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Donald Trump links rise in crime “in UK” to “radical Islamic terror”, sparking a backlash in the UK.
BBC News – US & Canada

More than 50 people are also still missing after last Saturday’s huge truck bombing, officials say.
BBC News – Africa

In a touching moment on Friday, the Athletics helped replace memorabilia for a 9-year-old fan whose house was destroyed by Northern California wildfires.
OAK Homepage News

In the leadup to the 2017-18 season opener, there was a refrain from Thunder players – how they start against the New York Knicks should
Oklahoma City Thunder

The Oakland A’s named Ryan Christenson as bench coach on Bob Melvin’s coaching staff for the 2018 season, the club announced Thursday. Chip Hale, who moved from third base to bench coach in mid-June, will return […]

Lloyd Blankfein tweets he intends to spend more time in Frankfurt, a hint of a post-Brexit move.
BBC News – Business

Hamas denounces the “blatant interference” in a Palestinian reconciliation deal signed last week.
BBC News – Middle East

Eighteen socialist governors are sworn in but five opposition governors boycott the event.
BBC News – Latin America & Caribbean

Spain is to begin the process of imposing direct rule on Catalonia after a disputed independence vote.
BBC News – Europe

Leaders gather for a crunch summit as the UK faces EU calls to do more to break the deadlock.
BBC News – UK