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The executive asked to come up with a plan to revive Network Rail’s fortunes says she cannot rule out recommending privatisation.
BBC News – Business

US Secretary of State John Kerry calls for a fresh diplomatic push to end the Syria conflict, after talks in London with the UK’s Philip Hammond.
BBC News – Middle East

Pope Francis celebrates Mass in front of tens of thousands of Cubans in Havana, on his first visit to Communist-ruled island.
BBC News – Latin America & Caribbean

Greece’s fifth election in six years is under way, with opinion polls indicating a tight race between the left-wing Syriza party and conservative New Democracy.
BBC News – Europe

Labour would renationalise the railways “line by line” if it formed the next government, says new leader Jeremy Corbyn.
BBC News – UK

US Republican presidential candidate Ben Carson tells NBC’s Meet The Press he does not believe a Muslim should be president of the United States.
BBC News – US & Canada

A delegation mediating in Burkina Faso says there has been a breakthrough towards ending a coup that has sparked deadly violence.
BBC News – Africa

The two quick staccato beats of the conga drum lingered in the air for half a second, then laughter erupted from the orchestra chamber at
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European and US markets fall following the Federal Reserve’s decision not to raise US interest rates.
BBC News – Business

Syrian war planes launch one of the heaviest bombardments yet on the city of Palmyra, held by Islamic State militants, activists say.
BBC News – Middle East

The US has announced eased restrictions on business and travel with Cuba, the latest move by President Barack Obama to improve relations with the country.
BBC News – Latin America & Caribbean

Migrants stranded in Croatia make fresh efforts to head north despite moves by Slovenia and Hungary to hold them back.
BBC News – Europe

Landlords who commit housing offences should face tougher punishments, including jail sentences, the Local Government Association (LGA) says.
BBC News – UK

Donald Trump is taking flak from fellow Republicans for not correcting a supporter who said US President Barack Obama was a Muslim.
BBC News – US & Canada

Burkina Faso’s coup leaders say they have freed President Michel Kafando, but the interim prime minister remains under house arrest.
BBC News – Africa

The kindergarten students at Edgemere Elementary had just been asked what profession they wanted to become when they grew up.
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Robert and Barbara Crews’ love affair with professional basketball started many years ago when they had season tickets for the Oklahoma C
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US central bank holds interest rates steady, keeping them at the same level since December 2008
BBC News – Business

A US scheme to train Syrian rebels to combat Islamic State draws strong condemnation after a military official admits “only four or five” are still fighting.
BBC News – Middle East

Chile’s interior ministry declares a state of emergency in a central region struck by a powerful earthquake and tsunami.
BBC News – Latin America & Caribbean