US concern over Israel poll rhetoric
The White House expresses “deep concern” over “divisive rhetoric” in Israel’s election, and reiterates US support for Palestinian statehood. BBC News – Middle East
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US veteran denies IS terror charges
A US Air Force veteran accused of trying to join Islamic State appears in court in New York and denies all the charges. BBC News – US & Canada
Osborne draws election battle lines
George Osborne draws the battle lines for the general election in seven weeks’ time, after unveiling what he called a Budget for a “comeback country”. BBC News – UK
Tunisia in ‘war against terror’
Tunisia’s president vows to fight terrorism “without mercy” following a gun attack in Tunis that killed 19 people, most of them tourists. BBC News – Africa
France and Germany join Chinese bank
France and Germany are to join the UK in becoming members of the Chinese-led Asian development bank, it has emerged. BBC News – Business
Netanyahu battles for fourth term
Millions of Israelis vote in what is expected to be a close fight between Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu’s Likud party and a centre-left alliance. BBC News – Middle East