UK’s growth for 2014 revised up
The UK’s economy grew at a faster pace than initially estimated last year, revised official figures show. BBC News – Business
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Peru prime minister deposed in spy row
Peruvian Prime Minister Ana Jara is sacked by Congress over allegations that the country’s spy agency gathered information on thousands of Peruvians. BBC News – Latin America & Caribbean
Statement ‘expected from Iran talks’
Nuclear talks between world powers and Iran could go on past a midnight deadline, US officials say, as delegates prepare to issue a general statement. BBC News – Middle East
Turkish prosecutor taken hostage
Armed men take hostage a Turkish prosecutor heading an inquiry into the death of a boy during anti-government protests in 2013. BBC News – Europe
Election fight over living standards
The Conservatives and Liberal Democrats welcome pre-election figures showing growth in household incomes, but Labour says it has been the “slowest recovery for 100 years”. BBC News – UK
Opposition wins Nigeria election
Nigerian presidential poll won by Muhammadu Buhari, in country’s first election victory by opposition BBC News – Africa