Uruguay to take Guantanamo inmates
President Jose Mujica of Uruguay says his country will take five prisoners from the Guantanamo Bay prison in Cuba. BBC News – Latin America & Caribbean
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Death toll climbs in Lebanon clashes
At least two people have been killed in northern Lebanon bringing to 16 the death toll since clashes linked to the conflict in Syria began a week ago. BBC News – Middle East
Two face genital mutilation charges
The first UK prosecutions over female genital mutilation are announced by the Crown Prosecution Service. BBC News – UK
EU seals closer ties with Ukraine
EU leaders seal an accord on closer ties with Ukraine, as President Putin completes the treaty on Crimea’s entry into the Russian Federation. BBC News – Europe
Anti-gay church founder Phelps dies
Fred Phelps Sr, the founder of the Westboro Baptist Church, which was widely known for its inflammatory anti-gay protests, has died, his family say. BBC News – US & Canada
Female Kenyan MPs blast polygamy law
Female MPs in Kenya storm out of a late-night parliamentary session in a row over the legalisation of polygamy as a new marriage bill is passed. BBC News – Africa