Syria war: Thousands flee Turkish assault on Afrin enclave
The UN says 5,000 people been displaced by clashes between Turkish-led forces and Kurdish fighters. BBC News – Middle East
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Pound hits $1.40 for first time since Brexit vote
Sterling extends its rally against the dollar to hit its highest level since the EU referendum. BBC News – Business
Guatemala leader Jimmy Morales dismisses expenses furore
The president says he could not be expected to pay for luxury goods from his salary. BBC News – Latin America & Caribbean
Russia bars ‘extremist’ British comedy The Death of Stalin
A satirical British comedy about the ex-Soviet leader’s succession has been pulled by authorities. BBC News – Europe
Uganda’s Museveni: I love Trump for being frank with Africans
Yoweri Museveni said the continent needs to be spoken to frankly and made to realise it is weak. BBC News – Africa
Kentucky school shooting: Two teenagers dead and 17 injured
Two 15-year-olds, a boy and a girl, were killed in the attack and another 15-year-old is in custody. BBC News – US & Canada