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North Korea fires possible missile towards sea during US-South Korea drills
SEOUL/TOKYO, March 14 (Reuters) - North Korea fired a projectile towards the sea on Saturday, South Korea and Japan said, with Tokyo saying it may have been a ballistic missile, while the U.S. and South Korea conducted military drills.The projectile was fired toward the sea off North Korea's eas...Reuters
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Tennis-Sabalenka, Rybakina set up blockbuster Indian Wells final
March 13 (Reuters) - Aryna Sabalenka and Elena Rybakina moved into the Indian Wells final with straight-sets victories over Linda Noskova and Elina Svitolina on Friday, setting up a rematch of their Australian Open Grand Slam title clash.World number one Sabalenka has been in formidable form this se...Reuters
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US embassy in Iraq's Baghdad hit in missiles attack, security sources say
March 14 (Reuters) - The U.S. Embassy in the Iraqi capital Baghdad was hit in a missiles attack, Iraqi security sources told Reuters on Saturday.The attack caused smoke to rise from the embassy's building, the sources said, without providing details on the damage.Reuters
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US prosecutors defend block on Venezuelan state funds for Maduro's defense
Maduro's lawyer says US sanctions hinder defense fundingMaduro and wife plead not guilty, are jailed pending trialUS recognizes Delcy Rodriguez as Venezuela's Head of StateBy Luc Cohen NEW YORK, March 13 (Reuters) - Ousted Venezuelan President Nicolas Maduro should not be able to use Vene...Reuters
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Booming Taiwan can well afford more military spending, president says
Lai cites US strategy for collective defence, burden-sharingChina conducts regular military operations near TaiwanLai has proposed $40 billion in extra defence spendingBy Ben Blanchard TAIPEI, March 14 (Reuters) - Taiwan can well afford a $40 billion special defence budget given its booming econo...Reuters
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Missile strikes helipad in US embassy compound in Iraq, AP reports
March 14 (Reuters) - A missile struck a helipad in the U.S. embassy compound in Baghdad, the AP reported on Saturday citing two Iraqi security officials.There was column of smoke rising on Saturday morning over the compound, the AP said.Reuters
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Auto groups urge Trump to keep Chinese carmakers out of US
By David Shepardson WASHINGTON, March 13 (Reuters) - Major auto trade groups urged the U.S. government to keep Chinese carmakers out of the country, according to a letter seen by Reuters, potentially complicating President Donald Trump's planned summit with Chinese President Xi Jinping.The gr...Reuters
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Palestinian actor says he can't attend Oscars because of US travel ban
By Kanishka Singh WASHINGTON, March 13 (Reuters) - Palestinian actor Motaz Malhees said a travel ban imposed by the Trump administration is preventing him from attending this weekend's Academy Awards, whose nominees include a movie in which he has a starring role."The Voice of Hind Rajab,...Reuters
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White House AI czar says US should 'declare victory and get out' of Iran war
By Kanishka Singh WASHINGTON, March 13 (Reuters) - White House AI czar David Sacks said on Friday the U.S. should "declare victory and get out" of its war on Iran, a rare instance of a prominent figure in Donald Trump's administration calling for an exit from the Iran conflict. Here a...Reuters
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Iran's new supreme leader wounded, likely disfigured, Hegseth says
Khamenei's ability to govern questioned after injuriesUS strikes target Iran's missile, drone capabilitiesHegseth vows no mercy, reshapes military justice systemIranian drones reported in Kuwait, Iraq, UAE, Bahrain, OmanSix US service members die in Iraq aircraft crashBy Idrees Ali and Phil ...Reuters
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US Commerce Department withdraws planned rule on AI chip exports
By Karen Freifeld March 13 (Reuters) - The U.S. Commerce Department withdrew a planned rule on artificial-intelligence chip exports on Friday, the latest backpedaling by the Trump administration in its efforts to promote secure American AI dominance.The department had sent a draft rule, to replac...Reuters
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White House controlling HHS vaccine messaging ahead of midterm elections, WSJ reports
March 13 (Reuters) - The White House is more tightly controlling Department of Health and Human Services' messaging and policies, especially on vaccines, ahead of November's midterm elections, the Wall Street Journal reported on Friday.The report cited people familiar with the matter.Reuters
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Palestinian actor says he can't attend Oscars because of US travel ban
By Kanishka Singh WASHINGTON, March 13 (Reuters) - Palestinian actor Motaz Malhees said on Friday that a travel ban imposed by the Trump administration is preventing him from attending this weekend's Academy Awards, whose nominees include a movie in which he has a starring role."The Voice...Reuters
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Iran threatens attacks on oil infrastructure after US hits Kharg Island
CAIRO, March 14 (Reuters) - The Iranian armed forces said Saturday that any attack on Iran's oil and energy infrastructure will lead to attacks on energy infrastructure owned by oil companies cooperating with the United States in the region, Iranian media reported.The warning came after Presiden...Reuters
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Tennis-Sabalenka powers past Noskova to reach Indian Wells final
March 13 (Reuters) - World number one Aryna Sabalenka kept her quest for a maiden Indian Wells title alive on Friday, defeating 14th seed Linda Noskova 6-3 6-4 to reach her third final in the California desert. Sabalenka has been in formidable form, winning 15 of her first 16 matches of the year, wi...Reuters
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Wanted fugitive killed by Dallas police worked security for US lawmaker, report says
WASHINGTON, March 13 (Reuters) - A wanted fugitive who was shot and killed by Dallas police earlier this week was a part of the security detail for U.S. Representative Jasmine Crockett, CBS News Texas reported late on Friday, citing sources.The man, known publicly as Mike King, used aliases while ru...Reuters
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EXCLUSIVE-Meta planning sweeping layoffs as AI costs mount
Meta's workforce could shrink by 20% amid AI focusMeta's AI spending includes $600 billion for data centers by 2028AI expected to create efficienciesBy Katie Paul, Jeff Horwitz and Deepa Seetharaman NEW YORK/SAN FRANCISCO, March 13 (Reuters) - Meta META.O is planning sweeping layoffs that...Reuters
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CORRECTED-Douglas Elliman Q4 swings to net profit on asset sale
OverviewU.S. residential brokerage's Q4 revenue rose marginally from prior yearCompany reported net profit for the quarter, helped by gain on sale of property management unitIn Q4, the company swung to an adjusted net loss, while adjusted EBITDA loss widened yr/yrOutlookDouglas Elliman did not p...Reuters
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Iran war puts many in US on high alert, but synagogue attack shows limits
Lone-wolf attacks in Virginia, Michigan underscore threat to USSuspect in Michigan attack reportedly had relatives killed in LebanonMultiple security scares recorded across US since US, Israel launched attacks on IranTrump administration slashed staff in DHS intelligence agencyCritics say DHS focuse...Reuters
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EXCLUSIVE-Meta planning sweeping layoffs as AI costs mount
Meta's workforce could shrink by 20% amid AI focusMeta's AI spending includes $600 billion for data centers by 2028AI expected to create efficienciesBy Katie Paul, Jeff Horwitz and Deepa Seetharaman NEW YORK/SAN FRANCISCO, March 13 (Reuters) - Meta META.O is planning sweeping layoffs that...Reuters
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