Armed conflicts and attacks
2015 Al Khalis prison break
a prison break occurred in the Iraqi town of Al Khalis. More than fifty prisoners escaped in the break, including nine who had been facing terrorism charges. An estimated fifty other prisoners and twelve police officers died in the prison break. (BBC)
Saudi-led intervention in Yemen
Saudi Arabia announces a five day ceasefire in Yemen starting Tuesday next week. (The New York Times)
Arts and culture
Bill Simmons will leave American broadcaster ESPN in fall 2015 when his contract expires. (The New York Times)