Francois Hollande defeats France's incumbent President Nioclas Sarkozy, Preisdent Obama hits the campaign trail, people in Russia protest, and Japan shuts down their last nuclear reactor
A human rights activist in China escapes from house arrest, United Nations observers ask for a ceasefire in Syria to take effect, the relationship between North and South Korea continues to deteriorate, and tornades hit the U.S.
George Zimmer is released on bail from a Florida jail, People in France head to the polls to cast their votes, United Nation ambassadors arrive in Syria, and Protests break out in Canada.
The U.S. and South Korea meet to talk about North Korea's failed rocket launch, Iran holds a meeting to talk about its nuclear program, Violence in Syria continues even though a cease-fire has been called, and protests break out in the Philippines
