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Many civilians are among more than 30 people killed in the incident near the Iraqi border.
BBC News – Middle East

He says the move will promote peace but critics say it amounts to a coup d’etat.
BBC News – Latin America & Caribbean

Germany’s leader urges Russia to protect gay rights, amid reports of persecution in Chechnya.
BBC News – Europe

Diane Abbott insists she can be trusted after getting the cost wrong of Labour’s policing pledge.
BBC News – UK

Three prominent historians try to break down the president’s comments on Andrew Jackson and war.
BBC News – US & Canada

Prominent Nigerians say president should take leave after “apparent deterioration” of his health.
BBC News – Africa

Left fielder Khris Davis, who reeled off 10 home runs in April, is one of nine A’s players listed on this year’s Esurance MLB All-Star Game Ballot, which was revealed on Monday.
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Standing where other franchises had tripped and fallen before, in the face of once-in-a-generation adversity, the Thunder organization st
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Drivers and couriers for companies like Uber and Deliveroo need full worker rights, MPs say.
BBC News – Business

The 36 men, women and children were held by IS in Iraq for nearly three years.
BBC News – Middle East

Eike Batista, who is accused of bribery and tax evasion, is released from jail ahead of his trial.
BBC News – Latin America & Caribbean

The victory propels him back to the forefront of national politics, ahead of national polls in 2018.
BBC News – Europe

Social media giants are “shamefully far” from tackling illegal and dangerous content, say MPs.
BBC News – UK

The US president reflects on the young leader’s rise and says “we’ll see” about US military options.
BBC News – US & Canada

The operation follows the death of a French soldier in the West African country earlier this month.
BBC News – Africa

Dallas Keuchel allowed only one run over 7 2/3 innings to continue his dominant start to the season as the Astros defeated the A’s, 7-2, on Sunday to take the three-game series at Minute Maid Park.
OAK Homepage News

A lot has changed in Oklahoma City between the Thunder’s last home playoff victory and Friday night’s 115-113 win over the Houston Rocket
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Sean Manaea played catch on Saturday and may not go on the disabled list, according to A’s manager Bob Melvin, who announced that Sonny Gray will make his season debut on Tuesday at Minnesota.
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How many times this season have the Thunder pulled off a miraculous comeback?
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A ‘broken’ housing market needs a bigger contribution from smaller building firms, MPs say.
BBC News – Business