Detained US-born Iranian reporter released from US custody
The 59-year-old presenter for Iran’s Press TV was released after she was held for 10 days as a witness. BBC News – Middle East
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Venezuela crisis: Maduro cuts ties with US after it recognises opposition leader
Venezuela’s leader lashes out after the US recognises Juan Guaidó as interim president. BBC News – Latin America & Caribbean
Brexit uncertainty is a disgrace, says Airbus
The planemaker says it could shift wing-building out of UK in the future if there is a no-deal Brexit. BBC News – Europe
Speedboat killer: Charlotte Brown’s family angry at TV interview
Charlotte Brown’s sister says her family was angered by Jack Shepherd’s TV interview in Georgia. BBC News – UK
US shutdown: Trump delays State of the Union address
The president concedes he cannot give his State of the Union speech until the funding row is over. BBC News – US & Canada
Oliver Mtukudzi, Zimbabwe’s Afro-jazz legend, dies
Celebrated worldwide, he came to prominence as a voice of the revolution fighting white-minority rule. BBC News – Africa