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The ruling National Liberation Front is widely expected to retain its majority in parliament.
BBC News – Africa

A bust of a road trip mercifully ended with a much-needed win for the A’s, who can head west feeling a shade better about what transpired over the last 10 days, following their 8-5 victory in Minnesota on Thursday […]

Twins designated hitter Kennys Vargas had five RBIs, including a three-run homer, to back left-hander Hector Santiago.
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Profits at Facebook jump on the back of higher advert revenues from its ever-growing user base.
BBC News – Business

Russia, the US, Turkey, Iran and Syria all support the plan, the Russian president says.
BBC News – Middle East

A teenage protestor dies in Caracas as a demonstrator begins peacefully and descends into chaos.
BBC News – Latin America & Caribbean

The presidential candidates traded insults in a fiery TV debate at the climax of a bitter campaign.
BBC News – Europe

Damon Smith could have caused “maximum damage” had his shrapnel-filled device exploded.
BBC News – UK

The 22-year-old camerawoman and four Afghan soldiers were blown up in July 2013.
BBC News – US & Canada

There are continuing concerns about the president’s health since his seven-week sick leave in the UK.
BBC News – Africa

Ervin Santana continued his early-season dominance with six scoreless innings to lower his ERA to 0.66 in six starts, and was backed by a Target Field-record six homers from the Twins in an 9-1 win over the A’s on […]

Oklahoma City, Tuesday, May 2, 2017 – The Oklahoma City Thunder announced today that it will hold entertainer auditions
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The move comes after the airline’s employees voted against a plan to cut jobs and salaries.
BBC News – Business

Many civilians are among more than 30 people killed in the incident near the Iraqi border.
BBC News – Middle East

He says the move will promote peace but critics say it amounts to a coup d’etat.
BBC News – Latin America & Caribbean

Germany’s leader urges Russia to protect gay rights, amid reports of persecution in Chechnya.
BBC News – Europe

Diane Abbott insists she can be trusted after getting the cost wrong of Labour’s policing pledge.
BBC News – UK

Three prominent historians try to break down the president’s comments on Andrew Jackson and war.
BBC News – US & Canada

Prominent Nigerians say president should take leave after “apparent deterioration” of his health.
BBC News – Africa

Left fielder Khris Davis, who reeled off 10 home runs in April, is one of nine A’s players listed on this year’s Esurance MLB All-Star Game Ballot, which was revealed on Monday.
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