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Virunga and Salonga national parks in DR Congo are home to threatened mountain gorillas and bonobo.
BBC News – Africa

After a shaky couple of innings, Paul Blackburn settled down and found his groove, outdueling Trevor Bauer in a 3-1 win over the Indians on Friday at the Coliseum. Marcus Semien, Khris Davis and Jed Lowrie knocked […]

The A’s capped a four-game sweep in Detroit behind Sean Manaea’s quality start and some timely hitting. Mark Canha, Jed Lowrie, Khris Davis and Chad Pinder had RBI knocks, and Blake Treinen shut the door for his […]

City sources say the deal, under negotiation for more than a year, could be struck in the next few days.
BBC News – Business

Activists say 17 civilians died when a basement was hit by Russian jets supporting the Syrian army.
BBC News – Middle East

Carmen’s husband was killed six weeks before Mexico’s election – now she’s running for office herself.
BBC News – Latin America & Caribbean

Leaders agree “voluntary” measures to help frontline states cope with arrivals at a Brussels summit.
BBC News – Europe

A close security relationship must be maintained after Brexit, the prime minister warns EU leaders.
BBC News – UK

The suspected gunman who opened fire at the Capital Gazette in the US state of Maryland is in custody.
BBC News – US & Canada

Dozens of vehicles were engulfed in flames after a petrol tanker lost control in busy Lagos traffic.
BBC News – Africa