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Amnesty International calls the dissolution of Waad a “flagrant attack” on freedom of expression.
BBC News – Middle East

Goldman Sachs bank is accused of supporting embattled President Maduro by buying government bonds.
BBC News – Latin America & Caribbean

The statement backing the Paris climate agreement is seen a snub to Trump, who is mulling a pullout.
BBC News – Europe

Theresa May comes under fire from rivals for refusing to appear at the BBC’s seven-way election debate.
BBC News – UK

The Paris accord was signed by 195 countries but President Trump will pull out, US media report.
BBC News – US & Canada

The Chinese-funded train line is the country’s biggest infrastructure project since independence.
BBC News – Africa

Amid another trying road trip, the A’s are at least getting good news from the home front. Rehabbing shortstop Marcus Semien played catch Monday for the first time since his April 18 right wrist surgery, per A’s […]

The study will assess whether the deal could reduce competition and choice for shoppers and stores.
BBC News – Business

At least 26 people are killed in two IS car bombings in Baghdad, one targeting an ice cream shop.
BBC News – Middle East

The former military ruler was ousted by a US invasion in 1989 and convicted of drug trafficking.
BBC News – Latin America & Caribbean