Brazil troops guard strike-hit Bahia
Brazil sends thousands of federal troops to maintain order in the north-eastern state of Bahia after police there went on strike over pay. BBC News – Latin America & Caribbean
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Ukraine military column ‘disarmed’
Ukraine’s defence ministry says six of its armoured vehicles have been seized by pro-Russian militants, amid mounting tension in eastern Ukraine. BBC News – Europe
Wage rises catch up with inflation
After nearly six years of falling real wages, rises in weekly earnings have finally caught up with inflation, according to the Office for National Statistics. BBC News – UK
Bloomberg in $50m push for gun laws
Former New York City Mayor Michael Bloomberg announces a $ 50m (£30m) election year push for stricter gun laws across the US. BBC News – US & Canada
Reeva Steenkamp shot in ‘rapid fire’
A forensics expert contradicts police ballistics testimony by telling the trial of Oscar Pistorius that his girlfriend was shot in quick succession. BBC News – Africa
Iran complains to UN over envoy ban
Iran complains to the United Nations over the decision by the US to refuse a visa for its newly appointed permanent representative. BBC News – Middle East