Syria conflict: Russia ‘driving rebels into hands of extremists’
Russia’s increasing military action in Syria is forcing moderate elements within the opposition into the hands of extremists, a US state department spokesman says. BBC News – Europe
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US election 2016: Trump berates Alicia Machado on Twitter
Donald Trump attacks a former beauty pageant winner who criticised him for alleged sexist and misogynistic remarks as “disgusting” in a Twitter outburst. BBC News – US & Canada
Hedge fund Och-Ziff to pay $412m in Africa bribery case
US hedge fund Och-Ziff agrees a $ 412m fine to settle charges over bribery in its dealings in Africa, in the first ruling of its kind. BBC News – Africa
Syria war: Russia rejects US calls to halt bombing eastern Aleppo
Russia says it will continue bombarding rebel-held eastern Aleppo, where thousands are trapped, despite US demands for Moscow to stop. BBC News – Middle East
Hinkley Point contract is signed
The UK Government and French energy giant EDF sign the key contract for the new £18bn Hinkley Point C nuclear power station. BBC News – Business
French survivor tells of Rouen priest’s jihadist murder
An elderly man left for dead by two jihadists who murdered a priest in the French city of Rouen has spoken of his terrifying ordeal. BBC News – Europe