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The battle for Raqqa must not happen at the expense of civilians, UN experts say.
BBC News – Middle East

Scientists warn that hydroelectric dams in the Amazon could have a significant impact on the environment.
BBC News – Latin America & Caribbean

Parents receive suspended jail terms after being found guilty of causing his death unintentionally.
BBC News – Europe

The blaze was unprecedented in its scale, the fire brigade says, as police warn the death toll will rise.
BBC News – UK

The attacker shot a top Republican lawmaker and two police officials during a firefight in Virginia.
BBC News – US & Canada

Saif al-Islam, freed in Libya last week after six years, is wanted for alleged crimes against humanity.
BBC News – Africa

A’s first baseman Yonder Alonso has overtaken 11-time All-Star Miguel Cabrera for first place among American League first basemen in the latest Esurance All-Star Game Ballot voting update, which was released on […]

The rising cost of foreign holidays and computer games helped to push up inflation last month.
BBC News – Business

Iraqis fleeing the battle of Mosul fall ill and a child dies of food poisoning after a Ramadan meal.
BBC News – Middle East

China has recently intensified its economic investment into the central American country.
BBC News – Latin America & Caribbean

Alexei Navalny gets a 30-day sentence for violating the law on rallies, hours after mass protests.
BBC News – Europe

Theresa May is to meet DUP leader Arlene Foster to try to seal a deal to enable her party to govern.
BBC News – UK

A US appeals court upholds a decision blocking President Trump’s revised “travel ban”.
BBC News – US & Canada

Helen Zille, from South Africa’s main opposition party is sorry for saying that colonialism has some positive aspects.
BBC News – Africa

The A’s selected prep outfielder Austin Beck with their first selection in the 2017 Draft on Monday.
OAK Homepage News

Oklahoma City, Monday, June 12, 2017 – Thunder head coach Billy Donovan is scheduled to spe
Oklahoma City Thunder

Mallex Smith is known for making stuff happen. That’s exactly what he did Sunday afternoon while leading the Rays to a 5-4 win over the A’s at Tropicana Field.
OAK Homepage News

An Institute of Directors poll suggests a “dramatic drop” in confidence following the hung parliament.
BBC News – Business

Five planeloads are sent to ease shortages caused by a blockade led by regional rival Saudi Arabia.
BBC News – Middle East

Sao Paulo crack addicts and homeless people fled a similar operation nearby nearly a month ago.
BBC News – Latin America & Caribbean