Syria troops move into Homs Old City
Syrian government troops move into previously rebel-held areas of Homs – once a hub of the revolution – after the evacuation of rebel forces. BBC News – Middle East
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‘Hard-nosed’ approach to Pfizer deal
Chancellor George Osborne says he will take a “hard-nosed approach” to determine whether Pfizer’s proposed £60bn takeover of UK firm AstraZeneca will deliver for UK jobs and science. BBC News – Business
Take That stars ‘face huge tax bill’
Gary Barlow and two fellow Take That band members could have to pay back millions of pounds after a tribunal judge found a scheme they invested in was set up for tax avoidance. BBC News – UK
Russia threatened over Ukraine poll
The French and German leaders threaten further sanctions against Russia if Ukraine’s presidential election fails to go ahead as planned. BBC News – Europe
First Lady condemns Nigeria kidnaps
An “outraged” US First Lady Michelle Obama says the mass kidnap of Nigerian schoolgirls is part of a pattern of threats to girls’ education globally. BBC News – Africa
Remains returned to ‘Ground Zero’
Thousands of unidentified remains from the 9/11 attacks have been returned to ‘Ground Zero’ in a ceremony, amid concern from some relatives. BBC News – US & Canada