Craig Taylor

Almost 50 people have been killed by two days of government air strikes in an opposition-held town in central Syria, activists say.
BBC News – Middle East

Tropical storm Odile is moving up Mexico’s Baja California peninsula, bringing heavy rains and the threat of mudslides and flash floods.
BBC News – Latin America & Caribbean

Russian billionaire Vladimir Yevtushenkov is put under house arrest on suspicion of money-laundering, and shares in his company Sistema tumble.
BBC News – Europe

Both sides in the Scottish referendum campaign make their final pitches to voters as the latest polls suggest the result remains too close to call.
BBC News – UK

US President Barack Obama is to address troops involved in his new strategy to “degrade and destroy” Islamic State (IS) in Iraq and Syria.
BBC News – US & Canada

US President Barack Obama calls the Ebola outbreak in West Africa a threat to security worldwide while announcing a larger US role, including 3,000 troops, to help fight the virus.
BBC News – Africa

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Chinese online giant Alibaba increases the price range of its initial public offering, meaning it could raise more than $ 25bn when it lists in New York.
BBC News – Business

The US has carried out airstrikes in support of Iraqi troops under attack by Islamic State, the military says, the first under an expanded mission.
BBC News – Middle East

Hurricane Odile causes devastation in the beach resorts of Mexico’s Baja California peninsula, triggering looting in some areas.
BBC News – Latin America & Caribbean

About 1,300 troops from 15 countries – including the US and other Nato members – begin a military exercise near Lviv in western Ukraine.
BBC News – Europe

The leaders of the three main parties at Westminster sign a pledge to devolve more powers to Scotland, if Scots reject independence.
BBC News – UK

US President Barack Obama awards the nation’s top military award to two soldiers for acts of bravery during the Vietnam War.
BBC News – US & Canada

About 500 migrants drowned after their ship was rammed by another boat near Malta last week, the International Organization for Migration says.
BBC News – Africa

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A bizarre spat has broken out between South Korean manufacturing giants Samsung and LG, with Samsung accusing its rival of damaging goods in German stores.
BBC News – Business

PM Tony Abbott says Australia is sending 600 troops to the Middle East ahead of possible combat operations against Islamic State in Iraq.
BBC News – Middle East

Brazilian football club, Corinthians, ask fans to behave or risk being targeted by the sports justice tribunal.
BBC News – Latin America & Caribbean

Alex Salmond says the independence referendum is “a once in a generation opportunity” while Alistair Darling says there would be “no way back”.
BBC News – Europe