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Myanmar quake survivors without food, shelter as aftershock fears linger
BANGKOK (Reuters) -Aid groups arriving in the worst-hit areas of Myanmar said there was an urgent need for shelter, food and water after last week's devastating quake which killed more than 2,000 people, including 50 preschoolers in one school.
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South Korea Constitutional Court to rule on Yoon's impeachment on April 4
SEOUL (Reuters) -South Korea's Constitutional Court, which is reviewing President Yoon Suk Yeol's impeachment, will announce its decision on whether to remove him from office permanently or reinstate him on April 4, the court said in a statement on Tuesday.
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NASA astronauts from Starliner mission readjust to Earth, resume work with Boeing
WASHINGTON (Reuters) -After nine months in space, NASA astronauts Butch Wilmore and Suni Williams are readjusting to Earth life with dog walks and family time, while resuming work with Boeing to test the capsule that stranded them on the International Space Station.
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Bodies of 15 rescue workers recovered from grave in Gaza, UN officials say
(Reuters): Fifteen emergency and aid workers from the Red Crescent, Palestinian Civil Defense and the United Nations have been recovered from a grave in the sand in the south of the Gaza Strip, UN officials said on Monday (March 31).
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Signs of life detected in quake-struck Bangkok skyscraper; death toll tops 2,000
BANGKOK (Reuters): Signs of life were detected in the ruins of a skyscraper in Bangkok on Monday as efforts intensified to find people trapped three days after a massive earthquake in Southeast Asia that killed at least 2,000.
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Trump says Le Pen's conviction in France is a 'very big deal'
WASHINGTON (Reuters) - U.S. President Donald Trump said on Monday that French far-right leader Marine Le Pen's conviction and resulting prohibition from running in the 2027 presidential election was a "very big deal."
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Greenland strengthens Danish ties as it eyes independence
NUUK, Greenland (Reuters) - Greenland will strengthen its ties with Denmark until it can become a sovereign nation, the Arctic island's incoming prime minister told Reuters on Monday, noting that the semi-autonomous Danish territory ultimately wants to become independent.
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U.S. stocks close mixed to end March
NEW YORK, March 31 (Xinhua) -- U.S. stocks ended mixed on Monday, recovering from deep losses in the morning as traders anxiously awaited U.S. President Donald Trump's tariff plans.
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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.
