BBC: Prosecutors file charges against Brazil ex-leader Lula
Brazilian prosecutors are filing charges against ex-President Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva in a money laundering probe, officials say.
The charges, which are related to a major corruption scandal at state oil company Petrobras, still have to be formally accepted by a judge.
Lula denies any wrongdoing and says the accusations are politically motivated.
He is among 16 people who are formally being accused of money laundering by Sao Paulo prosecutors.
Lula's son is also reported to be on the list.
Lula and his wife, Marisa Leticia, face questions over the alleged ownership of a seafront penthouse in the exclusive resort of Guaruja.
Prosecutors have announced a news conference for later on Thursday.
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MIDDLE EAST
U.S., allies stage 20 strikes against Islamic State in Iraq, Syria.
Lebanese army clash with militants, 9 dead.
Turkey ends anti-PKK operations in mainly Kurdish city.
Iran: Missile tests do not violate nuclear deal. Revolutionary Guards commander says Iran's missile work will not stop: state TV.
Israel’s military deploys heavily near Lebanese border.
Israeli official links Netanyahu's canceled U.S. trip to defense aid hold-up.
Biden in Israel: 'It's Good We're Cooperating With Russia'.
Biden says ‘we will act’ if Iran violates nuclear deal.
ASIA
Russia warns North Korea over threats of nuclear strike.
North Korea fires missiles, liquidates South Korea's assets.
In Vietnam, calls for US-led naval initiative in South China Sea.
Aung San Suu Kyi aide nominated as Myanmar president. Aung San Suu Kyi ‘apologizes’ for not becoming President.
China says Taiwan president-elect must prove does not back independence.
Worries about China’s economic reform progress grow.
Fukushima's ground zero: No place for man or robot.
AFRICA
New Islamic State leader in Libya says group 'stronger every day'.
Senior military official US weighing options for Libya.
US to forge 2nd coalition to stop IS growth in Africa.
U.S. aids Somali military in raid against al-Shabaab.
Africa failing in Shabaab war, says US Army Chief.
Egyptian leftist Sabahy eyes united opposition to challenge Sisi.
Congo activists urge government to pass new mining code.
Third of Kenyan budget lost to corruption: anti-graft chief.
EUROPE
Refugee crisis: Balkan route 'permanently' shut.
Refugee crisis creating 'significant problems' for Greek economy.
Macedonia hopes migrant crisis will bring it closer to NATO.
Merkel condemns closure of Balkan route.
Merkel faces key test of refugee policies in German regional elections. Merkel risks bruising in crunch German votes.
ECB reveals surprise stimulus moves.
Lech Wałęsa: I was not an agent of the Polish security services.
Savchenko trial: Ukraine pilot ends hunger strike.
AMERICAS
Clinton, Sanders find common enemy at presidential debate: Trump.
Brazil reform agenda to hinge on political crisis: minister.
Peru presidential candidates Guzman and Acuna banned from election.
Cuba warns against US meddling; White House unconcerned.
President Santos: Colombia may miss peace deal deadline.
Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau on US state visit. US and Canada promise to lead world to low-carbon economy.
Venezuela recalls top diplomat in U.S. over sanctions.
TERRORISM/THE LONG WAR
Syrian monitor: US strike did not kill Islamic State commander.
Caucasus Emirate in Syria highlights role in Aleppo fighting.
Obama nominee to lead ISIS fight has 'concerns' with strategy.
Republicans move to oppose closing Gitmo.
ECONOMY/FINANCE/BUSINESS
Singapore 'still world's most expensive city'.
Ikea billionaire Ingvar Kamprad buys second-hand clothes to save money.
UN: 34 countries don't have enough food for their people.
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