Trafficking of pills used by suicide bombers soars in Sahel
The UN’s drugs agency warns smuggling of the opioid tramadol, used by Boko Haram, must be stopped. BBC News – Africa
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Shazam! Apple buys music recognition app
Rivalry against Spotify and augmented reality ambitions are two possible reasons for the takeover. BBC News – Business
Russia’s Putin visits Syria airbase and orders start of pullout
Russia’s president visits troops in Syria, days after saying he will stand for re-election. BBC News – Middle East
Venezuela opposition banned from running in 2018 election
President Nicolás Maduro says the three main opposition parties cannot compete against him in 2018. BBC News – Latin America & Caribbean
EU’s Federica Mogherini rebuffs Netanyahu on Jerusalem
The EU says it will not recognise the city as Israel’s capital before a final status peace deal. BBC News – Europe
Murder inquiry after children die in fire
A murder investigation is under way after three children were killed in the blaze in Salford. BBC News – UK