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Armed groups in the Central African Republic (CAR) are told to leave the schools they are occupying or face forceful eviction by UN troops.
BBC News – Africa

A’s rookie Matt Olson perfectly fits the mold of a prototypical first baseman, yet the A’s power-hitting prospect, who stands 6-foot-5, has spent more time in right field than any other position in recent […]

The night started off very emotionally, with a mixture of tears and remembrance.
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Sainsbury’s reports a second consecutive quarter of falling sales, blaming falling food prices.
BBC News – Business

Former Israeli PM and President Shimon Peres has died aged 93 following a stroke two weeks ago.
BBC News – Middle East

The leader of the Farc rebel group in Colombia apologises to the victims of the 52-year-long conflict at the signing of a peace deal in the city of Cartagena.
BBC News – Latin America & Caribbean

An international investigation team looking into the downing of Malaysia Airlines flight MH17 is due to release its findings on Wednesday.
BBC News – Europe

Former England boss Sam Allardyce has not ruled out a return to football after leaving his job with the national side in disgrace.
BBC News – UK

The first US presidential debate is watched by 84 million people, breaking a record set by Jimmy Carter and Ronald Reagan in 1980.
BBC News – US & Canada

Tanzania’s president sacks senior officials for opening a fake account to siphon money set aside for earthquake victims, his office says.
BBC News – Africa

Albert Pujols knocked in the go-ahead run in the eighth and Mike Trout had two hits, including his 29th home run. Pitcher Jered Weaver retired the first 14 hitters he faced before departing with lower back […]

Two-a-days are in full swing at U.S.
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There are very few women among the richest people in the UK and other OECD countries, according to a report published by the London School of Economics.
BBC News – Business

US President Barack Obama expresses deep concern about the “sickening bloodshed” in rebel-held parts of Aleppo, amid an assault by Syrian government forces.
BBC News – Middle East

Colombia’s government and left-wing Farc rebels sign an agreement that formally brings an end to 52 years of civil war.
BBC News – Latin America & Caribbean

Former IMF chief Rodrigo Rato and 64 other bankers go on trial in Madrid over an alleged credit card racket at Spain’s troubled Bankia bank.
BBC News – Europe

The FA is investigating claims England boss Sam Allardyce used his role to negotiate a £400,000 deal and offer advice on how to bypass transfer rules.
BBC News – UK

Violent crime in the US increased last year, according to the FBI, with murders, rapes and assaults all edging up after decreasing for decades.
BBC News – US & Canada

Prominent Ethiopian actor Znah-Bzu Tsegaye says that he has has sought asylum in the US after leaving the country about two months ago.
BBC News – Africa

Athletics rookie right-hander Jharel Cotton continued the terrific start to his Major League career and the Rangers were the latest team to be impressed. Cotton sent the Rangers back into a tie with the Red Sox […]