Obama tries to allay German concerns
President Barack Obama says he will not let controversial surveillance by US intelligence services undermine Washington’s ties with Germany. BBC News – US & Canada
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Army retakes key South Sudan town
South Sudan’s military recaptures the key town of Bor from rebel forces, with Uganda confirming it helped in the operation. BBC News – Africa
Syria proposes prisoner exchange
The Syrian government says it is ready to offer a prisoner exchange with rebels, as the opposition meets to discuss attendance at peace talks. BBC News – Middle East
Oil giant Shell in profit warning
Oil giant Royal Dutch Shell issues a profit warning after it made less money than expected in the final quarter of 2013. BBC News – Business
Mexico tries to reassure vigilantes
Mexican Interior Minister Miguel Angel Osorio Chong tells vigilantes to trust the security forces to do their job and urges them to lay down arms. BBC News – Latin America & Caribbean
Police looking for Mikaeel find body
A body has been found and a person detained in connection with the disappearance of three-year-old Mikaeel Kular. BBC News – UK