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Pakistan targets Taliban installations and 'terrorist hideouts' in Kandahar during overnight strikes
March 15 (Reuters) - Pakistan targeted Taliban installations and "terrorist hideouts" in Afghanistan's Kandahar during overnight strikes, the Pakistan Information Minister said in a post on X on Sunday. Zabihullah Mujahid, a spokesperson for the Afghan government confirmed the attacks, b...Reuters
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Pope Leo decries 'atrocious violence' in Iran war, urges ceasefire
VATICAN CITY, March 15 (Reuters) - Pope Leo made an impassioned plea on Sunday for an immediate ceasefire in the expanding Iran war, lamenting "atrocious violence" that he said had killed thousands of non-combatants and caused suffering across the region.As the U.S.-Israeli war on Iran enter...Reuters
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Canada and Nordics seek closer 'middle power' cooperation
OSLO, March 15 (Reuters) - Canada and the five Nordic countries on Sunday said they have agreed to deepen cooperation on military industrial production and other topics, in the latest push by Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney to build new global alliances.Carney has sought closer ties with China a...Reuters
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Iran arrests dozens of people accused of being informants for Israel
DUBAI, March 15 (Reuters) - Dozens of people accused of sharing sensitive information with Israel have been arrested in several areas of Iran, local media reported on Sunday, as Israeli and U.S. fighter jets continue to strike new targets in the country. In northwestern Iran, the semi-official Tasni...Reuters
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Zelenskiy says Ukraine wants money, technology in return for Middle East drone help
Zelenskiy says Ukraine not involved in Gulf combat operationsUkrainian specialists conducting assessments, giving adviceKyiv wants to sign drone deals with Gulf statesBy Max Hunder and Yuliia DysaKYIV, March 15 (Reuters) - Ukraine wants money and technology in return for helping Middle Eastern natio...Reuters
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Israeli foreign minister denies reports of Lebanon talks, interceptor shortages
ZAZIR, northern Israel, March 15 (Reuters) - Israel's foreign minister on Sunday denied reports that Israel could soon hold direct talks with Lebanon and rejected claims it had told the United States it was running low on interceptors.Israel's Haaretz newspaper reported on Saturday that Isra...Reuters
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Finland not seeking to host nuclear weapons on its soil, PM says
OSLO, March 15 (Reuters) - Finland is not seeking to have nuclear weapons stationed on its soil, Finnish Prime Minister Petteri Orpo said on Sunday, aligning with policies in neighbouring Nordic countries.Finnish President Alexander Stubb had said on Friday that the NATO member did not intend to hos...Reuters
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Danish PM praises Canada's support amid 'unacceptable' US pressure over Greenland
OSLO, March 15 (Reuters) - Danish Prime Minister Mette Frederiksen said on Sunday that she was very grateful for Canada's support amid "unacceptable pressure" from U.S. President Donald Trump to take over Greenland, a semi-autonomous Danish territory.Reuters
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Israeli foreign minister says no plans for talks with Lebanese government
ZAZIR, northern Israel, March 15 (Reuters) - Israeli Foreign Minister Gideon Saar said on Sunday that the government was not planning to hold direct talks with Lebanon in the coming days and had not told the United States it was running low on missile interceptors.Israel's Haaretz newspaper repo...Reuters
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US airline CEOs urge Congress to end standoff, pay airport security officers
By David Shepardson WASHINGTON, March 15 (Reuters) - The CEOs of major U.S. airlines urged Congress on Sunday to move quickly to end a 29-day partial government shutdown that has forced 50,000 airport security officers to work without pay, warning it could further disrupt U.S. air travel.Absences...Reuters
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Oscars’ top prize up for grabs as unease hangs over Hollywood
'Sinners' leads with 16 Oscar nominationsSecurity tight amid Iranian threat warningChalamet, DiCaprio, Jordan among best-actor nomineesConan O'Brien to host a second timeBy Lisa Richwine LOS ANGELES, March 15 (Reuters) - Hollywood rolls out the red carpet for Sunday’s Oscars, the ...Reuters
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Iran foreign minister tells France countries must refrain from escalating conflict
DUBAI, March 15 (Reuters) - Iran's foreign minister told his French counterpart that countries must refrain from any action that could escalate the conflict in the Middle East, Abbas Araqchi said in comments posted on his Telegram account on Sunday.This comes after U.S. President Donald Trump c...Reuters
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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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