‘Surge’ in Egypt forces’ sex attacks
Egyptian security forces are using sexual violence against detainees on a massive scale, according to human rights campaigners. BBC News – Africa
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Waco biker shoot-out: 170 charged
Texas police say 170 people are to face charges of organised crime after the Waco bike-gang shooting that left nine people dead and 18 others injured. BBC News – US & Canada
Boca thrown out of Copa Libertadores
Boca Juniors are thrown out of the Copa Libertadores after some of the team’s fans sprayed River Plate players with an irritant. BBC News – Latin America & Caribbean
Iraqi city of Ramadi ‘falls to IS’
The Iraqi city of Ramadi falls to IS militants after troops abandoned their positions, officials say, but the US says the situation remains fluid. BBC News – Middle East
IoD urges action over UK deficit
The new Conservative government should make bringing down the deficit a priority, members of the Institute of Directors (IoD) have said. BBC News – Business
Macedonia protesters set up camp
Demonstrators in Macedonia’s capital Skopje vow to continue their protest until Prime Minister Nikola Gruevski resigns, amid corruption allegations. BBC News – Europe