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The High Street retailer says it cut back on discounting its fashion and home goods in the first quarter.
BBC News – Business

Lt Gen Stephen Townsend urges Iraq to reach out to Sunnis to stop so-called Islamic State returning.
BBC News – Middle East

Some 7,400 rebels who did not commit serious crimes have now been allowed to rejoin civilian life.
BBC News – Latin America & Caribbean

The German firm claims two gas turbines supplied to a Russian firm were illegally diverted to Crimea.
BBC News – Europe

The author of a government review into work says cash jobs should be paid through “payment platforms”.
BBC News – UK

Donald Trump Jr was told Russia’s government could help his father’s campaign, a press report says.
BBC News – US & Canada

The salary review is part of a plan to cut the public sector wage bill by 35%.
BBC News – Africa

About three miles from the site of the Midsummer Classic, a 14-year-old Yonder Alonso would clean offices to help his mom and dad provide for the family. On Saturdays, he would sneak into the hallowed grounds of […]

OKLAHOMA CITY, June 30, 2017 – The Oklahoma City Thunder announced today its roster for the 2017
Oklahoma City Thunder

Third baseman Matt Chapman had a defensive gem in Sunday’s loss to the Mariners. He and manager Bob Melvin would like to see improved defense in the second half.
OAK Homepage News

Former Sainsbury’s boss says shoppers are facing higher prices, less choice and poorer quality.
BBC News – Business

Iraqi PM Haider al-Abadi visits Mosul to congratulate Iraqi forces for victory over IS.
BBC News – Middle East

The fire at the finance ministry trapped several people in the building for nearly two hours.
BBC News – Latin America & Caribbean

A long march ends in a huge rally against Recep Tayyip Erdogan, who is accused of authoritarianism.
BBC News – Europe

Its “ambition” is to write off all student debts when “we can afford to”, says a shadow minister.
BBC News – UK

But the US ambassador to the UN says her country “can’t” and “won’t ever” trust Russia.
BBC News – US & Canada

Courts have ordered ballot papers won’t be printed as the tendering process wasn’t transparent.
BBC News – Africa

OKLAHOMA CITY, July 6, 2017 – The Oklahoma City Thunder has acquired forward Paul George from the Indi
Oklahoma City Thunder

In a flurry of moves Saturday, the A’s optioned shortstop Franklin Barreto to Triple-A Nashville and designated catcher Ryan Lavarnway for assignment to make room to select starting pitcher Chris Smith from […]

The US economy added 222,000 jobs last month, but wage growth remained subdued.
BBC News – Business