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((see also|2010s political history))

These are some of the notable events relating to [[politics]] in 2011.

==Events==
===January===


[[File:Tahrir Square during 8 February 2011.jpg|thumb|Tahrir Square, Egypt, 8 February 2011]]
* January 1 – [[Brazil]] inaugurates first female President, [[Dilma Rousseff]]((Citation needed|date=January 2017))
* January 6 – Investigation continues into [[BP oil spill]] off Gulf of Mexico<ref>((cite news|title=US oil spill: 'Bad management' led to BP disaster|url=https://www.bbc.com/news/world-us-canada-12124830|agency=BBC|date=6 January 2011))</ref>
* January 8 – American congresswoman [[Gabby Giffords]] [[2011 Tucson shooting|shot]] in [[Arizona]]((Citation needed|date=January 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 [[Zine El Abidine Ben Ali#Ousted from the presidency|opposition and military intervention]], Tunisian PM steps in as interim President((Citation needed|date=January 2017))
* January 16 – Former President [[Jean-Claude Duvalier]] returns to Haiti 25 years after being overthrown<ref>((cite news|title='Baby Doc' Duvalier returns to Haiti from exile|url=https://www.bbc.com/news/world-11943820|agency=BBC|date=16 January 2011))</ref>
* January 17 – Reports of [[self-immolation]] spread across Africa<ref>((cite news|last1=Levs|first1=Josh|title=Self-immolation reports spread through north Africa |url=http://www.cnn.com/2011/WORLD/africa/01/17/tunisia.self.immolation/|agency=CNN|date=17 January 2011))</ref>
* January 17 – Allegations of sexual misconduct committed by [[Silvio Berlusconi|Italian Prime Minister Berlusconi]] grow<ref>((cite news|title='Italy PM Silvio Berlusconi prostitute allegations widen|url=https://www.bbc.com/news/world-europe-12209110|agency=BBC|date=17 January 2011))</ref>
* January 18 – Obama hosts Chinese [[President Hu]] at private dinner<ref>((cite news|title=Obama hosts China's Hu at rare private White House meal|url=https://www.bbc.com/news/world-asia-pacific-12212843|agency=BBC|date=18 January 2011))</ref>
* January 20 – New Tunisian government lifts bans on previously outlawed political groups, frees political prisoners<ref>((cite news|title=Tunisian government lifts ban on political groups|url=http://www.cnn.com/2011/WORLD/africa/01/20/tunisia.protests/|agency=CNN|date=20 January 2011))</ref>
* January 22 – Algerians defy ban on government protests, protest in capital<ref>((cite news|title=Algerians defy ban to protest government|url=http://www.cnn.com/2011/WORLD/africa/01/22/algeria.protest/|agency=CNN|date=22 January 2011))</ref>
* January 23 – [[Green Party of Ireland|The Green Party of Ireland]] pulls out of Irish government, forcing early elections<ref>((cite news|title=Greens pull out of crumbling Irish government|url=http://www.cnn.com/2011/WORLD/europe/01/23/ireland.politics/|agency=CNN|date=23 January 2011))</ref>
* January 24 – Suicide bomb detonated at [[Domodedovo airport]] in Russia<ref>((cite news|title=Moscow bombing: Carnage at Russia's Domodedovo airport
|url=https://www.bbc.com/news/world-europe-12268662|agency=BBC|date=24 January 2011))</ref>
* January 24 – Protests in Yemeni capital [[Sana, Yemen|Sanaa]], spurned on by changes in Tunisia<ref>((cite news|title=Protesters march in attempt to force Yemen's president out|url=http://www.cnn.com/2011/WORLD/meast/01/27/yemen.protests/|agency=CNN|date=24 January 2011))</ref>
* January 27 – Egyptian opposition leader and Nobel peace laureate [[Mohamed ElBaradei]] return to Cairo amid political unrest((Citation needed|date=January 2017))
* January 29 – [[Egyptian revolution of 2011|Protest in Egypt]] continue, spurned on by reports from Tunisia, protesters believe [[Housni Mubarak|President]] will soon step down<ref>((cite news|title=Defiance on Cairo streets as protesters 'lose fear'|url=http://www.cnn.com/2011/WORLD/africa/01/29/egypt.protest.sat/|agency=CNN|date=29 January 2011))</ref>
* January 30 – In a preliminary vote, 99% of South Sudan votes to split from the North, brought about by the [[Comprehensive Peace Agreement|2005 peace agreement]] which ended two decades of war<ref>((cite news|title=Complete preliminary results show 99% vote to split in Southern Sudan |url=http://www.cnn.com/2011/WORLD/africa/01/22/sudan.referendum.results/|agency=CNN|date=30 January 2011))</ref>
* January 30 – Protesters in London march against [[President Mubarak|Egyptian President Mubarak]]<ref>((cite news|title=Protesters around the world march against Egypt's Mubarak|url=http://www.cnn.com/2011/WORLD/africa/01/29/egypt.world.protests/|agency=CNN|date=30 January 2011))</ref>
* January 31 – Egyptian army rules out the use of force against the thousands of protesters across the country<ref>((cite news|title=Egypt protests: Army rules out the use of force|url=https://www.bbc.com/news/world-middle-east-12330169|agency=BBC|date=31 January 2011))</ref>

