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UN urges investigation into 'horrific' attack on Iran school
GENEVA, March 3 (Reuters) - The U.N. human rights office urged the "forces" behind an attack on a girls' school in Iran to investigate and share insights into the "horrific" incident, without naming them."The High Commissioner (Volker Turk) calls for a prompt, impartial and t...Reuters
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South Korea's Lee, Philippines' Marcos held summit on economic cooperation, Yonhap reports
SEOUL, March 3 (Reuters) - South Korean President Lee Jae Myung had a summit on Tuesday with Philippine President Ferdinand Marcos Jr in Manila to discuss ways to strengthen economic cooperation, Yonhap News reported. The two countries can cooperate in sectors including artificial intelligence, gree...Reuters
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Putin discusses Middle East escalation with Hungary's Orban by phone, RIA reports
MOSCOW, March 3 (Reuters) - Russian President Vladimir Putin spoke by phone with Hungarian Prime Minister Viktor Orban on Tuesday and discussed the Middle East conflict and bilateral cooperation between their countries, the RIA state news agency reported. Interfax said they also discussed the issue ...Reuters
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REFILE-Soccer-World Cup ticket frenzy unfolds amid global unrest
FIFA's ticket sales oversubscribed over 30 times, nearly two million soldGlobal unrest impacts fan travel plans for World CupTicket prices deter fans, resale market exacerbates costsBy Frank Pingue and Rohith Nair March 3 (Reuters) - With 100 days to go until the tournament kicks off, appeti...Reuters
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Russia says it has seen no evidence that Iran was developing nuclear weapons
MOSCOW, March 3 (Reuters) - Russian Foreign Minister Sergei Lavrov said on Tuesday that Moscow had still seen no evidence that Iran was developing nuclear weapons as the U.S. and Israel pursue their attack. U.S. President Donald Trump has offered various reasons for going to war with Iran...Reuters
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Key Gaza crossing will be reopened, says World Food Programme
By Emma Farge GENEVA, March 3 (Reuters) - A key aid crossing that had been momentarily closed into Gaza will reopen imminently, the United Nations World Food Programme said on Tuesday. Humanitarian supplies will be able to enter through the Kerem Shalom crossing into the enclave between Tuesday a...Reuters
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Switzerland's On Holding beats Q4 revenue estimates as rising brand awareness pays off
OverviewSwiss sportswear brand's Q4 revenue rose 22.6% yr/yr, beating analyst expectationsAdjusted EBITDA for Q4 beat consensus, driven by strategic executionCompany's gross profit margin reached 63.9%, a new Q4 recordOutlookOn Holding expects 2026 net sales to grow by at least 23% on a cons...Reuters
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IAEA confirms entrances to Iran's Natanz enrichment plant were bombed
VIENNA, March 3 (Reuters) - Entrances to Iran's underground and previously bombed uranium-enrichment plant at Natanz have been struck as part of the U.S.-Israeli military attacks on the country, the U.N. nuclear watchdog confirmed on Tuesday.The underground Fuel Enrichment Plant (FEP) is one of ...Reuters
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At least 30,000 displaced people in shelters in Lebanon, says UN refugee agency
GENEVA, March 3 (Reuters) - At least 30,000 displaced people have sought protection in shelters in Lebanon since hostilities between Israel and Hezbollah began on Monday, the United Nations refugee agency said on Tuesday."Conservative estimates suggest that nearly 30,000 people were hosted and r...Reuters
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UK's Senior gets takeover proposal from consortium that includes Blackstone
March 3 (Reuters) - Senior Plc SNR.L has received a takover proposal from a consortium comprised of Tinicum and Blackstone BX.N, the British aerospace supplier said on Tuesday. Senior, a parts-supplier to Boeing BA.N and Airbus AIR.PA, last week disclosed it had received five takeover proposals in...Reuters
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Senior Plc Says Talks With Consortium And Other Offerors Ongoing
March 3 (Reuters) - Senior PLC SNR.L:SENIOR PLC - ANNOUNCEMENT REGARDING MEDIA SPECULATIONSENIOR PLC - RECEIVES NON-BINDING ALL-CASH OFFER FROM TINICUM AND BLACKSTONESENIOR PLC - DISCUSSIONS WITH CONSORTIUM AND OTHER OFFERORS ONGOINGSENIOR PLC - CONSORTIUM MUST ANNOUNCE OFFER INTENTION BY 31 MARCH ...Reuters
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US orders some diplomatic staff to leave Middle East as Iran conflict escalates
DUBAI, March 3 (Reuters) - The U.S. on Tuesday ordered non-emergency government personnel and their family members to leave the United Arab Emirates, Qatar, Kuwait, Bahrain, Iraq and Jordan and closed several diplomatic missions across the region as tensions with Iran escalated. Th...Reuters
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EXPLAINER-Soccer-How 2026 World Cup tickets are sold, priced and resold
By Rohith Nair and Frank Pingue March 3 (Reuters) - As anticipation for the 2026 World Cup builds with 100 days to go until the tournament co-hosted by the United States, Canada and Mexico, here is what you need to know about tickets to the showpiece event:HOW MANY TICKETS HAVE BEEN SOLD SO FAR?...Reuters
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Sportswear brand On sees possible boost from lower US tariff rate
On forecasts 23% sales growth in 2026Expects profit margin for 2026 to rise to 63%Potential tariff refunds to be reinvested in business, not passed to consumers, CEO saysBy Helen Reid March 3 (Reuters) - On Holding ONON.N sees lower U.S. tariff rates after the Supreme Court struck down the govern...Reuters
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Turkey eyes lifting U.S. CAATSA sanctions before U.S. midterms
ANKARA, March 3 (Reuters) - Turkish Foreign Minister Hakan Fidan said work was underway with the United States to lift sanctions imposed on Ankara before the U.S. midterm elections in November, but added Israel was opposed to the potential move.In 2020, Washington imposed CAATSA sanctions on fellow ...Reuters
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FACTBOX-Airlines cancel flights after US and Israel strike Iran
March 3 (Reuters) - Global air travel remains severely disrupted after the war in Iran forced the closure of key Middle Eastern hubs including Dubai, Doha and Abu Dhabi, stranding tens of thousands of passengers worldwide and disrupting thousands of flights. Below is the latest on flights liste...Reuters
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