Sinking of the MV ''Sewol'' The Prime Minister of South Korea Jung Hong-won announces his immediate resignation following growing criticism of the response to the sinking of the MV "Sewol".
Saudi Arabia Saudi Arabia reports eight more deaths and 16 more cases in the latest outbreak of the disease.
Tornado outbreak of April 27–30, 2014 Tornadoes hit the Arkansas towns of Vilonia and Mayflower with reports of casualties.
John XXIII Popes John XXIII and John Paul II are declared saints by Pope Francis in the first papal canonization since 1954.
Russia Pro-Russian rebels in Ukraine free a Swedish observer, but not the other seven European monitors they have been holding for three days.
Egypt An Egyptian court sentences 11 supporters of deposed President Mohammed Morsi to prison terms ranging from five to 88 years for rioting.