===February===

[[File:King Abdullah portrait.jpg|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 reform<ref>((cite news|title=Jordan's king dismisses government, appoints new PM|url=http://www.cnn.com/2011/WORLD/meast/02/01/jordan.government/|agency=CNN|date=1 February 2011))</ref>
* February 1 – [[President Mubarak|Egyptian President Mubarak]] says he will not run again after his current term ends, protesters do not capitulate<ref>((cite news|title=Mubarak says he won't run again; protesters say it's not enough|url=http://www.cnn.com/2011/WORLD/africa/02/01/egypt.protests/|agency=CNN|date=1 February 2011))</ref>
* February 3 – Gunfire in central Cairo, as pro-Mubarak protesters clash with anti-Mubarak protesters<ref>((cite news|title=New gunfire erupts in central Cairo|url=http://www.cnn.com/2011/WORLD/africa/02/02/egypt.protests/|agency=CNN|date=3 February 2011))</ref>
* February 4 – Crowds grow in [[Tahrir Square]] as protesters rally to celebrate day of departure<ref>((cite news|title=Egypt protests: Many at Cairo 'day of departure' rally|url=https://www.bbc.com/news/world-middle-east-12362826|agency=BBC|date=4 February 2011))</ref>
* February 7 – Egyptian government raises pay of public sector workers by 15% in attempt to quell protests<ref>((cite news|title=Egypt unrest: Public-sector pay rise but protests go on|url=https://www.bbc.com/news/world-middle-east-12387181|agency=BBC|date=7 February 2011))</ref>
* February 8 – North Korea and South Korea initiate military talks after year long hiatus<ref>((cite news|last1=Kitchen|first1=Michael|title=North, South Korea in military talks after hiatus|url=http://www.marketwatch.com/story/north-south-korea-in-military-talks-after-hiatus-2011-02-07|agency=Market Watch|date=8 February 2011))</ref>
* February 11 – Amid the [[2011 Egyptian revolution]], long-time president [[Hosni Mubarak]] resigns((Citation needed|date=January 2017))
* February 12 – Egypt's military leaders, currently in control of country, pledge to uphold all existing international treaties<ref>((cite news|title=Egypt military authorities 'to respect all treaties'|url=https://www.bbc.com/news/world-middle-east-12440138|agency=BBC|date=13 February 2011))</ref>
* 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 held<ref>((cite news|title=Egypt's military dissolves Parliament, suspends constitution|url=http://www.cnn.com/2011/WORLD/meast/02/13/egypt.revolution/|agency=CNN|date=13 February 2011))</ref>
* February 13 – Italian women stage anti [[Silvio Berlusconi|Berlusconi]] demonstrations, in wake of allegations of sexual misconduct<ref>((cite news|title=Italian women hold anti-Berlusconi demonstrations|url=https://www.bbc.com/news/world-europe-12442833|agency=BBC|date=13 February 2011))</ref>
* February 14 – Large protests around Algerian capital, protesters call for democratic leadership<ref>((cite news|title=Protesters, police clash in Algerian capital|url=http://www.cnn.com/2011/WORLD/africa/02/12/algeria.protest/|agency=CNN|date=14 February 2011))</ref>
* February 16 – Protests erupt in Benghazi, Libya<ref>((cite news|title=Libya protests: Second city Benghazi hit by violence|url=https://www.bbc.com/news/world-africa-12477275|agency=BBC|date=16 February 2011))</ref>
* February 16 – Police and pro democracy protesters clash] in [[Manama]] Bahrain<ref>((cite news|title=At least 2 people dead after police move on protesters in Bahrain|url=http://www.cnn.com/2011/WORLD/meast/02/16/bahrain.protests/|agency=CNN|date=16 February 2011))</ref>
* February 20 – Clashes across the city of Benghazi leave 200 dead and 900 injured<ref>((cite news|title=Libya unrest: Scores killed in Benghazi 'massacre'|url=https://www.bbc.com/news/world-africa-12517327|agency=BBC|date=20 February 2011))</ref>
* February 20 – Security forces shut down protests in [[Tehran]]<ref>((cite news|title=Security forces push back on Iranian protesters|url=http://www.cnn.com/2011/WORLD/meast/02/20/iran.protests/|agency=CNN|date=20 February 2011))</ref>
* February 22 – Libyan leader [[Muammar Gaddafi]] refuses to stand down amid wide spread protests<ref>((cite news|title=Libya protests: Defiant Gaddafi refuses to quit|url=https://www.bbc.com/news/world-middle-east-12544624|agency=BBC|date=22 February 2011))</ref>
* February 25 – [[Barack Obama]] announces American sanctions against Gaddafi's Libya<ref>((cite news|title=Libya: Barack Obama announces Gaddafi sanctions|url=https://www.bbc.com/news/world-africa-12585949|agency=BBC|date=25 February 2011))</ref>
* February 26 – [[UN Security Council]] unanimously approves sanctions against Libya<ref>((cite news|title=Libya: UN Security Council votes sanctions on Gaddafi|url=https://www.bbc.com/news/world-africa-12589434|agency=BBC|date=26 February 2011))</ref>
* February 27 – Unrest in Libya spark border crisis, as civilians attempting to flee violence cross into neighboring countries<ref>((cite news|title=Libya unrest sparks refugee crisis at Tunisia border|url=https://www.bbc.com/news/world-africa-12591935|agency=BBC|date=27 February 2011))</ref>

===March===
* March 2 – Pakistani minority minister [[Shahbaz Bhatti]] killed in ambush in Islamabad<ref>((cite news|title=Pakistan Minorities Minister Shahbaz Bhatti shot dead|url=https://www.bbc.com/news/world-south-asia-12617562|agency=BBC|date=2 March 2011))</ref>

[[File:SH-60B helicopter flies over Sendai.jpg|thumb|Helicopter flies over Sendai, Japan]]
* March 4 – Libyan security forces force protesters from Tripoli, Gaddafi's stronghold<ref>((cite news|title=Libya: Protests hit Gaddafi stronghold of Tripoli|url=https://www.bbc.com/news/world-africa-12644435|agency=BBC|date=4 March 2011))</ref>
* March 5 – [[Saudi Arabia]] imposes ban on protests<ref>((cite news|title=Saudi Arabia imposes ban on all protests|url=https://www.bbc.com/news/world-middle-east-12656744|agency=BBC|date=5 March 2011))</ref>
* March 9 – [[Wisconsin]] bans collective bargaining for state's public employees<ref>((cite news|title=Wis. governor officially cuts collective bargaining|url=http://www.nbcnews.com/id/41996994/ns/politics-more_politics/t/wis-governor-officially-cuts-collective-bargaining/#.WB5a3_krJjE|agency=NBC|date=9 March 2011))</ref>
* March 10 – Security forces in Saudi Arabia shoot at protesters<ref>((cite news|title=Witnesses: Saudi forces fire on protesters, injure 3|url=http://www.cnn.com/2011/WORLD/meast/03/10/saudi.arabia.protests/|agency=CNN|date=10 March 2011))</ref>
* March 13 – [[Earthquake]] and [[Tsunami]] in Japan [[2011 Tōhoku earthquake and tsunami|cause massive damage]], Japanese Prime Minister says it is the worst crisis since the Second World War<ref>((cite news|title=Earthquake and tsunami 'Japan's worst crisis since second world war'|url=https://www.theguardian.com/world/2011/mar/13/japan-crisis-worst-since-second-world-war|agency=The Guardian|date=13 March 2011))</ref>
* March 17 – [[UN Security Council]] approve a no fly zone in Libya in an effort to protect civilians<ref>((cite news|title=U.N. Security Council approves no-fly zone in Libya|url=http://www.cnn.com/2011/WORLD/africa/03/17/libya.civil.war/|agency=CNN|date=17 March 2011))</ref>
* March 20 – Egyptian voters vote in favor of constitutional amendments that pave the way for elections in June<ref>((cite news|title=Egyptians approve constitutional changes, clearing way for elections|url=http://www.cnn.com/2011/WORLD/meast/03/20/egypt.referendum/|agency=CNN|date=20 March 2011))</ref>
* March 23 – 15 protesters are killed when security forces clash with anti-government protesters((where?|date=January 2017))<ref>((cite news|title=15 killed in clashes between protesters, security forces in Syria|url=http://www.cnn.com/2011/WORLD/meast/03/23/syria.protests/|agency=CNN|date=24 March 2011))</ref>
* March 30 – Libya's foreign minister defects while in Britain, claims attacks on civilians as reason for defection<ref>((cite news|title=Libya's foreign minister defects, arrives in Britain|url=https://www.reuters.com/article/us-libya-koussa-idUSTRE72T6UM20110330|work=Reuters|date=30 March 2011))</ref>
* March 30 – Syrian President [[Bashar Al-Assad]] does not lift state of emergency, in place for several decades<ref>((cite news|title=Syria's al-Assad leaves state of emergency in place|url=http://www.cnn.com/2011/WORLD/meast/03/30/syria.unrest/|agency=CNN|date=30 March 2011))</ref>

===April===
* April 3 – Protests spread in eastern Afghanistan in reaction to a Florida Priest burning the [[Quran]]<ref>((cite news|title=Afghanistan protests over Florida pastor burning Quran spread to turbulent east|url=http://www.cleveland.com/world/index.ssf/2011/04/afghanistan_protests_over_flor.html|agency=Associated Press|date=3 April 2011))</ref>

