Kimetto sets marathon world record
Kenyan Dennis Kimetto breaks the world marathon record as he becomes the first man to run under two hours three minutes. BBC News – Africa
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Abbas: Israel’s Gaza war ‘genocide’
Palestinian president Mahmoud Abbas, in a UN speech, says he will seek punishment for “war crimes” committed during Israel’s recent war with Gaza. BBC News – Middle East
Mobiles cleared for use on flights
The European Aviation Safety Agency has cleared the way for airlines to allow passengers to use mobile devices on flights. BBC News – Business
EU hopeful of Ukraine gas deal
The EU’s energy commissioner outlines plans for a deal between Ukraine and Russia to end their row over gas deliveries, after talks in Berlin. BBC News – Europe
Hedge funds condemned over Argentina
The United Nations Human Rights Council passes resolution backing Argentina in its debt battle against US hedge funds. BBC News – Latin America & Caribbean
RAF set for strikes on IS targets
British warplanes are in Cyprus, ready to launch missile strikes against Islamic State targets after MPs backed military action in Iraq. BBC News – UK