Craig Taylor

Intense fighting continues around the Syrian city of Aleppo, where a rebel offensive is trying to break the government siege of opposition-held areas.
BBC News – Middle East

Nestor Reverol, a Venezuelan general who was indicted on Monday on charges of having links with drug traffickers, is named as Venezuela’s new justice minister.
BBC News – Latin America & Caribbean

The most senior European official to visit Turkey since last month’s “outrageous” attempted coup urges Turkey to act according to the rule of law.
BBC News – Europe

A Swansea woman who claims her father has kept her locked up against her will in Saudi Arabia must be allowed to return to Britain, a judge rules.
BBC News – UK

Fresh rifts emerge within the US Republican Party over presidential candidate Donald Trump as he refuses to back two senior figures in his own party.
BBC News – US & Canada

So-called Islamic State says its West African affiliate Boko Haram has a new leader, but makes no mention of the fate of his predecessor Abubakar Shekau.
BBC News – Africa

Thunder rookie guard Daniel Hamilton received one crucial piece of advice from his older brother Jordan before his 14 NBA Draft workouts:
Oklahoma City Thunder

The A’s dealt right fielder Josh Reddick and left-handed starter Rich Hill to the Dodgers for a trio of pitching prospects, something manager Bob Melvin said is a symbol that the organization is still looking to […]

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Oklahoma City Thunder

China will not tolerate “unwanted accusations” following the UK government’s decision to delay signing off on the Hinkley nuclear power project, the country’s state-run news agency says.
BBC News – Business

A Russian military helicopter is shot down in Syria killing all five on board in the deadliest single incident for Russia’s military since its air campaign began.
BBC News – Middle East

The national election council in Venezuela approves the first step in an opposition campaign to recall President Nicola Maduro.
BBC News – Latin America & Caribbean

Europe must not let itself be blackmailed by Turkey in talks about visa-free travel for Turkish citizens, German Vice-Chancellor Sigmar Gabriel says.
BBC News – Europe

Major English cities have seen the sharpest falls in home ownership since an early 2000s peak, indicating the struggle to buy is just as big a problem outside London, researchers say.
BBC News – UK

US Republican candidate Donald Trump calls his Democratic rival Hillary Clinton “the devil” as he faces continuing fire from within his own party.
BBC News – US & Canada

The US carries out air strikes in Libya on positions of so-called Islamic State at the request of the UN-backed government, the Pentagon says.
BBC News – Africa

The A’s parted with a pair of their biggest assets ahead of Monday’s non-waiver Trade Deadline, dealing longtime right fielder Josh Reddick and left-handed starter Rich Hill to the Dodgers for three pitching […]

The Indians’ clubhouse buzzed with excitement Sunday morning after the news they had acquired reliever Andrew Miller via trade. That enthusiasm reflected on the field with an all-around strong showing in the […]

The chairman of advertising agency Saatchi and Saatchi, Kevin Roberts, is put on leave for saying the debate on gender bias in the industry is “all over”.
BBC News – Business

More than 10,000 Indians laid off in Saudi Arabia face a “food crisis”, India’s foreign minister says, as an airlift is prepared.
BBC News – Middle East