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Iran threatens to develop nuke weapons should U.S. attack
TEHRAN, March 31 (Xinhua) -- An adviser to Iran's supreme leader warned on Monday that if the United States or Israel were to attack Iran under the pretext of nuclear concerns, the country would be compelled to pursue the development of nuclear weapons, according to the official news agency IRNA.
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Explainer-Can Donald Trump serve a third term as US president?
(Reuters) -President Donald Trump said on Sunday he was not joking about seeking a third term but did not explain how he would get around the U.S. Constitution's prohibition against anyone serving more than two terms as president.
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English councils warn of insolvency amid soaring SEND deficits: The Guardian
LONDON, March 31 (Xinhua) -- Nearly 20 councils in England have warned they are at risk of insolvency due to overspending on special educational needs and disabilities (SEND) support, according to a recent report by The Guardian.
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France's Le Pen: I'm out of the running for the 2027 race, but will fight on
PARIS (Reuters) - French far-right leader Marine Le Pen said on Monday that a court's decision to bar her from office for misuse of European funds ruled her out of the 2027 presidential election, adding she had no confidence in an appeal being heard before the vote.
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Kenya holds promotional forum for 4th Global Digital Trade Expo
NAIROBI, March 31 (Xinhua) -- A promotional conference for the fourth Global Digital Trade Expo was held in the Kenyan capital of Nairobi on Monday, with participants including senior government officials, diplomats and business executives.
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Leftist Gonzalez slightly ahead in Ecuador presidential race-polls
BOGOTA (Reuters) - Leftist Luisa Gonzalez is narrowly leading incumbent President Daniel Noboa in two polls ahead of a April 13 run-off race, the surveys showed on Monday, after Noboa barely notched a win in the first round.
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US embassies tell suppliers to comply with Trump ban on diversity policies
MADRID/WASHINGTON (Reuters) -The Trump administration has warned suppliers to U.S. embassies and consulates as well as recipients of U.S. grants worldwide that they must comply with its ban on Diversity, Equity and Inclusion (DEI) programmes or risk losing payments.
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Hong Kong, Guangdong hold ceremony to mark 60 years of Dongjiang water supply
HONG KONG, March 31 (Xinhua) -- A ceremony was held here on Monday to commemorate the 60th anniversary of Dongjiang water supply to Hong Kong, along with the opening of Dancing Water Drops Exhibition.
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Zelenskiy says Russia has committed over 183,000 war crimes in Ukraine
KYIV (Reuters) - President Volodymyr Zelenskiy called on Monday for Russia to be punished for more than 183,000 alleged war crimes documented by Ukraine since Moscow's 2022 invasion, saying justice was needed to prevent "evil from proliferating."
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Zambia issues new banknotes, coins
LUSAKA, March 31 (Xinhua) -- Zambia's central bank on Monday launched new banknotes and coins, which the government said marks another step in the evolution of the country's currency.
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Feature: "Daddy is going to save lives"
MANDALAY, Myanmar, March 31 (Xinhua) -- "Do you know what Daddy is going to do?"
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Namibia's financial system remains stable, with positive economic prospect: central bank
WINDHOEK, March 31 (Xinhua) -- Namibia's financial system remains stable with strong liquidity levels and adequate capital buffers, the Bank of Namibia said on Monday.
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China, Zambia ink macadamia nut export deal
CHILANGA, Zambia, March 31 (Xinhua) -- China and Zambia on Monday signed an agreement on the export of macadamia nuts to the Asian country.
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6.0-magnitude earthquake jolts off Indonesia's East Nusa Tenggara, no tsunami warning issued
JAKARTA, March 31 (Xinhua) -- A 6.0-magnitude earthquake struck off Indonesia's East Nusa Tenggara province on Monday evening without triggering large waves, the country's Meteorology, Climatology, and Geophysics Agency reported.
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Ethiopia launches cholera vaccination for 1 mln at-risk people
ADDIS ABABA, March 31 (Xinhua) -- The Ethiopian government has launched a cholera vaccination campaign in the southwestern part of the country, targeting about one million people at risk.
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1st LD Writethru: Fire engulfs Tesla dealership in Rome, arson suspected
ROME, March 31 (Xinhua) -- A fire broke out at a Tesla dealership on the outskirts of Rome early Monday, destroying at least 17 electric vehicles, local authorities confirmed.
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Slovenia posts lowest deficit, debt levels in five years
LJUBLJANA, March 31 (Xinhua) -- Slovenia's budget deficit and public debt in 2024 fell to their lowest levels in the past five years, the country's statistical office said on Monday.
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Experts meet in Kenya to boost Africa's flower exports
NAIROBI, March 31 (Xinhua) -- African floriculture experts gathered in the Kenyan capital of Nairobi on Monday to discuss strategies for boosting the continent's flower exports, enhancing market access, and improving supply chain efficiency.
