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BBC news with Fiona McDonald.

Israel has been widely criticized in the United States for its decision to ban a visit by two Congresswomen who’ve spoken out against its policies towards the Palestinians. The speaker of House of Representatives Nancy Pelosi demands that Israel reverse its decision. The pro-Israel lobby group AIPAC said every member of Congress should be able to visit a US ally.

Gibraltar has ordered the immediate release of an Iranian super tanker seized 6 weeks ago by British marines and local police. The ship was suspected of carrying Iranian oil to Syria in defiance of EU sanctions. But Iran has provided British assurances that the vessel won’t go there.

A young woman in El Salvador is being re-tried for murder in a case that has prompted a debate about the strict ban on abortions. Evelyn Hernandez became pregnant through rape. She said she miscarried, but she was convicted of homicide after prosecutor said she did induce an abortion.

Pakistan says three of its soldiers have been killed in an exchange of fire with Indian forces along the Line of Control that divides the disputed territory of Kashmir. India has denied reports that five of its own soldiers were also killed.

Egyptian officials are investigating the forced removal from hospital of a man who had been diagnosed with AIDS. The case in the northern governorate of Gharbia prompted outrage on social media after video and pictures of the incident were circulated online.

Italy has allowed five migrants described as psychologically disturbed to come ashore from a rescue ship. The charity Open Arms said 142 others remained on board.

And Australian tennis player Nick Kyrgios also has been fined 113,000 dollars after spectacularly losing his temper during a match in the United States. He had scorned at the umpire and smashed racquets.

BBC news.