Paris ‘ringleader’ evaded Athens police
Greek police tried to capture the suspected ringleader of the Paris terror attacks in January but the operation failed, the BBC learns. BBC News – Europe
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Venezuela opposition boost confirmed
Venezuelan electoral authorities confirm that the opposition has won a key two-thirds majority in parliament giving it the power to make significant changes. BBC News – Latin America & Caribbean
Iraq ‘retakes Ramadi district from IS’
Iraqi government forces retake a key area of the city of Ramadi, which is controlled by the jihadist group Islamic State, officials say. BBC News – Middle East
Alistair Darling joins Morgan Stanley
Morgan Stanley announced Tuesday former Chancellor Alistair Darling will join the bank’s board of directors. BBC News – Business
Trump remarks ‘endanger US security’
The Pentagon warns that Donald Trump’s call to ban Muslims from the US endangers national security and emboldens Islamic State (IS) militants. BBC News – US & Canada
Pistorius bailed over murder conviction
South African Olympian Oscar Pistorius has been granted bail while he awaits sentence for murdering his girlfriend Reeva Steenkamp in 2013. BBC News – Africa