Russian interference in the 2016 United States elections The U.S. Attorney's Office in Alexandria, Virginia, through U.S. Attorney Dana Boente, issues subpoenas to former National Security Advisor Michael T. Flynn to assess the extent of his ties to Russia.
Parliament Assembly of Kosovo Lawmakers in the Parliament Assembly of Kosovo vote in a no-confidence motion to remove the government of Prime Minister Isa Mustafa from office, triggering a snap election that is due to take place next month.
Bahamian general election, 2017 Incumbent Prime Minister Perry Christie of the Progressive Liberal Party concedes defeat to Hubert Minnis of the Free National Movement.
Cross-Strait relations A spokesman for the Taiwan Affairs Office of People's Republic of China says Taiwan is barred from observing this year’s World Health Assembly because current President Tsai Ing-wen has not endorsed the Beijing view that both sides belong to a single China under the One-China policy; the spokesman further said that the health of people in Taiwan is not being put at risk by Taiwan's inability to attend.