Pope lifts ‘pontifical secret’ rule in sex abuse cases
Pope Francis lifts the secrecy rule that critics said protected some abusers from investigation. BBC News – Europe
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Letter from Africa: How talk of witches stirs emotions in Nigeria
A section of the Nigerian criminal code forbids witchcraft, and it is punishable by a jail term. BBC News – Africa
BA strike threat removed after pilot pay deal
The airline and its pilots have struck a deal in a dispute that led to a mass walkout in September. BBC News – Business
Lebanon crisis: Dozens wounded in second night of clashes in Beirut
Riot police use tear gas and water cannon as anti-government protests continue in Lebanon. BBC News – Middle East
General election 2019: MPs’ vote on Brexit bill planned for Friday
No 10 says the government wants to begin the legislation process before Christmas. BBC News – UK
Turkish drone fuels tension over Cyprus gas claims
The drone arrives in Turkish-backed Northern Cyprus to support contentious gas drilling in the area. BBC News – Europe