[[File:Alassane Ouattara UNESCO 09-2011.jpg|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 markets<ref>((cite news|title=Portugal seeks EU bailout due to debt crisis|url=https://www.theguardian.com/world/2011/apr/06/portugal-eu-bailout-debt-crisis|agency=The Guardian|date=6 April 2011))</ref>
* April 10 – [[France]] begins enforcing a ban on face veils, begins detaining those wearing face veils<ref>((cite news|title=Women in face veils detained as France enforces ban|url=https://www.bbc.com/news/world-europe-13031397|agency=BBC|date=10 April 2011))</ref>
* 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 elections<ref>((cite news|title=Ivory Coast: Ouattara urges calm after rival's capture|url=https://www.bbc.com/news/world-africa-13044818|agency=BBC|date=12 April 2011))</ref>
* April 13 – Egyptian prosecutors order the detention of [[Hosni Mubarak|Mubarak]] and his sons<ref>((cite news|last1=Kirkpatrick|first1=David|last2=Stack|first2=Liam|title=Prosecutors Order Mubarak and Sons Held
|work=The New York Times |url=https://www.nytimes.com/2011/04/14/world/middleeast/14egypt.html|agency=New York Times|date=13 April 2011))</ref>
* April 14 – American Congress votes to approve budget bill, financing the government through September<ref>((cite news|last1=Steinhauer|first1=Jennifer|title=Congress Passes Budget Bill, but Some in G.O.P. Balk|work=The New York Times |url=https://www.nytimes.com/2011/04/15/us/politics/15congress.html?_r=0|agency=New York Times|date=14 April 2011))</ref>
* April 20 – [[Syrian government]] passes law to lift decades old state of emergency, dissolve state security courts, and pass law to allow peaceful protests<ref>((cite news|title=Syria protests: Assad to lift state of emergency|url=https://www.bbc.com/news/world-middle-east-13134322|agency=BBC|date=20 April 2011))</ref>
* April 22 – [[Japanese government]] approves a disaster relief budget of 4 trillion Yen to begin the cleanup from March's tsunami<ref>((cite news|title=Japan government announces disaster relief budget|url=https://www.bbc.com/news/business-13167014|agency=BBC|date=22 April 2011))</ref>
* 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 crowds<ref>((cite news|title=Protesters Prepare Funerals for Those Killed in Syrian Uprising's Bloodiest Day|url=http://www.foxnews.com/world/2011/04/22/syrian-security-forces-open-demonstrators.html|agency=BBC|date=23 April 2011))</ref>
* 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 years<ref>((cite news|last1=Boone|first1=Jeb|last2=Raghavan|first2=Sudarsan|title=Yemen's President Saleh agrees to step down in return for immunity|url=https://www.washingtonpost.com/world/yemens-president-saleh-agrees-to-step-down-in-return-for-immunity/2011/04/23/AFu59SWE_story.html|agency=Washington Post|date=23 April 2011))</ref>
* April 24 – [[Pope Benedict XVI]] calls for peace in the Middle East and Africa, and mentions the plight of the Japanese people in Easter message<ref>((cite news|title=Pope calls for peace around the world in Easter message|url=http://www.cnn.com/2011/WORLD/europe/04/24/vatican.pope.easter/|agency=CNN|date=24 April 2011))</ref>
* 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 Palestine<ref>((cite news|title=Rival Fatah, Hamas movements reach unity deal|url=http://www.cnn.com/2011/WORLD/meast/04/27/gaza.hamas.fatah/|agency=CNN|date=27 April 2011))</ref>
* April 27 – President Obama releases his birth certificate<ref>((cite news|title=Obama releases original long-form birth certificate|url=http://www.cnn.com/2011/POLITICS/04/27/obama.birth.certificate/|agency=CNN|date=27 April 2011))</ref>
* April 29 – [[Prince William]] marries [[Catherine Middleton]] in royal wedding at Westminster Abbey<ref>((cite news|title=William and Catherine marry in royal wedding at Westminster Abbey|url=http://www.cnn.com/2011/WORLD/europe/04/29/uk.royal.wedding.kate.william/|agency=CNN|date=29 April 2011))</ref>
* April 30 – Syrian security forces surround and raid the [[Al-Omari Mosque (Daraa)|Omari Mosque]] in Daraa<ref>((cite news|title=Security flexes muscle in flashpoint Syrian city|url=http://www.cnn.com/2011/WORLD/meast/04/30/syria.unrest/|agency=CNN|date=30 April 2011))</ref>
* April 30 – Gaddafi's youngest son and three grandchildren are killed in a Nato airstrike in Tripoli<ref>((cite news|last1=Neild|first1=Barry|last2=Rice|first2=Xan|title=Gaddafi's son killed in Nato air strike, say Libyan officials|url=https://www.theguardian.com/world/2011/may/01/libya-muammar-gaddafi-son-nato1|agency=The Guardian|date=30 April 2011))</ref>

===May===

[[File:Stephen-Harper-Cropped-2014-02-18.jpg|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 [[Beatification|beatified]]<ref>((cite news|last1=Allen|first1=John|title=Vatican announces May 1 beatification for John Paul II|url=https://www.ncronline.org/blogs/ncr-today/vatican-announces-may-1-beatification-john-paul-ii|agency=National Catholic Reporter|date=14 January 2011))</ref>
* May 2 – Canadian Prime Minister [[Stephen Harper]] wins majority in election, New Democratic Party takes opposition<ref>((cite news|last1=brethour|first1=Patrick|title=Harper finally wins majority as NDP surges into Opposition|url=https://www.theglobeandmail.com/news/politics/harper-finally-wins-majority-as-ndp-surges-into-opposition/article597814/|agency=Globe and Mail|date=2 May 2011))</ref>
* May 7 – [[The Pentagon]] releases the home videos of Osama Bin Laden, seized during raid on Bin Laden's compound<ref>((cite news|title=Osama Bin Laden: Pentagon releases home videos|url=https://www.bbc.com/news/world-us-canada-13323060|agency=BBC|date=7 May 2011))</ref>
* May 12 – American and Pakistan officials question the wives of [[Osama bin Laden]] who were captured during [[Bin laden raid|the raid]]<ref>((cite news|last1=Townsend|first1=Fran|title=U.S. interviews 'hostile' bin Laden widows, with Pakistan officials|url=http://www.cnn.com/2011/WORLD/asiapcf/05/12/pakistan.us.bin.laden/|agency=CNN|date=12 May 2011))</ref>
* May 13 – Pakistani officials condemn unilateral American raid and drone strikes inside [[Pakistan]]<ref>((cite news|title=Pakistan condemns Bin Laden raid and US drone attacks|url=https://www.bbc.com/news/world-south-asia-13398281|agency=BBC|date=13 May 2011))</ref>
* May 16 – The head of the [[International Monetary Fund]] [[Dominique Strauss-Kahn]] is charged with an alleged sexual assault on a hotel maid<ref>((cite news|title=IMF head Strauss-Kahn charged over New York 'sex crime'|url=https://www.bbc.com/news/world-us-canada-13402845|agency=BBC|date=16 May 2011))</ref>
* May 16 – Israeli security forces and Pro-Palestinian protesters clash along Israel border, during [[Nakba Day]] protests<ref>((cite news|title=Deadly clashes mark Israel's founding, Arab 'catastrophe'|url=http://www.cnn.com/2011/WORLD/meast/05/15/israel.border.violence/|agency=CNN|date=16 May 2011))</ref>
* May 17 – Queen [[Elizabeth II]] of the United Kingdom honors Irish people killed while fighting for independence from Britain<ref>((cite news|last1=Halpin|first1=Padraic|last2=Humphries|first2=Conor|title=Britain's Queen honors Irish nationals|url=https://www.reuters.com/article/us-ireland-explosive-idUSTRE74G10F20110517|work=Reuters|date=17 May 2011))</ref>
* 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 world<ref>((cite news|title=Obama Middle East speech in full with analysis|url=https://www.bbc.com/news/world-us-canada-13461682|agency=BBC|date=19 May 2011))</ref>
* May 20 – [[President Obama]] and Israeli Prime Minister [[Netanyahu]] admit they do not share the same ideals on the path to Middle Eastern Peace<ref>((cite news|title=Obama and Netanyahu admit 'differences' on Middle East|url=https://www.bbc.com/news/world-middle-east-13476571|agency=BBC|date=20 May 2011))</ref>
* 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 support<ref>((cite news|title=President Obama hails 'special relationship' at banquet|url=https://www.bbc.com/news/uk-13534368|agency=BBC|date=24 May 2011))</ref>
* 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 Libya<ref>((cite news|last1=Wintour|first1=Patrick|title=Cameron and Sarkozy plan Libya visit as G8 says Gaddafi must go|url=https://www.theguardian.com/world/2011/may/27/g8-to-call-for-gaddafi-to-go|agency=The Guardian|date=27 May 2011))</ref>
* May 29 – [[FIFA]] suspends 2 top executives amid bribery allegations, clears top executive [[Blatter]]<ref>((cite news|title=FIFA suspends 2 executives, clears Blatter|url=http://www.cbc.ca/m/sports/soccer/fifa-suspends-2-executives-clears-blatter-1.990579|agency=CBC|date=29 May 2011))</ref>
* May 30 – South African President [[Jacob Zuma]] visits [[Libya]] on a peace mission, seeking a diplomatic solution to the ongoing [[Libyan conflict (2011–present)|Libyan protests]]<ref>((cite news|title=Libya: South Africa's Jacob Zuma in peace mission|url=https://www.bbc.com/news/world-africa-13591667|agency=BBC|date=30 May 2011))</ref>

