Venezuela opposition leader denounces ‘savage repression’
Henrique Capriles says only early general elections can put an end to the current political crisis. BBC News – Latin America & Caribbean
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Passenger dragged off United Airlines plane wins settlement
Dr David Dao will be paid an undisclosed sum after being violently dragged off a United flight. BBC News – US & Canada
Raila Odinga chosen to challenge president in Kenya vote
This will be the fourth time that veteran politician Raila Odinga runs for president. BBC News – Africa
Trump seeks tax windfall for business
Analysts say the plan will add trillions to the deficit but the US government says growth will fund it. BBC News – Business
Brazil indigenous groups clash with police in Brasilia
They were protesting against the encroachment of their ancestral lands by farmers and loggers. BBC News – Latin America & Caribbean
IS conflict: Iraqi force ‘retakes ancient city of Hatra’
The scale of the damage done by IS militants to the site – featured in The Exorcist – is not clear. BBC News – Middle East