News Headlines - 16 July 2015

▽Japan's lower house approves change to self-defence law - BBC News

The lower house of Japan's parliament has approved two controversial bills that change the country's security laws, despite protests in Tokyo.
The changes would allow Japanese troops to fight overseas for the first time since World War Two.

▽Greece seeks relief from lenders after austerity vote triggers rioting, political revolt | CTV News

Greece's troubled left-wing government was seeking urgent relief from European lenders Thursday, after it pushed a harsh austerity package through parliament, triggering a revolt in the governing party and violent demonstrations in central Athens.

▽New surveillance video shows drug lord Joaquin "El Chapo" Guzman's Mexico prison escape - CBS News

A newly released surveillance video provided by the Mexican government shows the moment Joaquin "El Chapo" Guzman escaped from his Mexican jail cell. It shows the drug kingpin pacing before he disappears from view behind a wall.

▽George HW Bush, former US president, breaks bone in neck in fall | The Guardian

Former US president George HW Bush has broken a bone in his neck following a fall at his home, but his condition is not life-threatening, his official spokesman has said.

▽Apple updates iPod touch range with new colours - Telegraph

Apple has updated its iPod range, complete with access to new streaming service Apple Music.
The newly updated iPod touch features an 8MP iSight camera and A8 chip for faster graphics performance - the same specifications as the iPhone 6 - and the newly launched Apple Music app via iOS 8.4.