Argentine court grants rights to ape
A court in Argentina rules that a shy orangutan who spent the last 20 years in a zoo can be granted some legal rights enjoyed by humans. BBC News – Latin America & Caribbean
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Oil price fall ‘not Opec’s fault’
Oil-rich Gulf states vow not to cut crude production, blaming speculators and producers outside the Opec group for falling prices. BBC News – Middle East
Rouble rallies despite crisis warning
Russia’s former finance minister warns the country is entering a “full blown economic crisis” and will enter recession next year. BBC News – Business
Pedestrians killed in lorry crash
Several pedestrians have been killed after a bin lorry crashed into a group of people in George Square in Glasgow city centre. BBC News – UK
NYC police chief backs mayor
New York City’s police chief backs Mayor Bill de Blasio after claims he had increased ill-feeling towards police prior to two officers being shot dead. BBC News – US & Canada
Essebsi wins Tunisia president vote
Beji Caid Essebsi is confirmed as winner of Tunisia’s first free presidential poll, but critics say this marks the return of the old regime. BBC News – Africa