Algeria’s president to seek new term
The Algerian president, who has not publicly addressed the country for nearly three years, will run for re-election, his office says. BBC News – Africa
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Deadly Libyan military plane crash
A Libyan military plane carrying doctors and patients crashes in Tunisia, killing all 11 people on board, officials say. BBC News – Middle East
Public finances show £4.7bn surplus
January’s public finances showed a surplus of £4.7bn, according to official figures, less than the surplus recorded a year ago. BBC News – Business
Venezuela leader issues CNN threat
Venezuela’s President Nicolas Maduro threatens to expel the US news network CNN from the country over its reporting of recent protests there. BBC News – Latin America & Caribbean
Airports to get anti-slavery teams
Specialist anti-slavery teams are to be based at UK airports to help spot victims of human trafficking, the government has announced. BBC News – UK
Ukraine rivals agree early election
Ukrainian President Viktor Yanukovych and opposition leaders sign a deal on early presidential polls after months of political crisis. BBC News – Europe