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Paul Ryan, the most senior elected US Republican, says he will no longer defend Donald Trump after outrage over his remarks about groping women.
BBC News – US & Canada

Ethiopia’s information minister says Eritrea and Egypt are contributing to the unrest, which has led to a six-month state of emergency.
BBC News – Africa

There’s a youth movement happening in Oklahoma City, but to the Thunder, age has never been an indicator of expectations.
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The National Baseball Hall of Fame and Museum announced Monday that 10 individuals have been named to the Today’s Game Era ballot, to be voted on during the Winter Meetings in December.
OAK Homepage News

Every season, there are high points and moments of adversity, and there’s no way to predict which will come when.
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UK companies will not be told to list or name foreign workers they employ, the government says – as Labour accuses it of “disarray”.
BBC News – Business

The Saudi-led coalition fighting Yemeni rebels agrees to investigate air strikes that killed more than 140 people, after the US expresses anger.
BBC News – Middle East

Haiti begins three days of national of mourning for the hundreds killed by Hurricane Matthew, amid fears of cholera and food shortages.
BBC News – Latin America & Caribbean

Russia deploys nuclear-capable Iskander missiles in its Kaliningrad region bordering Poland and Lithuania.
BBC News – Europe

MPs should have a vote on the terms of Brexit negotiations, says Labour’s new shadow Brexit secretary Sir Keir Starmer.
BBC News – UK

More senior Republicans withdraw support for US presidential candidate Donald Trump following his lewd remarks about women.
BBC News – US & Canada

Ethiopia declares a six-month state of emergency following months of anti-government protests by members of the two largest ethnic groups.
BBC News – Africa

Khris Davis is the Athletics candidate for the Aaron Award, given to the top offensive player in each league. Voting ends Oct. 14. Cast your ballot now.
OAK Homepage News

A week in Spain was overflowing with activities for the Thunder; the two games against Real Madrid and FC Barcelona, practices and shoota
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Chancellor Philip Hammond warns of market turbulence but insists the UK economy is strong after the pound’s sudden though brief 6% fall on Friday.
BBC News – Business

An investigation into possible war crimes by Russia and the Syrian government for actions in Syria should be carried out, US Secretary of State John Kerry says.
BBC News – Middle East

Colombian President Juan Manuel Santos wins the Nobel Peace Prize for his efforts to end the 52-year conflict with left-wing rebels.
BBC News – Latin America & Caribbean

Georgia votes in general elections, with the main battle expected between the ruling Georgian Dream party and the opposition United National Movement.
BBC News – Europe

Jeremy Corbyn is facing a row over his new shadow cabinet, as the chairman of the Parliamentary Labour Party says he was not informed about the reshuffle.
BBC News – UK

Donald Trump has said he won’t bring up stories about Bill Clinton’s infidelities in this Sunday’s US presidential debate – having previously threatened to do so.
BBC News – US & Canada