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Venezuela’s government and its bitter political opponents set a date for talks after President Nicolas Maduro has a private meeting with Pope Francis.
BBC News – Latin America & Caribbean

Almost 2,000 migrants are bussed from the “Jungle” in Calais as the controversial camp is cleared.
BBC News – Europe

Health experts are warning that one in 10 adults in the UK will be at risk of developing diabetes by 2035.
BBC News – UK

The European Union and Canada say they remain hopeful for their landmark trade deal, despite three Belgian regions led by Wallonia blocking it.
BBC News – US & Canada

Four people are killed during protests against the UN peacekeeping mission in Central African Republic.
BBC News – Africa

The Mariners pushed it to the 10th inning of their 161st game of the season, but there will be no playoffs in the Pacific Northwest for a 15th straight year after the A’s pulled out a taut, 9-8 thriller Saturday […]

What does an NBA team do with a full week between the end of the preseason and start of the regular season schedule?
Oklahoma City Thunder

In expelling the Mariners’ postseason chances with a lively, 9-8 victory in 10 innings on Saturday night, a baby-faced A’s team not only enjoyed an atmosphere unlike any other this year but learned it can thrive […]

US telecoms giant AT&T announces that it will buy entertainment group Time Warner for nearly $ 86bn (£70bn), but the deal still needs regulators’ approval.
BBC News – Business

Islamic State militants enter a town in western Iraq in an apparent attempt to distract from the government’s offensive to retake the city of Mosul.
BBC News – Middle East

Venezuelan government opponents marched through Caracas after officials blocked their attempts to hold a referendum.
BBC News – Latin America & Caribbean

French police clash with migrants outside the port of Calais at the camp known as the Jungle, which is scheduled to be closed on Monday.
BBC News – Europe

A man at the centre of a three-day stand-off with armed police is feared to have stockpiled petrol.
BBC News – UK

US Democratic candidate Hillary Clinton says she no longer cares what her Republican rival Donald Trump might say and will focus on issues instead.
BBC News – US & Canada

Twenty-six men held hostage by Somali pirates for nearly five years have been released, international mediators say.
BBC News – Africa

In the 2016 NBA General Manager survey, Thunder guard Russell Westbrook and center Steven Adams were voted in the top five toughest playe
Oklahoma City Thunder

The A’s offseason, never boring, should bring about plenty of intrigue following a second consecutive last-place finish in the American League West.
OAK Homepage News

A planned trade deal between the EU and Canada is on the brink of collapse after talks between Canada and a Belgian region broke down on Friday.
BBC News – Business

At least 200 Iraqi families have been forced to leave their homes for Mosul by Islamic State (IS) fighters and could be used as human shields, the UN warns.
BBC News – Middle East

Venezuela’s opposition accuses the government of staging a coup by blocking their drive to hold a referendum on removing President Maduro from office.
BBC News – Latin America & Caribbean