===June===

[[File:President Ali Abdullah Saleh.jpg|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 protests<ref>((cite news|title=Syrian forces kill at least 34 protesters at anti-government protest|url=https://www.theguardian.com/world/2011/jun/03/syrian-forces-kill-34-protesters|agency=The Guardian|date=3 June 2011))</ref>
* 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 down<ref>((cite news|title=Yemen: Injured President Saleh heads to Saudi Arabia for medical treatment|url=https://www.theguardian.com/world/2011/jun/05/yemen-president-saleh-saudi-arabia|agency=The Guardian|date=4 June 2011))</ref>
* June 5 – [[Ollanta Humala]] is elected [[President of Peru]]((Citation needed|date=January 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 protests<ref>((cite news|last1=Robertson|first1=Nic|title=Bahrain doctors go on trial, alleging torture to extract confessions|url=http://www.cnn.com/2011/WORLD/meast/06/13/bahrain.unrest/|agency=CNN|date=13 June 2011))</ref>
* 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 council<ref>((cite news|last1=DeYoung|first1=Karen|title=U.S. to launch peace talks with Taliban|url=https://www.washingtonpost.com/world/national-security/us-to-relaunch-peace-talks-with-taliban/2013/06/18/bd8c7f38-d81e-11e2-a016-92547bf094cc_story.html|agency=Washington Post|date=18 June 2011))</ref>
* June 19 – The [[European Union]] announced that [[Greece]] would receive more loans to prevent the country from defaulting on previous loans<ref>((cite news|last1=Thomson|first1=Roddy|title=EU set to release more loans to keep Greece afloat|url=http://business.financialpost.com/news/economy/eu-set-to-release-more-loans-to-keep-greece-afloat|agency=Financial Post|date=19 June 2011))</ref>
* 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 funds<ref>((cite news|title=Tunisia's Ben Ali sentenced to jail in absentia|url=https://www.bbc.com/news/world-africa-13850227|agency=BBC|date=21 June 2011))</ref>

[[File:Will and Kate in Prince Edward Island Canada 2011.jpg|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 2012<ref>((cite news|title=Obama Orders Cuts in 'Surge' Troops in Afghanistan|url=http://www.voanews.com/a/obama-to-announce-first-phase-of-troop-withdrawal-in-afghanistan-124338379/141100.html|agency=VOA|date=22 June 2011))</ref>
* June 25 – Chinese activist [[Hu Jia (activist)|Hu Jia]] was released from prison after serving three and a half years on [[subversion]] charges<ref>((cite news|last1=Duncan|first1=Maxim|title=Prominent Chinese dissident freed|url=https://www.reuters.com/article/us-china-dissident-idUSTRE75O21G20110625|work=Reuters|date=25 June 2011))</ref>
* June 27 – The [[International Criminal Court]] at the Hague issues a [[Arrest warrant|warrant]] for Libyan leader [[Gadaffi]], his son, and his spy chief<ref>((cite news|title=Hague court issues arrest warrant for Gaddafi|url=https://www.reuters.com/article/libya-icc-idUSWEB732020110627|work=Reuters|date=27 June 2011))</ref>
* June 28 – In a planned 2 day [[general strike]] demonstrators in Greece gather to protest the [[austerity measures]] proposed by the government and [[the EU]]<ref>((cite news|title=Greek austerity protests turn ugly as strike begins|url=http://www.cnn.com/2011/WORLD/europe/06/28/greece.strike/|agency=CNN|date=28 June 2011))</ref>
* June 29 – The [[government of Greece]] votes to accept proposed [[austerity measures]]<ref>((cite news|title=Greece crisis: EU welcomes Greek MPs' austerity vote|url=https://www.bbc.com/news/world-europe-13969223|agency=BBC|date=29 June 2011))</ref>
* June 30 – [[Prince William]] and [[Princess Kate]] arrive in Canada for a royal tour to coincide with [[Canada day]]<ref>((cite news|title=William and Kate thrill Canada Day crowds|url=http://www.cbc.ca/news/canada/william-and-kate-thrill-canada-day-crowds-1.1036674|agency=CBC|date=30 June 2011))</ref>

