Virginia’s attorney general admits wearing blackface in college
Mark Herring’s statement comes as the Virginia governor rejects calls to resign over a similar incident. BBC News – US & Canada
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Ethiopian groom and best man killed by ‘grenade accident’
The men died in an apparent accident after a traditional honeymoon ceremony in Ethiopia. BBC News – Africa
Venezuela crisis: Juan Guaidó backed by Lima Group
A group of Latin American nations and Canada urge Venezuela’s army to support the opposition leader. BBC News – Latin America & Caribbean
Egypt MPs to vote on extending presidential term limits
MPs propose a constitutional amendment that could allow President Sisi to stay in power until 2034. BBC News – Middle East
UK economy ‘stalls’ over Brexit and global economy fears
The number of orders in the services sector fell for the first time in two-and-a-half years. BBC News – Business
Ivory Coast ex-President Gbagbo released to Belgium after acquittal
The ICC says it has now released Laurent Gbagbo after his acquittal for crimes against humanity. BBC News – Africa