1. US presidential hopeful Donald trump defends his anti-Islam rhetoric despite global criticism. The UN says his call to ban Muslims from entering the US is grossly irresponsible.
2. Russia slams Turkey for deploying troops in northern Iraq without Baghdad’s consent, saying Ankara is acting "recklessly and inexplicably".
3. Brazil’s top court suspends an impeachment commission led by the opposition against embattled President Dilma Rousseff.