Craig Taylor

Russia’s military build-up in Syria appears to be limited to protecting its own forces in the country, US Secretary of State John Kerry said on Tuesday.
BBC News – Middle East

Riot police in Mexico clash with students from Ayotzinapa College who seized 12 buses in order to take part in a protest against impunity.
BBC News – Latin America & Caribbean

EU leaders meeting in Brussels are to discuss a deal to relocate migrants across the continent, amid angry opposition from some members.
BBC News – Europe

Charities could be banned from certain forms of fundraising if they break new rules proposed for the sector amid concerns about aggressive tactics.
BBC News – UK

Pope Francis begins his tour of the US, where he is expected to greet millions of American Catholics and address thorny issues like climate change and income inequality.
BBC News – US & Canada

Burkina Faso’s civilian president says he is back in charge, as African leaders arrive to oversee the transfer of power after last week’s coup.
BBC News – Africa

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Volkswagen boss Martin Winterkorn will “support” the German transport ministry’s investigation into Volkswagen’s emissions scandal.
BBC News – Business

Russian President Vladimir Putin seeks to allay Israeli concerns at Russia’s military build-up in Syria during top-level talks in Moscow.
BBC News – Middle East

The former treasurer of Brazil’s governing Workers’ Party is sentenced to more than 15 years in jail for corruption and money laundering.
BBC News – Latin America & Caribbean

Greece’s Alexis Tsipras says his left-wing Syriza party has a “clear mandate” after winning a second general election in less than nine months.
BBC News – Europe

One of the country’s biggest NHS trusts is put in special measures after inspectors found concerns over staffing, treatment delays and governance failings.
BBC News – UK

Wisconsin Governor Scott Walker decides to end his campaign for US president amid dwindling contributions and plummeting poll numbers.
BBC News – US & Canada

The coup leader in Burkina Faso says he is ready to hand over power to transitional civilian authorities, as the army is reportedly marching on the capital.
BBC News – Africa

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