Aleppo evacuation: Orphans among thousands to leave Syria city
Thousands of Syrians, including 47 orphans, leave besieged Aleppo in one of the biggest evacuations yet. BBC News – Middle East
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Venezuela’s Maduro defends withdrawal of major banknote
Venezuela’s leader defends withdrawing a major banknote, saying it has smashed the black market. BBC News – Latin America & Caribbean
Russian ambassador Andrei Karlov wounded in gun attack in Turkey
The Russian ambassador to Ankara is wounded in a gun attack while visiting a photo exhibition. BBC News – Europe
Fifa fines England, Scotland, Wales & Northern Ireland over poppies
Fifa fines all four home nations for displaying poppies during World Cup qualifiers around Armistice Day. BBC News – UK
HB2 law: North Carolina to repeal ‘bathroom bill’
State legislators in N Carolina to repeal a law which limits protections offered to the LGBT community. BBC News – US & Canada
Trying to give Kabila the red card
There is heavy security in DR Congo, as the president’s term in office is due to expire. BBC News – Africa