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Five US states hold primary elections for November’s presidential vote, giving Democratic and Republican front-runners a chance to cement their leads.
BBC News – US & Canada

Nigeria’s state-owned oil company failed to pay revenues worth $ 16bn to the government in a suspected fraud, according to an official audit.
BBC News – Africa

Billy Burns led all rookies, as well as the entire A’s team, in stolen bases last season, but this week he’s far from the most prolific basestealer wearing the green and gold. Rickey Henderson, baseball’s all-time […]

Through the thrilling wins and difficult losses,
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So-called “robo-advice” could be of benefit to consumers looking for help with their finances, concludes a review by the regulator.
BBC News – Business

The United Arab Emirates says one of its warplanes taking part in a mission against Houthi rebels in Yemen is missing.
BBC News – Middle East

Huge crowds of protesters march through Brazil’s cities calling for President Dilma Rousseff to resign over her alleged mishandling of the economy.
BBC News – Latin America & Caribbean

Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan vows to bring terrorism “to its knees” following an attack in the capital Ankara that killed at least 36 people.
BBC News – Europe

A plan for the government to top up savings for low-paid workers will be unveiled as part of this week’s Budget, along with rises in the minimum wage.
BBC News – UK

Will the 15 March primary in Florida be the end of the beginning or beginning of the end for Trump opposition?
BBC News – US & Canada

At least 14 civilians and two soldiers are shot dead at a beach resort in Ivory Coast, in an attack claimed by al-Qaeda-linked militants.
BBC News – Africa

It was a rollicking first day of Spring Training for Hall of Famer, Oakland icon and A’s special instructor Rickey Henderson, whose presence in the clubhouse and on the field in Sunday morning at Hohokam Stadium […]

Excitement was swirling in the air for kindergarten through fourth-grade students at Prairie Vale Elementary as the school day was windin
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A’s teammates spoke quietly and thoughtfully as starter Jarrod Parker was likely out for the season again after another valiant attempt to come back from elbow problems that have plagued him for the last two […]

Fresh doubts arise over French energy firm EDF’s plans for an £18bn nuclear power plant at Hinkley Point in Somerset.
BBC News – Business

The Syrian government says it will attend fresh peace talks due to start in Geneva on Monday, but has put limits on the agenda.
BBC News – Middle East

Venezuela’s opposition hold a day of nationwide protests at the start of a campaign to force President Nicolas Maduro from office.
BBC News – Latin America & Caribbean

The BBC is given a video that shows a boat full of migrants being beaten with sticks as it sails from Turkey to a Greek island.
BBC News – Europe

The SNP will undertake a fresh drive for independence but not “browbeat” voters into backing change, party leader Nicola Sturgeon says.
BBC News – UK

President Barack Obama warns White House contenders to avoid fanning tensions, a day after a Donald Trump rally was called off amid clashes.
BBC News – US & Canada