Syria conflict: Obama ‘deeply concerned’ about Aleppo
US President Barack Obama expresses deep concern about the “sickening bloodshed” in rebel-held parts of Aleppo, amid an assault by Syrian government forces. BBC News – Middle East
Craig Taylor
Spain Bankia fraud trial for ex-IMF boss Rodrigo Rato
Former IMF chief Rodrigo Rato and 64 other bankers go on trial in Madrid over an alleged credit card racket at Spain’s troubled Bankia bank. BBC News – Europe
Colombia peace deal: Historic agreement is signed
Colombia’s government and left-wing Farc rebels sign an agreement that formally brings an end to 52 years of civil war. BBC News – Latin America & Caribbean
Sam Allardyce: England manager allegations investigated by FA
The FA is investigating claims England boss Sam Allardyce used his role to negotiate a £400,000 deal and offer advice on how to bypass transfer rules. BBC News – UK
Murders, rapes and assaults rise in US, says FBI report
Violent crime in the US increased last year, according to the FBI, with murders, rapes and assaults all edging up after decreasing for decades. BBC News – US & Canada
Soap actor Znah-Bzu Tsegaye flees Ethiopia
Prominent Ethiopian actor Znah-Bzu Tsegaye says that he has has sought asylum in the US after leaving the country about two months ago. BBC News – Africa