Craig Taylor

The Chinese-funded train line is the country’s biggest infrastructure project since independence.
BBC News – Africa

Amid another trying road trip, the A’s are at least getting good news from the home front. Rehabbing shortstop Marcus Semien played catch Monday for the first time since his April 18 right wrist surgery, per A’s […]

The study will assess whether the deal could reduce competition and choice for shoppers and stores.
BBC News – Business

At least 26 people are killed in two IS car bombings in Baghdad, one targeting an ice cream shop.
BBC News – Middle East

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