Independent to cease as print edition
The Independent and Independent on Sunday newspapers are to cease print editions in March, leaving an online-only edition, their owner says. BBC News – Business
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Assad vows to retake all of Syria
Syrian President Bashar al-Assad vows to retake “the whole country”, but says the involvement of regional powers means it could take “a long time”. BBC News – Middle East
Harris faces indecent assault charges
Former entertainer Rolf Harris is to be charged with seven counts of indecent assault, the Crown Prosecution Service says. BBC News – UK
EU gives Greece deadline on borders
The European Union gives Greece three months to fix border controls in a move that could allow other Schengen states to maintain internal controls. BBC News – Europe
UK prisoners ‘paying to escape Peru’
A British prisoner who was jailed in Peru for drug smuggling says five other women have used an illegal route to get back into the UK while on parole. BBC News – Latin America & Caribbean
Clinton and Sanders clash over Obama
Democratic candidates Hillary Clinton and Bernie Sanders clash over their support for the president in their first debate since the New Hampshire primary. BBC News – US & Canada