strongholdLibya: Protests hit Gaddafi stronghold of Tripoli https://www.bbc.com/news/world-africa-12644435 BBC 4 March 2011 March 5 – Saudi Arabia imposes ban on protestsSaudi Arabia imposes ban on all protests https://www.bbc.com/news/world-middle-east-12656744 BBC 5 March 2011 March 9 – Wisconsin bans collective bargaining for state's public employeesWis. governor officially cuts collective bargaining https://www.nbcnews.com/id/wbna41996994 NBC 9 March 2011 March 10 – Security forces in Saudi Arabia shoot at protestersWitnesses: Saudi forces fire on protesters, injure 3 http://www.cnn.com/2011/WORLD/meast/03/10/saudi.arabia.protests/ CNN 10 March 2011 March 13 – Earthquake and Tsunami in Japan cause massive damage, Japanese prime minister says it is the worst crisis since the Second World WarEarthquake and tsunami 'Japan's worst crisis since second world war' https://www.theguardian.com/world/2011/mar/13/japan-crisis-worst-since-second-world-war The Guardian 13 March 2011 March 17 – UN Security Council approve a no fly zone in Libya in an effort to protect civiliansU.N. Security Council approves no-fly zone in Libya http://www.cnn.com/2011/WORLD/africa/03/17/libya.civil.war/ CNN 17 March 2011 March 20 – Egyptian voters vote in favor of constitutional amendments that pave the way for elections in JuneEgyptians approve constitutional changes, clearing way for elections http://www.cnn.com/2011/WORLD/meast/03/20/egypt.referendum/ CNN 20 March 2011 March 23 – 15 protesters are killed in Syria when security forces clash with anti-government protesters15 killed in clashes between protesters, security forces in Syria http://www.cnn.com/2011/WORLD/meast/03/23/syria.protests/ CNN 24 March 2011 March 30 – Libya's foreign minister defects while in Britain, claims attacks on civilians as reason for defectionLibya's foreign minister defects, arrives in Britain https://www.reuters.com/article/us-libya-koussa-idUSTRE72T6UM20110330 Reuters 30 March 2011 March 30 – Syrian president Bashar al-Assad does not lift state of emergency, in place for several decadesSyria's al-Assad leaves state of emergency in place http://www.cnn.com/2011/WORLD/meast/03/30/syria.unrest/ CNN 30 March 2011 April April 3 – Protests spread in eastern Afghanistan in reaction to a Florida Priest burning the QuranAfghanistan protests over Florida pastor burning Quran spread to turbulent east http://www.cleveland.com/world/index.ssf/2011/04/afghanistan_protests_over_flor.html Associated Press 3 April 2011 thumb|Alassane Ouattara, 5th President of the Ivory Coast April 6 – Portugal to seek bailout from EU, cite rising debt and inability to raise funds on international marketsPortugal seeks EU bailout due to debt crisis https://www.theguardian.com/world/2011/apr/06/portugal-eu-bailout-debt-crisis The Guardian 6 April 2011 April 10 – France begins enforcing a ban on face veils, begins detaining those wearing face veilsWomen in face veils detained as France enforces ban https://www.bbc.com/news/world-europe-13031397 BBC 10 April 2011 April 12 – Ex president of the Ivory Coast, Laurent Gbagbo is detained by UN recognized Ivory Coast government led by Alassane Ouattara, when Gbagbo refused to cede power after November electionsIvory Coast: Ouattara urges calm after rival's capture https://www.bbc.com/news/world-africa-13044818 BBC 12 April 2011 April 13 – Egyptian prosecutors order the detention of Mubarak and his sonsKirkpatrick David Stack Liam Prosecutors Order Mubarak and Sons Held The New York Times https://www.nytimes.com/2011/04/14/world/middleeast/14egypt.html New York Times 13 April 2011 April 14 – American Congress votes to approve budget bill, financing the government through SeptemberSteinhauer Jennifer Congress Passes Budget Bill, but Some in G.O.P. Balk The New York Times https://www.nytimes.com/2011/04/15/us/politics/15congress.html?_r=0 New York Times 14 April 2011 April 20 – Syrian government passes law to lift decades old state of emergency, dissolve state security courts, and pass law to allow peaceful protestsSyria protests: Assad to lift state of emergency https://www.bbc.com/news/world-middle-east-13134322 BBC 20 April 2011 April 22 – Japanese government approves a disaster relief budget of 4 trillion Yen to begin the cleanup from March's tsunamiJapan government announces disaster relief budget https://www.bbc.com/news/business-13167014 BBC 22 April 2011 April 23 – At least 75 people are killed in clashes between security forces and anti-regime protesters in Syria, planned funerals expected to draw large crowdsProtesters Prepare Funerals for Those Killed in Syrian Uprising's Bloodiest