Jerusalem: Palestinian leader Abbas spurns US peace plan
A US initiative is put in doubt, as Palestinians die amid ongoing fallout over Jerusalem’s status. BBC News – Middle East
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Fifa corruption: South America football bosses convicted
The two men have been on trial in the US as part of a major inquiry into corruption at Fifa. BBC News – Latin America & Caribbean
Catalonia election: Spain PM Rajoy rejects Puigdemont talks call
Separatist parties won Thursday’s snap regional election by a slim majority. BBC News – Europe
Aldi stabbing: Jodie Willsher murder suspect charged
Mum-of-one Jodie Willsher, 30, was stabbed while working at the Skipton store on Thursday. BBC News – UK
US Congress averts federal government shutdown for another month
The short-term bill does not address some of the thorniest partisan issues such as immigration. BBC News – US & Canada
Liberia election: What you need to know
Liberians are due to go to the polls on 26 December. BBC News – Africa