Deadly floods hit south-east Brazil
Dozens of people are killed after heavy rains cause flooding and landslides in the south-eastern Brazilian states of Espirito Santo and Minas Gerais. BBC News – Latin America & Caribbean
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Turkey: Army will not get involved
The Turkish military releases a statement saying it does not want to get involved in political arguments, as a corruption scandal rages. BBC News – Europe
Clubs consulted on return to standing
Standing terraces could make a permanent return at all levels of the Football League after its 72 clubs are asked for their opinion. BBC News – UK
Newtown shooting report ‘painful’
US police release thousands of documents tied to their probe into a Connecticut school shooting, during which 26 people died last December. BBC News – US & Canada
South Sudan rebels wary of truce
South Sudan rebel leader Riek Machar says there must be proper talks before the rebels can agree to a truce, as UN reinforcements arrive in Juba. BBC News – Africa
Cheques to be paid in via smartphone
Plans are being announced to allow bank customers to pay cheques into their account by taking photos on their smartphones. BBC News – Business