Kerry to visit Egypt for IS talks
US Secretary of State John Kerry is due to arrive in Egypt for talks on defeating Islamic State militants in Iraq and Syria. BBC News – Middle East
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US strengthens sanctions on Russia
The US imposes new sanctions on major Russian banks, defence and energy firms, hours after a similar move by the European Union. BBC News – Europe
Chile MP charged over 1981 killings
Chilean MP Rosauro Martinez is charged with the killing of three left-wing militants during the dictatorship of Gen Augusto Pinochet. BBC News – Latin America & Caribbean
Fire destroys university building
A multi-million pound University of Nottingham chemistry building is destroyed in a “significant” fire. BBC News – UK
Many dead in Lagos building collapse
A building linked to TB Joshua, one of Nigeria’s best known preachers and televangelists, collapses in Lagos, killing at least three people. BBC News – Africa
Toronto Mayor Rob Ford quits race
Scandal-plagued Toronto Mayor Rob Ford withdraws from October’s mayoral election after being diagnosed with an abdominal tumour. BBC News – US & Canada