The biggest soviet era espionage base Russia and Cuba agree on reopening the biggest soviet era espionage base outside of Russia.
The European Parliament The European Parliament approves four new European commissioners: Jyrki Katainen as Commissioner for Economic and Monetary Affairs and the Euro, Ferdinando Nelli Feroci as Commissioner for Industry and Entrepreneurship, Martine Reicherts as Commissioner for Justice, Fundamental Rights and Citizenship, and Jacek Dominik as Commissioner for Financial Programming and Budget.
Typhoon Rammasun (Glenda) Typhoon Rammasun (Glenda) hits the Philippines island of Luzon causing extensive damage and at least ten deaths.
Nuclear Regulation Authority Japan's Nuclear Regulation Authority grants allowance to restart two nuclear plants, the first such a move in the country after the Fukushima disaster.
Gaza Strip Israeli shelling kills four children playing in a port next to Al-Deira hotel in Gaza, base to many journalists.
War in North-West Pakistan Pakistan Air Force air strikes kill at least 35 militants fleeing from North Waziristan.
2014 insurgency in Donbass The Chancellor of Germany, Angela Merkel, criticises Russia for failing to meet commitments to end the violence in Ukraine, and said Russia might face further EU sanctions.
The US widens sanctions against Russia, targeting major banks and energy companies, Russian defense industry, and individuals it said were responsible for the continuing support of separatists battling government forces in eastern Ukraine.