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WRAPUP 7-Trump, Israel pressure Iran ahead of deadline as hunt goes on for missing US crew member
Trump says Iran has 48 hours to open Strait of Hormuz or face attacksIsrael says it is prepared to attack Iranian energy facilities, awaits US go-ahead Iran, US forces search for missing American pilot from downed warplane Iran touts new air-defence systems, claims success against US and IsraelBy En...Reuters
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Soccer-Daylight offside rule tested in Canadian league opener
By Ed WhiteApril 4 (Reuters) - Canadian soccer took centre stage in a FIFA experiment on Saturday as the country’s top-flight league began testing a “daylight” offside rule aimed at speeding up play and encouraging attacking football.The rule was introduced at the opening match of the Canadian Premi...Reuters
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US says its agents arrested Qassem Soleimani's relatives after revoking green cards
By Kanishka Singh WASHINGTON, April 4 (Reuters) - U.S. federal agents have detained the niece and grand-niece of late Iranian military commander Qassem Soleimani after Secretary of State Marco Rubio revoked their lawful permanent resident status, the State Department said on Saturday."Hamideh...Reuters
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REFILE-Magnitude 6 earthquake strikes Northern Territory, Australia, GFZ reports
April 5 (Reuters) - A magnitude 6.01 earthquake struck Northern Territory region in Australia on Sunday, German Research Centre for Geosciences said.The quake was at a depth of 10 km (6.21 miles), GFZ said.Reuters
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Iraq-Iran border crossing at Shalamcheh returns to normal after closure due to air strikes
BASRA, Iraq, April 4 (Reuters) - Passenger movement has returned to normal at the Shalamcheh border crossing between Iraq and Iran after it was closed following air strikes on the Iranian side that killed an Iraqi citizen, security sources and state news agency said on Saturday.The crossing serves a...Reuters
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US envoys Witkoff and Kushner could visit Ukraine, Kyiv says
KYIV, April 4 (Reuters) - U.S. envoys Steve Witkoff and Jared Kushner could travel to Kyiv in April, the Ukrainian president's top aide Kyrylo Budanov said on Saturday, amid efforts to revive peace talks with Russia which stalled after the outbreak of war in the Gulf.“Kushner, Witkoff, Lindsey G...Reuters
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Erdogan tells Zelenskiy Turkey will continue supporting Ukraine-Russia negotiations
ISTANBUL, April 4 (Reuters) - President Tayyip Erdogan told Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskiy on Saturday that Turkey would continue to support negotiations between Ukraine and Russia, the Turkish presidency said.It cited Erdogan as telling Zelenskiy during a meeting in Istanbul that Turkey at...Reuters
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Virginia Giuffre's family urges King Charles to meet Epstein survivors during US visit
Giuffre's family urges king to meet survivors during U.S. visitAppeal coincides with one-year anniversary of Giuffre's deathPalace officials have said king could not meet victims while investigations remainBy Sam Tabahriti LONDON, April 4 (Reuters) - The family of Jeffrey Epstein accuser ...Reuters
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US agents arrest niece of Iran's Qassem Soleimani after Rubio revoked green card
WASHINGTON, April 4 (Reuters) - U.S. federal agents have arrested the niece and grand-niece of late Iranian military commander Qassem Soleimani after Secretary of State Marco Rubio revoked their lawful permanent resident status, the State Department said on Saturday."Hamideh Soleimani Afshar and...Reuters
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UK police arrest fourth suspect at court over attack on Jewish ambulances
Fourth suspect arrested while three others appearing at courtInvestigation still ongoing, police saySuspects accused of arson targeting Jewish ambulancesBy Sam Tabahriti LONDON, April 4 (Reuters) - British police arrested a fourth person in connection with an arson attack on Jewish community ambu...Reuters
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Slovak PM says EU should drop sanctions on Russian oil and gas to boost energy security
WARSAW, April 4 (Reuters) - The European Union should end sanctions on Russian oil and gas imports, take steps to restore Druzhba oil flows and end the war in Ukraine to fight against the energy crisis stemming from the war in Iran, Slovak Prime Minister Robert Fico said on Saturday."The EU and ...Reuters
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Trump administration files emergency motion to resume ballroom work, citing security issues
Trump files appeal to resume ballroom constructionAppeal argues that construction halt threatens White House securityTrump has broad plans to reshape Washington landmarks NEW YORK, April 4 (Reuters) - A judge's order to stop construction work on a White House ballroom poses security risks...Reuters
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Iran says new air defence system used to target US fighter jet
April 4 (Reuters) - Iran used a new air defence system on Friday to target a U.S. fighter jet, Iran's Khatam al-Anbiya joint military command said on Saturday.A spokesperson for the joint military command said the country would "definitely achieve full control" over its airspace, accordi...Reuters
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Curling-Sport's new professional league bets big on Olympic buzz
Rock League features top Olympic curlers, mixed-gender teamsCEO says league aims to new casual fansLeague has future plans to sell rightsBy Aadi NairApril 4 (Reuters) - Curling's first professional league is striking while the iron is hot, launching just over a month after the sport captivated a...Reuters
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Iran says it hit Israel-linked vessel in Hormuz strait
April 4 (Reuters) - Iran attacked an Israel-affiliated vessel with a drone in the Strait of Hormuz, setting the ship on fire, Iran's state media said on Saturday, citing the commander of the Revolutionary Guards navy.There was no immediate comment from Israel.Reuters
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Iran allows essential goods vessels to its ports via Hormuz strait, Tasnim says
April 4 (Reuters) - Iran has authorised the passage of vessels carrying essential goods to its ports through the Strait of Hormuz, according to a letter cited by Iran's Tasnim news agency on Saturday.The letter indicates that ships heading to Iranian ports, including those currently in the Gulf ...Reuters
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Trump weighs broader cabinet shake-up as Iran war pressure grows
Multiple cabinet members could be removed before midterms, sources sayPresident deeply frustrated with media coverage of Iran war, aides sayTrump has shown interest in replacing intelligence chief, some allies want commerce secretary goneBy Nandita Bose, Jana Winter, Gram Slattery and Andrea Shalal ...Reuters
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Iraq closes Shalamcheh crossing with Iran after airstrikes kill Iraqi
April 4 (Reuters) - Iraq closed its southern Shalamcheh border crossing with Iran after airstrikes on the Iranian side killed an Iraqi citizen, security sources told Reuters on Saturday.The sources gave no further details on the incident.Reuters
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Telegram's Durov says Russia triggered payment system problem by blocking VPNs
Durov says payment system outage was linked to attack on VPNsDurov says Russians now joining the 'digital resistance'Russia has jammed Telegram citing security concerns By Guy Faulconbridge MOSCOW, April 4 (Reuters) - Telegram's billionaire founder, Pavel Durov, said on Saturday that ...Reuters
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