Day https://www.foxnews.com/world/protesters-prepare-funerals-for-those-killed-in-syrian-uprisings-bloodiest-day/ BBC 23 April 2011 April 23 – Yemeni President Ali Abdullah Saleh agrees to step down in exchange for immunity for him and his family, Saleh held power for 32 yearsBoone Jeb Raghavan Sudarsan Yemen's President Saleh agrees to step down in return for immunity https://www.washingtonpost.com/world/yemens-president-saleh-agrees-to-step-down-in-return-for-immunity/2011/04/23/AFu59SWE_story.html Washington Post 23 April 2011 April 24 – Pope Benedict XVI calls for peace in the Middle East and Africa, and mentions the plight of the Japanese people in Easter messagePope calls for peace around the world in Easter message http://www.cnn.com/2011/WORLD/europe/04/24/vatican.pope.easter/ CNN 24 April 2011 April 27 – The Palestinian movements of Hamas and Fatah announced that they are ready to form a unity government, raising hopes for a more unified PalestineRival Fatah, Hamas movements reach unity deal http://www.cnn.com/2011/WORLD/meast/04/27/gaza.hamas.fatah/ CNN 27 April 2011 April 27 – President Obama releases his birth certificateObama releases original long-form birth certificate http://www.cnn.com/2011/POLITICS/04/27/obama.birth.certificate/ CNN 27 April 2011 April 29 – Prince William marries Catherine Middleton in royal wedding at Westminster AbbeyWilliam and Catherine marry in royal wedding at Westminster Abbey http://www.cnn.com/2011/WORLD/europe/04/29/uk.royal.wedding.kate.william/ CNN 29 April 2011 April 30 – Syrian security forces surround and raid the Omari Mosque in DaraaSecurity flexes muscle in flashpoint Syrian city http://www.cnn.com/2011/WORLD/meast/04/30/syria.unrest/ CNN 30 April 2011 April 30 – Gaddafi's youngest son and three grandchildren are killed in a Nato airstrike in TripoliNeild Barry Rice Xan Gaddafi's son killed in Nato air strike, say Libyan officials https://www.theguardian.com/world/2011/may/01/libya-muammar-gaddafi-son-nato1 The Guardian 30 April 2011 May thumb|Stephen Harper, Prime Minister of Canada May 1 – Osama bin Laden was killed in his compound by a US Navy. May 1 – Pope John Paul II is beatifiedAllen John Vatican announces May 1 beatification for John Paul II https://www.ncronline.org/blogs/ncr-today/vatican-announces-may-1-beatification-john-paul-ii National Catholic Reporter 14 January 2011 May 2 – Canadian prime minister Stephen Harper wins majority in election, New Democratic Party takes oppositionbrethour Patrick Harper finally wins majority as NDP surges into Opposition https://www.theglobeandmail.com/news/politics/harper-finally-wins-majority-as-ndp-surges-into-opposition/article597814/ Globe and Mail 2 May 2011 May 7 – The Pentagon releases the home videos of Osama Bin Laden, seized during raid on Bin Laden's compoundOsama Bin Laden: Pentagon releases home videos https://www.bbc.com/news/world-us-canada-13323060 BBC 7 May 2011 May 12 – American and Pakistan officials question the wives of Osama bin Laden who were captured during the raidTownsend Fran U.S. interviews 'hostile' bin Laden widows, with Pakistan officials http://www.cnn.com/2011/WORLD/asiapcf/05/12/pakistan.us.bin.laden/ CNN 12 May 2011 May 13 – Pakistani officials condemn unilateral American raid and drone strikes inside PakistanPakistan condemns Bin Laden raid and US drone attacks https://www.bbc.com/news/world-south-asia-13398281 BBC 13 May 2011 May 16 – The head of the International Monetary Fund Dominique Strauss-Kahn is charged with an alleged sexual assault on a hotel maidIMF head Strauss-Kahn charged over New York 'sex crime' https://www.bbc.com/news/world-us-canada-13402845 BBC 16 May 2011 May 16 – Israeli security forces and Pro-Palestinian protesters clash along Israel border, during Nakba Day protestsDeadly clashes mark Israel's founding, Arab 'catastrophe' http://www.cnn.com/2011/WORLD/meast/05/15/israel.border.violence/ CNN 16 May 2011 May 17 – Queen Elizabeth II of the United Kingdom honors Irish people killed while fighting for independence from BritainHalpin Padraic Humphries Conor Britain's Queen honors Irish nationals https://www.reuters.com/article/us-ireland-explosive-idUSTRE74G10F20110517 Reuters 17 May 2011 May 19 – President Obama gives speech outlining America's policy toward the Middle East, specifically addressing the recent uprisings and protests occurring in the Arab worldObama Middle East speech in full with analysis https://www.bbc.com/news/world-us-canada-13461682 BBC 19 May 2011 May 20 – President Obama and Israeli prime minister Netanyahu admit they do not share the same ideals on the path to Middle Eastern