RIKEN RIKEN concludes that research suggesting stem cells could be produced through STAP techniques was falsified.
Garda phone recordings controversy The Department of Justice releases a letter sent on 10 March from then Garda Commissioner Martin Callinan in which he warns them of the recording of phone calls at Garda stations.
The Irish Government will establish a Cabinet committee to examine proposals for an independent police authority and other justice reforms, which will be chaired by the Taoiseach.
Mr Justice Nial Fennelly will be appointed to chair the Commission of Investigation into the Garda controversy.
Taoiseach Enda Kenny tells the Dáil the Prison Service recorded conversations between inmates and their solicitors.
NATO NATO suspends "all practical civilian and military cooperation" with Russia as a result of the annexation of Crimea, and no sign that Russian troops have withdrawn from the Ukrainian border.
2014 Iquique earthquake An 8.2 magnitude earthquake occurs in the Pacific Ocean near Chile causing landslides and killing at least five people. A tsunami warning is issued.
Homestar Runner American internet cartoon series "Homestar Runner" makes its first update to its webpage after three years on hiatus.