Abuja bans rallies over seized girls
Nigerian police cite security reasons for banning protests in Abuja for the release of more than 200 schoolgirls seized by Islamist militants. BBC News – Africa
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Qatar World Cup: £3m corruption claim
Fifa is facing fresh allegations of corruption over its controversial decision to award the 2022 World Cup to Qatar. BBC News – Middle East
Group pensions ‘in Queen’s Speech’
The government is expected to unveil plans to allow workers to contribute to Dutch-style collective pensions, which it says could boost income for members. BBC News – Business
Savile abuse reports ‘reach 500’
There have been at least 500 reports of abuse by Jimmy Savile, NSPCC research for Panorama finds. BBC News – UK
Suspect ‘admitted’ Brussels killings
Prosecutors say a Frenchman being held over a fatal shooting at the Jewish Museum in Brussels admitted the killings in a video. BBC News – Europe
Ex-rebel becomes El Salvador leader
Former left-wing rebel leader Salvador Sanchez Ceren is sworn in as El Salvador’s president following his narrow election victory in March. BBC News – Latin America & Caribbean