PeaceObama and Netanyahu admit 'differences' on Middle East https://www.bbc.com/news/world-middle-east-13476571 BBC 20 May 2011 May 24 – President Obama praises the United Kingdom's special ties with the United States, specifically citing their continued support post 9/11, and continued military supportPresident Obama hails 'special relationship' at banquet https://www.bbc.com/news/uk-13534368 BBC 24 May 2011 May 27 – Leaders meeting at the G8 summit in France say that Gaddafi must step down, British PM Cameron and French President Sarkozy plan visit to LibyaWintour Patrick Cameron and Sarkozy plan Libya visit as G8 says Gaddafi must go https://www.theguardian.com/world/2011/may/27/g8-to-call-for-gaddafi-to-go The Guardian 27 May 2011 May 29 – FIFA suspends 2 top executives amid bribery allegations, clears top executive BlatterFIFA suspends 2 executives, clears Blatter http://www.cbc.ca/m/sports/soccer/fifa-suspends-2-executives-clears-blatter-1.990579 CBC 29 May 2011 May 30 – South African president Jacob Zuma visits Libya on a peace mission, seeking a diplomatic solution to the ongoing Libyan protestsLibya: South Africa's Jacob Zuma in peace mission https://www.bbc.com/news/world-africa-13591667 BBC 30 May 2011 June thumb|Ali Abdullah Saleh, 1st President of Yemen June 3 – Syrian security forces open fire on protester killing 34, government cuts Internet access in attempt to quell protestsSyrian forces kill at least 34 protesters at anti-government protest https://www.theguardian.com/world/2011/jun/03/syrian-forces-kill-34-protesters The Guardian 3 June 2011 June 4 – Long time Yemen President Ali Abdullah Saleh heads to Saudi Arabia for medical treatment for injuries sustained during a rocket attack, the president's absence from the country prompted protests and rumors of his stepping downYemen: Injured President Saleh heads to Saudi Arabia for medical treatment https://www.theguardian.com/world/2011/jun/05/yemen-president-saleh-saudi-arabia The Guardian 4 June 2011 June 5 – Ollanta Humala is elected President of PeruJanuary 2017 June 13 – Several doctors and nurses from Bahrain go on trial for allegedly taking control of a hospital, storing weapons, and holding prisoners during anti-government protestsRobertson Nic Bahrain doctors go on trial, alleging torture to extract confessions http://www.cnn.com/2011/WORLD/meast/06/13/bahrain.unrest/ CNN 13 June 2011 June 18 – The Obama administration announced that they would begin peace talks with the Taliban, plan to eventually hand talks over to Afghan president Hamid Karzai and his peace councilDeYoung Karen U.S. to launch peace talks with Taliban https://www.washingtonpost.com/world/national-security/us-to-relaunch-peace-talks-with-taliban/2013/06/18/bd8c7f38-d81e-11e2-a016-92547bf094cc_story.html Washington Post 18 June 2011 June 19 – The European Union announced that Greece would receive more loans to prevent the country from defaulting on previous loansThomson Roddy EU set to release more loans to keep Greece afloat http://business.financialpost.com/news/economy/eu-set-to-release-more-loans-to-keep-greece-afloat Financial Post 19 June 2011 June 21 – A Tunisian court has sentenced former President Ben Ali and his wife to jail in absentia for 35 years, for embezzlement and missing public fundsTunisia's Ben Ali sentenced to jail in absentia https://www.bbc.com/news/world-africa-13850227 BBC 21 June 2011 thumb|right|Prince William and Princess Kate in Prince Edward Island Canada June 22 – President Obama announced his plans to withdraw 10,000 troops from Afghanistan by the end of the year, and a total of 33,000 by the middle of 2012Obama Orders Cuts in 'Surge' Troops in Afghanistan https://www.voanews.com/a/obama-to-announce-first-phase-of-troop-withdrawal-in-afghanistan-124338379/141100.html VOA 22 June 2011 June 25 – Chinese activist Hu Jia was released from prison after serving three and a half years on subversion chargesDuncan Maxim Prominent Chinese dissident freed https://www.reuters.com/article/us-china-dissident-idUSTRE75O21G20110625 Reuters 25 June 2011 June 27 – The International Criminal Court at the Hague issues a warrant for Libyan leader Gaddafi, his son, and his spy chiefHague court issues arrest warrant for Gaddafi https://www.reuters.com/article/libya-icc-idUSWEB732020110627 Reuters 27 June 2011 June 28 – In a planned 2 day general strike demonstrators in Greece gather to protest the austerity measures proposed by the government and the EUGreek austerity protests turn ugly as strike begins http://www.cnn.com/2011/WORLD/europe/06/28/greece.strike/ CNN 28 June 2011 June 29 – The government of Greece