Carney: Tech firms’ tax ‘very small’
The amount of tax paid by some technology firms is “very small” relative to their returns, the governor of the Bank of England says. BBC News – Business
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Argentina Nisman death ‘not suicide’
Argentine President Cristina Fernandez de Kirchner says she is convinced top Argentine prosecutor Alberto Nisman’s death was no suicide. BBC News – Latin America & Caribbean
New Saudi king promises continuity
King Salman pledges continuity in Saudi Arabia as his predecessor King Abdullah is buried in an unmarked grave following Friday prayers. BBC News – Middle East
Seven-party TV debate plan announced
Broadcasters publish new plans for TV election debates including leaders of seven UK political parties, and say they will go ahead regardless of who takes part. BBC News – UK
Ukraine rebels ‘reject truce talks’
The main pro-Russian rebel leader in eastern Ukraine says his troops are on the offensive and he does not want truce talks. BBC News – Europe
Obama declines Netanyahu meeting
US President Barack Obama will not meet Israeli PM Benjamin Netanyahu when he speaks to Congress in March, the White House says. BBC News – US & Canada