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The US orders Russia to close its San Francisco consulate in response to “unwarranted” actions.
BBC News – US & Canada

Duduzane Zuma tells the BBC there is “nothing untoward” about his ties with the Gupta family.
BBC News – Africa

Before an 8-3 lead morphed into an agonizing 10-8 loss at Angel Stadium on Wednesday evening, a young A’s team — swept out of Anaheim in three games this week — showed encouraging signs at the plate, such as […]

Long and limber at 6-foot-9, 210 pounds with a wingspan of over 7-feet, Jerami Grant all at once can slip through small creases of space
Oklahoma City Thunder

In a disappointing season that’s seen the A’s frequent the loss column more times than not, there’s been reason for optimism.
OAK Homepage News

A charity says those struggling financially are more likely to see limits increased without request.
BBC News – Business

One officer says the fighting in Ayadiya is “multiple times worse” than the battle for Mosul.
BBC News – Middle East

The trials are for opposition figures accused of supporting US economic sanctions against Venezuela.
BBC News – Latin America & Caribbean

Nine-year-old Maelys De Araujo vanished during the party and extensive searches have found nothing.
BBC News – Europe

Being assaulted, followed or robbed are among their top concerns, the Children’s Society finds.
BBC News – UK

The tropical storm makes landfall in the state after leaving large parts of Houston underwater.
BBC News – US & Canada

Authorities want to stop an English-language station amid Anglophones’ anti-government protests.
BBC News – Africa

Even the hometown fans celebrated the A’s lone run of the night in Anaheim on Monday. That’s because many of them were there to see Oakland catcher and Los Angeles product Dustin Garneau, who launched his first […]

Manufacturers warn of a recruitment crunch if they are unable to keep hiring EU workers after Brexit.
BBC News – Business

Palestinian Naji Salim Hussain Al-Ali was shot in the neck in west London as he walked to work.
BBC News – Middle East

The US and the EU condemn a decision to expel a UN anti-corruption investigator from Guatemala.
BBC News – Latin America & Caribbean

The EU’s chief negotiator expresses concern about progress as the third round of talks gets under way.
BBC News – Europe

Firms who face shareholder opposition to executive pay deals could also be named and shamed.
BBC News – UK

Record water levels are only expected to surge further following a huge storm in Texas.
BBC News – US & Canada

The ban is seen as one of the world’s toughest, with fines of up to $ 40,000, or four years in prison
BBC News – Africa