- In Bolivia, troops led by Juan José Zúñiga storm the presidential palace in an attempted coup (pictured).
- WikiLeaks founder Julian Assange is released from prison as part of a U.S. plea bargain.
- Protesters attack the Parliament Buildings in Nairobi, Kenya, leaving 19 people dead and at least 160 others injured.
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