According to an interview with Germany's Bild newspaper, the former girlfriend of co-pilot Andreas Lubitz was told by him that "One day I'm going to do something that will change the whole system, and everyone will know my name and remember."
(BBC)
A mourning religious service is held at
Digne-les-Bains in the French Alps near the site of the downed passenger jet.
(Guardian)
Law and crime
The Congolese bar owner whom
Amanda Knox falsely accused of
killing Meredith Kercher criticises a lack of justice in the surprise decision by
Italy to quash her conviction yesterday, citing diplomatic pressure coupled with Knox's wealth and
status as American, as opposed to his being African.
(Guardian)
Voters in
Nigeria go to the polls for a general election. Gunmen kill at least 15 voters including an opposition house of assembly candidate for
Dukku in
Gombe.
(CNN)(Reuters via MSN)