Emily Taylor

Mikhail Lesin, a former aide to Russian President Vladimir Putin found dead in the US last year, died of a blow to the head, coroners say.
BBC News – Europe

Boris Johnson says leaving the EU is a “win-win for all of us”, as Tony Blair urges more “passion” from the Remain campaign.
BBC News – UK

Presidential hopeful Marco Rubio attacks Republican front-runner Donald Trump for saying that Islam hates the US, in a TV debate in Miami.
BBC News – US & Canada

Militias allied to the South Sudanese army have been allowed to rape women in lieu of wages while fighting rebels, a UN report says.
BBC News – Africa

Right-hander Kenta Maeda struck out three in three scoreless innings, and A.J. Ellis hit a three-run double to help the Dodgers secure an 8-3 victory against the host A’s at Hohokam Stadium on Thursday […]

OKLAHOMA CITY, March 10, 2016 – The Oklahoma City Thunder has assigned forwards Josh Huestis and Mitch
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The European Central Bank is expected to announce further measures to stimulate the flagging eurozone economy when its governing council meets on Thursday.
BBC News – Business

US Vice-President Joe Biden criticises those who fail to condemn gun and knife attacks on Israelis, in an implicit attack on Palestinian leaders.
BBC News – Middle East

Brazilian prosecutors are filing charges against ex-President Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva in a money laundering probe, officials say.
BBC News – Latin America & Caribbean

Western politicians urge Russia to “immediately” release Ukrainian officer Nadiya Savchenko, who is on trial over the killing of two journalists.
BBC News – Europe

Plans to overhaul Sunday trading laws in England and Wales are dropped after they were rejected by MPs, including 27 Conservatives.
BBC News – UK

A chemical weapons expert from the self-styled Islamic State group in Iraq has been captured by US special forces and is being questioned, reports say.
BBC News – US & Canada

The mass slaughter of rhinos increases for a sixth consecutive year, despite a drive to fight poachers by various means.
BBC News – Africa

Danny Valencia was a natural fit for the versatile, platoon-crazed A’s, and he also could be had for free, basically, after landing on the outright waiver wire as a casualty to Toronto’s frenzied activity at the […]

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Franklin Barreto speaks much like he swings, with absolute confidence and conviction. The A’s top prospect, still just 20 and in his first big league camp, doesn’t shy away from the spotlight. He relishes it, much […]

A full-court three-on-three battle pitted Anthony Morrow, Josh Huestis and Nazr Mohammed against Cameron Payne, Mitch McGary and Nick Col
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Sponsors Nike and Tag Heuer move quickly to distance themselves from Maria Sharapova after the five-time Grand Slam tennis champion admits failing a drug test.
BBC News – Business

Iran has launched several ballistic missiles from locations across the country as part of a military exercise, state media say, defying US pressure.
BBC News – Middle East

A Brazilian construction magnate is jailed for 19 years for his involvement in a sprawling corruption scandal involving the state oil company.
BBC News – Latin America & Caribbean