January 7, 2012 (Saturday)
Armed conflicts and attacks
- At least 37 people are killed in two days of attacks in northeastern Nigeria, after radical Islamic group Boko Haram issues an ultimatum for all Christians to leave the north. (Reuters)
- Iran praises the United States Navy after American sailors rescued Iranian fishermen from armed pirates in the Arabian Sea. (CNN)
Arts and culture
- Several of Bosnia's leading cultural institutions are due to close following funding disputes. The affected institutions include the National Library, the National Museum, the Historical Museum and the National Gallery. (NPR)[permanent dead link]
Disasters
- A hot air balloon crashes near Carterton, New Zealand, killing all eleven onboard. The accident was reportedly caused by a collision with a power line. (BBC) (Fox News)