Syrian conflict: US and Russia agree peace moves
The US and Russia reach an agreement on Syria, starting with a cessation of hostilities on Monday and followed by joint action against so-called Islamic State. BBC News – Middle East
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Rio Olympics 2016: Brazil police want to question IOC head Thomas Bach
Brazil police want to speak to International Olympic Committee head Thomas Bach about an alleged illegal scheme to resell tickets for top events. BBC News – Latin America & Caribbean
UK business ‘too lazy and fat’, says Trade Secretary Liam Fox
British businesses could help deliver greater prosperity if people stopped preferring to “play golf on a Friday afternoon”, claims International Trade Secretary Liam Fox. BBC News – UK
Foiled Paris attack ‘was directed by IS’
Three women arrested over a foiled attack in Paris were directed by so-called Islamic State, a French prosecutor says. BBC News – Europe
Kenyan Muslims can wear hijab at Christian schools – court
A court in Kenya rules that Christian schools may not ban Muslim girls from wearing headscarves as part of their uniforms. BBC News – Africa
US government halts oil pipeline opposed by Native Americans
The US government blocks the building of an oil pipeline in North Dakota opposed by Native Americans, shortly after a district judge rules it can go ahead. BBC News – US & Canada