WHO sounds alarm over W Africa Ebola
The World Health Organization and presidents of West African nations affected by the Ebola outbreak are to announce a joint $ 100m response plan. BBC News – Africa
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Gaza market air strike ‘kills 15’
At least 15 people are killed and 160 wounded in an Israeli air strike that hit a market near Gaza City, Palestinian officials say. BBC News – Middle East
Energy firms to ‘double’ margins
The big six energy firms are set to double their profit margins over the next year, according to estimates by the regulator, Ofgem. BBC News – Business
Ukraine claims key town near Donetsk
The Ukrainian army says it has seized the town of Avdiivka, near the rebel stronghold of Donetsk, amid intense fighting in the area around the downed MH17 flight. BBC News – Europe
Argentina hours away from default
No deal is in prospect in Argentina’s debt talks in New York as Wednesday night’s default deadline approaches. BBC News – Latin America & Caribbean
US economic growth surges by 4%
The US economy grew by 4% in the second quarter, according to a preliminary reading by the US Department of Commerce, beating expectations. BBC News – US & Canada