South Sudan fighting ahead of talks
Fighting is continuing in South Sudan, the army tells the BBC, as the warring factions prepare to begin peace talks in Ethiopia. BBC News – Africa
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New coin designs for 2014 unveiled
Coins marking the Commonwealth Games in Glasgow and the 100th anniversary of the start of World War One will enter circulation in 2014. BBC News – Business
Seven dead in Argentina heatwave
The worst heatwave in northern Argentina since records began has killed at least seven people since Christmas Eve. BBC News – Latin America & Caribbean
Syria chemical deadline ‘missed’
A UN deadline for Syria to hand over its chemical weapons stockpile looks certain to be missed after the European ships due to collect them turn back. BBC News – Middle East
Romania and Bulgaria controls lifted
Citizens of Romania and Bulgaria can work without restrictions across the European Union after transitional controls end. BBC News – Europe
UK work controls on migrants to end
All Bulgarian and Romanian citizens will be free to live and work in the UK after temporary controls in place since 2007 come to an end. BBC News – UK