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A delegation mediating in Burkina Faso says there has been a breakthrough towards ending a coup that has sparked deadly violence.
BBC News – Africa

The two quick staccato beats of the conga drum lingered in the air for half a second, then laughter erupted from the orchestra chamber at
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European and US markets fall following the Federal Reserve’s decision not to raise US interest rates.
BBC News – Business

Syrian war planes launch one of the heaviest bombardments yet on the city of Palmyra, held by Islamic State militants, activists say.
BBC News – Middle East

The US has announced eased restrictions on business and travel with Cuba, the latest move by President Barack Obama to improve relations with the country.
BBC News – Latin America & Caribbean

Migrants stranded in Croatia make fresh efforts to head north despite moves by Slovenia and Hungary to hold them back.
BBC News – Europe

Landlords who commit housing offences should face tougher punishments, including jail sentences, the Local Government Association (LGA) says.
BBC News – UK

Donald Trump is taking flak from fellow Republicans for not correcting a supporter who said US President Barack Obama was a Muslim.
BBC News – US & Canada

Burkina Faso’s coup leaders say they have freed President Michel Kafando, but the interim prime minister remains under house arrest.
BBC News – Africa

The kindergarten students at Edgemere Elementary had just been asked what profession they wanted to become when they grew up.
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Robert and Barbara Crews’ love affair with professional basketball started many years ago when they had season tickets for the Oklahoma C
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US central bank holds interest rates steady, keeping them at the same level since December 2008
BBC News – Business

A US scheme to train Syrian rebels to combat Islamic State draws strong condemnation after a military official admits “only four or five” are still fighting.
BBC News – Middle East

Chile’s interior ministry declares a state of emergency in a central region struck by a powerful earthquake and tsunami.
BBC News – Latin America & Caribbean

Crowds of migrants crossing from Serbia briefly break through Croatian police lines at two crossing points as Croatia says it is “absolutely full”.
BBC News – Europe

The head of MI5 tells the BBC how technological advances are increasing the challenge faced by the security service in monitoring terrorism suspects.
BBC News – UK

The only woman in the Republican field of White House hopefuls, Carly Fiorina, is widely praised for her performance in a TV debate.
BBC News – US & Canada

Presidential guard officers in Burkina Faso seize power in a coup, with more than 10 people reportedly killed as protests break out in the capital.
BBC News – Africa

OKLAHOMA CITY, Sept. 16, 2015 – The Oklahoma City Thunder will hold its annual media day on Monday, Sept.
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The prospect of a tie-up between the world’s two largest brewers is raised after Anheuser-Busch InBev says it has made a bid approach for rival SABMiller.
BBC News – Business