Uzbekistani presidential election, 2015 Voters in Uzbekistan go to the polls for a presidential election with incumbent President Islam Karimov set to win against token opposition.
France Voters in France go to the polls for local government elections with initial polling suggesting favorable results for former President Nicolas Sarkozy's UMP.
Nigerian general election, 2015 Nigeria extends voting in its general election for a second day due to delays and malfunctioning equipment. So far, Boko Haram attacks have killed 43 people.
Death of Lee Kuan Yew Singapore holds a funeral and elaborate procession for Lee Kuan Yew, the first Prime Minister of Singapore.
Egyptian President The President of Egypt Abdel Fattah el-Sisi announces that members of the Arab League have agreed in principle to form a joint military force to respond to security threats.
Air Canada Flight 624 Air Canada Flight 624 skids off the runway at Halifax Stanfield International Airport, after arriving from Toronto shortly past midnight. All 133 passengers and 5 crews on board survive, with 23 treated for minor injuries.
Attacks Pakistan sends a Boeing 747 to evacuate Pakistani nationals concerned about their security. The plane will be allowed into the country despite the no-fly zone declared by Saudi Arabia.