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The US president blames Congress after he reluctantly signs new sanctions against Russia.
BBC News – Europe

“We will have blood on our hands” if a suicidal girl is released without a care plan, says a senior judge.
BBC News – UK

Michelle Carter will serve 15 months behind bars for encouraging her boyfriend’s suicide.
BBC News – US & Canada

Victor Mlotshwa says he was forced into a coffin and assaulted while going shopping for his mother.
BBC News – Africa

The annual Bay Bridge Series wraps up Thursday at AT&T Park between the Giants and the A’s, who will be happy to see Kendall Graveman again atop the mound. He’s missed two months of the season with right shoulder […]

The Bay Bridge Series moves to San Francisco on Wednesday night as the Giants and A’s play the third of their four-game Interleague set. For the Giants, left-hander Matt Moore will take the ball with hopes of […]

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Apple shares climbed more than 5% after the firm reported strong earnings.
BBC News – Business

Security forces are trying demolish Awamiya’s old town to drive out militants.
BBC News – Middle East

A voting firm casts doubt on Venezuela’s controversial vote for a new constituent assembly.
BBC News – Latin America & Caribbean

The crew is being questioned amid a dispute over the code of conduct for handling migrants at sea.
BBC News – Europe

They were among four men involved in planning an attack on a police or military target in the UK.
BBC News – UK

The action is punishment for alleged meddling in the US election and Russian actions in Crimea.
BBC News – US & Canada

Police guards are held after TVs, fridges and toilets were taken from ex-President Jonathan’s house.
BBC News – Africa

Jeff Samardzija will once again take the mound Tuesday night at the Coliseum. But for the first time, he’ll be in a Giants uniform.
OAK Homepage News

– Utah Jazz, Oklahoma City Thunder, Phoenix Suns to Host Sydney Kings, Melbourne United, Brisbane Bullets During 2017 NBA Preseas
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British Gas is to increase its electricity prices by 12.5% from mid-September, the company’s owner says.
BBC News – Business

Two Afghan embassy employees were killed in the assault, officials tell the BBC.
BBC News – Middle East

Nicolás Maduro joins Mugabe, Assad and Kim Jong-un on the list of foreign heads targeted by the US.
BBC News – Latin America & Caribbean

Russia says Poland will face sanctions if it removes monuments to the Red Army’s WW2 victory.
BBC News – Europe