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The annual Hajj pilgrimage in Saudi Arabia reaches its climax with 1.5 million Muslims gathering at Mount Arafat for prayers and recitations.
BBC News – Middle East

The Colombian rebel group, the Farc, has handed over a first group of child soldiers as part of a peace accord signed with the government last month.
BBC News – Latin America & Caribbean

Turkey has a duty to defeat the so-called Islamic State (IS) in neighbouring Syria, President Recep Tayyip Erdogan has said.
BBC News – Europe

The home secretary says a work permit system is one of the options being considered to control immigration from the EU and accepts Britons may face travel restrictions.
BBC News – UK

US Democratic presidential candidate Hillary Clinton says she is “feeling great” hours after her early exit from a 9/11 ceremony raised fears over her health.
BBC News – US & Canada

Three women have been killed after trying to stage an attack at the main police station in the Kenyan city of Mombasa, officials say.
BBC News – Africa

“I had a strange young person’s life,” Thunder forward Joffrey Lauvergne said, a half-grin shining through his beard.
Oklahoma City Thunder

The Mariners rolled over Kendall Graveman and the A’s on Saturday afternoon, tagging the right-hander for eight runs while cruising to a 14-3 series-clinching victory behind Felix Hernandez at the Coliseum.
OAK Homepage News

Oklahoma City, Friday, Sept.
Oklahoma City Thunder

The Mariners kept pace in a crowded American League Wild Card race Friday night, pulling within 3 1/2 games of a postseason spot thanks to a 3-2, series-opening victory over the A’s behind right-hander Hisashi […]

A Volkswagen engineer has pleaded guilty for his involvement in the German carmaker’s diesel emissions scandal.
BBC News – Business

The US and Russia reach an agreement on Syria, starting with a cessation of hostilities on Monday and followed by joint action against so-called Islamic State.
BBC News – Middle East

Brazil police want to speak to International Olympic Committee head Thomas Bach about an alleged illegal scheme to resell tickets for top events.
BBC News – Latin America & Caribbean

Three women arrested over a foiled attack in Paris were directed by so-called Islamic State, a French prosecutor says.
BBC News – Europe

British businesses could help deliver greater prosperity if people stopped preferring to “play golf on a Friday afternoon”, claims International Trade Secretary Liam Fox.
BBC News – UK

The US government blocks the building of an oil pipeline in North Dakota opposed by Native Americans, shortly after a district judge rules it can go ahead.
BBC News – US & Canada

A court in Kenya rules that Christian schools may not ban Muslim girls from wearing headscarves as part of their uniforms.
BBC News – Africa

Oklahoma City, Thursday, Sept.
Oklahoma City Thunder

Chris Smith, a fourth-round Draft pick in 2002, is back in the big leagues with Oakland after stepping away from the game in ’10 and re-enrolling in college. In his first eight appearances out of the bullpen, […]

A legal claim for £14bn has been filed against Mastercard on behalf of UK consumers seeking damages for anti-competitive card fees.
BBC News – Business