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Lebanon says at least 16 dead in Israeli strikes on eastern town
March 7 (Reuters) - At least 16 people were killed in Israeli airstrikes overnight on the eastern Lebanese town of Nabi Chit, Lebanon's health ministry said on Saturday, one of the deadliest Israeli bombardments since war resumed this week.The health ministry said the toll could rise further, an...Reuters
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Iran to suspend strikes on neighbours unless attacks come from them
March 7 (Reuters) - Iran's President Masoud Pezeshkian said on Saturday that its temporary leadership council had approved the suspension of attacks against neighboring countries unless an attack on Iran came from those countries.The announcement came as Iran continued to launch attacks in the r...Reuters
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Putin calls for immediate halt to Iran conflict
MOSCOW, March 7 (Reuters) - Russian President Vladimir Putin expressed his condolences to Iran's president over the numerous civilian casualties resulting from "the armed Israeli-American aggression against Iran" and called for an immediate halt to hostilities, the Kremlin said.In a phon...Reuters
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Refugees, migrants in Lebanon find rare sanctuary from Israeli strikes in Beirut church
Beirut church offers safe haven for displaced migrants, refugeesGovernment shelters in Beirut already full of LebaneseMany refugees lived through 2024 war, but are now more vulnerableBy Catherine Cartier and Emilie Madi BEIRUT, March 7 (Reuters) - When Israeli strikes began pummelling Beirut’s so...Reuters
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China's Jiangsu touts AI industrial push as Xi urges province to lead
BEIJING, March 7 (Reuters) - Government officials from China's eastern economic powerhouse Jiangsu highlighted plans to expand artificial intelligence infrastructure and upgrade manufacturing on Saturday, after President Xi Jinping urged the province to take the lead in developing technology-dri...Reuters
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WRAPUP 2-Trump demands 'unconditional surrender' as Iran war enters second week
Fresh attacks on Iran, Israel, LebanonIsraeli military orders evacuation of Beirut's southern suburbsIran envoy says 1,332 Iranian civilians killed in warBy Maya Gebeily, Humeyra Pamuk and Pesha Magid BEIRUT/WASHINGTON/JERUSALEM, March 7 (Reuters) - The war in Iran entered its second week on ...Reuters
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INSIGHT-As war spreads, airline pilots contend with drones, missiles - and stress
Middle East conflicts increase risks for pilots and airportsDrones disrupt European airports, posing risks to aircraftAirspace safety worsens with increased drones and missile threatsBy Joanna Plucinska, Soren Jeppesen, Maya Gebeily and Alessandro Parodi LONDON/COPENHAGEN/BEIRUT, March 7 (Reuter...Reuters
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Motor racing-Verstappen crashes out in first qualifying session
MELBOURNE, March 7 (Reuters) - Four-times Formula One world champion Max Verstappen crashed out of the first session of Australian Grand Prix qualifying after losing grip and thudding his Red Ball car into a barrier at Albert Park on Saturday.Verstappen skidded out at turn one of the lakeside circui...Reuters
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Trump administration says Nashville reporter arrested by ICE will get due process
By Kanishka Singh WASHINGTON, March 6 (Reuters) - President Donald Trump's administration said on Friday a Colombian reporter for a Spanish-language news outlet in Tennessee, arrested by federal immigration agents, will get due process.The U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement arrested Est...Reuters
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US draws up strict AI guidelines amid Anthropic clash, FT reports
March 6 (Reuters) - The Trump administration has drawn up strict rules for civilian artificial-intelligence contracts requiring companies to allow "any lawful" use of their models amid a stand-off between the Pentagon and Anthropic, the Financial Times reported on Friday. The Pentagon design...Reuters
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US skips congressional review to approve munitions sale to Israel
By Kanishka Singh and Ismail Shakil WASHINGTON, March 6 (Reuters) - The U.S. State Department said on Friday it has approved a sale worth $151.8 million to Israel for munitions and munitions support, without submitting it for congressional review. U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio determined an...Reuters
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Tennis-Monfils bids emotional farewell to Indian Wells
By Rory Carroll INDIAN WELLS, California, March 6 (Reuters) - Gael Monfils bid an emotional farewell to Indian Wells on Friday as the popular Frenchman fell 6-7(5) 6-3 6-4 to Felix Auger-Aliassime. One of the sport's great entertainers, the 39-year-old has said this season would be his last a...Reuters
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Motor racing-Russell fastest in final practice as Mercedes teammate crashes out
By Ian RansomMELBOURNE, March 7 (Reuters) - Mercedes driver Kimi Antonelli wrecked his car in a heavy crash while teammate George Russell topped the timesheets in the final free practice session before qualifying for the Australian Grand Prix on Saturday.Antonelli locked up at turn two at Albert Par...Reuters
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Tennis-Sabalenka debuts engagement ring during Indian Wells win
By Rory Carroll INDIAN WELLS, California, March 6 (Reuters) - Aryna Sabalenka's performance in a 6-4 6-2 second-round win over Japan's Himeno Sakatsume was not the only thing that dazzled at Indian Wells on Friday, with the world number one also showing off her shiny new engagement ring.T...Reuters
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South Korean battery maker SK On lays off 958 US employees
SEOUL, March 7 (Reuters) - South Korean battery maker SK On laid off 958 employees at its Atlanta, Georgia, plant on Friday, a spokesperson told Reuters, citing a Worker Adjustment and Retraining Notification filed by the company. Major SK customer Ford Motor said in December it was killing several ...Reuters
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Motor racing-Mercedes driver Antonelli wrecks car in final practice
MELBOURNE, March 7 (Reuters) - Mercedes driver Kimi Antonelli had a heavy crash in the final free practice session before qualifying at the Australian Grand Prix on Saturday, wrecking his car and leaving debris scattered over the Albert Park track.Antonelli locked up at turn two and skidded hard int...Reuters
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Pakistani convicted of plotting to kill Trump over death of Iran commander
By Kanishka Singh WASHINGTON, March 6 (Reuters) - A Pakistani man was convicted on Friday of planning to kill President Donald Trump and other prominent U.S. politicians two years ago at the behest of Iran, the Department of Justice said.Asif Merchant was accused of trying to recruit people in th...Reuters
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US State Department approves possible military sale to Israel for $151.8 million
WASHINGTON, March 6 (Reuters) - The U.S. State Department said on Friday it has made a determination approving a possible foreign military sale to Israel of munitions and munitions support for $151.8 million.Reuters
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Trump administration seeks to revive executive orders targeting law firms
Four judges blocked Trump's directives as unlawfulAdministration on Monday said it would drop its appealsJustice Department changed course one day laterFirms accused Trump of retaliation for political reasonsBy Mike Scarcella WASHINGTON, March 6 (Reuters) - President Donald Trump's admini...Reuters
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