Armed conflicts and attacks
Yemeni Crisis (2011–present)
The People's Republic of China evacuates its citizens from Yemen due to concerns over declining security. (AP)
Saudi-led airstrikes hit a refugee camp near a military installation in Haradh killing 21; Houthis make gains in Hadi's last bastion Aden. (Reuters)
Business and economy
Creditors offer Puerto Rico's highly leveraged power authority $2 billion in new financing, including $1.2 billion for a new natural gas operation, in exchange for assurances that it will repay its debt. (Reuters)
Disasters and accidents
A 7.7 magnitude earthquake off the coast of Papua New Guinea prompts a tsunami warning for Papua New Guinea and the Solomon Islands. (AP)
A van crash on U.S. Route 27 in Florida near the town of Moore Haven results in 8 deaths and 10 injuries. (NBC News)
Law and crime
The Jerusalem District Court convicts former Prime Minister of Israel Ehud Olmert of accepting cash from an American businessman for personal use. (Ynet News)
Politics and elections
United Kingdom general election, 2015
Queen Elizabeth II dissolves the Parliament and calls a general election for May 7. (Reuters)
March 29, 2015 (Sunday) edit history watch
Armed conflicts and attacks
2015 military intervention in Yemen
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. (Reuters)
Disasters and accidents
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. (BBC)
International relations
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. (Ahram Online)
Politics and elections
Death of Lee Kuan Yew
Singapore holds a funeral and elaborate procession for Lee Kwan Yew, the first Prime Minister of Singapore. (AP)
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. (Bloomberg)
French departmental elections, 2015
Voters in France go to the polls for local government elections with initial polling suggesting favorable results for former President Nicolas Sarkozy's UMP. (BBC)
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. (Al-Jazeera)
Sports
2015 Cricket World Cup
Australia defeats New Zealand by seven wickets in the final at the Melbourne Cricket Ground. (ABC News Australia), (Sydney Morning Herald)
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