Brazil ‘must remember military rule’
Brazil’s president says the atrocities committed during 21 years of military rule should not be forgotten, ahead of the 50th anniversary of the 1964 coup. BBC News – Latin America & Caribbean
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US ‘may free Israel spy Pollard’
The US may consider releasing Jonathan Pollard, an American convicted of spying for Israel, in an effort to save Middle East peace process. BBC News – Middle East
US health law ‘on track’ to enrol 7m
President Barack Obama’s healthcare programme is on track to meet its goal of seven million health insurance enrolments, the White House says. BBC News – US & Canada
Ebola outbreak in Guinea ‘limited’
The deadly Ebola outbreak in Guinea is limited geographically, says the World Health Organization – contradicting an assessment by a medical charity. BBC News – Africa
US-Russia deadlock on Ukraine crisis
US Secretary of State John Kerry announces no breakthrough on Ukraine, after four hours of “frank” talks with Russian counterpart Sergei Lavrov. BBC News – Europe
Brazil secures Rio slum in mass raid
Brazilian security forces move into a slum near Rio airport, as part of efforts to drive out drugs gangs before this year’s football World Cup. BBC News – Latin America & Caribbean