Russians ‘will not cave in’ to West
Russia says it will not “cave in” to pressure, following a fresh set of US, EU and Canada sanctions over the conflict in Ukraine. BBC News – Europe
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Apple ‘deeply offended’ by BBC story
Apple has said it is “deeply offended” by a BBC investigation into conditions for workers involved in manufacturing its devices. BBC News – Business
US Congress threat to Cuba thaw
Opponents of President Barack Obama’s new Cuba policy threaten to block his efforts to restore diplomatic relations after 50 years of hostility. BBC News – Latin America & Caribbean
Kurds ‘break IS mountain siege’
Kurdish forces in northern Iraq say they have broken Islamic State’s siege of Mount Sinjar, claiming their biggest victory yet against the militants. BBC News – Middle East
Toddler’s parents cleared of murder
The parents of Levi-Blu Cassin are cleared of his murder at Birmingham Crown Court – but convicted of causing or allowing his death. BBC News – UK
Companies face ‘bloodbath’ in Russia
The chief executive of Renault Nissan says manufacturers in Russia are facing a “bloodbath” because of the plunge in the value of the rouble. BBC News – Europe