Venezuela vote: Turnout figure ‘tampered with’
A voting firm casts doubt on Venezuela’s controversial vote for a new constituent assembly. BBC News – Latin America & Caribbean
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Awamiya: Hundreds flee clashes in Saudi town
Security forces are trying demolish Awamiya’s old town to drive out militants. BBC News – Middle East
‘Three Musketeers’ guilty of planning UK terror plot
They were among four men involved in planning an attack on a police or military target in the UK. BBC News – UK
Migrant crisis: Italy blocks German aid ship at Lampedusa
The crew is being questioned amid a dispute over the code of conduct for handling migrants at sea. BBC News – Europe
Trump approves new ‘flawed’ Russia sanctions
The action is punishment for alleged meddling in the US election and Russian actions in Crimea. BBC News – US & Canada
Nigeria’s Goodluck Jonathan: My home was stripped bare
Police guards are held after TVs, fridges and toilets were taken from ex-President Jonathan’s house. BBC News – Africa