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Trump threatens to put ICE agents in airports over funding impasse
TSA staff shortages disrupt major airport travelDHS expects more workers to quit if shutdown persistsICE agents not specifically trained for TSA dutiesDemocrats ICE airport plan 'reckless,' 'tool of fascismMusk offers to cover TSA paychecks WASHINGTON, March 21 (Reuters) - U.S. Presid...Reuters
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Athletics-Kerr regains world indoor 3,000m gold medal in Poland
March 22 (Reuters) - Britain’s Josh Kerr regained the 3,000 metres title at the World Indoor Championships in Poland on Saturday, taking Britain’s first medal of the tournament as he surged past American Cole Hocker and France’s Yann Schrub in the final metres to win in 7:35.56.Kerr, who was beaten ...Reuters
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Four years after deadly China Eastern plane crash, investigators offer no answers
No update from aviation regulator on crash investigation on fourth anniversaryAirlines body IATA urges timely accident report publication for safety improvementRegulator found no faults with aircraft, crew or weather conditionsBy Casey Hall SHANGHAI, March 22 (Reuters) - China's aviation regu...Reuters
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Flag football-Team USA triumphs over NFL stars at Flag Football Classic in LA
Event moved from Riyadh to LA due to Iran warFlag football to debut at 2028 LA OlympicsNFL players struggle with flag football's unique skillsBy Rory CarrollLOS ANGELES, March 21 (Reuters) - The U.S. flag football team proved flag football and tackle football require different skill sets as the ...Reuters
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Flag football-Team USA dominates NFL players to win Flag Football Classic in LA
By Rory CarrollLOS ANGELES, March 21 (Reuters) - The U.S. flag football team proved flag football and tackle football require different skill sets as the national team crushed two teams stocked with NFL players to win the first Flag Football Classic on Saturday in Los Angeles.The event, originally s...Reuters
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Taiwan says delayed US F-16s to start arriving this year
Taiwan faces delays in US weapons deliveriesLockheed Martin: committed to Taiwan's security goalsUS in 2019 approved $8 bln sale of F-16 fighter jets to Taiwan TAIPEI, March 22 (Reuters) - Deliveries of delayed F-16V fighter jets for Taiwan will begin this year with production at "full ca...Reuters
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Qatar helicopter crashes after technical malfunction, ministry says
CAIRO, March 22 (Reuters) - Qatar's defence ministry said early on Sunday that a Qatari helicopter had crashed in its regional waters after suffering a technical malfunction during "routine duty".It said search operations were under way for crew members and passengers.Reuters
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Projectile hits vessel off UAE's Sharjah, UKMTO says
CAIRO, March 22 (Reuters) - An unknown projectile struck a vessel 15 nautical miles north of the United Arab Emirates' Sharjah, the United Kingdom Maritime Trade Operations (UKMTO) said early on Sunday.It said that all crew were reported safe.Reuters
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Slovenians vote in tight race between liberals and populist right
Close race means coalition partners may decide outcomeJansa offering tax breaks, cuts to welfare, media fundingElection marred by graft allegations, foreign meddling fears LJUBLJANA, March 22 (Reuters) - Slovenians will choose between incumbent liberal Prime Minister Robert Golob and right-wing p...Reuters
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US will hit Iran's power plants if Strait of Hormuz not opened within 48 hours, Trump says
LOS ANGELES, March 21 (Reuters) - U.S. President Donald Trump on Saturday wrote that the U.S. would strike Iranian power plants if the Strait of Hormuz was not opened within 48 hours.Trump posted the threat on Truth Social.Reuters
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UK nuclear-powered submarine positioned in Arabian Sea amid regional tensions, Daily Mail reports
March 21 (Reuters) - A British nuclear-powered submarine equipped with Tomahawk cruise missiles has taken position in the Arabian Sea, giving Britain the capability to launch long-range strikes if regional conflict escalates, the Daily Mail reported on Saturday.Reuters could not immediately verify t...Reuters
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Tennis-Sinner stays hot to launch bid for 'Sunshine Double' in Miami
By Rory CarrollMarch 21 (Reuters) - Jannik Sinner put on a scintillating display in his opening match at the Miami Open on Saturday, hammering Damir Dzumhur 6-3 6-3 as he looks to complete the coveted "Sunshine Double" after his triumph in Indian Wells last weekend. Sinner did not play at In...Reuters
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UK nuclear-powered submarine positioned in Arabian Sea amid regional tensions, Daily Mail reports
March 21 (Reuters) - A British nuclear-powered submarine equipped with Tomahawk cruise missiles has taken position in the Arabian Sea, giving Britain the capability to launch long-range strikes if regional conflict escalates, the Daily Mail reported on Saturday.Reuters could not immediately verify t...Reuters
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More than 400 TSA officers have quit since partial government shutdown began, NBC News says
LOS ANGELES, March 21 (Reuters) - More than 400 TSA officers have quit since the start of a partial government shutdown in February, NBC News reported Saturday, citing the U.S. Department of Homeland Security.Reuters
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Ukraine says talks to resolve war will continue in US on Sunday
Ukrainian, US negotiators hold new talks in Florida, to meet again on SundayRussian negotiators did not attend latest talksUS-brokered talks aim to move towards settlement of four-year war March 21 (Reuters) - Ukrainian and U.S. negotiators trying to move towards a settlement of the four-year war...Reuters
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Motorcycling-Marquez wins Brazilian Grand Prix sprint
March 21 (Reuters) - Marc Marquez capitalised on a late error by Fabio di Giannantonio to win the Brazilian Grand Prix sprint on Saturday, sealing his first victory since fracturing his collarbone last year.VR46 Racing’s Di Giannantonio, who started from pole, led for most of the race but ran wide a...Reuters
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Saudi Arabia orders Iranian military attache, four embassy staff to leave
March 21 (Reuters) - Saudi Arabia informed Iran's military attache, his assistant and three members of the embassy staff that they must leave the kingdom within 24 hours after being declared persona non grata, the Saudi foreign ministry said on Saturday, citing what it described as continued Ira...Reuters
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Ukraine says talks on resolving war to continue in US on Sunday
Ukrainian, US negotiators hold new talks in Florida, to meet again on SundayRussian negotiators did not attend latest talksUS-brokered talks aim to move towards settlement of four-year war March 21 (Reuters) - Ukrainian and U.S. negotiators trying to move towards a settlement of the four-year war...Reuters
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Family of Iranian butcher missing in strike on commercial complex clings to hope
Neighbors say complex was struck twice within secondsIranian Red Crescent says over 80,000 civilian structures bombed since war's startMissing butcher's family holding out hope for his survivalBy Maggie Michael, Alaa Al Marjani and Haidar KadhimTEHRAN, March 21 (Reuters) - For 20 years he ha...Reuters
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Saudi Arabia orders Iranian military attache, four embassy staff to leave
March 21 (Reuters) - Saudi Arabia has ordered Iran's military attache and four other embassy staff to leave the kingdom within 24 hours after declaring them persona non grata, the Saudi foreign ministry said on Saturday in a statement, citing what it described as continued Iranian attacks agains...Reuters
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