China’s economic slowdown: How worried should we be?
A rare warning from Apple and trade tensions are putting pressure on existing economic strains. BBC News – Business
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Brazil deploys troops to stop violence in Fortaleza
They are patrolling the city of Fortaleza following dozens of gang attacks on shops, banks and buses. BBC News – Latin America & Caribbean
Egypt policeman killed defusing bomb near Coptic church
Two other officers and an onlooker were injured when the device exploded near capital Cairo. BBC News – Middle East
DR Congo election: Officials delay result of presidential vote
There are growing calls for the result to be published, as the Catholic Church warns of political unrest. BBC News – Africa
Pentagon chief of staff Kevin Sweeney resigns
Chief of staff Kevin Sweeney is the latest to leave the US defence department after Syria policy changes. BBC News – US & Canada
Universal credit: Vote to extend benefit to 3 million delayed
A vote on whether to move three million people onto the new benefit system is pushed back. BBC News – UK