Pew survey: Africans optimistic despite corruption and economy woes
People in three African countries are optimistic despite economic woes and corruption, a survey says. BBC News – Africa
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Workers ‘cutting hours’ because of childcare costs
One in four UK business leaders say workers are cutting hours because of childcare costs, a survey suggest. BBC News – Business
Nimrud: Iraqi forces ‘retake ancient city from IS’
Iraqi forces say they have captured Nimrud, the site of an ancient city overrun by Islamic State. BBC News – Middle East
Colombia peace deal: Government and Farc reach new agreement
Colombia and Farc rebels reach a revised peace deal, six weeks after voters rejected the original. BBC News – Latin America & Caribbean
Paris attacks: France state of emergency to be extended – PM Valls
France’s emergency measures are to be extended, PM Valls says, as Paris marks the attacks a year ago. BBC News – Europe
Remembrance Sunday: Services to honour war dead
Remembrance services are to take place across the country to honour those who have died in conflict. BBC News – UK