Nigeria militants ‘suffer losses’
The Nigerian army claims to have repelled an attack by Islamist militants Boko Haram on the town of Bama in the country’s north-east. BBC News – Africa
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US works to free trio in N Korea
The White House says securing the release of three American citizens detained in North Korea is a “top priority”, after they appealed for help. BBC News – US & Canada
UK businesses ‘want new EU deal’
Most British businesses want the UK to renegotiate its relationship with the EU, according to a British Chambers of Commerce survey. BBC News – Business
El Salvador gangs re-launch truce
Leaders of five of El Salvador’s powerful gangs say they will stop attacking police and military in a bid to re-launch a gang truce agreed two years ago. BBC News – Latin America & Caribbean
Iraqi forces ‘reach besieged Amerli’
Iraqi forces reach the besieged town of Amerli, where thousands of people have been trapped by jihadists, military officials say. BBC News – Middle East
Putin ‘urges talks on east Ukraine’
President Putin calls for talks on “statehood” for eastern Ukraine and says it is “impossible to predict” the end of the crisis. BBC News – Europe