Mexico violence: Clowns protest over Acapulco murder rate
The clowns say high crime levels mean residents are afraid to organise parties and do not hire them. BBC News – Latin America & Caribbean
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Train tickets: Rail industry plans fares shake-up
Rail firms admit “anomalies” in the system mean passengers are not always offered the cheapest fare. BBC News – UK
Eric Schneiderman, New York attorney general, quits amid assault reports
Eric Schneiderman, a vocal #MeToo backer, resigns after four women tell a magazine he hit them. BBC News – US & Canada
Nigerian authorities shut three cough syrup manufacturers
A BBC investigation showed employees illegally selling addictive cough syrup containing codeine. BBC News – Africa
Why Costa Ricans are being paid to marry Chinese migrants
Costa Rican officials say there is a black market for sham marriages with Chinese migrants. BBC News – Latin America & Caribbean
Lebanon elects its first new parliament since 2009
Lebanon elects its parliament for the first time since 2009, with a changed voting system. BBC News – Middle East