===July===

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* July 4 – Thailand elects first female Prime Minister [[Yingluck Shinawatra]], after her party [[Pheu Thai]] won a seat majority<ref>((cite news|title=Yingluck Shinawatra, Thailand's 1st female prime minister|url=http://www.cbc.ca/news/world/yingluck-shinawatra-thailand-s-1st-female-prime-minister-1.982685|agency=CBC|date=4 July 2011))</ref>
* July 5 – [[Venezuela]]n President [[Hugo Chavez]] addresses crowd after return from Cuba for emergency cancer surgery<ref>((cite news|last1=Grainger|first1=Sarah|title=Hugo Chavez addresses Caracas crowds on return|url=https://www.bbc.com/news/world-latin-america-14024615|agency=BBC|date=5 July 2011))</ref>
* July 7 – British newspaper [[News of the World]] shuts down amid accusations that it eavesdropped on numerous high-profile people<ref>((cite news|last1=Greene|first1=Richard Allen|title=Murdoch's scandal-hit News of the World to shut down|url=http://www.cnn.com/2011/WORLD/europe/07/07/uk.phonehacking/index.html?hpt=wo_c1/|agency=CNN|date=7 July 2011))</ref>
* July 8 – [[Space Shuttle Atlantis]] lifts off for final time<ref>((cite news|last1=Amos|first1=Jonathan|title=Space shuttle Atlantis in historic final lift-off|url=https://www.bbc.com/news/world-14077893|agency=BBC|date=8 July 2011))</ref>
* July 9 – [[South Sudan]] becomes independent country, raises new flag, [[Salva Kiir]] becomes first President<ref>((cite news|title=South Sudan's flag raised at independence ceremony|url=https://www.bbc.com/news/world-africa-14092375|agency=BBC|date=9 July 2011))</ref>
* July 13 – [[United Kingdom]] lawmakers summon [[Rupert Murdoch]], his son, and [[News of the World]] editor [[Rebekah Brooks]] to testify over [[News of the World phone hacking scandal investigations|phone hacking scandal]]<ref>((cite news|last1=Greene|first1=Richard Allen|title=U.K. lawmakers summon Murdoch over phone hacking|url=http://www.cnn.com/2011/WORLD/europe/07/12/uk.phone.hacking.scandal/|agency=CNN|date=13 July 2011))</ref>
* July 13 – [[Eurozone summit]] reaches deal regarding [[Greek debt crisis]], bailout package secured<ref>((cite news|title=Greece debt crisis: Eurozone summit strikes deal|url=https://www.bbc.com/news/world-europe-33503955|agency=BBC|date=13 July 2011))</ref>
* July 16 – The [[United States]] officially recognizes the [[Transitional National Council]], as the legitimate government in Libya<ref>((cite news|title=U.S. recognizes Libyan rebels' authority|url=http://www.cnn.com/2011/WORLD/africa/07/15/libya.us.recognition/|agency=CNN|date=16 July 2011))</ref>
* July 18 – [[London]] Police chief resigns amid [[News of the World]] [[News of the World phone hacking scandal investigations|phone hacking scandal]]<ref>((cite news|title=London police chief resigns amid scandal|url=http://www.winnipegfreepress.com/world/London-police-chief-resigns-amid-scandal-.html|agency=Winnipeg Free Press|date=18 July 2011))</ref>
* July 20 – [[United Kingdom|UK]] Parliament questions [[Prime Minister Cameron]] over [[News of the World phone hacking scandal investigations|News of the World phone hacking scandal]], and his former communications director [[Andy Coulson]]<ref>((cite news|title=Parliament grills combative Cameron over phone-hacking scandal|url=http://www.cnn.com/2011/WORLD/europe/07/20/uk.phone.hacking.main/|agency=CNN|date=20 July 2011))</ref>
* July 21 – [[Space Shuttle Atlantis]] makes final landing, marks end of 30 years of shuttle flights<ref>((cite news|last1=Amos|first1=Jonathan|title=Space shuttle Atlantis makes final landing|url=https://www.bbc.com/news/science-environment-14220423|agency=BBC|date=20 July 2011))</ref>
* 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 (US)|Republicans]] block proposed budget plan, causing roadblock in [[United States debt-ceiling crisis of 2011|debt-ceiling crisis]]<ref>((cite news|last1=Sullivan|first1=Andy|last2=Cowan|first2=Richard|title=Republican rebels force new delay in U.S. debt crisis|url=https://www.thestar.com/business/2011/07/29/republican_rebels_force_new_delay_in_us_debt_crisis.html|agency=Toronto Star|date=29 July 2011))</ref>
* July 31 – [[Syrian military|Syrian security forces]] clash with protesters in [[Hama]], at least 71 killed<ref>((cite news|title=Groups: At least 71 dead in Syria as security forces, protesters clash|url=http://www.cnn.com/2011/WORLD/meast/07/31/syria.unrest/index.html?hpt=wo_c1/|agency=CNN|date=31 July 2011))</ref>

===August===

[[File:Hosni Mubarak ritratto.jpg|thumb|Hosni Mubarak]]
* August 2 – [[President Obama]] signs U.S. debt bill, ending default threat<ref>((cite news|last1=Sullivan|first1=Andy|last2=Mason|first2=Jeff|title=Obama signs U.S. debt bill|url=http://business.financialpost.com/news/economy/downgrade-threat-remains-as-u-s-debt-fight-nears-end|agency=Financial Post|date=2 August 2011))</ref>
* August 3 – Former Egyptian President [[Hosni Mubarak]] pleads not guilty as trial begins, was brought to courtroom in a cage<ref>((cite news|title=Bedridden Mubarak pleads not guilty as trial starts
|url=http://www.ctvnews.ca/bedridden-mubarak-pleads-not-guilty-as-trial-starts-1.678843|agency=CTV News|date=3 August 2011))</ref>
* August 6 – [[Standard & Poor's|S&P]] downgrades [[United States Government]] credit rating from AAA to AA+<ref>((cite news|last1=Paletta|first1=Damian|last2=Phillips|first2=Matt|title=S&P Strips U.S. of Top Credit Rating
|url=https://www.wsj.com/articles/SB10001424053111903366504576490841235575386|agency=Wall Street Journal|date=6 August 2011))</ref>
* August 7 – Protesters in [[London]] [[London riots in 2011|riot]] in response to fatal police shooting<ref>((cite news|last1=Holden|first1=Michael|title=London neighbourhood erupts in violence after police shooting
|url=http://news.nationalpost.com/news/london-neighbourhood-erupts-after-fatal-police-shooting|agency=National Post|date=7 August 2011))</ref>
* August 10 – Protests in [[London]] subside after four nights of riots, [[Prime Minister Cameron]] vows 'fightback', increases number of police in city streets<ref>((cite news|last1=Falloon|first1=Matt|last2=Abbas|first2=Mohammed|title=English streets calmer after nights of violence|url=http://news.nationalpost.com/news/cameron-under-heavy-scrutiny-as-riots-rage|agency=National Post|date=10 August 2011))</ref>
* August 11 – Debate held for [[Republican (US)|Republican]] nomination for the president<ref>((cite news|last1=Zeleny|first1=Jeff|last2=Parker|first2=Ashley|title=8 From G.O.P. Trade Attacks at Iowa Debate
|work=The New York Times |url=https://www.nytimes.com/2011/08/12/us/politics/12debate.html|agency=New York Times|date=11 August 2011))</ref>
* August 16 – [[France]] and [[Germany]] call for closer economic and fiscal policy in the [[eurozone]]<ref>((cite news|title=Franco-German call for 'true euro economic governance'|url=https://www.bbc.com/news/business-14549358|agency=BBC|date=16 August 2011))</ref>
* August 17 – Anti-corruption protester [[Anna Hazare]] on huger strike in prison, Prime Minister [[Manmohan Singh]] says strike is misconceived<ref>((cite news|title=Indian PM: Anti-corruption protest 'misconceived'
|url=https://www.bbc.com/news/world-south-asia-14553952|agency=BBC|date=17 August 2011))</ref>
* August 18 – [[President Obama]] and European leaders call for the resignation of Syrian leader [[Bashar al-Assad]], new American sanctions against Syrian government<ref>((cite news|last1=Wilson|first1=Scott|last2=Warrick|first2=Joby|title=Assad must go, Obama says
|url=https://www.washingtonpost.com/politics/assad-must-go-obama-says/2011/08/18/gIQAelheOJ_story.html|agency=Washington Post|date=18 August 2011))</ref>
* August 21 – American hikers detained in [[Iran]] for two years sentenced to 8 years in prison, 5 years for cooperating with [[American intelligence|American Intelligence Services]] and 3 years for [[illegal entry]]<ref>((cite news|title=U.S. hikers in Iran get 8 years in prison, state media reports|url=http://www.cnn.com/2011/WORLD/meast/08/20/iran.us.hikers/|agency=CNN|date=21 August 2011))</ref>
* August 24 – [[Kim Jong-il]] initiated rare talks with Russian Prime Minister [[Dmitry Medvedev]], speaks about possibility of denuclearisation and economic cooperation<ref>((cite news|title=Kim Jong-il in talks with Russia's Dmitry Medvedev
|url=https://www.bbc.com/news/world-asia-pacific-14600366|agency=BBC|date=24 August 2011))</ref>
* August 29 – Libyan leader [[Muammar Gaddafi]] flees to [[Algeria]] with his wife and three children<ref>((cite news|title=Libya conflict: Gaddafi family 'flee to Algeria'|url=https://www.bbc.com/news/world-africa-14712242|agency=BBC|date=29 August 2011))</ref>
* August 29 – [[Toomas Hendrik Ilves]] is re-elected [[President of Estonia]].<ref>((cite news|title=Estonian President Ilves re-elected|url=https://sg.news.yahoo.com/estonian-president-ilves-elected-120335745.html|agency=Yahoo News|date=29 August 2011))</ref>
* August 30 – Japan's governing party, the [[Democratic Party of Japan]], votes [[Yoshihiko Noda]] as leader<ref>((cite news|title=Yoshihiko Noda wins Japan leadership race|url=https://www.bbc.com/news/world-asia-pacific-14705394|agency=BBC|date=30 August 2011))</ref>
* August 31 – Libyan Rebels issue ultimatum to troops still loyal to [[Muammar Qaddafi]], rebels say loyalists must surrender or face an attack<ref>((cite news|title=Libya rebels give Qaddafi loyalists an ultimatum|url=http://www.cbsnews.com/news/libya-rebels-give-qaddafi-loyalists-an-ultimatum/|agency=CBSNews|date=31 August 2011))</ref>

