Jobless total lowest since July 2008
UK unemployment has fallen to its lowest rate since July 2008, official figures have shown. BBC News – Business
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Syria attack video moves UN to tears
A video showing desperate attempts by doctors to save three children after an apparent chlorine gas attack in Syria moves UN Security Council members to tears. BBC News – Middle East
Pope Francis to visit Latin America
Pope Francis announces his first visit to Bolivia, Paraguay and Ecuador in July, with leaders from host countries welcoming the news. BBC News – Latin America & Caribbean
Tories push Miliband over SNP ‘deal’
David Cameron urges Ed Miliband to rule out co-operating with the SNP, after the Labour leader rejects any coalition deal during Thursday’s TV debate. BBC News – UK
Memorial service for Alps crash dead
Thousands of people, including German Chancellor Angela Merkel, are attending a memorial service for the Germanwings plane crash victims. BBC News – Europe
SA shops hit by xenophobic attacks
Foreign-owned shops in South Africa are attacked and looted overnight in Johannesburg, despite thousands rallying against xenophobia on Thursday. BBC News – Africa