Malawi arrests former army chief
The former head of Malawi’s armed forces is arrested as part of an on going investigation into government corruption known as “cashgate”. BBC News – Africa
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China cuts interest rates to 5.1%
The People’s Bank of China has cut interest rates for the second time this year in the face of a continuing economic slowdown. BBC News – Business
Yemen inches towards ceasefire
Yemen’s Houthi rebels vow to respond “positively” to a Saudi humanitarian truce offer, as the plight of civilians caught in fighting worsens. BBC News – Middle East
Castro thanks Pope for US mediation
Cuba’s communist leader Raul Castro thanks Pope Francis at the Vatican for his role in Cuban-US rapprochement. BBC News – Latin America & Caribbean
EU refugee quotas to be proposed
The European Commission will make the controversial proposal that EU member countries should take in refugees under an EU quota scheme. BBC News – Europe
PM to meet backbenchers amid reshuffle
PM David Cameron is to address Conservative backbenchers for the first time since winning a majority, as he continues to appoint his new cabinet. BBC News – UK