Markets in ‘no doubt’ on US rate rise
Markets which track US interest rate expectations give a near 100% likelihood of a rise next week. BBC News – Business
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Syria conflict: Damascus twin bombing kills 40 Iraqis
The attack targeted buses carrying Shia pilgrims to the Bab al-Saghir cemetery site. BBC News – Middle East
Judge accused of ‘victim-blaming’ over rape comments
A warning that drunk women put themselves in danger of rape will deter people from reporting attacks, it is claimed. BBC News – UK
Turkey’s Erdogan calls Dutch authorities ‘Nazi remnants’
Turkey’s president brands the Dutch government “Nazi remnants” as a diplomatic row escalates. BBC News – Europe
State Department was ‘unaware’ of Mexico visit
Mexico’s foreign minister skips over the US secretary of state for a meeting with White House aides. BBC News – Latin America & Caribbean
Preet Bharara, high profile US prosecutor, says he was fired
Preet Bharara refused to stand down when 46 federal prosecutors were asked to by the Trump administration. BBC News – US & Canada