US immigration: 50 extra judges to help tackle backlog
Extra judges based in detention centres will help tackle a system clogged with half a million cases. BBC News – US & Canada
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Nigeria President Buhari: I’ve never been so sick
On his return from extended medical leave, President Buhari says he will resume his duties on Monday. BBC News – Africa
21st Century Fox rejects Sky takeover bid concerns
21st Century Fox defends its bid for TV firm Sky, despite claims it threatens media plurality and broadcasting standards. BBC News – Business
Mosul IS battle: Iraqi forces retake Badoush prison
Some 600 inmates there, mostly Shia Muslims, were allegedly summarily killed by IS militants in 2014. BBC News – Middle East
Guatemala mourns after children’s home fire kills 21 girls
The blaze killed 21 teenage girls and has focused attention on poor conditions at the centre. BBC News – Latin America & Caribbean
Budget 2017: No rethink on National Insurance rises – minister
Critics say National Insurance rise for 1.6 million self-employed workers breaks Tory manifesto pledge. BBC News – UK