Greek debt relief possible – Merkel
Germany’s Angela Merkel says she is prepared to consider further debt concessions to Greece once its economic reforms are worked out. BBC News – Europe
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Decade ban for Venezuela ex-governor
The state prosecutor’s office in Venezuela bars a former state governor, Pablo Perez, from holding office, the third such banning this week. BBC News – Latin America & Caribbean
Dozens killed in Aden heavy shelling
At least 43 people are reported killed and more than 100 wounded in Yemen’s port city of Aden, as rebels hold out against a government offensive. BBC News – Middle East
Delayed rail passengers to get cash
Rail passengers who suffer travel delays can now claim refunds in cash instead of vouchers as new compensation arrangements come into effect. BBC News – Business
Timbuktu rebuilds 14 mausoleums
Fourteen mausoleums in Timbuktu in northern Mali are rebuilt, three years after they were destroyed by Islamist extremists. BBC News – Africa
Mitsubishi makes key war apology
The Mitsubishi corporation of Japan makes a landmark apology for using US prisoners of war as forced labour during World War Two. BBC News – US & Canada