votes to accept proposed austerity measuresGreece crisis: EU welcomes Greek MPs' austerity vote https://www.bbc.com/news/world-europe-13969223 BBC 29 June 2011 June 30 – Prince William and Princess Kate arrive in Canada for a royal tour to coincide with Canada DayWilliam and Kate thrill Canada Day crowds http://www.cbc.ca/news/canada/william-and-kate-thrill-canada-day-crowds-1.1036674 CBC 30 June 2011 July July 4 – Thailand elects first female prime minister Yingluck Shinawatra, after her party Pheu Thai won a seat majorityYingluck Shinawatra, Thailand's 1st female prime minister http://www.cbc.ca/news/world/yingluck-shinawatra-thailand-s-1st-female-prime-minister-1.982685 CBC 4 July 2011 July 5 – Venezuelan President Hugo Chavez addresses crowd after return from Cuba for emergency cancer surgeryGrainger Sarah Hugo Chavez addresses Caracas crowds on return https://www.bbc.com/news/world-latin-america-14024615 BBC 5 July 2011 July 7 – British newspaper News of the World shuts down amid accusations that it eavesdropped on numerous high-profile peopleGreene Richard Allen Murdoch's scandal-hit News of the World to shut down http://www.cnn.com/2011/WORLD/europe/07/07/uk.phonehacking/index.html?hpt=wo_c1/ CNN 7 July 2011 July 8 – Space Shuttle Atlantis lifts off for final timeAmos Jonathan Space shuttle Atlantis in historic final lift-off https://www.bbc.com/news/world-14077893 BBC 8 July 2011 July 9 – South Sudan becomes independent country, raises new flag, Salva Kiir becomes first presidentSouth Sudan's flag raised at independence ceremony https://www.bbc.com/news/world-africa-14092375 BBC 9 July 2011 July 13 – United Kingdom lawmakers summon Rupert Murdoch, his son, and News of the World editor Rebekah Brooks to testify over phone hacking scandalGreene Richard Allen U.K. lawmakers summon Murdoch over phone hacking http://www.cnn.com/2011/WORLD/europe/07/12/uk.phone.hacking.scandal/ CNN 13 July 2011 July 13 – Eurozone summit reaches deal regarding Greek debt crisis, bailout package securedGreece debt crisis: Eurozone summit strikes deal https://www.bbc.com/news/world-europe-33503955 BBC 13 July 2011 July 16 – The United States officially recognizes the Transitional National Council, as the legitimate government in LibyaU.S. recognizes Libyan rebels' authority http://www.cnn.com/2011/WORLD/africa/07/15/libya.us.recognition/ CNN 16 July 2011 July 18 – London Police chief resigns amid News of the World phone hacking scandalLondon police chief resigns amid scandal http://www.winnipegfreepress.com/world/London-police-chief-resigns-amid-scandal-.html Winnipeg Free Press 18 July 2011 July 20 – UK Parliament questions Prime Minister Cameron over News of the World phone hacking scandal, and his former communications director Andy CoulsonParliament grills combative Cameron over phone-hacking scandal http://www.cnn.com/2011/WORLD/europe/07/20/uk.phone.hacking.main/ CNN 20 July 2011 July 21 – Space Shuttle Atlantis makes final landing, marks end of 30 years of shuttle flightsAmos Jonathan Space shuttle Atlantis makes final landing https://www.bbc.com/news/science-environment-14220423 BBC 20 July 2011 July 22 – The 2011 Norway attacks were two sequential domestic terrorist attacks by Anders Behring Breivik against the government, the civilian population, and a Workers' Youth League (AUF) summer camp, in which 77 people were killed. July 29 – Republicans block proposed budget plan, causing roadblock in debt-ceiling crisisSullivan Andy Cowan Richard Republican rebels force new delay in U.S. debt crisis https://www.thestar.com/business/2011/07/29/republican_rebels_force_new_delay_in_us_debt_crisis.html Toronto Star 29 July 2011 July 31 – Syrian security forces clash with protesters in Hama, at least 71 killedGroups: At least 71 dead in Syria as security forces, protesters clash http://www.cnn.com/2011/WORLD/meast/07/31/syria.unrest/index.html?hpt=wo_c1/ CNN 31 July 2011 August thumb|Hosni Mubarak August 2 – President Obama signs U.S. debt bill, ending default threatSullivan Andy Mason Jeff Obama signs U.S. debt bill http://business.financialpost.com/news/economy/downgrade-threat-remains-as-u-s-debt-fight-nears-end Financial Post 2 August 2011 August 3 – Former Egyptian president Hosni Mubarak pleads not guilty as trial begins, was brought to courtroom in a cageBedridden Mubarak pleads not guilty as trial starts http://www.ctvnews.ca/bedridden-mubarak-pleads-not-guilty-as-trial-starts-1.678843 https://web.archive.org/web/20161223134955/http://www.ctvnews.ca/bedridden-mubarak-pleads-not-guilty-as-trial-starts-1.678843 dead December 23, 2016 CTV News 3 August 2011 August 6 – S&P downgrades United States Government credit rating from AAA to AA+Paletta Damian Phillips Matt S&P Strips U.S. of Top Credit Rating https://www.wsj.com/articles/SB10001424053111903366504576490841235575386 Wall Street Journal 6 August 2011 August 7 – Protesters in London riot in response to fatal police shootingHolden Michael London neighbourhood erupts in violence after police shooting https://nationalpost.com/news/london-neighbourhood-erupts-after-fatal-police-shooting National Post 7 August 2011 August 10 – Protests in London subside after four nights of riots, Prime Minister Cameron vows 'fightback', increases number of police in city streetsFalloon Matt Abbas Mohammed English streets calmer after nights of violence https://nationalpost.com/news/cameron-under-heavy-scrutiny-as-riots-rage National Post 10 August 2011 August 11 – Debate held for Republican nomination for the presidentZeleny Jeff Parker Ashley 8 From G.O.P. Trade Attacks at Iowa Debate The New York Times https://www.nytimes.com/2011/08/12/us/politics/12debate.html New York Times 11 August 2011 August 16 – France and Germany call for closer economic and fiscal policy in the eurozoneFranco-German call for 'true euro economic governance' https://www.bbc.com/news/business-14549358 BBC 16 August 2011 August 17 – Anti-corruption protester Anna Hazare on huger strike in prison, Prime Minister Manmohan Singh says strike is misconceivedIndian PM: Anti-corruption protest 'misconceived' https://www.bbc.com/news/world-south-asia-14553952 BBC 17 August 2011 August 18 – President Obama and European leaders call for the resignation of Syrian leader Bashar al-Assad, new American sanctions against Syrian governmentWilson Scott Warrick Joby Assad must go, Obama says https://www.washingtonpost.com/politics/assad-must-go-obama-says/2011/08/18/gIQAelheOJ_story.html Washington Post 18 August 2011 August 21 – American hikers detained in Iran for two years sentenced to 8 years in prison, 5 years for cooperating with American Intelligence Services and 3 years for illegal entryU.S. hikers in Iran get 8 years in prison, state media reports http://www.cnn.com/2011/WORLD/meast/08/20/iran.us.hikers/ CNN 21 August 2011 August 24 – Kim Jong-il initiated rare talks with Russian prime minister Dmitry Medvedev, speaks about possibility of denuclearisation and economic cooperationKim Jong-il in talks with Russia's Dmitry Medvedev https://www.bbc.com/news/world-asia-pacific-14600366 BBC 24 August 2011 August 29 – Libyan leader Muammar Gaddafi flees to Algeria with his wife and three childrenLibya conflict: Gaddafi family 'flee to Algeria' https://www.bbc.com/news/world-africa-14712242 BBC 29 August 2011 August 29 – Toomas Hendrik Ilves is re-elected President of Estonia.Estonian President Ilves re-elected https://sg.news.yahoo.com/estonian-president-ilves-elected-120335745.html Yahoo News 29 August 2011 August 30 – Japan's governing party, the Democratic Party of Japan, votes Yoshihiko Noda as leaderYoshihiko Noda wins Japan leadership race https://www.bbc.com/news/world-asia-pacific-14705394 BBC 30 August 2011 August 31 – Libyan Rebels issue ultimatum to troops still loyal to Muammar Qaddafi, rebels say loyalists must surrender or face an attackLibya rebels give Qaddafi loyalists an ultimatum http://www.cbsnews.com/news/libya-rebels-give-qaddafi-loyalists-an-ultimatum/ CBSNews 31 August 2011 September September 2 – Turkey expels Israeli diplomats in protest over Israeli raid on Gaza-bound ship, in which 9 Turkish nationals diedTurkey expels Israeli diplomats after UN report https://www.reuters.com/article/turkey-israel-ties-idUSL5E7K207H20110902 Reuters 2 September 2011 September 6 – A convoy of armed Gaddafi loyalists flee from Libya across the Northern border into NigerLibya conflict: Armed Gaddafi loyalists flee to Niger https://www.bbc.com/news/world-africa-14799075 BBC 6 September 2011 September 10 – Protesters in Egypt force their way into the Israeli embassy in Cairo, following several days of protest outside the embassyEgyptian protesters break into Israeli embassy building https://www.bbc.com/news/world-middle-east-14862159 BBC 10 September 2011 September 11 – Ceremonies held across America remembering the victims of the 9/11 attacks a decade after the event9/11 anniversary: Sombre US honours victims 10 years on https://www.bbc.com/news/world-us-canada-14869230 BBC 11 September 2011 September 13 – American embassy and NATO headquarters in Kabul attacked by suicide bombersRubin Alissa Rivera Ray Healy Jack U.S. Embassy and NATO Headquarters Attacked in Kabul The New York Times https://www.nytimes.com/2011/09/14/world/asia/14afghanistan.html