Ethiopia ‘detains 1,600’ under state of emergency
The Ethiopian authorities have detained more than 1,600 people as they try to boost security under the state of emergency, a government minister tells the BBC. BBC News – Africa
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Government right to shelve annuity sales, says industry
The Treasury’s decision to abandon plans to let pensioners raise money by selling their annuities is welcomed by the pensions industry BBC News – Business
Mosul battle: 900 civilians flee city ahead of fighting
Some 900 civilians have fled Mosul, the first large group to do so since Iraqi troops began their offensive to free the city from IS, the UN says. BBC News – Middle East
Dentists condemn call for child migrants’ teeth to be tested
A Conservative MP who wants child migrants arriving in the UK from Calais to have their teeth tested to verify their ages is condemned by a dentists’ group. BBC News – UK
Mosul battle: EU ‘should prepare for returning jihadists’
The EU warns of jihadists returning to Europe if Iraqi forces succeed in driving the Islamic State group out of its stronghold in the city of Mosul. BBC News – Europe
Ecuador curbs Assange’s internet to halt US election ‘interference’
Ecuador says it restricted internet access for WikiLeaks founder Julian Assange at its embassy in London to stop interference in the US presidential election. BBC News – Latin America & Caribbean