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US Supreme Court temporarily blocks deportations of Venezuelan migrants under wartime law
Supreme Court temporarily halts Venezuelan deportationsACLU argues migrants face deportation without judicial reviewTrump administration defends use of 1798 Alien Enemies ActBy Andrew Chung, Luc Cohen, Kristina Cooke and Jack Queen WASHINGTON, April 19 (Reuters) - The U.S. Supreme Court on Saturd...Reuters
Sun, Apr 20
Baseball-Major League Baseball sees highest Friday attendance in 17 years
LOS ANGELES, April 19 (Reuters) - Major League Baseball's slate of 14 games on Friday saw an average attendance of 35,284, the highest average for a Friday in April with no home openers since April 25, 2008, the league said. Those fans were treated to some compelling contests, including the Chic...Reuters
Sat, Apr 19
Israel's Netanyahu says military to increase pressure on Hamas
Netanyahu gives late-night televised addressHamas previously rejected offer for temporary truceMilitant group wants permanent end to war in GazaFate of Israeli-American hostage unknown, says HamasIsrael's Netanyahu expected to give a speech later on SaturdayBy Nidal al-Mughrabi, Jaidaa Taha and...Reuters
Sat, Apr 19
North Korea slams U.S. decision to ease weapons exports
SEOUL, April 20 (Reuters) - North Korea denounced on Sunday U.S. President Donald Trump's recent order to ease weapons exports and called the decision "war escalation measures.""On one hand, the U.S. is pretending to be a 'mediator' by recommending dialogue and negotiation, w...Reuters
Sat, Apr 19
Russia's Putin declares unilateral Easter ceasefire in Ukraine
Putin declares Easter ceasefire in UkraineCeasefire in effect as of 1500 GMTZelenskiy says Russian artillery continues, calls for extended, true ceasefirePutin ceasefire to run until end of SundayBy Lucy Papachristou April 19 (Reuters) - Russian President Vladimir Putin announced a surprise one-d...Reuters
Sat, Apr 19
Baseball-'Wonderful day': Dodgers' Ohtani and wife welcome first child
By Rory CarrollLOS ANGELES, April 19 (Reuters) - Shohei Ohtani and wife Mamiko have welcomed their first child, a girl, the Los Angeles Dodgers star announced via social media on Saturday. "Welcome to the Ohtani Family! I am so grateful to my loving wife who gave birth to our healthy beautiful d...Reuters
Sat, Apr 19
Zelenskiy says fighting ongoing in Russian border regions despite Putin's Easter ceasefire declaration
April 20 (Reuters) - Fighting continued in Russia's border regions of Kursk and Belgorod despite President Vladimir Putin's declaration of a Eastern ceasefire, Ukraine's President Volodymyr Zelenskiy said. "Kursk and Belgorod regions - Putin's Easter statements did not spread to ...Reuters
Sat, Apr 19
Iran, US task experts with framework for a nuclear deal after 'progress' in talks
Talks in Rome over Tehran's disputed nuclear programme endedIran, U.S. to hold another round of talks next weekTrump abandoned earlier nuclear deal during first termBy Parisa Hafezi DUBAI, April 19 (Reuters) - Iran and the United States agreed on Saturday to begin drawing up a framework f...Reuters
Sat, Apr 19
Thousands of protesters rally against Trump across US
By Kanishka Singh WASHINGTON, April 19 (Reuters) - Thousands of protesters rallied in Washington and other cities across the U.S. on Saturday to voice their opposition to President Donald Trump's policies on deportations, government firings, and the wars in Gaza and Ukraine.Outside the White ...Reuters
Sat, Apr 19
Harvard says Trump administration doubled down after sending letter reported as unauthorized
April 11 letter of demands by Trump administration to Harvard may have been sent prematurely, NYT reportsHarvard says recent actions and demands show Trump administration is doubling downHarvard rejected numerous Trump demands, government froze some fundingBy Kanishka Singh WASHINGTON, April 19 (...Reuters
Sat, Apr 19
Ice hockey-Champions Canada rout Finland to set up world final with US
CESKE BUDEJOVICE, Czech Republic, April 19 (Reuters) - Defending champions Canada thumped Finland 8-1 in the semi-final of the women's ice hockey world championship on Saturday to set up a somewhat predictable final against the United States.Canada and the U.S. have contested all but one of the ...Reuters
Sat, Apr 19
Japan to discuss car safety standards in Trump tariffs talks, Nikkei Asia reports
April 20 (Reuters) - Japan is considering relaxing automobile safety rules for imports as part of its tariff negotiations with the United States, Nikkei Asia reported on Sunday.Japan has been hit with 24% levies on its exports to the U.S. although these rates have, like most of U.S. President Donald...Reuters
Sat, Apr 19
Ukraine's Zelenskiy says Russian artillery fire has not subsided
April 19 (Reuters) - Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskiy said on Saturday that, according to his top commander, Russian artillery fire had not subsided despite the Kremlin's proclamation of an Easter ceasefire."As of now, according to the Commander-in-Chief reports, Russian assault opera...Reuters
Sat, Apr 19
Britain urges Russia to commit to full ceasefire in Ukraine
April 19 (Reuters) - Britain has urged Russia to commit to a full ceasefire in Ukraine, "not just a one-day pause", its foreign ministry said in a statement on Saturday.Russian President Vladimir Putin earlier in the day declared a unilateral 30-hour Easter ceasefire in Ukraine, after Washin...Reuters
Sat, Apr 19
EU says it wants to see proof of Russia halting aggression in Ukraine
BRUSSELS, April 19 (Reuters) - The European Union on Saturday reacted cautiously to Russian President Vladimir Putin's declaration of a unilateral 30-hour Easter ceasefire in Ukraine, saying Moscow could stop the war immediately if it wanted to."Russia has a track record as an aggressor, so ...Reuters
Sat, Apr 19
Britain urges Russia to commit to full ceasefire
April 19 (Reuters) - Britain has urged Russia to commit to a full ceasefire in Ukraine, "not just a one-day pause", its foreign ministry said in a statement on Saturday.Russian President Vladimir Putin earlier in the day declared a unilateral 30-hour Easter ceasefire in Ukraine, after Washin...Reuters
Sat, Apr 19
Carney pledges tax cuts, defense spending in Canada election platform
Carney pledges tax cuts, infrastructure, defense spendingPlans to reduce deficit to 1.35% of GDP by 2028-29Aims to increase defense spending to exceed NATO target of 2% of GDPBy Wa LoneTORONTO, April 19 (Reuters) - Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney's campaign platform plans released on Saturda...Reuters
Sat, Apr 19
Ukrainian official says Russian forces still open fire despite ceasefire
April 19 (Reuters) - A Ukrainian official said on Saturday that Russian forces were continuing to open fire on Ukrainian positions despite Russian President Vladimir Putin's proclamation of an Easter ceasefire."The Russians are trying to pretend that they are 'peacekeepers', but they...Reuters
Sat, Apr 19
US Supreme Court temporarily blocks deportations of Venezuelan migrants under wartime law
By Andrew Chung, Luc Cohen, Kristina Cooke and Jack Queen WASHINGTON, April 19 (Reuters) - The U.S. Supreme Court on Saturday temporarily barred President Donald Trump's administration from deporting Venezuelan men in immigration custody after their lawyers said they faced imminent removal wi...Reuters
Sat, Apr 19
