Armed conflicts and attacks
The United States admits it has killed 20 civilians and wounded 11 others in airstrikes in Syria and Iraq between September 10, 2015, and February 2, 2016. (UPI)
Moro conflict
The U.K. Foreign Office and the U.S. State Department issue travel advisories regarding the Philippine island of Mindanao and the Sulu Archipelago after a recent kidnapping near Davao City. (Sun Star Cebu)(Rappler)
Syrian Civil War
The Syrian Observatory for Human Rights reports that airstrikes have killed at least seven people in Aleppo. (AP)
Iraqi Civil War (2014–2017)
Arts and culture
The Carver County, Minnesota Sheriff's office conducts an autopsy on Prince to determine cause of death. (Reuters)
Eurovision Song Contest 2016, Romania in the Eurovision Song Contest 2016
Romania is expelled from this year's Eurovision Song Contest in Stockholm, Sweden, after its national broadcaster, Romanian Television (TVR) failed to pay outstanding debts dating back to 2007. Ovidiu Anton was due to perform the song "Moment of Silence" at the contest. (Sky News)