Euro slides to a nine-year low
The euro hits a nine-year low against the dollar as investors predict the European Central Bank could take action to stimulate the region’s economy. BBC News – Europe
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Venezuela leader seeks help over oil
Venezuelan President Nicolas Maduro is beginning a tour to China and oil producing countries as he tries to stem the impact of falling oil prices. BBC News – Latin America & Caribbean
Libya al-Qaeda suspect dies in US
Alleged al-Qaeda commander Anas al-Liby has died just days before going on trial in New York over the 1998 US embassy attacks in Africa, lawyers say. BBC News – Middle East
Retired ‘could sell pension off’
Retired workers could be given to right to sell their pensions to the highest bidder, Liberal Democrat minister Steve Webb suggests. BBC News – Business
Mexico missing students: 10 more held
Mexican authorities arrest 10 more police officers in their inquiry into the disappearance in September of 43 students in Guerrero state. BBC News – Latin America & Caribbean
Labour in new NHS attack on Tories
The NHS in England will be left “unrecognisable” if the Conservatives are returned to power at the general election in May, says a Labour Party campaign. BBC News – UK