===September===

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* September 2 – [[Turkey]] expels Israeli diplomats in protest over Israeli raid on Gaza-bound ship, in which 9 Turkish nationals died<ref>((cite news|title=Turkey expels Israeli diplomats after UN report|url=https://www.reuters.com/article/turkey-israel-ties-idUSL5E7K207H20110902|work=Reuters|date=2 September 2011))</ref>
* September 6 – A convoy of armed Gaddafi loyalists flee from Libya across the Northern border into [[Niger]]<ref>((cite news|title=Libya conflict: Armed Gaddafi loyalists flee to Niger|url=https://www.bbc.com/news/world-africa-14799075|agency=BBC|date=6 September 2011))</ref>
* September 10 – Protesters in [[Egypt]] force their way into the Israeli embassy in Cairo, following several days of protest outside the embassy<ref>((cite news|title=Egyptian protesters break into Israeli embassy building|url=https://www.bbc.com/news/world-middle-east-14862159|agency=BBC|date=10 September 2011))</ref>
* September 11 – Ceremonies held across America remembering the victims of the [[9/11 attacks]] a decade after the event<ref>((cite news|title=9/11 anniversary: Sombre US honours victims 10 years on|url=https://www.bbc.com/news/world-us-canada-14869230|agency=BBC|date=11 September 2011))</ref>
* September 13 – American embassy and [[NATO]] headquarters in [[Kabul]] attacked by [[suicide bombers]]<ref>((cite news|last1=Rubin|first1=Alissa|last2=Rivera|first2=Ray|last3=Healy|first3=Jack|title=U.S. Embassy and NATO Headquarters Attacked in Kabul|work=The New York Times |url=https://www.nytimes.com/2011/09/14/world/asia/14afghanistan.html|agency=New York Times|date=13 September 2011))</ref>
* September 15 – British Prime Minister [[David Cameron]] and French President [[Nicolas Sarkozy]] pledge aid for Libya's new provisional leaders<ref>((cite news|title=Sarkozy, Cameron pledge support for Libya's new rulers|url=http://www.ctvnews.ca/sarkozy-cameron-pledge-support-for-libya-s-new-rulers-1.697917|agency=CTVNews|date=15 September 2011))</ref>
* September 17 – [[Occupy Wall Street]] begins in [[Zuccotti Park]]<ref>((cite news| author = Moynihan, Colin |url=http://cityroom.blogs.nytimes.com/2011/09/17/wall-street-protest-begins-with-demonstrators-blocked/ |title=Wall Street Protest Begins, With Demonstrators Blocked |publisher= City Room (blog of [[The New York Times]]) |date= September 17, 2011 |accessdate= October 16, 2011))</ref>
* September 21 – [[2009–11 detention of American hikers by Iran|Hikers detained in Iran are freed]]((Citation needed|date=January 2017))
* September 23 – [[Yemen]]i President [[Ali Abdullah Saleh]] returns from emergency medical treatment in [[Saudi Arabia]]<ref>((cite news|title=Yemen President Ali Abdullah Saleh returns to Sanaa|url=https://www.bbc.com/news/world-middle-east-15030899|agency=BBC|date=23 September 2011))</ref>
* September 24 – [[State of Palestine|Palestine]] leader [[Mahmoud Abbas]] submits request to the [[United Nations]] to be recognized as a state<ref>((cite news|title=YIsraeli-Palestinian talks must resume&nbsp;— Mideast Quartet|url=https://www.bbc.com/news/world-middle-east-15044601|agency=BBC|date=24 September 2011))</ref>
* 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 Minister<ref>((cite news|title=Russia's Putin set to return as president in 2012|url=https://www.bbc.com/news/world-europe-15045816|agency=BBC|date=24 September 2011))</ref>
* September 25 – Women in [[Saudi Arabia]] gain the right to vote and to stand for election<ref>((cite news|last1=MacFarquhar|first1=Neil|title=Saudi Monarch Grants Women Right to Vote|work=The New York Times |url=https://www.nytimes.com/2011/09/26/world/middleeast/women-to-vote-in-saudi-arabia-king-says.html|agency=New York Times|date=25 September 2011))</ref>
* September 29 – Eurozone bailout fund is granted expanded powers in an attempt to stabilize the Euro<ref>((cite news|title=Euro fund expansion passed by German parliament|url=http://www.cbc.ca/news/business/euro-fund-expansion-passed-by-german-parliament-1.1083348|agency=CBC|date=29 September 2011))</ref>

