Two die during Chile student protest
Two young men have been shot dead during a student protest in Chile, according to officials. BBC News – Latin America & Caribbean
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RAF jets escort Russian aircraft
RAF jets are scrambled after two Russian military aircraft are seen flying north of Scotland towards UK airspace. BBC News – Europe
UKIP’s Farage rules out quitting
Nigel Farage says he enjoys a “phenomenal” level of support as UKIP leader and will not resign, despite a bitter row over his future. BBC News – UK
Burundi coup leaders arrested
The authorities in Burundi arrest three renegade generals who launched a failed coup against Burundi’s president, the presidential spokesman says. BBC News – Africa
Obama makes transport funding pledge
President Barack Obama says the US must invest more in its infrastructure, in the wake of a train derailment in Philadelphia that claimed eight lives. BBC News – US & Canada
Farc wants ELN at Colombia talks
The FARC rebel movement in Colombia is asking the government to include a smaller guerrilla group, the ELN in peace talks as soon as possible, to end more than fifty ears of conflict. BBC News – Latin America & Caribbean