Met ‘devastated’ by Lawrence report
The head of the Met Police says a report which found officers had spied on the family of murdered Stephen Lawrence is devastating for his force. BBC News – UK
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Crimea vote ‘will not be recognised’
Ukraine’s interim PM says “no-one in the civilised world” will recognise Crimea’s referendum on joining Russia, as Moscow backs the vote. BBC News – Europe
Venezuela expels Panama diplomats
Venezuela expels Panama’s ambassador and three others as President Nicolas Maduro accuses the country of meddling amid ongoing opposition rallies. BBC News – Latin America & Caribbean
ICC convicts Congo militia leader
The International Criminal Court finds Congo militia leader Germain Katanga guilty of complicity in war crimes but acquits him of sexual offences. BBC News – Africa
Venezuela breaks ties with Panama
Venezuela’s President Nicolas Maduro breaks diplomatic relations with Panama over its request for the OAS to discuss the crisis in Venezuela. BBC News – Latin America & Caribbean
Israel halts ‘Iran weapons shipment’
Israel says it has seized a ship carrying advanced Iranian weapons made in Syria that was heading towards the Gaza Strip. BBC News – Middle East