US policeman seen ‘pummelling’ woman
The California Highway Patrol says that it is investigating footage that shows a policeman repeatedly punching the head of a prostrate woman. BBC News – US & Canada
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Somalia car bomb targets parliament
A powerful suicide car bomb kills at least four people near Somalia’s parliament, police and Somali media say. BBC News – Africa
Ukraine’s army to ‘win back Crimea’
The new Ukrainian defence minister vows to hold “a victory parade” in Crimea as fighting continues against pro-Russian rebels in the east. BBC News – Europe
Flyover collapses in Brazilian city
A partly-built flyover collapses on to several vehicles in the Brazilian World Cup host city of Belo Horizonte, killing at least two people. BBC News – Latin America & Caribbean
Israel moves forces near Gaza border
Israel bolsters its military forces on its border with the Gaza Strip, amid heightened tensions with Palestinians over recent murders. BBC News – Middle East
Dow closes over 17,000 for first time
The Dow Jones Industrial Average – a US stock index made up of some of the biggest global firms – closes above 17,000 for the first time. BBC News – Business