===October===

[[File:Flickr - Israel Defense Forces - Gilad Shalit Salutes Israel Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu.jpg|thumb|Gilad Shalit Salutes Israel Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu]]
[[File:Julian Assange August 2014.jpg|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 old<ref>((cite news|last1=Kyriakidou|first1=Dina|last2=Melander|first2=Ingrid|title=Greece to miss deficit targets despite austerity|url=https://www.reuters.com/article/us-greece-idUSTRE7900SU20111002|agency=CBC|date=2 October 2011))</ref>
* October 8 – Yemen's President [[Ali Abdullah Saleh]] promises to cede power, a promise he has made 3 times in 2011<ref>((cite news|title=Saleh keeps Yemenis guessing with talk of step-down|url=https://www.reuters.com/article/us-yemen-saleh-idUSTRE7970W420111008|agency=Reuteurs|date=8 October 2011))</ref>
* October 8 – Security council vetoes 2 resolutions on Syria, the drafts would have stopped aerial bombardment, the other would have urged a halt to hostilities<ref>((cite news|title=Security Council Fails to Adopt Two Draft Resolutions on Syria, Despite Appeals for Action Preventing Impending Humanitarian Catastrophe in Aleppo|url=https://www.un.org/press/en/2016/sc12545.doc.htm|agency=UN|date=8 October 2011))</ref>
* October 9 – 23 people die amid clashes between [[Egyptian military|Egyptian Security Forces]] and protesters<ref>((cite news|title=At Least 23 Dead As Egyptian Forces Clash With Protesters|url=http://www.wibw.com/home/headlines/At_least_23_dead_as_Egyptian_forces_clash_with_protesters_131428008.html|agency=WIBW|date=9 October 2011))</ref>
* 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 crisis<ref>((cite news|title=Eurozone crisis: Merkel and Sarkozy 'agree key changes'|url=https://www.bbc.com/news/world-europe-15226953|agency=BBC|date=9 October 2011))</ref>
* October 11 – [[Gilad Shalit prisoner exchange|Israel and Hamas agree to a prisoner swap]], 1000 Palestinian prisoners for Israeli soldier Gilad Shalit<ref>((cite news|title=Israel and Hamas agree prisoner swap to free Shalit|url=https://www.reuters.com/article/us-israel-palestinians-shalit-idUSTRE79A58R20111011|work=Reuters|date=11 October 2011))</ref>
* October 15 – At least 70 people are injured in Rome, as protesters clash with police, amid protests inspired by [[Occupy Wall Street]]<ref>((cite news|title=Rome protest against cuts descends into violence|url=https://www.bbc.com/news/world-asia-pacific-15319924|agency=BBC|date=15 October 2011))</ref>
* October 15 – Protesters from [[Occupy Wall Street]] move to fill Time's Square<ref>((cite news|title=Thousands of protesters fill NYC's Times Square|url=http://www.cbsnews.com/news/thousands-of-protesters-fill-nycs-times-square/|agency=CBSNews|date=15 October 2011))</ref>
* October 17 – [[Francois Hollande]] wins primary race of the [[French Socialist Party]]<ref>((cite news|last1=Crumley|first1=Bruce|title=Hollande Wins French Socialist Primary, Looks to the Battle Ahead with Sarkozy|url=http://world.time.com/2011/10/17/francois-hollande-wins-french-socialist-presidential-primary-and-looks-towards-the-real-battle-with-sarkozy/|agency=Time|date=17 October 2011))</ref>
* October 22 – Heir to Saudi throne [[Abdul Aziz Al Saud]] dies at 85<ref>((cite news|title=Saudi Arabia's Crown Prince Sultan bin Abdul Aziz Al Saud Dies|url=http://www.foxnews.com/world/2011/10/22/saudi-arabias-crown-prince-sultan-bin-abdul-aziz-al-saud-has-died.html|agency=CBSNews|date=22 October 2011))</ref>
* October 23 – [[Libya|Libya's]] interim leaders declare liberation from the [[Gaddafi regime]]<ref>((cite news|title=Libya's new leaders declare liberation|url=http://www.cnn.com/2011/10/23/world/africa/libya-main/|agency=CNN|date=23 October 2011))</ref>
* October 24 – U.S pull ambassador [[Robert Stephen Ford|Robert Ford]] from [[Syria]] citing safety concerns<ref>((cite news|title=U.S. pulls envoy from Syria over safety concerns|url=http://www.cnn.com/2011/10/24/world/meast/syria-us-ambassador/|agency=CNN|date=24 October 2011))</ref>
* October 28 – Heads of government of the 16 [[Commonwealth realm]]s unanimously supported the [[Perth Agreement|changes to the royal succession]]
* October 31 – Global population reaches 7 Billion<ref>((cite news|title=Human Population Reaches 7 Billion—How Did This Happen and Can It Go On?|url=https://www.scientificamerican.com/article/human-population-reaches-seven-billion/|agency=Scientific American|date=28 October 2011))</ref>
* October 31 – [[UNESCO]] accept [[State of Palestine|Palestine]]'s bid for full membership<ref>((cite news|last1=Erlanger|first1=Steven|last2=Sayare|first2=Scott|title=Unesco Accepts Palestinians as Full Members
|work=The New York Times |url=https://www.nytimes.com/2011/11/01/world/middleeast/unesco-approves-full-membership-for-palestinians.html|agency=New York Times|date=31 October 2011))</ref>

===November===

[[File:Papandreou handover cropped.jpg|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 [[Sweden]]<ref>((cite news|title=Assange loses fight against extradition|url=http://antiguaobserver.com/assange-loses-fight-against-extradition/|work=Daily Observer|date=2 November 2011))</ref>
* November 2 – Protesters from the [[Occupy Oakland]] movement [[2011 Oakland general strike|shut down the Oakland Port]]<ref>((cite news|title=Oakland's Port Shuts Down as Protesters March on Waterfront|url=https://www.nytimes.com/2011/11/03/us/occupy-oakland-protesters-set-sights-on-closing-port.html|work=New York Times|date=2 November 2011))</ref>
* November 3 – Greek Prime Minister [[George Papandreou]] scraps a referendum on Greece's bailout<ref>((cite news|title=Greece backs off from referendum|url=http://business.financialpost.com/news/economy/world-tells-europe-to-fix-crisis|work=Financial Post|date=3 November 2011))</ref>
* November 10 – [[Papademos]] named as new Prime Minister of Greece<ref>((cite news|title=Papademos named new Greek prime minister
|url=http://www.ctvnews.ca/papademos-named-new-greek-prime-minister-1.724390|agency=CTVNews|date=10 November 2011))</ref>
* November 11 – The [[Italian Senate]] adopts an [[Austerity|austerity law]] to avoid a bailout<ref>((cite news|title=Italy crisis: Senate adopts austerity law|url=https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/mobile/world-europe-15688755|agency=BBC|date=11 November 2011))</ref>
* November 11 – Mexico's Interior Minister [[Francisco Blake Mora]] dies in helicopter crash<ref>((cite news|last1=Allen|first1=Nick|title=Mexico's interior minister killed in helicopter crash|url=https://www.telegraph.co.uk/news/worldnews/centralamericaandthecaribbean/mexico/8885109/Mexicos-interior-minister-killed-in-helicopter-crash.html |work=Telegraph|date=11 November 2011))</ref>
* November 12 – [[Silvio Berlusconi]] resigns as Italian Prime-Minister<ref>((cite news|title=Italy crisis: Silvio Berlusconi resigns as PM|url=https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-europe-15708729|agency=BBC|date=13 November 2011))</ref>
* November 12 – The [[Arab League]] suspends [[Syria]] from meetings and adopts sanctions against [[Damascus]], amid failure to end government crackdown on protesters<ref>((cite news|title=Arab League sanctions for Syria|url=https://www.bbc.com/news/world-middle-east-15706851|agency=BBC|date=12 November 2011))</ref>
* November 14 – [[Mario Monti]] is named to replace outgoing Prime Minister [[Silvio Berlusconi]]<ref>((cite news|title=Mario Monti nominated to replace Berlusconi|url=http://www.cnn.com/2011/11/13/world/europe/italy-government/|agency=CNN|date=14 November 2011))</ref>
* November 15 – Colombia's [[FARC]] name [[Timoleon Jimenez]] as new leader<ref>((cite news|title=Colombia's FARC rebels pick hardline new leader|url=https://www.reuters.com/article/us-colombia-rebels-idUSTRE7AE23E20111115|work=Reuters|date=15 November 2011))</ref>
* November 18 – Hundreds of people are arrested as [[Occupy Wall Street]] protesters march across the Brooklyn Bridge<ref>((cite news|title=Mass arrests at Occupy Wall Street protests|url=https://www.bbc.com/news/world-us-canada-15784439|agency=BBC|date=18 November 2011))</ref>
* November 18 – The UN's nuclear watchdog voices deep concern over [[Iranian Nuclear program]]<ref>((cite news|title=Iran nuclear: UN voices 'deep concern' over plans|url=https://www.bbc.com/news/world-middle-east-15797177|agency=BBC|date=18 November 2011))</ref>
* November 20 – The [[People's Party (Spain)|People's Party]] of [[Spain]] win election in a landslide<ref>((cite news|title=Spain's conservatives win election in landslide|url=http://www.cbc.ca/news/world/spain-s-conservatives-win-election-in-landslide-1.1042493|agency=CBC|date=20 November 2011))</ref>
* November 24 – [[Egyptian military]] appoint new Prime Minister [[Kamal Ganzouri]]<ref>((cite news|title=Egypt military 'appoints Kamal Ganzouri as new PM'|url=https://www.bbc.com/news/world-middle-east-15883031|agency=BBC|date=24 November 2011))</ref>
* November 28 – First day of Egyptian elections since the military seized power<ref>((cite news|title=Polls close after first day of Egyptian elections|url=http://www.cnn.com/2011/11/28/world/africa/egypt-elections/|agency=CNN|date=28 November 2011))</ref>
* November 29 – Protesters in [[Iran]] [[2011 attack on the British Embassy in Iran|storm the British embassy in Tehran]]<ref>((cite news|title=Iran protesters storm UK embassy in Tehran|url=https://www.bbc.com/news/world-middle-east-15936213|agency=BBC|date=29 November 2011))</ref>
* November 30 – The [[UK]] expels all Iranian diplomats from country, citing [[2011 attack on the British Embassy in Iran|embassy attack]] as cause<ref>((cite news|title=UK to expel all Iranian diplomats over embassy attack|url=https://www.bbc.com/news/uk-politics-15966628|agency=BBC|date=30 November 2011))</ref>

