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Kuwait says a navy soldier killed during 'operation' by armed forces
March 2 (Reuters) - The Kuwaiti army said a navy soldier was killed on Monday during an "operation" by the Gulf country's armed forces.The army did not provide details on the circumstances of the soldier's death.Reuters
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From handwashed underwear to fake Adidas, stranded travellers wait out travel chaos
Conflict disrupts flights, strands thousands in Middle EastTravellers face chaos, anxiety amid flight cancellationsStranded passengers share tips and form support networksBy Lucy Craymer and Justyna Pawlak DUBAI/DOHA, March 2 (Reuters) - In the lobby of a tired hotel near Doha airport, stranded t...Reuters
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Credit markets dented as Middle East war adds another worry for investors
Middle East conflict affects European credit indicators and investor sentimentCost of default insurance rises amid credit market concernsPotential market rebound expected as geopolitical developments are digestedBy Amanda Cooper LONDON, March 2 (Reuters) - A number of key European credit indicato...Reuters
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US tariff lawsuits returned to trade court to determine next steps
WILMINGTON, Delaware, March 2 (Reuters) - A U.S. appeals court on Monday returned the lawsuits that led to most of President Donald Trump's tariffs being struck down to the U.S. Court of International Trade, which could determine the process for refunding more than $130 billion to importers.The ...Reuters
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CDC acting director Bhattacharya backs use of measles vaccine
March 2 (Reuters) - U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention acting director Jay Bhattacharya on Monday said the MMR vaccine remains the most reliable and effective way to prevent the spread of measles."There is no cure for measles, which is why prevention is so critical," Bhattachary...Reuters
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BAE Systems Says Italian Army Selects Co's Unit's VBS4 & Mantle To Modernize Enterprise Virtual Training Capability
March 2 (Reuters) - BAE Systems PLC BAES.L:BAE SYSTEMS: ITALIAN ARMY SELECTS BAE SYSTEMS ONEARC'S VBS4 AND MANTLE TO MODERNIZE ENTERPRISE VIRTUAL TRAINING CAPABILITYBAE SYSTEMS: AWARDED FIVE-YEAR CONTRACT IN DEC 2025 BY ITALIAN MINISTRY OF DEFENSEReuters
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Pfizer CEO flags concerns with US FDA's vaccine leadership
Pfizer CEO criticizes FDA's vaccine chief for not following staff recommendationsCEO highlights productive collaborations with FDA's scientists despite leadership issuesBy Mariam Sunny March 2 (Reuters) - Pfizer PFE.N CEO Albert Bourla said the company "has a problem" with the U.S...Reuters
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Zions Bancorp rises after Morgan Stanley upgrades stock on improving operating leverage outlook
Shares of lender Zions Bancorp ZION.O rise 2.15% to $58.51 after Morgan Stanley upgrades to "overweight" from "equal-weight"Cites recent underperformance and that operating leverage can surprise positively vs. both company guidance and consensus, with room for an acceleration in buyb...Reuters
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CDC acting director Bhattacharya backs use of measles vaccine
March 2 (Reuters) - U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention acting director Jay Bhattacharya on Monday said the agency continues to surge resources to support prevention and response efforts to control the spread of measles in the country.He also said that the MMR vaccine remains the most re...Reuters
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Trump says he ordered Iran strikes to thwart Tehran's nuclear, missile programs
US military operations in Iran ahead of schedule, Trump saysTrump notes loss of four US service members in ongoing conflictBy Trevor Hunnicutt and Humeyra Pamuk WASHINGTON, March 2 (Reuters) - U.S. President Donald Trump said on Monday he ordered the attack on Iran to thwart its nuclear and balli...Reuters
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Lebanon bans Hezbollah military actions after attack on Israel
Israel launches airstrikes on Hezbollah-controlled areas in LebanonHezbollah attacks Israel to avenge Iranian leader's deathLebanese PM demands Hezbollah disarm and cease military actionsAnalyst sees move as 'historic', says 'a clash is possible'Hezbollah politician rejects gover...Reuters
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Turkey's Erdogan says attacks on Iran are clear violation of international law
ANKARA, March 2 (Reuters) - Turkish President Tayyip Erdogan on Monday criticised the U.S. and Israeli attacks on Iran as a "clear violation" of international law, adding that Turkey shared the pain of the Iranian people amid the widening war. Turkey, a NATO member and neighbor of Iran, ...Reuters
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France and Germany move closer on joint nuclear deterrence
BERLIN/PARIS, March 2 (Reuters) - France and Germany announced plans on Monday to deepen cooperation on nuclear deterrence, marking a significant shift in European defence policy as the continent faces rising threats from Russia and instability linked to the Iran conflict.The countries will set up a...Reuters
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US tariff lawsuits returned to trade court to determine next steps
WILMINGTON, Delaware, March 2 (Reuters) - A U.S appeals court returned on Monday the lawsuits that led to most of President Donald Trump's tariffs being struck down to the U.S. Court of International Trade, which could determine the process for refunding more $130 billion to importers.Reuters
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Air Canada Says Cancelled Flights From Canada To Israel And Dubai Until March 22, With Service To Resume March 23
March 2 (Reuters) - Air Canada AC.TO:AIR CANADA: CANCELLED FLIGHTS FROM CANADA TO ISRAEL AND DUBAI UNTIL MARCH 22, WITH SERVICE TO RESUME MARCH 23Source text: https://tinyurl.com/5n6thjheReuters
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US imposes sanctions on Rwanda Defense Force
WASHINGTON, March 2 (Reuters) - The United States on Monday imposed sanctions against Rwanda's defense force and top military officials, according to the U.S. Treasury Department website, as fighting has continued in recent weeks on several fronts in the eastern Democratic Republic of Congo. ...Reuters
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Putin offers to use links to Iran to help restore Middle East calm
Kremlin calls U.S.-Israeli strikes on Iran 'unprovoked'Putin talks to Gulf leaders, calls for return to diplomacyRussia and Iran have a strategic partnershipRelationship helps underpin Russia's Mideast influence By Andrew Osborn and Dmitry Antonov MOSCOW, March 2 (Reuters) - Russian ...Reuters
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Denmark to cooperate with France on nuclear deterrence
COPENHAGEN, March 2 (Reuters) - Denmark has entered an agreement on strategic nuclear deterrence with France, Danish Prime Minister Mette Frederiksen said on Monday. French President Emmanuel Macron said on Monday that France will expand its nuclear arsenal and strengthen its deterrent wi...Reuters
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Insurance gaps leave airlines exposed as Iran conflict widens
By Noor Zainab Hussain and Manya Saini March 2 (Reuters) - As the U.S.-Israeli air war against Iran widened on Monday with no end in sight, focus shifted to the impact on airlines. Operations have been disrupted for a third day and revenue losses are not covered by insurers, analysts and insuranc...Reuters
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