MPs and councils in abuse inquiry
The Anglican and Catholic churches, three councils, and both current and former MPs are to be investigated by the inquiry into child sexual abuse, its chair says. BBC News – UK
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Suicide attack hits Nigeria Shia march
A suicide bomber has killed at least 21 people in attack on a Shia Muslim procession in Nigeria’s Kano state, eyewitnesses say. BBC News – Africa
‘Very significant’ cuts still to come
“Very significant” government spending cuts will be imposed before the next general election, the Institute for Fiscal Studies think tank warns. BBC News – Business
Qatar PM orders inquiry after flooding
Qatar’s prime minister orders an inquiry after heavy rain exposed poor construction in the country set to host the 2022 Fifa World Cup. BBC News – Middle East
Syria air strikes ‘will make us safer’
David Cameron sets out his case for air strikes against IS in Syria, telling MPs it will reduce the risk of a terror attack in the UK. BBC News – UK
Russia ‘plans sanctions against Turkey’
Russia is preparing wide-ranging economic sanctions against Turkey after the downing of one of its jets, Prime Minister Dmitry Medvedev says. BBC News – Europe