Trump election: Obama and EU keep up pressure on Russia
Outgoing US President Obama and EU leaders agree in Berlin to keep up sanctions pressure on Russia. BBC News – Europe
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Buckingham Palace to get £369m refurbishment
Buckingham Palace is to undergo a 10-year refurbishment costing the taxpayer £369m, the Treasury announces. BBC News – UK
Trump settles Trump University lawsuits for $25m
Donald Trump settles three fraud lawsuits relating to Trump University for $ 25m, an official says. BBC News – US & Canada
Malawian ‘hyena man’ guilty of ritual sex
An HIV-positive Malawian man is found guilty for having unprotected sex with newly bereaved widows as part of an outlawed cultural practice. BBC News – Africa
Mosul Iraq battle: Bad weather slows advance inside city
Iraqi forces halt their push into IS-held Mosul due to bad weather, one month into their offensive. BBC News – Middle East
Asda sales continue to tumble in third quarter
Supermarket Asda reports a big slide in sales in the third quarter following an even bigger fall for the previous three months. BBC News – Business