Argentine vice-president summoned
A federal judge in Argentina summons Vice-President Amado Boudou to appear in court to defend himself in a corruption case. BBC News – Latin America & Caribbean
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US Veterans chief Shinseki resigns
Embattled US Veterans Affairs Secretary Eric Shinseki resigns amid a scandal over delayed care and falsified records at the agency’s hospitals. BBC News – US & Canada
Malawi’s new president is sworn in
Peter Mutharika is sworn in Malawi’s president after the High Court rejects a request for a recount following allegations of vote-rigging. BBC News – Africa
Egypt’s Sisi secures landslide win
Ex-army chief Abdul Fattah al-Sisi wins Egypt’s presidential election by a huge margin, provisional results show, though turnout appears low. BBC News – Middle East
Businesses hail brighter UK economy
The UK economy is in good health, suggest two major business lobby groups, the CBI and the British Chambers of Commerce. BBC News – Business
Ukraine leader vows to crush rebels
Ukraine’s President-elect Petro Poroshenko vows to punish “bandits” after pro-Russian rebels shot down an army helicopter, killing 12 people. BBC News – Europe