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French soldiers have been fighting Islamic militants in northern Mali for more than four years.
BBC News – Africa

All season long, Russell Westbrook made fans feel something when they walked into an arena, tuned into a game or checked out highlights.
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Christian Bergman provided a much-needed lift to the Mariners’ injury-plagued rotation with a 7 1/3-inning gem on Wednesday, as Seattle rolled to a series-clinching 4-0 win over the A’s at Safeco Field.
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Only seven players, including just four rotation players, from the Thunder’s 2015-16 Western Conference Finals run finished out the 2016-
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Landlords now pay a 3% stamp duty surcharge, allowing first-time buyer numbers to grow.
BBC News – Business

Donald Trump extends sanctions relief for Iran he once called the “worst deal ever”.
BBC News – Middle East

Javier Valdez, who had spent his career investigating drug cartels, was shot dead on Monday.
BBC News – Latin America & Caribbean

They include its new defence, sport and labour ministers in a cabinet spanning the political spectrum.
BBC News – Europe

Firms will have to pay more to hire migrants while winter fuel payments will be curbed to fund social care.
BBC News – UK

The Justice Department says it is in the public interest to bring in independent counsel.
BBC News – US & Canada

Nigeria confirms one of the Chibok girls captured by Boko Haram militants in 2014 has escaped.
BBC News – Africa

The A’s entered Tuesday night’s ninth inning looking at a fifth straight heartbreaking loss, but resilience and an extra dose of home-run power led them back to a dramatic 9-6 victory over the Mariners at Safeco […]

Oklahoma City, Monday, May 15, 2017 – The Oklahoma City Thunder will host a preliminary audition for the 2017-18 Thunder
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A rise in the cost of air fares, clothing, and electricity all contributed to the higher rate.
BBC News – Business

The UN has played down comments by President Assad, who dismissed the discussions as “irrelevant”.
BBC News – Middle East

Unidentified attackers shoot dead Javier Valdez, who reported extensively on drug trafficking.
BBC News – Latin America & Caribbean

An EU court ruling on trade with Singapore could make a Brexit deal more difficult.
BBC News – Europe

Jeremy Corbyn pledges more free childcare, billions for the NHS and to scrap tuition fees.
BBC News – UK

The US president says he shared with Russia “facts pertaining to terrorism and airline safety”.
BBC News – US & Canada

Mutinous soldiers in Ivory Coast agree to return to barracks after the government promises bonus payments.
BBC News – Africa