Saudis ‘declared war on Lebanon’ – Hezbollah leader
The leader of Hezbollah says Lebanese PM Saad Hariri has been held against his will by Saudi Arabia. BBC News – Middle East
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Brexit bill: Barnier gives UK two weeks to clarify key issues
The EU says Britain has two weeks to say what it will pay when it leaves the bloc, among other issues. BBC News – Europe
US expands Venezuela blacklist for ‘undermining democracy’
The Trump administration accuses the government of undermining democracy and corruption. BBC News – Latin America & Caribbean
Egypt drugs case: Briton in court over banned pills
Laura Plummer’s family hope the judge will say carrying the banned tablets was an innocent mistake. BBC News – UK
Ex-Trump aide Mike Flynn ‘offered $15m by Turkey for Gulen’
Michael Flynn was allegedly promised millions of dollars by Turkey’s government, US media report. BBC News – US & Canada
DR Congo’s Kavumu child rape trial opens
Militiamen allegedly attacked children and infants believing their blood would give them protection. BBC News – Africa