New York Times 13 September 2011 September 15 – British prime minister David Cameron and French president Nicolas Sarkozy pledge aid for Libya's new provisional leadersSarkozy, Cameron pledge support for Libya's new rulers http://www.ctvnews.ca/sarkozy-cameron-pledge-support-for-libya-s-new-rulers-1.697917 https://web.archive.org/web/20161223132912/http://www.ctvnews.ca/sarkozy-cameron-pledge-support-for-libya-s-new-rulers-1.697917 dead December 23, 2016 CTVNews 15 September 2011 September 17 – Occupy Wall Street begins in Zuccotti Park Moynihan, Colin http://cityroom.blogs.nytimes.com/2011/09/17/wall-street-protest-begins-with-demonstrators-blocked/ Wall Street Protest Begins, With Demonstrators Blocked City Room (blog of The New York Times) September 17, 2011 October 16, 2011 September 21 – Hikers detained in Iran are freedJanuary 2017 September 23 – Yemeni President Ali Abdullah Saleh returns from emergency medical treatment in Saudi ArabiaYemen President Ali Abdullah Saleh returns to Sanaa https://www.bbc.com/news/world-middle-east-15030899 BBC 23 September 2011 September 24 – Palestine leader Mahmoud Abbas submits request to the United Nations to be recognized as a stateYIsraeli-Palestinian talks must resume — Mideast Quartet https://www.bbc.com/news/world-middle-east-15044601 BBC 24 September 2011 September 24 – Vladimir Putin is set to return as Russia's president in 2012, Dmitry Medvedev the current president, will switch positions with Putin to become the prime ministerRussia's Putin set to return as president in 2012 https://www.bbc.com/news/world-europe-15045816 BBC 24 September 2011 September 25 – Women in Saudi Arabia gain the right to vote and to stand for electionMacFarquhar Neil Saudi Monarch Grants Women Right to Vote The New York Times https://www.nytimes.com/2011/09/26/world/middleeast/women-to-vote-in-saudi-arabia-king-says.html New York Times 25 September 2011 September 29 – Eurozone bailout fund is granted expanded powers in an attempt to stabilize the EuroEuro fund expansion passed by German parliament http://www.cbc.ca/news/business/euro-fund-expansion-passed-by-german-parliament-1.1083348 CBC 29 September 2011 October thumb|Gilad Shalit Salutes Israel Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu thumb|Julian Assange October 2 – Greece is set to default on a bailout package despite austerity measures, the bailout package is less than a year oldKyriakidou Dina Melander Ingrid Greece to miss deficit targets despite austerity https://www.reuters.com/article/us-greece-idUSTRE7900SU20111002 CBC 2 October 2011 October 8 – Yemen's president Ali Abdullah Saleh promises to cede power, a promise he has made 3 times in 2011Saleh keeps Yemenis guessing with talk of step-down https://www.reuters.com/article/us-yemen-saleh-idUSTRE7970W420111008 Reuteurs 8 October 2011 October 8 – Security council vetoes 2 resolutions on Syria, the drafts would have stopped aerial bombardment, the other would have urged a halt to hostilitiesSecurity Council Fails to Adopt Two Draft Resolutions on Syria, Despite Appeals for Action Preventing Impending Humanitarian Catastrophe in Aleppo https://www.un.org/press/en/2016/sc12545.doc.htm UN 8 October 2011 October 9 – 23 people die amid clashes between Egyptian Security Forces and protestersAt Least 23 Dead As Egyptian Forces Clash With Protesters http://www.wibw.com/home/headlines/At_least_23_dead_as_Egyptian_forces_clash_with_protesters_131428008.html WIBW 9 October 2011 October 9 – Germany's Merkel and France's Sarkozy agree to important changes to the way the Eurozone operates, in an attempt to end Euro crisisEurozone crisis: Merkel and Sarkozy 'agree key changes' https://www.bbc.com/news/world-europe-15226953 BBC 9 October 2011 October 11 – Israel and Hamas agree to a prisoner swap, 1000 Palestinian prisoners for Israeli soldier Gilad ShalitIsrael and Hamas agree prisoner swap to free Shalit https://www.reuters.com/article/us-israel-palestinians-shalit-idUSTRE79A58R20111011 Reuters 11 October 2011 October 15 – At least 70 people are injured in Rome, as protesters clash with police, amid protests inspired by Occupy Wall StreetRome protest against cuts descends into violence https://www.bbc.com/news/world-asia-pacific-15319924 BBC 15 October 2011 October 15 – Protesters from Occupy Wall Street move to fill Time's SquareThousands of protesters fill NYC's Times Square http://www.cbsnews.com/news/thousands-of-protesters-fill-nycs-times-square/ CBSNews 15 October 2011 October 17 – Francois Hollande wins primary race of the French Socialist PartyCrumley Bruce Hollande Wins French