Rio Olympics 2016: Russia not given blanket Games ban by IOC
Russia will not receive a blanket ban from the Rio Games, the International Olympic Committee announces. BBC News – Europe
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Argentine ex-leader Cristina Fernandez ‘not afraid of jail’
Former Argentine President Cristina Fernandez de Kirchner says she is not afraid of going to prison as a result of the corruption charges she faces. BBC News – Latin America & Caribbean
US election: Democrats’ chair steps aside amid email row
The US Democratic Party chair says she will resign as a row over leaked emails threatens efforts for party unity ahead of the presidential nominating convention. BBC News – US & Canada
Koffi Olomide case: Kenya deports singer over airport ‘kick’
The Kenyan authorities deport one of Africa’s biggest musicians, Koffi Olomide, after he is filmed apparently kicking a woman at Nairobi’s main airport. BBC News – Africa
Brexit causes dramatic drop in UK economy, data suggests
UK economic activity in July fell at its fastest rate since the aftermath of the financial crisis in 2009, data compiled from business questionnaires shows. BBC News – Business
Syria war: Aleppo tunnel bomb ‘kills 38 government troops’
Dozens of pro-government troops were killed when rebels blew up a tunnel underneath a building in the Syrian city of Aleppo, reports say. BBC News – Middle East