China economic growth rate stabilises
China’s economy, the world’s second-largest, shows signs of stabilising as 2013’s 7.7% growth rate matches that for 2012. BBC News – Business
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Mexico forces in drug cartel arrests
A leader of the Knights Templar drug cartel is among three men arrested by Mexican troops in the violence-hit state of Michoacan, officials say. BBC News – Latin America & Caribbean
Iran curbs uranium enrichment
Iran begins restricting uranium enrichment under a deal with world powers which will see an easing of international sanctions. BBC News – Middle East
Lord Rennard suspended by Lib Dems
Lib Dem Lord Rennard is suspended from the party after declining to apologise over sexual harassment claims. BBC News – UK
Stand-off in Kiev as talks awaited
Ukrainian protesters remain in a tense stand-off following clashes with police, as opposition leaders agree to meet the government for talks. BBC News – Europe
Snowden ‘may have had Russian help’
Several senior US lawmakers allege that intelligence leaker Edward Snowden may have been working with a foreign power, possibly Russia. BBC News – US & Canada