Iraqi Kurdistan referendum: Kurds offer to freeze independence
The Kurdistan Regional Government says it is ready to enter dialogue with Baghdad. BBC News – Middle East
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Syria: Russia vetoes extension of chemical weapons inquiry
The action halts the only formal mechanism for investigating chemical attacks in Syria. BBC News – Europe
Venezuela opposition leader quits as coalition rift widens
Henrique Capriles says he’s quitting the coalition because it is “no longer unified”. BBC News – Latin America & Caribbean
‘Half of women’ sexually harassed at work, says BBC survey
A fifth of British men have also been victims at work or a place of study, figures suggest. BBC News – UK
Jeff Flake: Republican senator quits with attack on Donald Trump
The US president comes under fierce public attack from Republicans Bob Corker and Jeff Flake. BBC News – US & Canada
Kenya election: Last-minute court bid to block poll
The Supreme Court is to decide a day before Thursday’s presidential election whether it can go ahead. BBC News – Africa