China to sign UK nuclear plant deal
China’s president is expected to put the seal later on its contribution to what will be the first UK nuclear power plant to be built in a generation. BBC News – UK
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Assad in surprise visit to Moscow
Syria’s President Bashar al-Assad has held talks with Russia’s President Putin on an unannounced visit to Moscow, his first foreign trip since civil war started in 2011. BBC News – Europe
New probe into Mexican students
Mexico agrees with an international panel of experts that the investigation into last year’s disappearance of 43 students should be reopened. BBC News – Latin America & Caribbean
Canada to withdraw jets from IS battle
Canada’s PM-designate Justin Trudeau tells the US president he will be withdrawing Canadian fighter jets from the air strikes against Islamic State. BBC News – US & Canada
Gunfire and tear gas amid Congo protests
Police fire shots and tear gas in Congo’s capital, Brazzaville, in a clamp down on protests against the president’s bid for a third term. BBC News – Africa
Canada votes in pivotal election
Canadians are voting in a general election with Liberal leader Justin Trudeau mounting a strong challenge to Conservative PM Stephen Harper. BBC News – US & Canada