Business and economy
Greece requests its partners in the eurozone for a six month loan program extension in an apparent compromise attempt; Germany has rejected the request. (BBC News)
Disasters and accidents
Israel is hit by the heaviest snow storm in a century causing the closure of schools and highways in high places throughout the country. (Jerusalem Post)
2014–15 Australian region cyclone season
Cyclone Marcia is expected to strengthen to category 5 before making landfall in Central Queensland. (Brisbane Times), (ABC Australia)
Residents of Goulburn Island off the coast of the Northern Territory are evacuated ahead of Cyclone Lam. (News Limited)