Venezuela state of emergency ‘justified’
The Venezuelan Supreme Court rules that a decree issued by President Nicolas Maduro last week declaring a state of emergency is constitutional. BBC News – Latin America & Caribbean
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San Francisco police chief quits
San Francisco’s Police Chief Greg Suhr resigns hours after a police officer shot and killed a young black woman driving a suspected stolen car. BBC News – US & Canada
Second Chibok girl found – Nigeria army
A second of more than 200 schoolgirls kidnapped in the Nigerian town of Chibok by Boko Haram militants two years ago has been found, the army says. BBC News – Africa
US Fed points to June rate rise
The US Federal Reserve is likely to increase interest rates next month if the economic data supports such a move, the central bank’s latest minutes show. BBC News – Business
Iraq forces retake western town from IS
Iraqi government forces have regained control of a remote western town from the jihadist group Islamic State (IS), the prime minister says. BBC News – Middle East
Tear gas fired at Venezuela protest
Venezuelan police fire tear gas against anti-government protesters demanding a recall referendum on embattled President Nicolas Maduro. BBC News – Latin America & Caribbean