2017 Iranian protests Two protesters are shot dead by Iranian police in Dorud, Lorestan Province, as anti-government protests spread across the country.
Arizona Charlie's Decatur Two security officers are killed in a shooting at the hotel-casino Arizona Charlie's Decatur in Las Vegas.
Nepal Nepal bans solo climbers, double amputees and blind climbers from scaling its mountains, including Mount Everest, in a bid to reduce accidents. This has been criticized by successful double-amputee Everest climbers.
Ukrainian crisis A man strapped with explosives takes 11 people hostage in Kharkiv, Ukraine. The Ukrainian police free all the hostages and arrest the man.
Insurgency in Egypt (2013-present) Three suspected militants are killed and ten others are arrested by Egyptian security forces in Giza.