World Health Organisation Director-General Margaret Chan believes "on the surface of it" that a pandemic has been reached. She also said that "once I get indisputable evidence, I will make the announcement," and will meet with governments on Wednesday regarding reports about the outbreak. (Associated Press via Breitbart.com)
A car bomb exploded in a crowded market in the town of Bathaa in the southern Iraqi province of Dhiqar, killing up to 35 persons and injuring dozens of others. (Huffington Post)
Google Inc. announced that it has received notice from the United States Department of Justice that antitrust investigators are studying its settlement with publishers designed to put millions of books online consistent with the property rights of authors. (Reuters)
China, is dismissed for "disciplinary offences" after being questioned on corruption allegations. (BBC)
For the first time ever, Brazil offers US$10 billion in financing to the International Monetary Fund to help improve the availability of credit in developing countries. (BBC)
A suicide bomber detonated an explosives-laden vehicle at the Medina Hotel in Beledweyne, Somalia, killing 10 people. Among the dead is Omar Hashi Aden, Somalia's Security Minister. (BBC)
Iranian officials ask the BBC's chief Iran correspondent to immediately leave the country after accusing the BBC of meddling in internal affairs. (BBC)
presidential election saying that there was no sign of serious electoral fraud in the June 12 vote. (Al Jazeera)
Iran accuses U.N. Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon of meddling in its affairs after he urged the Islamic state to stop its crackdown on opposition protesters. (Reuters)