Greece arrests over Belgian ‘plot’
Greek police arrest four people over an alleged jihadist terror plot in Belgium, but officials in Brussels say that two of them are not on their wanted list. BBC News – Europe
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Brazil angry at Indonesia execution
Brazil says it is “outraged” by Indonesia’s decision to execute one its citizens – believed to be the first Brazilian to be executed abroad. BBC News – Latin America & Caribbean
Shia group seize top Yemen official
The Yemeni president’s chief of staff has been abducted by Shia Houthi rebels in the capital Sanaa, the group says. BBC News – Middle East
Niger Charlie protesters burn churches
At least three are killed and churches set on fire in Niger during protests against the French magazine Charlie Hebdo’s Prophet Muhammad cartoon. BBC News – Africa
US top court to rule on gay marriage
The US Supreme Court will rule in the next few months on whether gay couples have a right to marry across all states. BBC News – US & Canada
Alpari UK closes over currency crisis
Currency broker and West Ham sponsor Alpari UK files for insolvency following the Swiss National Bank’s decision to end the link between the Swiss franc and the euro. BBC News – Business