Armed conflicts and attacks
2016 Davao City bombing
In light of the attacks, the governments of Australia, Canada, Singapore, the United Kingdom, and the United States issue travel warnings against going to Mindanao, Philippines. (Rappler)
Syrian Civil War
Syrian government forces advance around and encircle Aleppo in order to try and impose a siege. (AP)
Arts and culture
Mother Teresa, known for working with the desperately poor in India, is canonized by Pope Francis in a ceremony at the Vatican. (BBC)