Dancer’s death sparks Rio clashes
Weeks before the World Cup, deadly clashes break out in the Brazilian city of Rio after the body of a young man is found, allegedly beaten by police. BBC News – Latin America & Caribbean
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Hamas and Fatah declare end to rift
Rival Palestinian factions Fatah and Hamas announce a reconciliation deal, saying they will seek to form a unity government in the coming weeks. BBC News – Middle East
Police make Syria appeal to UK women
British counter-terrorism police chiefs are making an unprecedented appeal to Muslim women to urge men against travelling to possibly fight in Syria. BBC News – UK
Turkey: Armenia killings ‘inhumane’
Turkey’s Prime Minister Recep Tayyip Erdogan offers condolences for the first time for the mass killings of Armenians under Ottoman rule during WWI. BBC News – Europe
US troops in Poland for exercises
A first US contingent arrives in Poland for military exercises amid heightened tensions with Russia over Ukraine. BBC News – US & Canada
S Sudan president sacks army chief
South Sudan’s president sacks the head of the national army amid reports of military setbacks – including rebels seizing the oil hub of Bentiu. BBC News – Africa