Federal Reserve may raise US rates ‘fairly soon’
The US central bank suggests the strength of the economy may prompt an increase as soon as March. BBC News – Business
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Syria’s warring sides brought together for Geneva talks
Meeting marks first UN-backed talks between government and opposition in nearly a year. BBC News – Middle East
Mexico’s foreign minister rejects Trump deportation policy
Two top US officials are in Mexico to discuss the measures with President Enrique Pena Nieto. BBC News – Latin America & Caribbean
Storm Doris winds reach 87mph as it hits UK
Weather warnings for wind and snow are in place across the UK. BBC News – UK
Turkey reverses female army officers’ headscarf ban
The army was the last institution in officially secular Turkey with a ban on the Muslim headscarf. BBC News – Europe
Dakota pipeline protesters leave site after year-long occupation
Protesters in the US are arrested by police after a deadline passes to end the year-long protest. BBC News – US & Canada