Trump ready for US shutdown to last ‘for years’
Mr Trump says he may declare a national emergency to bypass Congress and build a border wall. BBC News – US & Canada
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Protesters call on Sudan’s President Bashir to step down
Hundreds have gathered after Friday prayers to demand an end to the rule of President Omar al-Bashir. BBC News – Africa
Next sales boosted by late Christmas surge
Total sales rise over the festive period, but the retailer trims its annual profit forecast. BBC News – Business
Greece rewards Egyptians for fire rescue
Three migrant fishermen saved Greeks fleeing the wildfire that killed dozens near Athens last July. BBC News – Middle East
North Korea ambassador to Italy ‘disappears’, says South
South Korea’s spy agency says that the top diplomat fled Pyongyang’s Rome embassy with his wife. BBC News – Europe
Colombia coca production: US ‘deeply concerned’ by rise
The US secretary of state says he is “deeply concerned” about increased production of the leaves. BBC News – Latin America & Caribbean