Emily Taylor

He seeks to rally the religious right for the mid-term elections, saying basic freedoms are at risk.
BBC News – US & Canada

Tens of thousands of Namibians were killed in what is called the first genocide of the 20th Century.
BBC News – Africa

After learning that they lost their second starter in three days — one of them, Sean Manaea, likely out for the season, and the other, Brett Anderson, prepping for tests on his forearm — the resilient A’s […]

The payday lender says it is considering “all options” following reports the firm could collapse.
BBC News – Business

Lawyers tell the International Court of Justice the US wants to “severely” damage Iran’s economy.
BBC News – Middle East

The proposed anti-corruption measures get huge backing – but low turnout invalidates the poll.
BBC News – Latin America & Caribbean

Several people are injured as rival demonstrators clash in Chemnitz over a murder on Sunday.
BBC News – Europe

Theresa May wants the UK to become the G7’s biggest investor in the continent by 2022.
BBC News – UK

President Trump reacts to criticism that he offered a half-hearted tribute to the late John McCain.
BBC News – US & Canada

The young MP is facing treason charges for his alleged role in the stoning of a presidential car.
BBC News – Africa

Facing Astros right-hander Gerrit Cole, who had not yielded a home run since July 4, the A’s got two-run blasts from Marcus Semien and Matt Chapman in the first three innings of Monday’s series opener in […]

Matt Chapman (Chappy) posted a two-homer game to lead the A’s to a series win over the Twins. Jed Lowrie (Jedi) went back to back with Chapman with a solo home run in the seventh as part of his three-RBI […]

The firm is considering “all options” after struggling with a spike in compensation claims.
BBC News – Business

The vote of no confidence comes as Iran battles rising prices and the falling value of its currency.
BBC News – Middle East

New passport rules come into force as South American states struggle to contain a refugee crisis.
BBC News – Latin America & Caribbean

Pope Francis begged forgiveness for the Church’s failings at the culmination of his two-day visit.
BBC News – Europe

Their daughter describes how she found her parents critically ill in their hotel room.
BBC News – UK

Vietnam veteran and six-term Republican senator John McCain died at 81 from brain cancer.
BBC News – US & Canada

Emmerson Mnangagwa is sworn-in as president at a ceremony boycotted by the opposition.
BBC News – Africa

With the A’s in the midst of a marathon stretch of games that will leave them without a day off until Sept. 6, manager Bob Melvin is working on getting Oakland’s players rest however he can. On Saturday, he […]