Russia and Argentina in energy deals
Argentina and Russia sign a series of framework agreements on economic and energy co-operation following talks in Moscow. BBC News – Latin America & Caribbean
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Hope over child malaria vaccine tests
Final clinical trials of a malaria vaccine – the first to reach this stage – suggest it could protect one third of children against malaria, according to data published in The Lancet. BBC News – Africa
Petrobras corruption costs hit $2bn
Petrobras takes a $ 2bn charge related to corruption costs, contributing to a $ 7bn loss for the Brazilian oil firm for last year. BBC News – Business
Saudi-led jets resume Yemen strikes
Saudi-led coalition jets bomb Houthi rebels in Yemen’s third city of Taiz, hours after announcing the end of a military campaign against them. BBC News – Middle East
Pope to visit Cuba in September
Pope Francis will travel to Cuba in September ahead of his visit to the United States, the Vatican announces. BBC News – Latin America & Caribbean
$1bn NFL concussion payouts approved
A judge approves a plan worth $ 1bn (£664.6m) to compensate former American football players with head injuries. BBC News – US & Canada