United States suspends all Brazilian meat imports
The US Department of Agriculture says it has recurring concerns about the safety of Brazilian meat. BBC News – Latin America & Caribbean
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Brexit: UK offer on EU citizens a good start, says Merkel
The German chancellor cautiously welcomes a plan for EU citizens living in the UK post-Brexit. BBC News – Europe
Republican senators’ revolt puts health bill in jeopardy
Several Republican senators have raised concern about a new health plan to repeal Obamacare. BBC News – US & Canada
Brexit: May unveils ‘fair and serious’ offer on EU citizens
Three million EU citizens in the UK would get the right to stay after Brexit, under PM’s proposals. BBC News – UK
South Africa court allows secret Zuma no-confidence vote
It is up to South Africa’s parliamentary Speaker to decide whether the vote will be held in secret. BBC News – Africa
Haldane expects to vote for rate rise this year
It may be prudent to raise rates later this year, says the Bank of England’s chief economist. BBC News – Business