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One killed after fire in vehicles near Israel's Galilee, emergency service says after strikes from Lebanon
CAIRO, March 22 (Reuters) - One person was killed after a fire broke out in two vehicles near Israel's northern Galilee, the Israeli emergency service said on Sunday, after the Israeli military reported strikes from Lebanon toward a community along the north border.Damage and wounded were report...Reuters
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Iran says Hormuz open to all but ‘enemy-linked’ ships amid US threat
DUBAI, March 22 (Reuters) - The Strait of Hormuz remains open to all shipping except vessels linked to "Iran's enemies", Iran's representative to the U.N. maritime agency said on Sunday, after U.S. President Donald Trump threatened to target Iranian power plants if the waterway was n...Reuters
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EXCLUSIVE-Patriot missile involved in Bahrain blast likely US-operated, analysis finds
Bahrain acknowledges Patriot missile involved in explosionAnalysis suggests missile likely launched from US-operated batteryIncident highlights risks of using advanced weapons against cheaper dronesFor a graphic presentation of this story: https://www.reuters.com/preview/EHQUWKS3UVCJRLULEW4IH4EXDE/Z...Reuters
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Iran ready to cooperate for Gulf maritime safety, IMO representative says
DUBAI, March 22 (Reuters) - Iran is ready to cooperate with the International Maritime Organisation to improve maritime safety and protect seafarers in the Gulf, the Iranian representative to the U.N. maritime agency said, the semi-official Mehr news agency reported on Sunday. Ali Mousavi said the S...Reuters
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EXCLUSIVE-Patriot missile involved in Bahrain blast likely US-operated, analysis finds
For a graphic presentation of this story:By Jonathan Landay, M.B. Pell and Travis Hartman March 22 (Reuters) - An American-operated Patriot air defense battery likely fired the interceptor missile involved in a pre-dawn explosion that injured dozens of civilians and tore through homes in U.S.-all...Reuters
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REFILE-Tennis-Osaka weighs clay court season, motherhood 'dilemma'
March 22 (Reuters) - Former world number one Naomi Osaka said she is considering how best to balance her tennis schedule with motherhood after a 7-5 6-4 loss to Australia’s Talia Gibson in her opening match on Saturday.Osaka returned to the tour in 2024 after a 15-month break following the birth of ...Reuters
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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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