Jeb Bush to explore White House bid
Ex-Florida governor Jeb Bush, brother and son of US presidents, takes a step towards a run on the White House in 2016. BBC News – US & Canada
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UK Iraq abuse inquiry to report
A long-running public inquiry into alleged abuse carried out by British soldiers in Iraq is due to report later. BBC News – UK
Rouble in free-fall despite rate rise
The rouble crashes to new record lows in Tuesday trading, hitting 79 roubles to the dollar, despite a dramatic rise in Russian interest rates. BBC News – Europe
Kenya terror clampdown targets NGOs
Kenya deregisters more than 500 non-governmental organisations, including 15 accused of links with terrorism, an official tells the BBC. BBC News – Africa
BT in talks to buy EE for £12.5bn
Telecoms giant BT is in exclusive talks to buy EE – Britain’s largest mobile network group – for £12.5bn. BBC News – Business
Strikes bring Belgium to standstill
A nationwide strike in Belgium has brought air, rail and road transport to a halt and forced many businesses to close. BBC News – Europe