Nigeria targets firms over arms fraud
Nigeria indicts more than 300 companies and individuals, including senior army officers, for defrauding the country $ 241m (£170m) in fake contracts. BBC News – Africa
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Women held back by ‘old boys’ network’
Old boys’ networks” are stopping women from getting into the boardroom in the UK’s top companies, according to the equalities watchdog. BBC News – Business
Algeria profile
Provides an overview, key facts and events, a timeline and leader profile along with current news about Algeria BBC News – Middle East
Brazil leader denounces ‘coup attempt’
Brazilian President Dilma Rousseff equates impeachment proceedings against her to a coup attempt and says she will never resign. BBC News – Latin America & Caribbean
Ukrainian pilot given 22-year sentence
A Russian court sentences Ukrainian pilot Nadiya Savchenko to 22 years in jail in a case relating to the deaths of two Russian journalists. BBC News – Europe
I am for equality in tennis – Djokovic
Novak Djokovic apologises to leading female players – and spoken with Andy Murray – following his comments about equal pay. BBC News – UK