Two dead in Seattle helicopter crash
Two people have been killed when a news helicopter crashed in central Seattle at the foot of the landmark Space Needle, fire officials say. BBC News – US & Canada
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Somali militants attack army hotel
Somali Islamist fighters attack a hotel where African Union and army commanders were staying, in a strategic town the militants lost control of last week. BBC News – Africa
Syria ‘recaptures rebel border town’
Syria’s military says it has recaptured Yabroud, the last major rebel stronghold near the Lebanese border. BBC News – Middle East
Vodafone agrees to buy Spain’s Ono
Vodafone agrees to buy Spanish cable operator Ono for 7.2bn euros ($ 10bn; £6bn), in a deal aimed at expanding its interests in Europe. BBC News – Business
El Salvador ex-rebel’s win confirmed
El Salvador’s electoral court confirms the victory of former left-wing rebel Salvador Sanchez Ceren in a tight presidential run-off election. BBC News – Latin America & Caribbean
Build HS2 quicker, says project boss
HS2 chairman Sir David Higgins calls on the government to “accelerate” the northern section of the £50bn high-speed rail project. BBC News – UK