Former Ecuador president sentenced
A court in Ecuador sentences former President Jamil Mahuad in absentia to 12 years in jail for embezzlement. BBC News – Latin America & Caribbean
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US measles cases reach 20-year high
Public health experts in the US are urging people to get vaccinated against measles after a spike in cases in the country this year. BBC News – US & Canada
New NHS boss backs smaller hospitals
Smaller community hospitals should play a bigger role especially in the care of older patients, the new head of the NHS in England says. BBC News – UK
CAR mosque attacked amid violence
Christian youths in the Central African Republic sack a mosque in the capital Bangui, a day after rebels killed several people in a church attack. BBC News – Africa
Egyptians urged to vote on extra day
Egypt’s presidential election enters a third day after the military-backed interim authorities extended voting in an effort to boost turnout. BBC News – Middle East
Apple agrees to $3bn Beats deal
Apple confirms it will buy headphone maker and music-streaming service provider Beats Electronics for $ 3bn. BBC News – Business