2014 Crimean crisis The President of the United States, Barack Obama, announces further sanctions against Russia in response to the annexation of Crimea.
The Chancellor of Germany, Angela Merkel, announces the possibility of further sanctions from the European Union against Russia for the invasion and annexation of Crimea.
United States Senate Majority Leader United States Senate Majority Leader Harry Reid orders an investigation into the breach by the CIA into the United States Senate Select Committee on Intelligence's computer systems.
Turkey A passenger train collides with a minibus near the Turkish city of Mersin resulting in at least nine deaths.
Prime Minister The Prime Minister of Australia, Tony Abbott, advises the Parliament that two objects possibly related to the search for Malaysia Airlines Flight 370 have been located in the southern Indian Ocean.
European Union European Union member states and European Parliament negotiators reach a deal on a new regulatory system for banks.
Syrian Syrian troops capture the 1,000-year-old Krak des Chevaliers crusader castle from rebels after laying siege to the fortress since January.
War Suicide bombers attack a police station in the city of Jalalabad resulting in at least 11 deaths and 22 people being injured.
2014 Kabul Serena Hotel attack: Four suspected Taliban members attack the luxurious Kabul Serena Hotel, killing at least nine people, including four foreigners.