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Earthquake of magnitude 5.9 strikes Afghanistan's Hindu Kush region, GFZ says
April 3 (Reuters) - An earthquake of magnitude 5.9 struck Afghanistan's Hindu Kush region, the German Research Centre for Geosciences (GFZ) said on Friday.Strong tremors were felt in Pakistan's capital Islamabad, Kabul in Afghanistan and India's capital New Delhi, according to Reuters wi...Reuters
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Chess-Nakamura criticises FIDE's anti-cheating measures at Candidates tournament, victory hopes fade away
Nakamura calls FIDE's anti-cheating protocols excessive, likening them to espionage tacticsFIDE CEO Emil Sutovsky defends measures as essential, says most players support themCheating concerns rose after 2022 Carlsen-Niemann case April 3 (Reuters) - U.S. grandmaster Hikaru Nakamura has critic...Reuters
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US judge upholds block on subpoenas to Fed's Powell, teeing up likely appeal
By Andrew Goudsward WASHINGTON, April 3 (Reuters) - A U.S. judge on Friday stood by his prior decision to block subpoenas issued in a criminal investigation into Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell, setting up a likely appeal that could further delay President Donald Trump’s move to install a mor...Reuters
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Earthquake of magnitude 5.9 strikes Afghanistan's Hindu Kush region, GFZ says
April 3 (Reuters) - An earthquake of magnitude 5.9 struck Afghanistan's Hindu Kush region, the German Research Centre for Geosciences (GFZ) said on Friday.The quake was at a depth of 177 km (110 miles), GFZ said.Reuters
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Trump proposes "historic" defense spending budget, eyes 10% cut to other federal programs
Defense increase of $500 billion includes Golden Dome, ships Request includes potential pay raise for troopsCuts discretionary energy, slashes NASA budgetBy Bo Erickson and Ryan Patrick Jones WASHINGTON, April 3 (Reuters) - U.S. President Donald Trump on Friday requested a 10% cut in non-defense ...Reuters
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U.S. embassy in Beirut warns of possible Iran threat to universities in Lebanon
BEIRUT, April 3 (Reuters) - The U.S. embassy in Beirut said on Friday that Iran and its aligned armed groups "may intend to target universities in Lebanon".In a security alert, the embassy also urged U.S. citizens to depart Lebanon "while commercial flight options remain available".Reuters
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US fighter jet shot down over Iran, search underway for crew, US officials say
By Phil Stewart WASHINGTON, April 3 (Reuters) - A U.S. fighter jet has been shot down over Iran and a search-and-rescue operation is underway for any survivors, two U.S. officials told Reuters on Friday, in the first such known incident since the war began nearly five weeks ago.The Pentagon and U...Reuters
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Dem senators query gov't watchdogs over well-timed Wall Street bets
WASHINGTON, April 2 (Reuters) - Two Democratic U.S. senators on Thursday called on Wall Street's top regulator and a Defense Department watchdog to prevent and investigate possible insider trading by government officials following a spate of market activity seemingly timed to President Donald Tr...Reuters
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DIARY-U.S. earnings week ahead
April 3 (Reuters) - Diary of U.S. (.SPX) corporate earnings for the week ahead. U.S. EARNINGS Start DateStart TimeRICCompany NameEvent Name08-Apr-2026AMCSTZ.NConstellation Brands IncQ4 2026 Constellation Brands Inc Earnings Release08-Apr-2026BMODAL.NDelta Air Lines IncQ1 2026 Delta Air Lines Inc ...Reuters
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DIARY-Canada corporate earnings week ahead
April 3 (Reuters) - Diary of Canada (.GSPTSE) corporate earnings for the week ahead CANADA EARNINGS Start DateStart Time (GMT)RICCompany NameEvent Name08-Apr-2026NTSNWC.TONorth West Company IncQ4 2025 North West Company Inc Earnings Release09-Apr-2026AMCCCA.TOCogeco Communications IncQ2 2026...Reuters
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Trump seeks $152 million to reopen Alcatraz as active prison
By Nate Raymond April 3 (Reuters) - The White House on Friday sought $152 million to return the former Alcatraz prison island to active duty, following up on President Donald Trump's call last year to transform the popular San Francisco Bay tourist destination. The request was tucked into a p...Reuters
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Turkey continuing talks to stop Iran war spiralling, Erdogan tells Putin
ISTANBUL, April 3 (Reuters) - Turkish President Tayyip Erdogan told Russian counterpart Vladimir Putin by phone on Friday that Turkey was maintaining contacts with all parties to stop the Iran war spiralling more out of control, Erdogan's office said.It cited Erdogan as telling Putin that Turkey...Reuters
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White House seeks $5.6 billion cut to NASA budget in 2027
WASHINGTON, April 3 (Reuters) - The White House on Friday proposed a $5.6 billion cut to NASA's budget for 2027, including a $3.4 billion cut to the space agency's science unit, a 23% cut as NASA's new chief plans an array of new missions under the flagship U.S. moon program.Reuters
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Italy's Meloni visits Saudi Arabia, Qatar and UAE amid Gulf tensions, energy worries
ROME, April 3 (Reuters) - Italian Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni flew to Saudi Arabia on Friday for a previously unannounced trip that will also include meetings in Qatar and the United Arab Emirates, a government official said.The two-day visit is aimed at showing support for Gulf partners facing Ir...Reuters
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Italian court rules Netflix price-hike clauses are void, orders refunds
Netflix says it will appeal against the decisionSays it believes it has complied with Italian laws and practiceLawyers say consumers could be entitled to a refund of up to 500 eurosMILAN, April 3 (Reuters) - A Rome court has ruled as unlawful price increases imposed by Netflix NFLX.O on its Italian ...Reuters
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Senators urge Trump to bar Chinese automakers from building cars in US
Lawmakers say Chinese car companies pose risks to future of US auto industryAutomakers wrote Trump letter in March saying China poses risksChina says US treating Chinese car companies unfairlyBy David Shepardson WASHINGTON, April 3 (Reuters) - Three Democratic senators on Friday urged President D...Reuters
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Swiss industry body says US tariffs on pharmaceuticals will harm patients
By Marleen Kaesebier ZURICH, April 3 (Reuters) - U.S. President Donald Trump's 100% tariffs on the pharmaceutical industry threaten global production, supply chains and ultimately will harm patients, Switzerland's pharmaceutical association interpharma said on Friday.It urged the Swiss go...Reuters
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Democratic-led states sue to block Trump's order tightening mail-in voting
By Nate Raymond BOSTON, April 3 (Reuters) - A coalition of Democratic state attorneys general announced on Friday they are filing a lawsuit challenging U.S. President Donald Trump's new executive order tightening rules on mail‑in voting.The lawsuit being filed in federal court in Boston adde...Reuters
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