Czech PM cancels Africa trip to be present at birth of his child

According to the Czech Press Agency (CTK), Czech prime minister Mirek Topolanek has cancelled plans to go on an official trip to Africa to attend the birth of his child. Mr Topolanek's mistress fellow, Civic Democrat MP Lucie Talmanova, is due to give birth to the Czech leader's child on 26 July. Mr Topalnek's place on the trip will be taken by Czech deputy prime minister and Christian Democrat leader Jiri Cunek.