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Who hurts most as Iran war hits global economy?
G7 economies face energy shock, inflation risksEmerging economies hit by oil price surge, remittance issuesGulf region impacted directly, may see economic contraction this yearBy Yoruk Bahceli and Marc Jones LONDON, March 20 (Reuters) - Any prolongation of the Iran warrisks creating an unpreceden...Reuters
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Judge rejects lawyers' preemptive fee bid in Google ad tech class action
By Mike Scarcella WASHINGTON, March 20 (Reuters) - A judge in New York has denied a bid by lawyers in a class action against Alphabet's GOOGL.O Google to force rival attorneys to pay them a portion of fees from future settlements with the tech giant in individual lawsuits over its advertising...Reuters
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US forces say they launched a strike against alleged drug smugglers in eastern Pacific
March 20 (Reuters) - U.S. forces launched a strike against a boat allegedly involved in drug smuggling in the eastern Pacific on Thursday, the U.S. military said in a post on X on Friday, adding that three people had survived.Reuters
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Zegna adjusted operating profit falls 11% after Saks Global provision
MILAN, March 20 (Reuters) - Italian luxury fashion group Ermenegildo Zegna JN0.F said on Friday its adjusted operating profit fell 11.4% to 163 million euros ($188.49 million) last year, after it booked a 10-million-euro allowance for expected losses on trade receivables linked to a Saks Global Chap...Reuters
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Soccer-Old and young get chance to impress Belgium coach Garcia in US trip
March 20 (Reuters) - Belgium will use two friendly internationals in the United States this month to look at prospective candidates for their World Cup squad, including three uncapped youngsters, coach Rudi Garcia said on Friday.He named newcomers Nathan De Cat, Mika Godts and Lucas Stassin in a 28-...Reuters
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EXPLAINER-How hard would it be to stop Iran's missile threat?
March 20 (Reuters) - Iranian missiles and drones have continued to strike crucial energy facilities and other targets in Gulf countries and the wider Middle East nearly three weeks into the war. Neutralising Iran's missile and drone capabilities is a crucial war aim for both the U.S. and Israel,...Reuters
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Harvard to defend against Trump administration lawsuit over treatment of Jewish students
March 20 - Harvard university calls trump administration lawsuit over treatment of jewish students 'another pretextual and retaliatory action' for refusing to turn over control of the school to the governmentHarvard says it is committed to ensuring that members of jewish and israeli communit...Reuters
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Trump releases AI policy for Congress to pre-empt state rules
White House urges single national AI framework over state rulesAI policy aims to protect children, help streamline energy useFramework seeks to boost AI innovation, ensure global dominance WASHINGTON, March 20 (Reuters) - The White House on Friday unveiled an artificial intelligence policy for Co...Reuters
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Trump administration sues Harvard alleging failure to protect Jewish students
Harvard accused of indifference toward Jewish, Israeli studentsTrump administration has also challenged other schoolsHarvard had no immediate commentBy Nate Raymond and Jonathan Stempel BOSTON, March 20 (Reuters) - U.S. President Donald Trump's administration escalated its attacks on Harvard ...Reuters
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US FDA approves Bristol Myers Squibb's cancer drug for Hodgkin's lymphoma
March 20 (Reuters) - The U.S. Food and Drug Administration on Friday approved Bristol Myers Squibb's BMY.N combination treatment for adults and adolescents aged 12 and older with previously untreated Stage III or IV classical Hodgkin's lymphoma.The therapy, branded as Opdivo, is already appr...Reuters
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US lawmaker asks Pentagon to review Safran ventures in China
Republican Moolenaar heads House Select Committee on ChinaHe says Safran's activities may be aiding Chinese militaryLawmaker cites work on helicopters and joint venturesBy David ShepardsonWASHINGTON, March 20 (Reuters) - A congressional committee chair has asked the Pentagon to review Safran'...Reuters
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US FDA approves Bristol Myers Squibb's cancer drug for Hodgkin's lymphoma
March 20 (Reuters) - The U.S. Food and Drug Administration on Friday approved Bristol Myers Squibb's BMY.N combination treatment for adults and adolescents aged 12 and older with previously untreated Stage III or IV classical Hodgkin's lymphoma.Reuters
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Ukraine deploys units to five Middle East countries to intercept drones
Drone warfare plays a big part in Russia's war in UkraineUkraine says other countries seek its advice and helpZelenskiy says Kyiv wants money and technology in returnBy Max Hunder and Yuliia Dysa KYIV, March 20 (Reuters) - Ukraine has deployed specialist teams to five Middle Eastern countries...Reuters
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Vance to visit Hungary ahead of tough April election, foreign minister says
BUDAPEST, March 20 (Reuters) - U.S. Vice President JD Vance will visit Hungary in early April ahead of what could be right-wing Prime Minister Viktor Orban's toughest election since taking power in a 2010 landslide, Foreign Minister Peter Szijjarto said on Friday.Two sources familiar with the pl...Reuters
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CBS News to lay off 6% of workforce, source says
By Harshita Mary Varghese and Jaspreet Singh March 20 (Reuters) - CBS News will lay off about 6% of its workforce, a source familiar with the matter told Reuters, in the latest move under new Editor-in-Chief Bari Weiss to revamp the network and boost its ratings to catch up with rivals ABC and NB...Reuters
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UBS secures US bank licence in boost for wealth management plans
UBS aims to expand in the US, improve profitabilityBank faces challenges revamping its US businessFaced with tougher rules at home, Swiss bank seeks growth abroadBy Oliver Hirt and Dave Graham ZURICH, March 20 (Reuters) - UBS UBSG.S has secured a national banking licence in the United States, the...Reuters
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Soccer-Injured Ronaldo absent from Portugal's North America friendlies
March 20 (Reuters) - Injured Cristiano Ronaldo was ruled out of the Portugal squad named by Roberto Martinez on Friday for this month's friendlies against Mexico and the United States.The Al-Nassr forward was injured against Al-Fayha in the Saudi Pro League earlier this month, and went to Spain ...Reuters
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BREAKINGVIEWS-M&A jamboree swings to syncopated rhythm
By Jeffrey Goldfarb NEW ORLEANS, March 20 (Reuters Breakingviews) - After years of skipped beats, dealmakers are finally finding their groove. It’s about to get a little funkier, though. The uptempo pace was evident in New Orleans, where some 900 merger practitioners convened for their annual win...Reuters
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Roche Spokesperson Says Decided To Stop Clinical Development Of Emugrobart For Spinal Muscular Atrophy & Facioscapulohumeral Muscular Dystrophy
March 20 (Reuters) - Roche Holding AG ROPC.S:ROCHE SPOKESPERSON: DECIDED TO STOP CLINICAL DEVELOPMENT OF EMUGROBART FOR BOTH SPINAL MUSCULAR ATROPHY & FACIOSCAPULOHUMERAL MUSCULAR DYSTROPHYROCHE SPOKESPERSON: PHASE II DEVELOPMENT OF EMUGROBART IN OBESITY CONTINUES AS PLANNEDSource text: [ID:]Reuters
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