Trump set to remove Sudan from state sponsors of terrorism list
The US president says he will act once Sudan pays $ 335m to “US terror victims and families”. BBC News – Africa
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Covid-19: Firms warn of ‘catastrophic’ impact of new coronavirus rules
More financial support is needed to avoid mass redundancies and closures, businesses say. BBC News – Business
Egypt releases satirical blogger Shadi Abu Zeid
The activist is reunited with his family after spending 29 months in jail for spreading “fake news”. BBC News – Middle East
Bolivia election: Five things to know about
The re-run of the controversial presidential election in 2019 has been tensely awaited. BBC News – Latin America & Caribbean
Coronavirus: Empty streets in France as curfew enforced
The overnight curfew in nine cities is aimed at curbing the soaring Covid infection rate in France. BBC News – Europe
Covid-19: Andy Burnham urges Boris Johnson to break Greater Manchester ‘impasse’
Andy Burnham calls on Boris Johnson and other leaders to help end a deadlock over stricter Covid curbs. BBC News – UK