‘Crunch time’ for Cameron’s EU hopes
David Cameron’s bid to win backing for his EU reforms has reached “crunch time” as a crucial summit gets under way, a UK government official says. BBC News – UK
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FBI not asking for Apple ‘back door’
The White House says an order to access data on a phone belonging to the San Bernardino gunman is limited in scope. BBC News – US & Canada
Polls open in Ugandan election
People across Uganda begin voting in presidential elections, with incumbent Yoweri Museveni seeking to extend his 30-year rule. BBC News – Africa
US Fed member wants break-up of banks
The newest policymaker at US Federal Reserve has called for banks to be broken up and says post-financial crisis safety measures do not go far enough BBC News – Business
Syria allows aid to besieged areas – UN
The Syrian government has approved aid for seven besieged areas, the UN says, with convoys preparing to depart “as soon as possible”. BBC News – Middle East
WHO backs GM mosquito trials over Zika
The World Health Organization backs trials of genetically-modified mosquitoes that could be used in the fight against the Zika virus. BBC News – Latin America & Caribbean