Craig Taylor

President Donald Trump declared last week that the US would “be coming out of Syria very soon”.
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Eighteen hostages, including 12 Europeans, were taken while on a tourist excursion.
BBC News – Africa

It was about time for one of these games to come down to the wire.
Oklahoma City Thunder

Left-hander Sean Manaea, who turned in a dazzling seven-strikeout, 7 2/3-inning performance against the Angels in his season debut, hopes for more of the same against the Rangers on Wednesday. Manaea is 3-2 with a […]

NEW ORLEANS – Anthony Davis put the ball on the floor, and for the New Orleans Pelicans center it only takes one or two
Oklahoma City Thunder

The A’s turn to right-hander Kendall Graveman on Tuesday for the second of a four-game series with the Rangers, scheduled for 7:05 p.m. PT at the Coliseum. Graveman had a no-decision in his Opening Day outing […]

Shares in the Swedish music streaming firm open at $ 165.90 on the New York Stock Exchange.
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The government appears poised to regain control of the last rebel-held town in the Eastern Ghouta.
BBC News – Middle East

Centre-left Carlos Alvarado says he wants to unite the country after a divisive election campaign.
BBC News – Latin America & Caribbean

Transport misery for commuters as strikes challenging President Macron’s labour reform begin.
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A boy, 16, is also critically ill after another shooting but police are not linking the attacks.
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London-based lawyer Alex van der Zwaan is given 30 days for lying after striking a plea deal.
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The UN urges Israel to reconsider after it suddenly cancels the agreement for thousands of Africans.
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Right-hander Andrew Triggs is scheduled to make his season debut on Monday against the Rangers, who will counter with former A’s starter Bartolo Colon in the first of a four-game series at the Coliseum.
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Union body says millions are losing out because they work for subcontractors and agencies.
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Israeli PM Benjamin Netanyahu and Turkey’s President Erdogan trade barbs over the deadly clashes.
BBC News – Middle East

Carlos Alvarado, a former labour minister, took an unassailable lead with over 90% of votes counted.
BBC News – Latin America & Caribbean

The former Catalan leader accuses Spain of “authoritarianism” in a message sent from his cell.
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She had faced recent criticism after several rape trials collapsed due to evidence not being disclosed.
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