South Korea South Korea announces it will be raising its US$217,000 cash reward for classified information from North Korea by defectors to $860,000.
Cannabis in Israel Israel changes its law regarding marijuana use. Instead of facing criminal charges, first-time offenders who smoke marijuana in public places will only receive a fine.
Sudanese conflict in South Kordofan and Blue Nile The Sudan People's Liberation Movement-North releases 127 prisoners from captivity, mostly troops of the Sudanese military.