===December===
* December 1 – U.S. [[Secretary of State]] [[Hillary Clinton]] meets former political prisoner [[Aung San Suu Kyi]] in [[Burma]]<ref>((cite news|title=Sec. Clinton meets Aung San Suu Kyi in Burma|url=http://www.cbsnews.com/news/sec-clinton-meets-aung-san-suu-kyi-in-burma/|agency=CBSNews|date=1 December 2011))</ref>
* December 3 – [[Herman Cain]] suspends his run for the office of [[President of the United States]]<ref>((cite news|title=Cain suspends presidential campaign|url=http://www.cbc.ca/amp/1.1003971|agency=CBC|date=3 December 2011))</ref>
* December 5 – [[Sarkozy]] and [[Merkel]] outline new [[Eurozone]] fiscal pact aimed at avoiding another debt crisis<ref>((cite news|title=France and Germany outline fiscal pact|url=https://money.cnn.com/2011/12/05/news/international/sarkozy_merkel_fiscal_pact/|agency=CNN Money|date=5 December 2011))</ref>
* December 9 – [[Joseph Kabila]] is re-elected as the President of the [[DR Congo]]<ref>((cite news|title=DR Congo election: Joseph Kabila 're-elected'|url=https://www.bbc.com/news/world-africa-16114824|agency=BBC|date=9 December 2011))</ref>
* December 10 – Citizens of [[Russia]] gather to protest against alleged election fraud, the biggest protest in over 20 years<ref>((cite news|title=Russian election protests|url=https://www.theguardian.com/global/2011/dec/10/russia-elections-putin-protest|agency=The Guardian|date=10 December 2011))</ref>
* December 12 – [[Canada]] pulls out of the [[Kyoto accord]]<ref>((cite news|title=Canada pulls out of Kyoto Protocol|url=http://www.cbc.ca/news/politics/canada-pulls-out-of-kyoto-protocol-1.999072|agency=CBC|date=12 December 2011))</ref>
* December 13 – The [[UN]] estimates at least 5000 people have been killed in crackdowns on anti-regime activists in Syria<ref>((cite news|title=U.N. estimates 5,000 killed in Syrian uprising|url=http://www.cnn.com/2011/12/12/world/meast/syria-unrest/|agency=CNN|date=13 December 2011))</ref>
* December 15 – Former Mayor of Paris, and [[President of France]] [[Jacques Chirac]] is found guilty on corruption charges<ref>((cite news|title=Chirac found guilty on corruption charges|url=http://www.cnn.com/2011/12/15/world/europe/france-chirac/|agency=CNN|date=15 December 2011))</ref>
* December 16 – At least 10 people die in clashes between striking oil workers and government forces in [[Kazakhstan]]<ref>((cite news|title=Kazakh oil strike: 10 dead in Zhanaozen clashes|url=https://www.bbc.com/news/world-asia-16221566|agency=BBC|date=16 December 2011))</ref>
* December 18 – Czech leader and playwright [[Vaclav Havel]] dies at 75<ref>((cite news|title=Vaclav Havel, Czech leader and playwright, dies at 75|url=https://www.bbc.com/news/world-europe-16236393|agency=BBC|date=18 December 2011))</ref>
* December 18 – North Korean leader [[Kim Jong-Il]] dies at 69<ref>((cite news|title=North Korean leader Kim Jong-il dies 'of heart attack'|url=https://www.bbc.com/news/world-asia-16239693|agency=BBC|date=18 December 2011))</ref>
* December 19 – Warrant issued by [[President of Iraq]], for the arrest of Vice President on terrorism charges<ref>((cite news|title=Iraq issues arrest warrant for vice president on terrorism charges|url=https://www.washingtonpost.com/world/middle_east/iraqi-government-issues-arrest-warrant-for-vice-president-on-terrorism-charges/2011/12/19/gIQA7bbD5O_story.html|agency=Washington Post|date=19 December 2011))</ref>
* December 23 – [[US Congress]] passes payroll tax cut extension<ref>((cite news|title=U.S. Congress passes payroll tax cut extension|url=https://www.thestar.com/business/2011/12/23/us_congress_passes_payroll_tax_cut_extension.html|agency=Toronto Star|date=23 December 2011))</ref>
* December 26 – [[Arab League]] [[Arab League monitors in Syria|sends observers to Syria, to monitor ongoing crisis]]((Citation needed|date=January 2017))
* December 28 – State funeral held for [[Kim Jong-il]] in North Korea<ref>((cite news|title=Kim Jong-il state funeral held in North Korea
|url=https://www.bbc.com/news/world-asia-16342315|agency=BBC|date=28 December 2011))</ref>
* December 29 – Son of [[Kim Jong-Il]], [[Kim Jong-Un]] hailed as supreme leader of [[North Korea]]<ref>((cite news|title=North Korea hails Kim Jong-un as leader|url=https://www.bbc.com/news/world-asia-16348858|agency=BBC|date=29 December 2011))</ref>

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