Migrants drown as dinghy sinks off Libya coast
Eight are confirmed dead and dozens more are feared missing after a boat sinks in the Mediterranean. BBC News – Africa
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Branson hits back at East Coast rail franchise critics
Sir Richard Branson says Network Rail was to blame for losses on the East Coast rail franchise. BBC News – Business
Peru ex-leader Fujimori a free man after pardon
He was serving a 25-year sentence for human rights abuses committed during his time in office. BBC News – Latin America & Caribbean
Syria war: Photos ‘reveal’ Russia jet damage at Hmeimim base
Photos cast doubt on Moscow’s denial that jets were hit in a rebel attack on a base in Syria. BBC News – Middle East
US cold snap to bring record-breaking low temperatures
The arctic blast, forecast to maintain its icy grip into the weekend, has been linked to 19 deaths. BBC News – US & Canada
John Worboys: Parole chief apologises to victims
Prof Nick Hardwick said he was “shocked” some victims were not told of the sex attacker’s release. BBC News – UK