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It is the latest in a series of so-called “de-escalation zones” aimed at calming the fighting.
BBC News – Middle East

Prosecutors seek to suspend the inauguration of a constituent assembly over electoral fraud claims.
BBC News – Latin America & Caribbean

The US president blames Congress after he reluctantly signs new sanctions against Russia.
BBC News – Europe

“We will have blood on our hands” if a suicidal girl is released without a care plan, says a senior judge.
BBC News – UK

Michelle Carter will serve 15 months behind bars for encouraging her boyfriend’s suicide.
BBC News – US & Canada

Victor Mlotshwa says he was forced into a coffin and assaulted while going shopping for his mother.
BBC News – Africa

The annual Bay Bridge Series wraps up Thursday at AT&T Park between the Giants and the A’s, who will be happy to see Kendall Graveman again atop the mound. He’s missed two months of the season with right shoulder […]

The Bay Bridge Series moves to San Francisco on Wednesday night as the Giants and A’s play the third of their four-game Interleague set. For the Giants, left-hander Matt Moore will take the ball with hopes of […]

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Apple shares climbed more than 5% after the firm reported strong earnings.
BBC News – Business