Argentine president’s case dismissed
A court of appeals in Argentina has upheld a decision to throw out controversial allegations against President Cristina Fernandez de Kirchner. BBC News – Latin America & Caribbean
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Sex abuse ‘cover-up’ inquiry extended
Three new investigations into alleged corruption by the Metropolitan Police over claims of child abuse are to be managed by the police watchdog. BBC News – UK
Buildings collapse in New York blast
At least 19 people are injured after an explosion causes two buildings to collapse in New York’s East Village. BBC News – US & Canada
Boko Haram HQ in Nigeria ‘retaken’
The Nigerian army says it has retaken the north-eastern town of Gwoza, believed to be the headquarters of Islamist militant group Boko Haram. BBC News – Africa
Flooding in Chile desert region
There has been flash flooding in one of the driest regions in the world – Chile’s Atacama desert. BBC News – Latin America & Caribbean
Saudi Arabia launches Yemen strikes
Saudi Arabia launches a military operation in Yemen against Houthi rebels to protect “the legitimate government”, the Saudi ambassador in the US says. BBC News – Middle East