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The former military ruler was ousted by a US invasion in 1989 and convicted of drug trafficking.
BBC News – Latin America & Caribbean

Russia warns of a “harsh” response – and Moldova’s pro-Russian president is angry too.
BBC News – Europe

The mother of Rosa King, who died at Hamerton Park, says her zoo work was “what she always loved”.
BBC News – UK

In the shake-up, press secretary Sean Spicer will reportedly keep his job but with fewer briefings.
BBC News – US & Canada

The bumper harvest comes a year after drought devastated output of this staple food.
BBC News – Africa

Rajai Davis was back in Cleveland on Monday for the first time since belting his eighth-inning, game-tying home run for the Indians — this time in the visitor’s dugout wearing A’s colors prepping for an ordinary […]

Police caught 200 drivers a day using their devices while driving in the four weeks after 1 March.
BBC News – Business

Civilians are hardest hit in the final phase of Iraq’s military assault on IS militants, says the UN.
BBC News – Middle East

Manchester City are close to signing Brazilian goalkeeper Ederson Moraes from Portuguese champions Benfica.
BBC News – Latin America & Caribbean

The German chancellor says Europe must “fight for its own destiny” at an election campaign event.
BBC News – Europe

Some short-haul flights from Heathrow continue to be disrupted by a worldwide computer crash.
BBC News – UK

Shots were fired in three separate locations, and a deputy sheriff is among those killed.
BBC News – US & Canada

The Islamist group blamed for the 2012 US mission attack says its leaders died in a fight with the army.
BBC News – Africa

Aaron Judge ripped his first career grand slam in the third inning to put the Yankees ahead for good, and Michael Pineda gutted out six innings in the team’s 9-5 win over the Athletics on Sunday at Yankee […]

As expected, A’s right-hander Jesse Hahn went on the disabled list Saturday, clearing roster space for Jharel Cotton, who started the second of a three-game series in New York.
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The looming pensions crisis is as serious as climate change, says the World Economic Forum.
BBC News – Business

The militants are pushed deep into the Old City, but there are continuing fears about civilians.
BBC News – Middle East

Venezuela’s top prosecutor says Juan Pablo Pernalete was hit in the chest by a tear gas canister.
BBC News – Latin America & Caribbean

Germany called the climate change talks “very unsatisfactory”, describing them as “six against one”.
BBC News – Europe

The national terrorism threat level comes down to severe, meaning an attack is likely, not imminent.
BBC News – UK