Syria conflict: IS assault halts Deir al-Zour aid drops
Heavy fighting between militants and Syrian government forces makes it too dangerous around landing zone. BBC News – Middle East
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Obama commutes Chelsea Manning sentence
The Wikileaks source will walk free in May, but a Republican calls the clemency “a grave mistake”. BBC News – US & Canada
The Gambia’s president declares state of emergency
President Yahya Jammeh is meant to hand over power to Adama Barrow on Thursday. BBC News – Africa
Syria conflict: Rebels agree to attend Astana peace talks
The head of the rebel delegation says it aims to end the “crimes” of the government and its allies. BBC News – Middle East
Pound falls ahead of Theresa May Brexit speech
Sterling hits its lowest level against the dollar since October’s flash crash before later edging back up. BBC News – Business
Mexico BPM music festival: Gunman opens fire at club
At least four people are shot dead outside a club hosting an electronic music festival in Mexico. BBC News – Latin America & Caribbean