IS ‘accepts’ Boko Haram’s allegiance
Islamic State accepts a pledge of allegiance from Nigeria’s militant group Boko Haram, according to an audio message purportedly from IS. BBC News – Africa
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Obama condemns Ferguson shootings
US President Barack Obama says there is “no excuse” for criminal acts in Ferguson, Missouri, after two police officers were shot during a protest. BBC News – US & Canada
European banks fail US ‘stress tests’
Santander and Deutsche Bank fail US “stress tests” designed to assess whether lenders can withstand another financial crisis. BBC News – Business
UN failing Syrians, say charities
Aid agencies say the UN has failed to implement resolutions meant to protect Syrian civilians, and that civilians have suffered their “worst year” yet. BBC News – Middle East
Ferguson police chief steps down
Ferguson police chief Thomas Jackson, in charge as the US town was hit by last year’s riots over the killing of an unarmed black teenager, resigns. BBC News – US & Canada
Police boss admits Hillsborough lie
The police commander on the day of the Hillsborough disaster admits lying about fans forcing open an exit gate at the ground. BBC News – UK