Pistorius neighbour ‘heard screams’
A neighbour of South African athlete Oscar Pistorius tells his murder trial she was awoken by a woman’s “terrible screams” followed by cries and shots. BBC News – Africa
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Half a million in negative equity
New figures show nearly half a million UK households are still in negative equity – meaning their homes are worth less than their mortgages. BBC News – Business
UN official urges Haiti compensation
A UN official breaks ranks with the world body, and calls for compensation for Haitian victims of a cholera outbreak many blame on peacekeepers. BBC News – Latin America & Caribbean
Isis ‘retreating’ in northern Syria
Reports from northern Syria say the Islamic State of Iraq and the Levant (Isis) is pulling back following an ultimatum from the Nusra Front. BBC News – Middle East
Obama warns Russia over Ukraine
US President Obama warns Moscow there will be “costs” for any military intervention in Ukraine, amid reports of Russian forces on the move in Crimea. BBC News – US & Canada
Labour approves membership reforms
Historic changes to the Labour Party’s links with the unions are approved at a special conference of members by an overwhelming majority. BBC News – UK