Julian Assange arrest warrant still stands, court rules
Sex assault charges against him were dropped but he is still wanted for bail offences dating from 2012. BBC News – Latin America & Caribbean
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Trump: I’d love shutdown if there’s no immigration deal
The president draws a red line on immigration as a congressional budget deadline looms. BBC News – US & Canada
ANC holds ‘fruitful’ talks with South African leader Zuma
A key meeting about the South African president’s future is delayed after “fruitful discussions”. BBC News – Africa
Lloyds Bank bans Bitcoin purchases on its credit cards
The bank stops its credit card customers buying digital currencies amid fears its value will keep falling. BBC News – Business
Syria war: ‘Chlorine attack’ on rebel-held Idlib town
People brought to hospitals in rebel-held Saraqeb suffered breathing problems, medics say. BBC News – Middle East
Salah Abdeslam: Paris suspect attacks ‘anti-Muslim bias’
Salah Abdeslam claims there is prejudice against Muslims and refuses to speak further at his trial. BBC News – Europe