In Iraq, ISIL destroys the ancient city of Hatra following the destruction of Nimrud. (BBC)
Law and crime
The US Secret Service locks down the White House after a loud noise (later revealed to be a burned-out souvenir truck) is heard on the South Lawn, moments before U.S. President Barack Obama and his family were due to take off by helicopter. He and his family were not yet on the South Lawn when the noise was heard. (Reuters via MSN)(Reuters)