1. December's presidential poll to use marble instead of paper ballots, in major climb down by IEC 2. GDC party congress to confirm leader Mama Kandeh as candidate for December presidential election 3. PDOIS' weekend assembly of delegates to serve as reminder that party is "alive, well and ready to move to the next level" 4. Nurses and midwives reach deal with authorities over pay demands 5. Italy blocks vaccine destined for Australia 6. China expected to unveil new controls on Hong Kong 7. Tension between Facebook and Apple over privacy and power