Brazil’s recession worst on record
Latest figures show that Brazil has been in recession for two years – the worst in the country’s history. BBC News – Latin America & Caribbean
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Brexit: Government suffers second defeat in Lords
Peers back, by 366 votes to 268, calls for a “meaningful” parliamentary vote on final Brexit deal. BBC News – UK
House Republicans unveil Obamacare replacement plan
President Trump calls the new plan “wonderful”, but some Republicans call it “Obamacare Lite”. BBC News – US & Canada
Sudan, Somalia condemn US travel ban
Sudan and Somalia hit back at President Trump’s new travel ban against six mainly Muslim nations. BBC News – Africa
Champions League: BT extends TV rights until 2021 in deal worth £1.2bn
BT Sport extends its TV rights for the Champions League and Europa League until 2021 in a deal worth £1.2bn. BBC News – Business
Mosul IS offensive: Iraqi forces capture second bridge over Tigris
The capture of a second bridge over the Tigris gives Iraqi forces a foothold into western Mosul. BBC News – Middle East