Care workers sue council contractor in minimum wage battle
Seventeen care workers are to bring the biggest ever legal claim in the sector over alleged non-payment of the minimum wage. BBC News – UK
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Trump Foundation under investigation for suspected ‘impropriety’
New York’s attorney general says he is investigating alleged impropriety by Donald Trump’s foundation, an inquiry dismissed by the Trump team as politically motivated. BBC News – US & Canada
UK MPs decry UK-French Libya campaign
Britain’s 2011 military intervention in Libya was based on “erroneous assumptions”, according to MPs who blame ex-PM David Cameron for the lack of a coherent strategy. BBC News – Africa
‘UK one of most unequal countries’, says Oxfam
The richest 1% of the UK population owns more than 20 times the wealth of the poorest fifth, according to new analysis by Oxfam. BBC News – Business
Mexicans march for gay marriage after opponents rally
Supporters of gay and lesbian rights march to Mexico City’s Metropolitan Cathedral in response to protests on Saturday opposing same-sex marriage. BBC News – Latin America & Caribbean
Syria war: Cessation of hostilities comes into effect
An internationally-brokered cessation of hostilities begins in Syria, but it is unclear whether rebel factions will abide by it. BBC News – Middle East