Gunmen storm Libyan security HQ
Gunmen in the Libyan city of Benghazi have raided a security headquarters, sparking clashes in which at least nine people died, officials say. BBC News – Middle East
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News Corp buys ‘bodice ripper’ house
Rupert Murdoch’s News Corporation pays $ 415m for Harlequin, a Canadian publisher of ‘bodice ripper’ romance fiction. BBC News – Business
Rally backs release of Gerry Adams
The arrest of Sinn Féin leader Gerry Adams is part of an effort by some police officers to “settle old scores”, NI’s deputy first minister says. BBC News – UK
Samsung ordered to pay Apple $119.6m
Samsung is ordered to pay $ 119.6m (£71m) to Apple by a US court for infringing two of its patents, in the latest lawsuit involving the two tech giants. BBC News – US & Canada
Nigeria ‘shutdown’ for top gathering
Nigeria is to shut schools and government offices across the capital Abuja during a major international conference, after two deadly bomb attacks. BBC News – Africa
Pfizer raises AstraZeneca offer
US drugs giant Pfizer has raised the price it is offering for the UK’s AstraZeneca to £50 a share, valuing the firm at £63bn. BBC News – Business