Epsilon Japan's "Epsilon" rocket makes its maiden flight, carrying the Hisaki satellite from the Uchinoura Space Centre
Mexico Authorities in Mexico's Veracruz state evacuate residents in low-lying areas ahead of the arrival of Hurricane Ingrid.
Moro National Liberation Front Moro National Liberation Front rebel soldiers continue to hold 100 people hostage in the Philippine city of Zamboanga as they exchange gunfire with Philippine Army troops.