Iraqi vote held in security lockdown
Iraq holds its first parliamentary vote since the withdrawal of US troops three years ago, as at least 14 people are killed in sporadic violence. BBC News – Middle East
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Morrisons cuts core product prices
Struggling supermarket Morrisons announces it will cut prices by as much as 17% on some products, in a bid to win back customers. BBC News – Business
Gerry Adams held over widow’s murder
Sinn Féin leader Gerry Adams is arrested by Northern Ireland police in connection with the 1972 murder of widow and mother-of-10 Jean McConville. BBC News – UK
IMF approves $17bn Ukraine bailout
The International Monetary Fund approves a bailout for Ukraine, to help the country’s beleaguered economy. BBC News – Europe
Venezuela raises minimum wage by 30%
Venezuelan President Nicolas Maduro announces a raise in the minimum wage and pensions of 30% ahead of the May Day celebrations. BBC News – Latin America & Caribbean
Nigeria march over girls’ abductions
Women in Nigeria march to demand that more be done to secure the release of 230 schoolgirls abducted by militants two weeks ago. BBC News – Africa