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The search continues for some 600 people still missing following the disaster in the capital Freetown.
BBC News – Africa

The early morning sun peeked through the rolling hills of the arid Sierra Pelona Mountains, its yellow light cascading across blue-green
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Newly acquired A’s reliever Chris Hatcher was added to the active roster ahead of Wednesday’s series finale against the Royals, giving manager Bob Melvin a fresh arm in his bullpen.
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The jobless rate has fallen to 4.4% official figures show, but the squeeze on real incomes continues.
BBC News – Business

Armoured units and special forces are gathering outside the last IS stronghold in northern Iraq.
BBC News – Middle East

President Juan Manuel Santos hails the final handover as the “last breath” of the 52-year conflict.
BBC News – Latin America & Caribbean

One of the last rescue groups working off Libya considers whether to carry on over security risks.
BBC News – Europe

The government does not envisage border posts or CCTV cameras along the 300-mile Irish land frontier.
BBC News – UK

Leading Republicans reject Mr Trump’s view that “both sides” were to blame for Saturday’s violence.
BBC News – US & Canada