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China says US talks vital as Trump targets Beijing's key partners
China's top diplomat says dialogue with US vital for global stability Wang Yi says agenda for Xi, Trump leaders' meeting on the tableUS action against Iran, Venezuela test Xi's foreign policy ambitions, analysts sayBy Liz Lee and Xiuhao Chen BEIJING, March 8 (Reuters) - U.S.-China dia...Reuters
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Tennis-Alcaraz rolls at Indian Wells as NBA's Butler cheers from sidelines
By Rory CarrollINDIAN WELLS, California, March 7 (Reuters) - World number one Carlos Alcaraz began his Indian Wells campaign on Saturday with a victory in front of friend and NBA star Jimmy Butler, who attended the match despite being on crutches following a season-ending ACL tear.Both athletes are ...Reuters
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WRAPUP 2-Trump rejects settling Iran war, raises prospect of killing all its potential leaders
US attacks may wipe out Iranian leadership and military, Trump saysIran's president apologizes to neighboring countriesUS embassy in Oslo hit by blast, cause unknownIran's strategy raises energy prices, affects global business and logisticsBy Maya Gebeily, Alexander Cornwell, Nandita Bose an...Reuters
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Explosion hits US embassy in Oslo, causing minor damage, thick smoke
By Gwladys Fouche and Terje SolsvikOSLO, March 8 (Reuters) - The U.S. embassy in Oslo was hit by a loud explosion early on Sunday, causing minor damage but no injuries, Norwegian police said.The blast was heard from the embassy compound in western Oslo at around 1 a.m. (0000 GMT), and smoke was seen...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 ...Reuters
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US judge voids 2025 actions taken by Kari Lake as Voice of America CEO, including job cuts
By Mike Stone WASHINGTON, March 7 (Reuters) - A federal judge ruled on Saturday that Kari Lake's leadership of the U.S. Agency for Global Media for much of last year violated federal law, invalidating a sweeping series of actions she took to cut staff and end many operations at its Voice of A...Reuters
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International order has reached 'critical juncture', China's foreign minister says
BEIJING, March 8 (Reuters) - Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi said the international order has come to a "critical juncture" on Sunday, adding that China and Russia would to make contributions to the multipolar world.Beijing and Moscow are working back-to-back, China's top diplomat said ...Reuters
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Four killed in Beirut hotel strike, Israel says it targeted Iranian commanders
BEIRUT, March 8 (Reuters) - At least four people were killed when an Israeli strike hit an apartment in the Ramada hotel building in central Beirut early on Sunday, with Israel saying it targeted Iranian commanders operating in the Lebanese capital.The attack marked the first Israeli strike to hit t...Reuters
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US judge voids 2025 actions taken by Kari Lake as Voice of America CEO, including job cuts
By Mike Stone WASHINGTON, March 7 (Reuters) - A federal judge ruled on Saturday that Kari Lake's leadership of the U.S. Agency for Global Media for much of last year violated federal law, invalidating a sweeping series of actions she took to cut staff and end many operations at its Voice of A...Reuters
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White House halts security bulletin warning of Iran-related threats
By Nicole Jao, Ted Hesson and Nandita Bose NEW YORK, March 7 (Reuters) - The White House has halted, at least for now, a federal security bulletin warning of a heightened threat to the U.S. in light of the conflict in Iran, a Trump administration official told Reuters.The bulletin from the FBI, D...Reuters
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Trump tells Britain he does not need its help to win Iran war
By Costas Pitas and Andrew MacAskillMarch 7 (Reuters) - President Donald Trump said on Saturday that Britain is giving "serious thought" to sending two aircraft carriers to the Middle East, but added that the U.S. does not need them to win the war with Iran, in the latest clash between the m...Reuters
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UPDATE 1 -Badminton-South Korean An stages comeback to reach All England final
BIRMINGHAM, England, March 7 (Reuters) - South Korea's world number one An Se young battled back in style on Saturday to reach the singles final at the All England Open in Birmingham, keeping her title defence on track.The Olympic champion rallied against China's Chen Yufei to seal a 20-22 2...Reuters
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US Central Command denies Iranian claim of captured American soldiers
March 7 (Reuters) - The U.S. Central Command denied on Saturday that any U.S. service members had been taken hostage or captured by Iran.In a post on X, Iranian security chief Ali Larijani said: "It has been reported to me that several American soldiers have been taken prisoner."U.S. Navy Ca...Reuters
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US bypasses congressional review to approve munitions sale to Israel
Trump bypasses Congress for $650M bomb sale to IsraelCritics say emergency authority shows lack of war preparationIsrael to buy additional $298M munitions via direct commercial salesBy Kanishka Singh, Ismail Shakil and Humeyra Pamuk WASHINGTON, March 7 (Reuters) - President Donald Trump's adm...Reuters
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Trump tells UK's Starmer he doesn't need aircraft carrier help in Iran war
March 7 (Reuters) - U.S. President Donald Trump said on Saturday that Britain is giving serious thought to sending two aircraft carriers to the Middle East but that he does not need them in the Iran war. "That’s OK, Prime Minister Starmer, we don’t need them any longer — But we will remember,...Reuters
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Ukraine's Zelenskiy says he spoke to Saudi crown prince
March 7 (Reuters) - Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskiy said on Saturday he had spoken to Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman about the situation in Iran and the Middle East and restated Kyiv's offer to help deal with Iranian drones."Ukraine has been fighting against (Iranian-designed...Reuters
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Ukraine's Zelenskiy says he spoke to Saudi crown prince
March 7 (Reuters) - Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskiy said on Saturday he had spoken to Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman about the situation in Iran and the Middle East and restated Kyiv's offer to help deal with Iranian drones."Ukraine has been fighting against (Iranian-designed...Reuters
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