Five Colombian soldiers killed in ‘ELN rebel ambush’
They were killed when a roadside bomb went off as their convoy travelled in north-eastern Colombia. BBC News – Latin America & Caribbean
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Syria war: Shelling and strikes despite Eastern Ghouta ‘pause’
It appears that no civilians were able to leave during the first five-hour truce in the Eastern Ghouta. BBC News – Middle East
Trump reaches informal Air Force One deal with Boeing
The White House says it has reached an informal deal with Boeing to provide two Air Force One planes. BBC News – Business
UK weather: Heavy snow causes UK-wide disruption
Hundreds of schools close, flights are cancelled and police deal with serious crashes after heavy snow. BBC News – UK
Lion kills woman in South African private game reserve
Bystanders tried in vain to save the 22-year-old woman, who was attacked at a private game reserve. BBC News – Africa
Brad Parscale: Trump names 2020 election campaign chief
The campaign says Brad Parscale, who joined the Trump Organization in 2011, is an “amazing talent”. BBC News – US & Canada