France Former French Prime Minister Dominique de Villepin is cleared of charges of complicity to false denunciation in the "Clearstream" affair.
Sudan Sudan's ruling National Congress Party endorses South Sudan President Salva Kiir in upcoming elections.
Colombia Colombia makes a formal diplomatic protest to Venezuela over the latter's alleged violation of Colombian airspace by a military helicopter.
Association football Three players are dismissed during the semi-final football match between rivals Algeria and Egypt in the 2010 Africa Cup of Nations, months following their previous meeting which led to international violence and diplomatic skirmishes.
Liège The death toll from yesterday's apartment collapse in Liège reaches nine as the search for bodies is temporarily suspended due to the danger caused by other falling buildings.
International Monetary Fund The International Monetary Fund loans US$114 million to Haiti following the recent earthquake devastation, with the full amount due to be transferred by the end of the week.