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Alpine skiing-Austrian Scheib claims giant slalom globe with win in Are
ARE, Sweden, March 14 (Reuters) - Austria's Julia Scheib claimed her first World Cup title on Saturday, winning the giant slalom crystal globe after Switzerland's Camille Rast failed to complete her second run in Are, Sweden.Scheib, who now has an unassailable lead of 189 points over Rast in...Reuters
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Lenders offer over $4.4 billion equity injection to rescue Thames Water, Sky News reports
March 14 (Reuters) - Lenders to Thames Water have offered to inject 3.35 billion pounds ($4.43 billion) of new equity into Britain's biggest water supplier as part of an accelerated effort to secure a rescue deal, Sky News reported on Saturday.The increased capital injection was included in a re...Reuters
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Ukraine says it struck oil refinery, port in Russia's Krasnodar region
KYIV, March 14 (Reuters) - Ukraine's military said on Saturday that it struck the Afipsky oil refinery and Port Kavkaz in Russia's southern Krasnodar region.In a statement, Kyiv's General Staff added that the strikes caused a fire at the oil refinery and damage to the port.Reuters
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INSIGHT-Venezuela's students reclaim the streets after years of oppression
Under Nicolas Maduro, student protesters risked detention, beatings, tortureA new generation sees hope but remains wary of the United StatesStudents are demanding the release of political prisoners, increased pay for professorsAbout 1.3 million students eligible to vote, making them crucial bloc ...Reuters
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CULTURE CURRENT-Kleber Mendonça Filho on Brazil’s cool factor
By Manuela Andreoni and Isabel Teles March 14 - Brazilian director Kleber Mendonça Filho can’t quite pinpoint what turned his fourth feature film, “The Secret Agent,” into a global hit — but he suspects it has something to do with Brazil’s growing cool factor. The film, a Portuguese-language pol...Reuters
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Minneapolis grapples with lingering trauma, economic damage after ICE surge
Minneapolis recovering from Operation Metro Surge, but long-term damage is only beginningChildren missing cancer treatments; schools losing students, funding due to fearCommunity members raising funds, organizing resistance against further immigration raidsMayor wants federal government to pay for d...Reuters
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Iran threatens U.S.-linked facilities in UAE after strikes on Iranian islands
March 14 (Reuters) - Iran's Revolutionary Guards said on Saturday that U.S. interests in the United Arab Emirates, including ports, docks and military locations, are legitimate targets after U.S. forces attacked Iranian islands, Iranian state media reported.In its statement, IRGC urged residents...Reuters
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Motor racing-Antonelli takes record pole in China as Mercedes dominate
Antonelli becomes youngest F1 polesitter at 19Russell overcomes car issues to secure Mercedes front rowFerrari's Hamilton third, Leclerc fourth in qualifyingBy Joe Cash SHANGHAI, March 14 (Reuters) - Italian teenager Kimi Antonelli became the youngest Formula One driver to take pole position ...Reuters
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INSIGHT-How China is wooing Paraguay’s political class away from longtime ally Taiwan
Tiny, landlocked Paraguay is one of few countries to recognize TaiwanChina seeks to extend influence in Latin America through investmentParaguay is also being courted by Taiwan and WashingtonBy Daniela Desantis and Lucinda Elliott ASUNCION, March 14 (Reuters) - When Paraguayan opposition lawmaker...Reuters
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Some Fujairah oil operations suspended after drone attack and fire, Bloomberg News reports
March 14 (Reuters) - Some oil loading operations in the port of UAE's Fujairah, outside the Strait of Hormuz, have been suspended after a drone attack and fire on Saturday morning, Bloomberg News reported on Saturday citing people familiar with the matter.Reuters
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Four killed in Russian air attack on Ukraine
KYIV, March 14 (Reuters) - Russia hammered Ukraine with missiles and drones overnight, killing at least four people and causing damage across five regions of the country, officials said on Saturday.The main target was energy infrastructure in the Kyiv region, said President Volodymyr Zelenskiy, addi...Reuters
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Poland scrambles aircraft after Russia strikes Ukraine, Polish armed forces say
WARSAW, March 14 (Reuters) - Polish and allied aircraft deployed early on Saturday to ensure the safety of Polish airspace after Russia's long-range aviation carried struck Ukraine, the armed forces of the NATO nation said.No violation of Polish airspace was observed, the operational command of ...Reuters
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North Korea fires 10 ballistic missiles during US-South Korea military drills
Ballistic missiles launched from near Pyongyang, South Korea military saysSouth Korean, US forces conducting major drills to reinforce defence against NorthTrump, South Korea PM discuss ways to reopen dialogue with PyongyangBy Daewoung Kim and Anton Bridge YEONCHEON, South Korea/TOKYO, March 14 (...Reuters
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Four killed in Russian air attack on Kyiv region, officials say
KYIV, March 14 (Reuters) - At least four people were killed and 15 wounded in an overnight Russian air attack outside the Ukrainian capital Kyiv, officials said on Saturday.The attack targeted residential buildings, educational institutions, enterprises and critical infrastructure facilities in four...Reuters
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Tennis-Sabalenka says players must halt points for video reviews after Indian Wells controversy
March 14 (Reuters) - World number one Aryna Sabalenka said players must halt points straightaway to seek a video review for hindrance and not wait to decide, after Daniil Medvedev's dispute with Jack Draper sparked controversy at Indian Wells.Medvedev earned a late break in his 6-1 7-5 victory a...Reuters
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RPT-Paris mayoral race tests support for green transformation
Paris vote tests support for urban green transformationSocialist Grégoire, conservative Dati lead mayoral raceFringe nationalist Knafo is rising in polls By Michel Rose PARIS, March 12 (Reuters) - Marion Soulet rides to Paris' City Hall along a once car-choked road that is now a cycleway and ...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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