Brexit: EU negotiator Barnier firm on citizens’ rights
The EU’s top negotiator says European courts must be responsible for protecting citizens’ rights. BBC News – Europe
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Nabila Rifo: Chile court cuts jail term of attacker
A Chilean man wins a reduced sentence for one of the country’s most brutal domestic violence cases. BBC News – Latin America & Caribbean
Somali schoolteachers arrested for ‘al-Shabab meetings’
Authorities say the teachers planned to introduce a pro-Islamist curriculum. BBC News – Africa
Siemens in dispute with Russia over diverted turbines
The German firm claims two gas turbines supplied to a Russian firm were illegally diverted to Crimea. BBC News – Europe
Colombia: President Santos grants Farc members amnesty
Some 7,400 rebels who did not commit serious crimes have now been allowed to rejoin civilian life. BBC News – Latin America & Caribbean
Mosul: US commander says Iraq must stop Islamic State 2.0
Lt Gen Stephen Townsend urges Iraq to reach out to Sunnis to stop so-called Islamic State returning. BBC News – Middle East