Socialist Primary, Looks to the Battle Ahead with Sarkozy https://world.time.com/2011/10/17/francois-hollande-wins-french-socialist-presidential-primary-and-looks-towards-the-real-battle-with-sarkozy/ Time 17 October 2011 October 22 – Heir to Saudi throne Abdul Aziz Al Saud dies at 85Saudi Arabia's Crown Prince Sultan bin Abdul Aziz Al Saud Dies https://www.foxnews.com/world/saudi-arabias-crown-prince-sultan-bin-abdul-aziz-al-saud-dies/ CBSNews 22 October 2011 October 23 – Libya's interim leaders declare liberation from the Gaddafi regimeLibya's new leaders declare liberation http://www.cnn.com/2011/10/23/world/africa/libya-main/ CNN 23 October 2011 October 24 – U.S. pull ambassador Robert Ford from Syria citing safety concernsU.S. pulls envoy from Syria over safety concerns http://www.cnn.com/2011/10/24/world/meast/syria-us-ambassador/ CNN 24 October 2011 October 28 – Heads of government of the 16 Commonwealth realms unanimously supported the changes to the royal succession October 31 – Global population reaches 7 BillionHuman Population Reaches 7 Billion—How Did This Happen and Can It Go On? https://www.scientificamerican.com/article/human-population-reaches-seven-billion/ Scientific American 28 October 2011 October 31 – UNESCO accept Palestine's bid for full membershipErlanger Steven Sayare Scott Unesco Accepts Palestinians as Full Members The New York Times https://www.nytimes.com/2011/11/01/world/middleeast/unesco-approves-full-membership-for-palestinians.html New York Times 31 October 2011 November thumb|George Papandreou, Prime Minister of Greece November 2 – WikiLeaks founder Julian Assange loses court battle to remain in the United Kingdom, will be extradited to SwedenAssange loses fight against extradition http://antiguaobserver.com/assange-loses-fight-against-extradition/ Daily Observer 2 November 2011 November 2 – Protesters from the Occupy Oakland movement shut down the Oakland PortOakland's Port Shuts Down as Protesters March on Waterfront https://www.nytimes.com/2011/11/03/us/occupy-oakland-protesters-set-sights-on-closing-port.html New York Times 2 November 2011 November 3 – Greek prime minister George Papandreou scraps a referendum on Greece's bailoutGreece backs off from referendum http://business.financialpost.com/news/economy/world-tells-europe-to-fix-crisis Financial Post 3 November 2011 November 10 – Papademos named as new prime minister of GreecePapademos named new Greek prime minister http://www.ctvnews.ca/papademos-named-new-greek-prime-minister-1.724390 https://web.archive.org/web/20120707194925/http://www.ctvnews.ca/papademos-named-new-greek-prime-minister-1.724390 dead July 7, 2012 CTVNews 10 November 2011 November 11 – The Italian Senate adopts an austerity law to avoid a bailoutItaly crisis: Senate adopts austerity law https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-europe-15688755 BBC 11 November 2011 November 11 – Mexico's Interior Minister Francisco Blake Mora dies in helicopter crashAllen Nick Mexico's interior minister killed in helicopter crash https://www.telegraph.co.uk/news/worldnews/centralamericaandthecaribbean/mexico/8885109/Mexicos-interior-minister-killed-in-helicopter-crash.html Telegraph 11 November 2011 November 12 – Silvio Berlusconi resigns as Italian prime-ministerItaly crisis: Silvio Berlusconi resigns as PM https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-europe-15708729 BBC 13 November 2011 November 12 – The Arab League suspends Syria from meetings and adopts sanctions against Damascus, amid failure to end government crackdown on protestersArab League sanctions for Syria https://www.bbc.com/news/world-middle-east-15706851 BBC 12 November 2011 November 14 – Mario Monti is named to replace outgoing prime minister Silvio BerlusconiMario Monti nominated to replace Berlusconi http://www.cnn.com/2011/11/13/world/europe/italy-government/ CNN 14 November 2011 November 15 – Colombia's FARC name Timoleon Jimenez as new leaderColombia's FARC rebels pick hardline new leader https://www.reuters.com/article/us-colombia-rebels-idUSTRE7AE23E20111115 Reuters 15 November 2011 November 18 – Hundreds of people are arrested as Occupy Wall Street protesters march across the Brooklyn BridgeMass arrests at Occupy Wall Street protests https://www.bbc.com/news/world-us-canada-15784439 BBC 18 November 2011 November 18 – The UN's nuclear watchdog voices deep concern over the nuclear program of IranIran nuclear: UN voices 'deep concern' over plans https://www.bbc.com/news/world-middle-east-15797177 BBC 18 November 2011 November 20 – The People's Party of Spain win election in a landslideSpain's conservatives win