Armed conflicts and attacks
2016 Davao City bombing
The death toll of the September 2 bombing rises to 15. (CNN)
Boko Haram insurgency
Clashes near the village of Toumour in Niger's southeast Diffa Region kill at least 30 Boko Haram militants and five Niger Armed Forces soldiers. (Reuters)
Business and economy
German chemicals company Bayer AG will announce that it has acquired American seeds company Monsanto Co. for US$66 billion. (Reuters)