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The UN in Mali launches an inquiry into a “revenge attack” after a Chadian soldier opens fire inside a UN base, killing his commander and a doctor.
BBC News – Africa

The A’s brought Chris Coghlan aboard a packed train on Thursday morning, acquiring the veteran utility man from the Cubs in exchange for right-hander Aaron Brooks.
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DALLAS – Kevin Durant snagged the ball of the rim with 4.9 seconds remaining in the first half, spun up the floor and ti
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Khris Davis received a welcome distraction while stuck in his car on a Los Angeles freeway nearly two weeks ago.
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Thousands of workers who have been encouraged by the government to take out pension plans could be at risk of losing their savings, the industry regulator tells the BBC.
BBC News – Business

The UN carries out its first air drop of aid in Syria, helping people in a government-held part of Deir al-Zour besieged by Islamic State militants.
BBC News – Middle East

The Cuban government has eased travel restrictions for some of the country’s best-known dissidents ahead of a visit to Cuba by President Obama.
BBC News – Latin America & Caribbean

EU ministers prepare to meet in Brussels to discuss divisive new proposals to limit the influx of migrants.
BBC News – Europe

DJ Tony Blackburn says he has been sacked by the BBC after a disagreement about his evidence to the corporation’s inquiry into Jimmy Savile.
BBC News – UK

Apple boss Tim Cook hits back at the FBI over the handling of a court order to help unlock the iPhone of San Bernardino killer Syed Rizwan Farook.
BBC News – US & Canada

Most people who survive infection with Ebola will have long-term health problems, according to doctors.
BBC News – Africa

An hour after Thunder practice had ended, a colle
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A’s catcher Stephen Vogt, not much more than three weeks removed from right elbow surgery, is seemingly ahead of schedule after beginning a throwing program Tuesday.
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Mars recalls chocolate products in 55 countries after pieces of plastic were found in a Snickers bar in Germany.
BBC News – Business

The Syrian government and the main opposition umbrella group say they accept the terms of a deal to cease hostilities from Saturday.
BBC News – Middle East

Bolivia’s President Evo Morales says he is still hopeful he can win a referendum which would allow him to stand for a fourth term in office.
BBC News – Latin America & Caribbean

Belgium announces new controls on its border with France as authorities in Calais plan mass evictions at the ‘Jungle’ migrant camp.
BBC News – Europe

One person dies, three are unaccounted for and five are injured after the collapse of a building at power station in Oxfordshire.
BBC News – UK

A plan to close Guantanamo Bay prison and move some detainees to US soil is unveiled by President Barack Obama, who calls it a “stain” on America’s image.
BBC News – US & Canada

A South African court sentences a Czech businessman with links to organised crime to 35 years in jail for attempted murder and kidnapping.
BBC News – Africa