Belgium firms prosecuted over exporting Sarin precursor to Syria
The three firms say they did not know their exports of a Sarin-linked chemical to Syria might be illegal. BBC News – Middle East
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Cuba nominates Castro replacement Miguel Díaz-Canel
The communist state is set to confirm Miguel Díaz-Canel as its first leader who is not a Castro. BBC News – Latin America & Caribbean
Turkey’s President Erdogan calls snap election in June
The Turkish leader changes his mind and says elections will take place almost 18 months early. BBC News – Europe
TV presenter Dale Winton dies aged 62
The star, who hosted Supermarket Sweep and the BBC’s lottery show, died at home, his agent says. BBC News – UK
Trump ‘will walk out’ if North Korea talks not fruitful
The US president and Japanese PM agree maximum pressure will be kept on North Korea. BBC News – US & Canada
Zimbabwe sacks thousands of nurses on strike
But some believe the dramatic move is just a tactic to get the nurses to go back to work. BBC News – Africa