Obese people ‘could lose benefits’
People who are obese or have alcohol or drug problems could have their sickness benefits cut if they refuse treatment, David Cameron says, as he launches a review of the system. BBC News – UK
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Boko Haram city attack repelled
Nigerian troops repel a Boko Haram attack on the north-east city of Gombe, officials say, after the group’s first frontal assault on the state capital. BBC News – Africa
Canada foils ‘mass shooting plot’
Canadian police say they have foiled an imminent plot to carry out a mass shooting in the Halifax area and have made three arrests. BBC News – US & Canada
Eurozone economy sees growth pick up
The eurozone economy grew by a stronger-than-expected 0.3% in the last three months of 2014, helped by rapid growth in Germany. BBC News – Business
Egypt ready for Libya evacuations
Egypt says it is ready to evacuate its citizens from Libya after IS militants release images apparently showing Egyptian Christians seized there. BBC News – Middle East
Colombia’s Farc: No soldiers under 17
Colombia’s left wing Farc guerrillas announce that they will no longer look to recruit soldiers below the age of 17. BBC News – Latin America & Caribbean