Armed conflicts and attacks
Iraqi Civil War (2014–2017)
At least 21 people are killed in multiple attacks in Baghdad with more than 70 others injured. (BBC), (Headlines & Global News)
Saudi Arabian-led intervention in Yemen
Houthi militants parade captured Saudi soldiers on pro-Houthi Al Masirah TV. (AFP via Yahoo)
Arab Coalition warplanes bomb Yemen's capital Sana'a targeting a high-profile Houthi leader's house. At least nine civilians are killed in the attack. (Reuters)
Syrian Civil War
The Syrian Observatory for Human Rights claims that the government has used barrel bombs resulting in the deaths of 21 people in the rebel held town of Bosra in the Daraa Governorate. (AFP via France 24)[permanent dead link]
Business and economy
The United States Federal Reserve decides to leave interest rates at a record low. (Reuters)
U.S. car maker General Motors pays $900 million fine to settle a criminal lawsuit over problems with the ignition system in its small cars. (AP via Yahoo! Autos)