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Ecuador releases survivor of US strike on 'drug sub' in Caribbean
Ecuadorian officials say they found no evidence the man had committed a crime, and so had freed him. Source link
Slovak PM Fico's attacker sentenced to 21 years in prison
Juraj Cintula – who fired five shots at close range at the prime minister – was found guilty of terrorism charges. Source link
Japan's first female leader: A historic moment with caveats
Sanae Takaichi, Japan’s first female prime minister, is not known for progressive views on women’s equality. Source link
Watch: A 'big moment' for France as Sarkozy jailed
The BBC’s Paris Correspondent Hugh Scofield says the former French president will reside in a small cell. Source link
French ex-president Sarkozy begins jail sentence for campaign finance conspiracy
Nicolas Sarkozy, president from 2007-2012, has appealed against his jail term at La Santé prison. Source link
Belize agrees to host migrants seeking asylum in US
Belize’s prime minister says the deal will mean that migrants can apply for asylum in the country. Source link
Woman charged after 1.5m euros of gold stolen from Paris museum
Prosecutors say the woman was arrested in Barcelona with around a kilogram of melted-down gold. Source link
Tornado hits Paris suburbs leaving one dead
A 23-year-old construction worked has been killed after a tornado tore through Val-d’Ois, north of Paris, on Monday, toppling three construction cranes. Source link
Drone attack hits Sudan's capital ahead of planned airport reopening
The airport, out of action since war broke out two years ago, was due to reopen on Wednesday. Source link
Kevin Federline has held off writing about Britney Spears. Until now
The ex-husband of Britney Spears makes a number of allegations against her – and she has accused him of attacking her. Source link