Nigerian forces storm the headquarters of the Islamic militant group Boko Haram killing 100 people, including the group’s deputy leader.

The last ruling Communist Party in Europe loses its majority in parliamentary elections in Moldova, less than 4 months after a disputed election led to widespread anti-communist protests in the country.

Iranian riot police use batons and tear gas to break up a group of protesters mourning the death of Neda Agha-Soltan and other demonstrators who were killed in the post-election violence last month.

Peru’s former President Alberto Fujimori is sentenced to 25 years in jail after being found guilty of crimes against humanity committed during the 1990s “dirty war” against the Shining Path Maoist guerrillas.

About 60,000 protesters rally against the four-month-old government in Thailand.

Protesters are regrouping in the Moldovan capital of Chisinau, a day after 10,000 anti-communist protesters clashed with police, looting shops and attacking the parliament building.