US faces blizzard-hit working week
Millions across the eastern US face huge challenges as the working week begins, after massive snowfalls virtually paralysed many cities. BBC News – US & Canada
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SA investigates Nigerian police death
South African pathologists are to carry out a post-mortem on a Nigerian man who died in police custody over the weekend, officials say. BBC News – Africa
Google tax deal ‘derisory’, say critics
Critics say a deal for US firm Google to pay £130m in UK back taxes is “derisory”, but Chancellor George Osborne says it is a “vindication” for the government. BBC News – Business
Iran and China pledge closer ties
Iran and China pledge closer economic ties, as China’s Xi Jinping becomes the first leader to visit Tehran since sanctions were lifted. BBC News – Middle East
Huge gay rights rallies in Italy
Tens of thousands of people march in cities across Italy, demanding legal recognition for same-sex couples. BBC News – Europe
Rio announces Olympics Zika plans
Rio de Janeiro authorities announce plans to prevent the spread of the mosquito-borne Zika virus during the Olympic Games later this year. BBC News – Latin America & Caribbean