Nazanin Zaghari-Ratcliffe: The five years separated from her family
The day before Nazanin Zaghari-Ratcliffe is due for release, her husband talks of his hopes and fears. BBC News – Middle East
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Coronavirus: Paraguay president asks ministers to resign
Violent protests have broken out over the government’s handling of the coronavirus pandemic. BBC News – Latin America & Caribbean
Pope Francis denounces extremism on historic visit to Iraq
The Roman Catholic leader raises the plight of the country’s dwindling Christian minority. BBC News – Europe
Covid-19: Vaccine offers for those aged 56 or over
People in the age group are being invited to book their first vaccine from this week. BBC News – UK
Coronavirus: US Senate passes major $1.9tn relief plan
The major spending package is expected to be given final approval in the House next week. BBC News – US & Canada
Ethiopia’s Tigray crisis: ‘We’re the government and we know what you’re doing’
The BBC’s Girmay Gebru recounts his experience of being detained in Ethiopia’s Tigray region. BBC News – Africa