Boeing takes $5bn hit over grounding of 737 Max
The charge will wipe out profits, but Boeing says it hopes the aircraft will resume flying this year. BBC News – Business
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Brazil dam: How German firm approved Brazil dam before it burst
Six months after nearly 300 people died, new evidence emerges suggesting it could have been prevented. BBC News – Europe
Nicaragua mothers mourn on eve of Sandinista revolution’s anniversary
On the 40th anniversary of the Sandinista revolution, some Nicaraguans say there is no reason to celebrate. BBC News – Latin America & Caribbean
Morocco hikers: Three get death penalty for Scandinavian tourist murders
They killed two Scandinavian women, who were found beheaded in the Atlas mountains in December. BBC News – Africa
Stevenage ‘car cruise’ crash leaves 14 injured
Some of those hurt have serious injuries following the crash which reportedly happened at a cruise event. BBC News – UK
Odebrecht Scandal Ex Peruvian President Arrested
Peru’s former President Alejandro Toledo who faces charges of corruption has been arrested in the US. An extradition request issued in March 2018 and he was arrested on a recent visit to Stanford University, near San Fransisco. He was sought after being named by a former Odbrecht’s Jorge Barata, who as part of a plea…