Soul legend Bobby Womack dead at 70
Legendary soul singer and songwriter Bobby Womack, who worked alongside many of the greatest musicians of the 20th Century, dies at 70. BBC News – US & Canada
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Obama seeks $500m for Syria rebels
President Barack Obama asks the US Congress for $ 500m (£294m) to train and equip what he described as “moderate” Syrian opposition forces. BBC News – Middle East
Amazon ‘bullying’ UK publishers
The online retailer Amazon is accused of ‘bullying’ smaller UK publishers in the latest round of contract negotiations. BBC News – Business
Putin aide calls Ukraine head ‘Nazi’
A senior adviser to Russian President Vladimir Putin lashes out at Ukraine’s president ahead of the signing of a controversial EU deal. BBC News – Europe
Suarez handed four-month ban for bite
Luis Suarez is banned from world football for four months for biting Italy defender Giorgio Chiellini. BBC News – Latin America & Caribbean
US halts work for Germany clash
Parts of the US came to a standstill as people took time out from work to watch their team lose 1-0 but still advance to the World Cup last 16. BBC News – US & Canada