Hurricane Odile stuns Mexico resorts
Hurricane Odile causes devastation in the beach resorts of Mexico’s Baja California peninsula, triggering looting in some areas. BBC News – Latin America & Caribbean
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Top US honour for Vietnam soldiers
US President Barack Obama awards the nation’s top military award to two soldiers for acts of bravery during the Vietnam War. BBC News – US & Canada
Pro-Union leaders in powers pledge
The leaders of the three main parties at Westminster sign a pledge to devolve more powers to Scotland, if Scots reject independence. BBC News – UK
Migrant boat sinking ‘kills 500’
About 500 migrants drowned after their ship was rammed by another boat near Malta last week, the International Organization for Migration says. BBC News – Africa
Samsung accuses LG of damaging goods
A bizarre spat has broken out between South Korean manufacturing giants Samsung and LG, with Samsung accusing its rival of damaging goods in German stores. BBC News – Business
Australia to join anti-IS force
PM Tony Abbott says Australia is sending 600 troops to the Middle East ahead of possible combat operations against Islamic State in Iraq. BBC News – Middle East