US defence secretary to step down
Chuck Hagel has resigned as US defence secretary after less than two years in the post, following a series of meetings with President Barack Obama. BBC News – US & Canada
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Italian doctor catches Ebola virus
An Italian doctor who contracted Ebola while working for a charity in Sierra Leone is being flown back to Rome for treatment, officials say. BBC News – Africa
Doubts on Iran deal as deadline looms
Doubts grow that Monday’s deadline for a deal on Iran’s nuclear programme will be met at talks in Vienna, as negotiators admit “big gaps” remain. BBC News – Middle East
Labour warns over pension charges
Labour urges the government to ensure people taking advantage of new pension freedoms next April are not ripped off by financial firms. BBC News – Business
New web data powers plan for police
A law forcing communications firms to keep details that could help identify criminals using the internet is being planned by the home secretary. BBC News – UK
West ‘seeks Russia regime change’
Western sanctions against Russia over its role in Ukraine are aimed at forcing regime change in Moscow, Foreign Minister Sergei Lavrov says. BBC News – Europe