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Pope Leo names former envoy to Duterte's Philippines as ambassador to US
Pope Leo appoints new ambassador to USVatican has criticised US-Israeli strikes on IranPope has criticised some of President Trump's policiesBy Joshua McElwee VATICAN CITY, March 7 (Reuters) - Pope Leo on Saturday named a senior Church diplomat who represented the Vatican in the Philippin...Reuters
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Trump cannot end protections for 350,000 Haitians, US appeals court rules
By Nate Raymond March 7 (Reuters) - A divided U.S. appeals court has refused to let the Trump administration revoke legal protections that allow more than 350,000 Haitians to live and work in the U.S. and avoid being returned to their gang-violence-stricken country.A 2-1 panel of the U.S. Court o...Reuters
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Lebanon's Hezbollah warns residents in Israel's north to evacuate
TEL AVIV, March 7 (Reuters) - Lebanese Shi'ite militant group Hezbollah on Saturday warned residents of a northern Israeli city near the border with Lebanon to evacuate and head south.Hezbollah did not specify what action, if any, it planned to take against the city, which lies only a few kilome...Reuters
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Alpine skiing-Pirovano takes downhill double to end Vonn's run at the top
Pirovano wins by 0.01 for the second day in a rowItalian goes top in the downhill standingsAbsent Vonn had led all season March 7 (Reuters) - Italy's Laura Pirovano completed a stunning World Cup downhill double on home snow on Saturday to oust injured American Alpine ski great Lindsey Vonn f...Reuters
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China's Xi says the military must be politically loyal, root out corruption
SHANGHAI, March 7 (Reuters) - Chinese President Xi Jinping said on Saturday the military must be loyal to the Communist Party and root out corruption, according to a report by the official Xinhua news agency. "There is no place for corruption to hide," said Xi. "The fight against corrupt...Reuters
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Lebanon's Hezbollah tells resident's in Israel's north to 'evacuate'
TEL AVIV, March 7 (Reuters) - Lebanese militant group Hezbollah on Saturday told residents of a northern Israeli city close to the border with Lebanon to evacuate and head south."Warning. All residents of Kiryat Shmona are asked to evacuate immediately. Head south," it said in a statement.Reuters
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Trump says Iran will be 'hit very hard' on Saturday
March 7 (Reuters) - U.S. President Donald Trump said Iran would be "hit very hard" on Saturday and that he was considering widening the areas and groups of people being, targeted, without providing details. "Today Iran will be hit very hard! Under serious consideration for complete dest...Reuters
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WRAPUP 4-Iran apologises to Gulf but strikes escalate, war surges across region
Iran to suspend strikes on neighbours unless attacks from themTrumps demands Tehran's 'unconditional surrender'Putin calls for immediate halt to Iran conflictIran envoy says 1,332 Iranian civilians killed in warBy Maya Gebeily, Humeyra Pamuk and Alexander Cornwell BEIRUT/WASHINGTON/TE...Reuters
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Israel defence minister warns Lebanon to disarm Hezbollah or face ‘heavy price’
JERUSALEM, March 7 (Reuters) - Israel's Defence Minister Israel Katz warned the Lebanese government on Saturday to disarm Hezbollah or "pay a very heavy price.""We (ISRAEL) have no territorial claims against Lebanon, but we will not accept a situation where what existed for many year...Reuters
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CEO of UK ad group M&C Saatchi to step down, Sky News reports
March 7 (Reuters) - Zaid Al-Qassab, the chief executive of British advertising group M&C Saatchi SAA.L, is stepping down after less than two years in the job, Sky News reported on Saturday. Reuters could not immediately verify the report.Reuters
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INSIGHT-How Donald Trump is pushing the Supreme Court to weaken federal judges
Judges have impeded many Trump policies deemed unlawfulTrump argues judges are intruding on presidential powers97% of his emergency Supreme Court filings make that claimFor comparable Biden administration filings, it was 26%By Andrew Chung March 7 (Reuters) - Since U.S. President Donald Trump ret...Reuters
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SpongeBob, Iron Man and Call of Duty: Inside the US meme war against Iran
Trump administration using video game and other memes to sell Iran warPublic relations campaign aimed mainly at young men, experts sayCritics say it demeans the victims of warPR campaign comes as administration offers changing rationales for the warBy Helen Coster and Tim Reid WASHINGTON, March 7...Reuters
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Days after Iran strikes, Trump hosts Latin American leaders with China in focus
Trump hosts Latin American leaders to counter China's influenceSummit focuses on security, migration, and economic tiesChina's trade with Latin America hits record $518 billion in 2024By Nandita Bose, Sarah Morland and David Brunnstrom March 7 (Reuters) - President Donald Trump will host ...Reuters
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Tennis-Fast formats gain traction as Tie Break Tens lights up Indian Wells
By Shrivathsa SridharBENGALURU, March 7 (Reuters) - Short-format tennis events such as the Tie Break Tens at Indian Wells can complement the traditional game by offering a quicker, high-intensity spectacle for modern audiences, British coach Jamie Delgado said.The mixed doubles curtain raiser for th...Reuters
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Iranian hardline clerics seek swift naming of new supreme leader
DUBAI, March 7 (Reuters) - Two influential and hardline Iranian clerics have called for the swift selection of a new supreme leader to help guide the nation amid a new wave of U.S. and Israeli strikes, Iranian media reported on Saturday.The calls by the clerics suggest that at least some in the cler...Reuters
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Motor racing-Russell takes pole as Mercedes dominate Australian Grand Prix qualifying
Russell takes Mercedes' first pole in Australia since 2019Teammate Antonelli second but position to be confirmedFour-times world champion Verstappen crashes out in Q1 By Ian RansomMELBOURNE, March 7 (Reuters) - George Russell took pole position and teammate Kimi Antonelli locked up the front row...Reuters
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Israel carries out rare airborne raid in Lebanon; 16 killed in strikes
Lebanese health ministry says death toll expected to riseThree Lebanese troops among the dead, security sources sayUN calls for Israel-Lebanon talks to end hostilities BEIRUT, March 7 (Reuters) - Israel's military carried out an airborne operation that dropped troops into a town in eastern Le...Reuters
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Motor racing-Verstappen crashes out in first qualifying session in Australia
By Ian RansomMELBOURNE, March 7 (Reuters) - Max Verstappen said a "weird" braking failure caused him to crash out in the first session of Australian Grand Prix qualifying on Saturday after the four-times world champion lost grip and slammed his Red Bull into a barrier.Verstappen skidded out ...Reuters
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General Motors Is Recalling 11,787 U.S. Vehicles As An Engine Stall Increases The Risk Of A Crash- NHTSA
March 7 (Reuters) - GENERAL MOTORS, LLC IS RECALLING 11,787 U.S. VEHICLES - NHTSAGENERAL MOTORS, LLC IS RECALLING SOME U.S. VEHICLES AS AN ENGINE STALL INCREASES THE RISK OF A CRASH.- NHTSAReuters
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