Ashton Carter is Obama’s defence pick
US President Barack Obama is expected to nominate former Pentagon official Ashton Carter as the new US defence secretary. BBC News – US & Canada
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Obama demands $6bn for Ebola fight
US President Barack Obama renews calls for Congress to approve $ 6bn (£3.8bn) in emergency aid to fight the deadly Ebola outbreak. BBC News – Africa
Colombia wants answers from general
Colombian President Juan Manuel Santos demands an explanation from Gen Ruben Dario Alzate about his kidnapping following his release on Sunday. BBC News – Latin America & Caribbean
WFP suspends Syria refugee food aid
The UN’s World Food Programme suspends a critical food aid scheme for more than 1.6 million Syrian refugees because of a funding crisis. BBC News – Middle East
US Black Friday sales disappoint
US retailers report sluggish Black Friday spending, with sales falling 11% from the same period last year, according to an industry group. BBC News – Business
Rouble in biggest fall since 1998
The rouble suffered its biggest one-day decline since 1998 as oil prices continued to fall on Monday, escalating fears about the Russian economy. BBC News – Europe