election in landslide http://www.cbc.ca/news/world/spain-s-conservatives-win-election-in-landslide-1.1042493 CBC 20 November 2011 November 24 – Egyptian military appoint new prime minister Kamal GanzouriEgypt military 'appoints Kamal Ganzouri as new PM' https://www.bbc.com/news/world-middle-east-15883031 BBC 24 November 2011 November 28 – First day of Egyptian elections since the military seized powerPolls close after first day of Egyptian elections http://www.cnn.com/2011/11/28/world/africa/egypt-elections/ CNN 28 November 2011 November 29 – Protesters in Iran storm the British embassy in TehranIran protesters storm UK embassy in Tehran https://www.bbc.com/news/world-middle-east-15936213 BBC 29 November 2011 November 30 – The UK expels all Iranian diplomats from country, citing embassy attack as causeUK to expel all Iranian diplomats over embassy attack https://www.bbc.com/news/uk-politics-15966628 BBC 30 November 2011 December December 1 – U.S. Secretary of State Hillary Clinton meets former political prisoner Aung San Suu Kyi in BurmaSec. Clinton meets Aung San Suu Kyi in Burma http://www.cbsnews.com/news/sec-clinton-meets-aung-san-suu-kyi-in-burma/ CBSNews 1 December 2011 December 3 – Herman Cain suspends his run for the office of President of the United StatesCain suspends presidential campaign https://www.cbc.ca/news/world/cain-suspends-presidential-campaign-1.1003971 CBC 3 December 2011 December 5 – Sarkozy and Merkel outline new Eurozone fiscal pact aimed at avoiding another debt crisisFrance and Germany outline fiscal pact https://money.cnn.com/2011/12/05/news/international/sarkozy_merkel_fiscal_pact/ https://web.archive.org/web/20120107110404/http://money.cnn.com/2011/12/05/news/international/sarkozy_merkel_fiscal_pact dead January 7, 2012 CNN Money 5 December 2011 December 9 – Joseph Kabila is re-elected as the president of the DR CongoDR Congo election: Joseph Kabila 're-elected' https://www.bbc.com/news/world-africa-16114824 BBC 9 December 2011 December 10 – Citizens of Russia gather to protest against alleged election fraud, the biggest protest in over 20 yearsRussian election protests https://www.theguardian.com/global/2011/dec/10/russia-elections-putin-protest The Guardian 10 December 2011 December 12 – Canada pulls out of the Kyoto accordCanada pulls out of Kyoto Protocol http://www.cbc.ca/news/politics/canada-pulls-out-of-kyoto-protocol-1.999072 CBC 12 December 2011 December 13 – The UN estimates at least 5000 people have been killed in crackdowns on anti-regime activists in SyriaU.N. estimates 5,000 killed in Syrian uprising http://www.cnn.com/2011/12/12/world/meast/syria-unrest/ CNN 13 December 2011 December 15 – Former mayor of Paris, and president of France Jacques Chirac is found guilty on corruption chargesChirac found guilty on corruption charges http://www.cnn.com/2011/12/15/world/europe/france-chirac/ CNN 15 December 2011 December 16 – At least 10 people die in clashes between striking oil workers and government forces in KazakhstanKazakh oil strike: 10 dead in Zhanaozen clashes https://www.bbc.com/news/world-asia-16221566 BBC 16 December 2011 December 18 – Czech leader and playwright Václav Havel dies at 75Vaclav Havel, Czech leader and playwright, dies at 75 https://www.bbc.com/news/world-europe-16236393 BBC 18 December 2011 December 18 – North Korean leader Kim Jong-Il dies at 69North Korean leader Kim Jong-il dies 'of heart attack' https://www.bbc.com/news/world-asia-16239693 BBC 18 December 2011 December 19 – Warrant issued by President of Iraq, for the arrest of Vice President on terrorism chargesIraq issues arrest warrant for vice president on terrorism charges https://www.washingtonpost.com/world/middle_east/iraqi-government-issues-arrest-warrant-for-vice-president-on-terrorism-charges/2011/12/19/gIQA7bbD5O_story.html Washington Post 19 December 2011 December 23 – US Congress passes payroll tax cut extensionU.S. Congress passes payroll tax cut extension https://www.thestar.com/business/2011/12/23/us_congress_passes_payroll_tax_cut_extension.html Toronto Star 23 December 2011 December 26 – Arab League sends observers to Syria, to monitor ongoing crisisJanuary 2017 December 28 – State funeral held for Kim Jong-il in North KoreaKim Jong-il state funeral held in North Korea https://www.bbc.com/news/world-asia-16342315 BBC 28 December 2011 December 29 – Son of Kim Jong-Il, Kim Jong-Un hailed as supreme leader of North KoreaNorth Korea hails Kim Jong-un as leader https://www.bbc.com/news/world-asia-16348858 BBC 29 December 2011 References 30em Category:Politics by year Category:21st century in politics Category:2010s in politics