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Volkswagen boss Martin Winterkorn will “support” the German transport ministry’s investigation into Volkswagen’s emissions scandal.
BBC News – Business

Russian President Vladimir Putin seeks to allay Israeli concerns at Russia’s military build-up in Syria during top-level talks in Moscow.
BBC News – Middle East

The former treasurer of Brazil’s governing Workers’ Party is sentenced to more than 15 years in jail for corruption and money laundering.
BBC News – Latin America & Caribbean

Greece’s Alexis Tsipras says his left-wing Syriza party has a “clear mandate” after winning a second general election in less than nine months.
BBC News – Europe

One of the country’s biggest NHS trusts is put in special measures after inspectors found concerns over staffing, treatment delays and governance failings.
BBC News – UK

Wisconsin Governor Scott Walker decides to end his campaign for US president amid dwindling contributions and plummeting poll numbers.
BBC News – US & Canada

The coup leader in Burkina Faso says he is ready to hand over power to transitional civilian authorities, as the army is reportedly marching on the capital.
BBC News – Africa

The executive asked to come up with a plan to revive Network Rail’s fortunes says she cannot rule out recommending privatisation.
BBC News – Business

US Secretary of State John Kerry calls for a fresh diplomatic push to end the Syria conflict, after talks in London with the UK’s Philip Hammond.
BBC News – Middle East

Pope Francis celebrates Mass in front of tens of thousands of Cubans in Havana, on his first visit to Communist-ruled island.
BBC News – Latin America & Caribbean

Greece’s fifth election in six years is under way, with opinion polls indicating a tight race between the left-wing Syriza party and conservative New Democracy.
BBC News – Europe

Labour would renationalise the railways “line by line” if it formed the next government, says new leader Jeremy Corbyn.
BBC News – UK

US Republican presidential candidate Ben Carson tells NBC’s Meet The Press he does not believe a Muslim should be president of the United States.
BBC News – US & Canada

A delegation mediating in Burkina Faso says there has been a breakthrough towards ending a coup that has sparked deadly violence.
BBC News – Africa

The two quick staccato beats of the conga drum lingered in the air for half a second, then laughter erupted from the orchestra chamber at
Oklahoma City Thunder

European and US markets fall following the Federal Reserve’s decision not to raise US interest rates.
BBC News – Business

Syrian war planes launch one of the heaviest bombardments yet on the city of Palmyra, held by Islamic State militants, activists say.
BBC News – Middle East

The US has announced eased restrictions on business and travel with Cuba, the latest move by President Barack Obama to improve relations with the country.
BBC News – Latin America & Caribbean

Migrants stranded in Croatia make fresh efforts to head north despite moves by Slovenia and Hungary to hold them back.
BBC News – Europe

Landlords who commit housing offences should face tougher punishments, including jail sentences, the Local Government Association (LGA) says.
BBC News – UK