- The Winter Olympics close with host nation Russia winning the most gold medals and most medals overall.
- Following widespread demonstrations and civil unrest, the Ukrainian parliament restores the 2004 constitution and frees Yulia Tymoshenko, while Oleksandr Turchynov (pictured) becomes acting President.
- Matteo Renzi is sworn in as the Italian Prime Minister.
- Joaquín "El Chapo" Guzmán, leader of Mexico's Sinaloa Cartel, is arrested.
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