UK economic growth slows to 0.3%
The rate of UK economic growth halved in the three months to the end of March, official figures show, marking the slowest quarterly growth for two years. BBC News – Business
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Greek PM sees EU deal by next week
Prime Minister Alexis Tsipras says Greece is in the final stretch of talks with the EU and that he believes an interim deal will by in place by 9 May. BBC News – Europe
UK aid leaves for Nepal on RAF plane
An RAF flight carrying UK aid and British army troops, including Gurkhas, is flying to Nepal – as a TV appeal for donations is to be broadcast in the UK. BBC News – UK
Burundi hit by fresh protests
Burundi is hit by a new wave of protests as opposition to President Pierre Nkurunziza’s bid for a third term spreads beyond the capital. BBC News – Africa
Troops deployed for Baltimore riots
Thousands of troops and police officers are deployed to the US city of Baltimore, after riots linked to the death of a black man in police custody. BBC News – US & Canada
Legal costs hit Deutsche Bank profit
Deutsche Bank reports a sharp fall in profits after setting aside €1.5bn to cover legal costs, days after being fined €2.3bn for rate rigging. BBC News – Business