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Motorcycling-MotoGP postpones Qatar Grand Prix due to Middle East conflict
March 15 (Reuters) - The Qatar Grand Prix scheduled for next month has been postponed to November due to the conflict in the Middle East, MotoGP announced on Sunday.The Lusail International Circuit was set to host the fourth round of the 2026 championship from April 10-12 but it has now been resched...Reuters
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Motorcycling-MotoGP postpones Qatar Grand Prix due to Middle East conflict
March 15 (Reuters) - The Qatar Grand Prix that was scheduled to be held next month has been postponed due to the ongoing conflict in the Middle East, MotoGP announced on Sunday.The Lusail International Circuit was set to host the fourth round of the 2026 championship from April 10-12 but it has now ...Reuters
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Zelenskiy says Ukraine wants money, technology in return for Middle East drone help
KYIV, March 15 (Reuters) - Ukraine wants money and technology in return for helping Middle Eastern nations defend against Iranian kamikaze drones, President Volodymyr Zelenskiy said, after Kyiv sent specialists to four countries in the region.Zelenskiy told reporters in comments cleared for release ...Reuters
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Tennis-Sinner impressed by aggressive Medvedev's return to form
March 15 (Reuters) - World number two Jannik Sinner said Daniil Medvedev had found his best form again ahead of Sunday's Indian Wells title clash between the duo, heaping praise on the Russian's serving and returns in a solid start to the season.Speaking after beating Alexander Zverev 6-2 6-...Reuters
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Baseball-Venezuela stun Japan to reach WBC semi-finals, Italy eliminate Puerto Rico
March 14 (Reuters) - Venezuela stunned Japan 8-5 to eliminate the defending champions from the World Baseball Classic quarter-finals on Saturday, while Italy also advanced to the last four by beating Puerto Rico 8-6.Venezuela's Ronald Acuna Jr hit a solo home run off Yoshinobu Yamamoto in the fi...Reuters
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Iran arrests 20 people accused of being informants to Israel, Tasnim news reports
DUBAI, March 15 (Reuters) - Twenty people were arrested in northwestern Iran for attempting to cooperate with Israel, Tasnim news agency reported on Sunday, citing a statement by the West Azerbaijan province's prosecutor office. They are accused of sending location details on Iran's military...Reuters
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Tennis-Medvedev downplays Indian Wells win over Alcaraz, says young guns still ahead
INDIAN WELLS, California, March 15 (Reuters) - Daniil Medvedev said his Indian Wells semi-final win over Carlos Alcaraz on Saturday would prove nothing more than a temporary setback for the Spaniard, and that he and Jannik Sinner were playing at a totally different level from the rest of the tour.Me...Reuters
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Tennis-Alcaraz stays positive after Medvedev ends winning streak
INDIAN WELLS, California, March 14 (Reuters) - Carlos Alcaraz said he was finding it tough to constantly have a target on his back and was surprised by the level of performance from Daniil Medvedev on Saturday after the Russian handed him his first defeat of the season at Indian Wells.Medvedev's...Reuters
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Taiwan says large-scale Chinese military flights return after unusual absence
TAIPEI, March 15 (Reuters) - Taiwan on Sunday reported the return of large-scale Chinese air force activities around the island after an unexplained absence of more than two weeks that prompted speculation in Taipei as to Beijing's motives.China, which views democratically governed Taiwan as its...Reuters
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Russia is supplying Iran with Shahed drones, Zelenskiy says
March 14 (Reuters) - Russia is supplying Iran with Shahed drones to use against the U.S. and Israel, Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskiy told CNN in an interview excerpt aired on Saturday.Zelenskiy told CNN's Fareed Zakaria that it is "100% facts" that Iran has used Russian-made Shah...Reuters
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Tennis-Medvedev ousts Alcaraz to set up Indian Wells final against Sinner
INDIAN WELLS, California, March 14 (Reuters) - Carlos Alcaraz's bid for a third straight Indian Wells title was brought to a halt on Saturday by Daniil Medvedev, who swept past the world number one 6-3 7-6(3) to set up a final against Jannik Sinner after the Italian brushed aside Alexander Zvere...Reuters
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US orders non-emergency personnel to leave Oman amid Iran war
WASHINGTON, March 14 (Reuters) - The U.S. State Department said on Saturday it had ordered non-emergency government employees and the family members of government employees to leave Oman, citing safety risks as the U.S.-Israeli war on Iran continues.Reuters
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Tennis-Medvedev ousts Alcaraz to set Indian Wells clash with Sinner
INDIAN WELLS, California, March 14 (Reuters) - Carlos Alcaraz's bid for a third consecutive Indian Wells title was brought to a halt by a ruthless Daniil Medvedev, who swept past the world number one 6-3 7-6(3) to set up a blockbuster final against Jannik Sinner, who was equally impressive in br...Reuters
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Motor racing-F1 calls off April races in Bahrain and Saudi Arabia
Races called off due to conflict in GulfFormula One will not race in April Season set to feature 22 races instead of 24By Alan BaldwinLONDON, March 14 (Reuters) - Formula One's Bahrain and Saudi Arabian Grands Prix will not take place in April due to the conflict in the Middle East, the sport an...Reuters
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Fertitta Entertainment in talks to buy Caesars for $6.5 billion, CNBC reports
March 14 (Reuters) - Fertitta Entertainment is negotiating to buy Caesars Entertainment CZR.O for $32 per share, at an equity value of $6.5 billion, CNBC reported on Saturday, citing sources close to the situation. Fertitta's terms for Caesars include an enterprise value of $31.5 billion, given ...Reuters
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US may hit Iran's Kharg Island again, Trump tells NBC News
WASHINGTON, March 14 (Reuters) - U.S. President Donald Trump said on Saturday that the United States may carry out more strikes on Iran's Kharg Island oil export hub, saying that while Tehran appears ready to make a deal to end the conflict, "the terms aren’t good enough yet."He said the...Reuters
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UK's Starmer may send thousands of drones to the Middle East, The Telegraph reports
March 14 (Reuters) - British Prime Minister Keir Starmer may send thousands of interceptor drones to the Middle East, The Telegraph reported on Saturday. Military officials are examining whether the "Octopus" interceptor anti-drone drone system, which is manufactured in the UK for Ukraine to...Reuters
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Soccer-Iraq to travel for Mexico playoff despite coach’s call for postponement
By Ashraf Hamed AttaMarch 14 (Reuters) - - Iraq will travel to Mexico at the end of the week for their World Cup playoff despite calls from coach Graham Arnold to postpone the match as they are facing travel disruption due to the Middle East conflict, the country's FA president Adnan Dirjal said...Reuters
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FCC's Carr warns broadcasters while reposting Trump comments on Iran reports
By Dan CatchpoleMarch 14 (Reuters) - U.S. Federal Communications Commission Chairman Brendan Carr on Saturday renewed his criticism and threats against broadcasters over their content, but this time with President Donald Trump's criticism of Iran war reporting as the backdrop. Broadcasters who a...Reuters
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