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African Union and Comoros forces invade the rebel held island of Anjouan. The Bhutan Peace and Prosperity Party wins Bhutan's first democratic general election. Kuomintang candidate Ma Ying-jeou (pictured) is elected President of the Republic of China (Taiwan). Two referenda on joining the United Nations fail due to low turnout. A permanent coalition government agreement is reached in Belgium, ending a nine-month stalemate, as Yves Leterme is sworn in as Prime Minister. The wreckages of HMAS Sydney and the HSK Kormoran are located off the coast of Western Australia 66 years after their mutual destruction in battle. Protests in Tibet against the Chinese government result in numerous fatalities.

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