Greeks back to polls in tight election
Greece’s fifth election in six years is under way, with opinion polls indicating a tight race between the left-wing Syriza party and conservative New Democracy. BBC News – Europe
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Carson: President should not be Muslim
US Republican presidential candidate Ben Carson tells NBC’s Meet The Press he does not believe a Muslim should be president of the United States. BBC News – US & Canada
Burkina Faso coup talks ‘breakthrough’
A delegation mediating in Burkina Faso says there has been a breakthrough towards ending a coup that has sparked deadly violence. BBC News – Africa
Markets fall after Fed holds rates
European and US markets fall following the Federal Reserve’s decision not to raise US interest rates. BBC News – Business
Syria ‘launches air raids on Palmyra’
Syrian war planes launch one of the heaviest bombardments yet on the city of Palmyra, held by Islamic State militants, activists say. BBC News – Middle East
US moves to ease Cuban trade embargo
The US has announced eased restrictions on business and travel with Cuba, the latest move by President Barack Obama to improve relations with the country. BBC News – Latin America & Caribbean