Emily Taylor

The men are accused of involvement in a car bomb attack that killed top prosecutor Hisham Barakat.
BBC News – Africa

A’s rookie Matt Chapman picked the perfect moment for his first Major League hit, delivering a two-run single in the eighth inning that gave the A’s a 7-6 win over the Yankees at the Coliseum on Friday night.
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A back-and-forth affair at the Coliseum went in favor of the A’s, who staved off the Yankees with a walk-off, two-run single from Khris Davis in the 10th inning to claim an 8-7 series-opening victory on Thursday […]

The deal would release 8.5bn euros but still requires final approval from the IMF.
BBC News – Business

The $ 12bn purchase of fighter jets comes as tensions between the emirate and its neighbours soar.
BBC News – Middle East

They should have handed over 60% of their registered weapons by now, but the UN has only received 40%.
BBC News – Latin America & Caribbean

The figure could rise further, police say, as fire crews try to make the building safe so they can search it.
BBC News – Europe

Police may not be able to identify all the victims of the London fire, as dozens of people remain missing.
BBC News – UK

Members of Congress play a charity baseball game a day after a gunman open fired as they practised.
BBC News – US & Canada

Police say the motive of the killing is unknown and they are carrying out their investigation.
BBC News – Africa

As the A’s wrapped up production in the Draft room Wednesday, area scout Neil Avent couldn’t help but keep his eyes glued to the television that displayed right-handed starter Daniel Gossett.
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It was his best season as a professional. No doubt about it.
Oklahoma City Thunder

The US Federal Reserve votes to raise its benchmark interest rate by 0.25%, the second rise this year.
BBC News – Business

The battle for Raqqa must not happen at the expense of civilians, UN experts say.
BBC News – Middle East

Scientists warn that hydroelectric dams in the Amazon could have a significant impact on the environment.
BBC News – Latin America & Caribbean

Parents receive suspended jail terms after being found guilty of causing his death unintentionally.
BBC News – Europe

The blaze was unprecedented in its scale, the fire brigade says, as police warn the death toll will rise.
BBC News – UK

The attacker shot a top Republican lawmaker and two police officials during a firefight in Virginia.
BBC News – US & Canada

Saif al-Islam, freed in Libya last week after six years, is wanted for alleged crimes against humanity.
BBC News – Africa

A’s first baseman Yonder Alonso has overtaken 11-time All-Star Miguel Cabrera for first place among American League first basemen in the latest Esurance All-Star Game Ballot voting update, which was released on […]