Zimbabwe’s Zanu-PF confirms Mugabe as 2018 election candidate
Zimbabwe’s governing Zanu-PF party confirms President Robert Mugabe as its sole candidate for the 2018 elections. BBC News – Africa
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British Airways cabin crew to strike over Christmas
British Airways cabin crew based at Heathrow will strike on Christmas Day and Boxing Day in a row over pay. BBC News – Business
Syria Aleppo: Thousands wait as exodus from city halts
The evacuation of east Aleppo is halted as Syrian rebels are accused of failing to respect a deal. BBC News – Middle East
Venezuela’s 100-bolivar note withdrawal causes chaos
Venezuela’s highest denomination banknote is withdrawn, causing confusion and cash chaos. BBC News – Latin America & Caribbean
No quotas in ‘compromise’ Swiss immigration bill
Swiss deputies pass a law aiming to help in-country jobseekers while avoiding a row with Brussels. BBC News – Europe
Riot officers enter HMP Birmingham amid disturbances
Riot officers enter HMP Birmingham after disturbances involving hundreds of inmates. BBC News – UK