Armed conflicts and attacks
Yemeni Civil War (2015–present)
A largely ineffective 48-hour ceasefire comes to a head as both sides violate the terms of the armistice and continue clashing. At least 35 are killed, including 4 civilians. (Yahoo)
War in Afghanistan
Boko Haram insurgency
A militant attack on a base in Lake Chad leaves six Cameroonian soldiers dead. (AFP via NDTV)
Libyan Civil War
South Sudan Conflict
A detachment of Japanese troops land in South Sudan to aid in U.N. peacekeeping operations, Japan's first such action since World War II. (Reuters)
Arts and culture
Novelist, playwright and short story writer William Trevor dies in Devon, England. (The New York Times) (The Guardian) (The Irish Times)