UN: World facing greatest humanitarian crisis since 1945
The UN humanitarian chief pleads for help to avoid “a catastrophe” in four countries. BBC News – Africa
Craig Taylor
US firms add 235,000 jobs in February
US firms add 235,000 jobs in February, exceeding economists’ forecasts and taking the unemployment rate to 4.7%. BBC News – Business
IS conflict: US sends Marines to support Raqqa assault
Pentagon deploys 400 troops and artillery to help local fighters capture the IS stronghold in Syria. BBC News – Middle East
Colombia facing violence despite Farc deal, ICRC says
It will take decades to overcome the direct and indirect effects of the conflict, the Red Cross says. BBC News – Latin America & Caribbean
EU summit: A Polish political row hampers work as Brexit looms
The bloc is seeing one of its toughest years ever, with the UK government set on triggering Brexit. BBC News – Europe
BT Openreach deal aims to shakeup UK broadband
The decision to make the broadband network operator a distinct company is hailed as a “significant day” for customers. BBC News – UK