Trump fires Rex Tillerson as secretary of state
Mr Tillerson is said to be “unaware of the reason”, but Mr Trump says it came down to “chemistry”. BBC News – US & Canada
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Dozens of students die as bus falls off cliff in Ethiopia
Reports say most of the victims in Legambo district were university students. BBC News – Africa
GKN faces new £8.1bn Melrose bid in takeover battle
Turnaround specialist Melrose increases the pressure on GKN by raising its takeover offer. BBC News – Business
BBC UN appeal: Stop Iran harassing Persian service staff
The corporation asks the international community for help as intimidation against staff intensifies. BBC News – Middle East
Colombia election: Farc fails to win support in first national vote
Right-wing parties who opposed the peace deal take the lead, but the Farc are assured some seats. BBC News – Latin America & Caribbean
Putin ordered plane to be downed in 2014
The Russian leader was told hijackers were targeting the Sochi Winter Olympics, he says in a film. BBC News – Europe