Armed conflicts and attacks
Yemeni Crisis (2011–present)
The People's Republic of China evacuates its citizens from Yemen due to concerns over declining security. (AP)
2015 military intervention in Yemen
Saudi-led airstrikes hit a refugee camp near a military installation in the northern Harad District killing 21 people. Houthi militants make gains in Hadi's last bastion, Aden. (Reuters)
Business and economy
Creditors offer Puerto Rico's highly leveraged power authority $2 billion in new financing, including $1.2 billion for a new natural gas operation, in exchange for assurances that it will repay its debt. (Reuters)
American company UnitedHealth Group will buy American pharmacy benefit firm Catamaran Corporation for $12.8 billion. (Reuters)