Armed conflicts and attacks
Yemeni Civil War
Saudi-led airstrikes target the Sana'a home of former President of Yemen Ali Abdullah Saleh. (Thomson Reuters Trust)
The Yemeni Army accepts a five day truce offer from the Saudis. (Reuters via Daily Mail)
Business and economy
The People's Bank of China in the People's Republic of China lowers its benchmark interest rate for the third time in half a year. (Reuters)