Volkswagen board holds crisis meeting
Senior directors of the Volkswagen’s board are due to hold crisis talks after the company was caught manipulating its diesel car emissions tests. BBC News – Business
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Russia protecting Syria forces – Kerry
Russia’s military build-up in Syria appears to be limited to protecting its own forces in the country, US Secretary of State John Kerry said on Tuesday. BBC News – Middle East
EU heads to discuss disputed quota deal
EU leaders meeting in Brussels are to discuss a deal to relocate migrants across the continent, amid angry opposition from some members. BBC News – Europe
Mexico students clash with police
Riot police in Mexico clash with students from Ayotzinapa College who seized 12 buses in order to take part in a protest against impunity. BBC News – Latin America & Caribbean
Charities ‘could face fundraising ban’
Charities could be banned from certain forms of fundraising if they break new rules proposed for the sector amid concerns about aggressive tactics. BBC News – UK
Obama welcomes Pope Francis to US
Pope Francis begins his tour of the US, where he is expected to greet millions of American Catholics and address thorny issues like climate change and income inequality. BBC News – US & Canada