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FACTBOX-Where do the legal cases against Trump's executive orders stand?
By Jack Queen March 7 (Reuters) - President Donald Trump's agenda has partially stalled in court as judges pause major policy rollouts around immigration, spending and social issues, but his administration has notched some important wins as it seeks to dramatically shrink the federal bureaucr...Reuters
Fri, Mar 7
FOCUS-New York workers’ return to office ignites deal hopes in battered real estate market
Demand is rising for top-quality offices in New YorkAmazon hunting for space, Blackstone more optimisticBlackstone is looking for purchase of stake in NY office Some firms switching to five days a week of in-person attendanceBy Saeed Azhar, Matt Tracy and Carolina Mandl NEW YORK, March 7 (Reuters...Reuters
Fri, Mar 7
Mexican activists warn of setbacks ahead of women's rights march
Mexicans prepare for global women's rights protest SaturdayMarch is five months into term of Mexico's first woman presidentHundreds of women killed in January this year, government data showsActivists point to risks from cuts, USAID, judicial electionsBy Sarah Morland and Natalia Siniawski ...Reuters
Fri, Mar 7
EXPLAINER-How will Canada's next prime minister be chosen?
By David Ljunggren OTTAWA, March 7 (Reuters) - Canada's ruling Liberal Party is choosing a new leader to replace Prime Minister Justin Trudeau, who said in January he was stepping down after growing dissatisfaction over his performance. The result is due to be announced on March 9.WHY DOES TH...Reuters
Fri, Mar 7
German bonds regain footing after biggest two-day drop since 1970s
By Harry Robertson LONDON, March 7 (Reuters) - A sharp sell-off in euro zone government bonds abated on Friday, after the biggest two-day fall in Bunds since the 1970s on the back of Germany's plans to completely rewrite its fiscal rules.Investors were waiting for key U.S. jobs figures and we...Reuters
Fri, Mar 7
Saudi Arabia welcomes hosting meeting between US And Ukraine next week, foreign ministry says
CAIRO, March 7 (Reuters) - Saudi Arabia welcomed on Friday the prospect of hosting a meeting between the United States and Ukraine in Jeddah next week, its foreign ministry said in a statement, adding that the kingdom would continue to do its utmost to end the Ukrainian crisis.Reuters
Fri, Mar 7
EXCLUSIVE-Taiwan fears Beijing is taking independence crackdown overseas
China issued guidelines last year to crack down on Taiwan independence activistsChinese official told state units to implement guidelines overseas, Taiwan source saysTaiwanese in China-friendly countries may be taken in for investigation, source saysBy Yimou Lee TAIPEI, March 7 (Reuters) - Taiwan...Reuters
Fri, Mar 7
Deals of the day-Mergers and acquisitions
March 7 (Reuters) - The following bids, mergers, acquisitions and disposals were reported by 1030 GMT on Friday: ** German e-retailer Zalando > said that it has secured the purchase of more than 90% of ABOUTYOU's YOUG.DE share capital in its public takeover offer, taking plans to buy the ...Reuters
Fri, Mar 7
Swiss government opens consultations on U.S. tax data agreement
March 7 (Reuters) - The Swiss government said on Friday it has opened consultations about a new Foreign Account Tax Compliance Act (FATCA) agreement that it has with the United States."In the future, Switzerland should no longer provide information on financial accounts to the United States on a...Reuters
Fri, Mar 7
Volkswagen to recall over 177,000 SUVs over loose engine cover, NHTSA says
March 7 (Reuters) - Volkswagen VOWG_p.DE will recall 177,493 crossover SUVs in the United States over concerns related to a loose engine cover, the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration said on Friday.The engine cover may have been improperly installed after vehicle service, allowing it to ...Reuters
Fri, Mar 7
Olympics-IOC confident of Trump support for LA 2028 Olympics, says Bach
LAUSANNE, Switzerland, March 7 (Reuters) - United States President Donald Trump has been a long-time supporter and promoter of the Los Angeles 2028 Olympics and the International Olympic Committee is confident of his continued support, outgoing IOC President Thomas Bach said on Friday.The Games were...Reuters
Fri, Mar 7
Olympics-Only boxers from recognised body would take part in LA 2028 Games, says Bach
LAUSANNE, Switzerland, March 7 (Reuters) - Boxers whose national federations are not part of the global boxing body provisionally recognised by the International Olympic Committee could miss out on the Los Angeles 2028 Games if the sport is included, IOC chief Thomas Bach said on Friday.The IOC last...Reuters
Fri, Mar 7
INSIGHT-Inuit pride stirs independence mood in Greenland election, after Trump interest
For photo essay, click: http://bit.ly/4itM8cUInuit cultural resurgence fuels independence sentiment in GreenlandGreenland's strategic importance draws U.S. interest, concerns over influenceHistorical grievances with Denmark bolster independence movementBy Jacob Gronholt-Pedersen NUUK, Greenla...Reuters
Fri, Mar 7
Ukraine's Zelenskiy to visit South Africa for talks in April
JOHANNESBURG, March 7 (Reuters) - Ukraine's President Volodymyr Zelenskiy will hold talks in South Africa with President Cyril Ramaphosa on April 10, Ramaphosa's spokesman said on Friday, as the Ukrainian leader tries to shore up international support after the U.S. halted all military aid.S...Reuters
Fri, Mar 7
Istanbul draft from 2022 could be starting point for Ukraine peace settlement, Kremlin says
MOSCOW, March 7 (Reuters) - The Kremlin said on Friday that a draft peace deal that was discussed between Russia and Ukraine in Istanbul in 2022 could be the starting point for a settlement of the Ukraine crisis. NATO-member Turkey hosted initial talks between the sides in the early weeks of the war...Reuters
Fri, Mar 7
Kremlin says Russia may need to act to respond to EU 'militarisation' plans to ensure its own security
MOSCOW, March 7 (Reuters) - The Kremlin said on Friday that Russia may need to act to respond to what it called European Union plans to militarise the bloc that cast Russia as its main adversary. European leaders on Thursday backed plans to spend more on defence and continue to stand by Ukraine i...Reuters
Fri, Mar 7
EXCLUSIVE-Taiwan fears Beijing is taking independence crackdown overseas
China issued guidelines last year to crack down on Taiwan independence activistsChinese official told state units to implement guidelines overseas, Taiwan source saysTaiwanese in China-friendly countries may be taken in for investigation, source saysBy Yimou Lee TAIPEI, March 7 (Reuters) - Taiwan...Reuters
Fri, Mar 7
INSIGHT-Inuit pride stirs independence mood in Greenland election, after Trump interest
Inuit cultural resurgence fuels independence sentiment in GreenlandGreenland's strategic importance draws U.S. interest, concerns over influenceHistorical grievances with Denmark bolster independence movementBy Jacob Gronholt-Pedersen NUUK, Greenland, March 7 (Reuters) - In a tiny workshop in...Reuters
Fri, Mar 7
Kremlin says dialogue with U.S. on nuclear arms control is essential
MOSCOW, March 7 (Reuters) - The Kremlin said on Friday that it was essential to engage in a dialogue with the United States on nuclear arms control after President Donald Trump made a broad call for the world's nuclear powers to ditch their weapons.Trump, who has pledged to make denuclearisation...Reuters
Fri, Mar 7
