US Democrats spar on gun control
Candidates in the Democratic race for the White House hold their liveliest TV debate yet, clashing over gun control and healthcare among other topics. BBC News – US & Canada
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Corbyn warns firms over ‘unfair’ pay
A Labour government could ban companies from paying dividends to shareholders unless they pay workers the living wage, Jeremy Corbyn says. BBC News – Business
Iran sanctions lifted over nuclear deal
International sanctions on Iran are lifted after its compliance with obligations under the nuclear agreement with world powers was certified. BBC News – Middle East
Pro-EU Conservatives launch campaign
The campaign group Conservatives for Reform in Europe is launched to make the case for Britain to remain in the EU if its terms of membership are successfully renegotiated. BBC News – UK
Migrant men banned from German pool
A town near Cologne in Germany bans male asylum seekers from a public swimming pool after complaints from women of sexual harassment. BBC News – Europe
New test kits in Brazil for Zika virus
Brazil’s health ministry says it has developed new test kits to identify the Dengue, Zika and Chikungunya viruses, all carried by the same mosquito. BBC News – Latin America & Caribbean