Mosul battle: Iraqi forces clash with IS at university
Sprawling complex sees fierce fighting as Iraqi forces make fresh progress in battle for Mosul. BBC News – Middle East
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US visa-free residency for Cubans ends
President Obama ends the 20-year US policy of allowing Cubans residency without visas. BBC News – Latin America & Caribbean
Cyprus talks: Erdogan dismisses full Turkish troop withdrawal
Turkey resists calls for it to remove thousands of soldiers from Cyprus under a reunification deal. BBC News – Europe
Tidal surge threat as snow and heavy winds grip UK
Flood warnings are issued along England’s east coast, as freezing temperatures hit the UK. BBC News – UK
Gambia dispute: African Union ‘will not recognise’ President Jammeh
Gambian President Yahya Jammeh is set to lose African Union support when his term expires on Thursday. BBC News – Africa
Stolen baby found alive in South Carolina 18 years on
A girl abducted as a newborn in Florida is found alive after 18 years and a woman, 51, is arrested. BBC News – US & Canada