Kuwait overturns law criminalising ‘imitation of opposite sex’
A court declares that a law criminalising “imitation of the opposite sex” is unconstitutional. BBC News – Middle East
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Petrópolis: Deadly landslides wreak havoc in Brazilian city
Nearly 100 people were killed after torrential rainfall caused flash flooding in the hillside city. BBC News – Latin America & Caribbean
Ukraine crisis: Russian claim of troop withdrawal false, says US
A senior US official says Russia has moved thousands more troops to the border in recent days. BBC News – Europe
Storm Dudley brings travel disruption as Storm Eunice looms
Northern England and Scotland are dealing with the impact of Storm Dudley, as Storm Eunice looms. BBC News – UK
Canada protests: Ottawa stand-off continues as blockades cleared
Ottawa police have issued leaflets to remaining protesters telling them to leave the area. BBC News – US & Canada
Swahili’s bid to become a language for all of Africa
With 200 million speakers there is a renewed push to make Swahili a common language for Africa. BBC News – Africa