Slowdown in UK manufacturing growth
Growth in the UK manufacturing sector slowed sharply in March, according to a closely-watched economic survey. BBC News – Business
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New lead in Baltimore death inquiry
Baltimore police say officers transporting Freddie Gray made a previously undisclosed stop, as protesters rally in several cities. BBC News – US & Canada
S Africa court backs ‘right to die’
A South African court grants a terminally ill man the right to die, in a landmark ruling on assisted suicide. BBC News – Africa
Saudi king announces new heirs
Saudi Arabia’s new king announces a major cabinet reshuffle, appointing his nephew Prince Mohammed bin Nayef as the new crown prince. BBC News – Middle East
US interest rates kept at record low
The US Federal Reserve keeps its target interest rate at a record low at the end of a two-day policy meeting. BBC News – Business
Chile volcano prompts new evacuation
As the Calbuco volcano in southern Chile again spews ash following two eruptions last week, people are evacuated from the surrounding towns. BBC News – Latin America & Caribbean