US killer’s social media ‘not checked’
US officials failed to detect jihadist social media posts on one of the San Bernardino killer’s accounts, during background checks when she moved to the US. BBC News – US & Canada
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Nigerian charged over ‘$2bn arms fraud’
Nigeria’s former national security adviser appears in court, charged with fraud over the alleged disappearance of $ 2bn (£1.3bn) meant to buy arms to fight Boko Haram. BBC News – Africa
Chinese tycoon detained by police
One of China’s richest men, Guo Guangchang, described as the country’s equivalent of Warren Buffett, has been detained by police. BBC News – Business
Saudis elect first woman politician
A woman wins a seat on a municipal council for the first time in Saudi Arabia, after the kingdom lifted its bar on women taking part in elections. BBC News – Middle East
Farc ‘forced abortions nurse’ arrested
Spanish police arrest a Colombian man accused of performing more than 100 forced abortions on women fighters with the Farc rebel group. BBC News – Latin America & Caribbean
Climate deal ‘is world’s best chance’
The climate deal reached in Paris is “the best chance we have to save the one planet we have”, US President Barack Obama says. BBC News – Europe