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US orders its non-emergency personnel to leave South Sudan
WASHINGTON, March 9 (Reuters) - The United States has ordered its non-emergency government personnel in South Sudan to leave the country because of security concerns, the State Department said on Sunday. "Armed conflict is ongoing and includes fighting between various political and ethnic groups...Reuters
Sun, Mar 9
Germany's Merz wants European nuclear weapons to boost US shield
Seeks nuclear talks with France, UK, alongside US shieldGermany bound to non-nuclear defenceMerz plans coalition by EasterNeeds Green Party support to pass measures BERLIN, March 9 (Reuters) - German Chancellor-in-waiting Friedrich Merz on Sunday said he would like talks with France and Britain...Reuters
Sun, Mar 9
CORRECTED-Trump Justice Department fires head of organized crime drug task force
Head of task force calls firing "a shock"Task force was ordered to take on role combating illegal immigrationThree career prosecutors, including two involved in Adams case, placed on leaveBy Sarah N. Lynch and John Kruzel WASHINGTON, March 8 (Reuters) - The head of a key U.S. Justice Depa...Reuters
Sun, Mar 9
Attack on Iran's nuclear sites would contaminate Gulf water supply, Qatar PM says
States rely on Gulf for desalinated waterComments come as Trump has vowed maximum pressure on IranIran says it will not be bulliedBy Andrew Mills DOHA, March 9 (Reuters) - Qatar's prime minister has warned that an attack on Iran's nuclear facilities would "entirely contaminate" t...Reuters
Sun, Mar 9
Europe should diversify drug supplies to face health crises, ministers say
FRANKFURT, March 9 (Reuters) - Europe should reduce its dependence on a small number of countries for vital drug supplies such as antibiotics and anaesthetics to boost the bloc's preparedness for future health crises, a group of ministers has recommended.The health ministers of 11 European Union...Reuters
Sun, Mar 9
US Secret Service shoots armed man near White House, agency says
WASHINGTON, March 9 (Reuters) - The U.S. Secret Service shot an armed man outside the White House early on Sunday after a confrontation with law enforcement, it said in a statement.President Donald Trump was not in the residence at the time.Reuters
Sun, Mar 9
Canada Liberals to announce Trudeau's successor in midst of US trade war
By David Ljunggren and Promit Mukherjee OTTAWA, March 9 (Reuters) - Canada's Liberal Party will on Sunday announce Prime Minister Justin Trudeau's successor as both party chief and head of the country's government in the midst of a trade war with the United States that could cripple t...Reuters
Sun, Mar 9
China's property sector is showing positive changes, minister says
By Kevin Yao, Joe Cash and Ellen Zhang BEIJING, March 9 (Reuters) - China's property sector is showing positive changes and market confidence is improving, its housing minister said on Sunday, as policymakers try to set a more optimistic tone for the economy this year in the face of mounting ...Reuters
Sun, Mar 9
Hamas says held several meetings with US over Gaza ceasefire deal
CAIRO, March 9 (Reuters) - Several meetings had taken place between leaders of the Palestinian group Hamas and U.S. hostage affairs envoy Adam Boehler, Taher Al-Nono, the political advisor of the Hamas chief confirmed to Reuters.Reuters
Sun, Mar 9
China's property sector shows positive change, minister says
BEIJING, March 9 (Reuters) - China's housing minister on Sunday said the country's property sector has shown positive change with market confidence improving.The housing market in January-February maintained a positive trend of stopping declines and returning to stabilisation, Ni Hong said.H...Reuters
Sun, Mar 9
Ukraine's air defences down 73 of 119 Russian drones, Kyiv says
KYIV, March 9 (Reuters) - Ukraine's air defences shot down 73 of 119 drones launched by Russia in an overnight attack on Sunday, the air force said.It said that 37 drones were "lost", in reference to the military's use of electronic warfare to redirect them. The military said damage ...Reuters
Sun, Mar 9
Mixed Martial Arts-Ankalaev beats Pereira to become UFC light heavyweight champion
LAS VEGAS, March 8 (Reuters) - Magomed Ankalaev dethroned Alex Pereira to become the UFC light heavyweight champion after securing a unanimous decision victory at UFC 313 on Saturday, handing Pereira his first loss in the weight class.Russia's Ankalaev, unbeaten since March 2018, outwitted forme...Reuters
Sun, Mar 9
Tennis-Sabalenka moving past Australian Open heartbreak
By Rory CarrollINDIAN WELLS, California, March 8 (Reuters) - Aryna Sabalenka said the grief she felt after falling short in her bid for a third successive Australian Open crown was subsiding following her second-round win at Indian Wells on Saturday. The world number one smashed her racket and cover...Reuters
Sun, Mar 9
As Kentucky makes urban camping a crime, 'homeless court' seeks to avoid punishment
By Daniel Trotta LOUISVILLE, Kentucky, March 9 (Reuters) - The state of Kentucky passed a camping ban last year, frustrated by the growing ranks of homeless people and their encampments. Then came the human consequences.Louisville police cited Samantha Crabtree on September 27 for unlawful campin...Reuters
Sun, Mar 9
Virgin Group aims to raise $900 million to fund Eurostar rival, FT reports
March 9 (Reuters) - British billionaire Richard Branson's Virgin Group aims to raise 700 million pounds ($900 million) to fund its bid to launch cross-channel rail services to compete with Eurostar, the Financial Times reported on Sunday.Virgin Group intends to raise 300 million pounds in equity...Reuters
Sun, Mar 9
Tennis-Djokovic again stunned by a lucky loser at Indian Wells
Djokovic falls to Botic van de ZandschulpSerb joins Zverev and Rublev with early exit Keys and Sabalenka win in straight setsBy Rory Carroll INDIAN WELLS, California, March 8 (Reuters) - Novak Djokovic was shocked by Botic van de Zandschulp 6-2 3-6 6-1 in the second round of Indian Wells on Satur...Reuters
Sun, Mar 9
Tennis-Djokovic rues bad day at the office after shocking Indian Wells loss
By Rory Carroll INDIAN WELLS, California, March 8 (Reuters) - Novak Djokovic made no excuses for the poor performance that sent the five-time Indian Wells champion packing from the California desert on Saturday after falling 6-2 3-6 6-1 to Botic van de Zandschulp in the second round. Djokovic, 37...Reuters
Sun, Mar 9
