July 9-- South Sudan becomes a nation. After more than 50 years of arguing, the Republic of South Sudan declared independence.
July 16-- Japan beats USA in the Women's World Cup. It was a close battle as it went into post-game penalty shots.
August 6-- Violent riots occur in Great Britain. It was said to be over the unjust shooting of Mark Duggan.
August 7-- Yemen's President was issued to leave the hospital. He had come to a full recovery of all of his injuries sustained in the presidental compound attack.
September 9-- Texas experiences the worst wildfires the state has ever seen. It consumed tens of thousands of acres of land.
September 27-- Listeria outbreak causes many deaths. Canteloupe was the substance giving off the deadly disease.
October 20-- Quaddafi is captured and killed. Initial reports are unclear on the cause of death.
October 23-- A 7.2 magnitude earthquake strikes Turkey. At least 360 were killed.
November 3-- Occupy Wall Street Protests continue. It even turns violent in Oakland, CA.
November 28-- Iran decreases relations with Britain. They are outraged with western nations, especially Britain.
December 3-- Herman Cane pulls out of presidental race. Accusations of a 5th sexual affair are brought to the table by Ginger White.
December 7-- Jerry Sandusky is arrested again as two more victims come forward with evidence of child molestation. He now faces more than 50 accounts of child sexual abuse.