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Ukraine to hold 'in-depth' talks on foreign troop contingent Friday, Zelenskiy says
KYIV (Reuters) - Ukraine will hold in-depth talks on Friday with a small group of foreign countries about contributing forces to a contingent that would act as a security guarantee for Ukraine, President Volodymyr Zelenskiy said on Tuesday.
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Trump officials eye a longer road to Ukraine peace as frustration mounts
NEW YORK/WASHINGTON (Reuters) - Senior Trump administration officials have discussed in recent days the likelihood that the U.S. will be unable to secure a Ukraine peace deal in the next few months and are drawing up new plans to pressure both Kyiv and Moscow, according to two U.S. officials familiar with the matter.
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Spain extends incentives for EV purchases
MADRID, April 1 (Xinhua) -- The Spanish government on Tuesday approved an extension of its Moves III Plan to encourage the purchase of electric vehicles (EVs).
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Leaders of Canada, Mexico discuss plan to fight trade actions by US
(Reuters) - Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney spoke with Mexican President Claudia Sheinbaum on Tuesday about Canada's plan to "fight unjustified trade actions" by the United States, the prime minister's office said.
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EU proposes more flexible emission rules for carmakers
BRUSSELS, April 1 (Xinhua) -- The European Commission on Tuesday proposed easing carbon emission compliance rules for carmakers, allowing them to average their emissions over a three-year period from 2025 to 2027 instead of meeting annual targets.
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U.S. dollar ticks up
NEW YORK, April 1 (Xinhua) -- The U.S. dollar climbed in late trading on Tuesday.
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Feature: Vienna Synchron Stage partners in production of Chinese animated hit
VIENNA, April 1 (Xinhua) -- Just a few minutes' walk from Vienna's bustling Mariahilfer Street, moviegoers over the weekend were transported into a world of Chinese mythology as the animated epic "Ne Zha 2" lit up the screen at the Apollo Cinema, bringing dazzling visuals and a rich cultural legacy.
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South Africa collects 100 bln USD in tax revenue
JOHANNESBURG, April 1 (Xinhua) -- The South African Revenue Service (SARS) announced on Tuesday that it collected a net revenue of 1.855 trillion rand (about 100 billion U.S. dollars) during the 2024/2025 fiscal year.
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Hungarians keep up protests against Orban's move to ban Pride
BUDAPEST (Reuters) - Thousands of Hungarians protested in Budapest on Tuesday against a law that aims to ban the annual Pride march by LGBTQ+ groups, and which is seen by critics as part of a wider crackdown on democratic freedoms ahead of a 2026 parliamentary election.
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Namibia to revive national airline through public-private partnership
WINDHOEK, April 1 (Xinhua) -- Namibia has announced plans to revive the national carrier, Air Namibia, through a public-private partnership model, with operations expected to resume by late 2026.
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After Le Pen ruling, accusations of 'lawfare' land in France
PARIS (Reuters) - When French far-right leader Marine Le Pen accused the judiciary of deploying a "nuclear bomb" to blow up her presidential hopes, she added France to the countries where accusations of "lawfare" - political meddling by judges - are gaining currency.
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HKSAR gov't condemns, opposes U.S. so-called Hong Kong Policy Act Report
HONG KONG, April 1 (Xinhua) -- The Hong Kong Special Administrative Region (HKSAR) government on Tuesday strongly condemned and rejected the untruthful remarks and smearing attacks on the HKSAR in the so-called 2025 Hong Kong Policy Act Report published by the United States.
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Somalia faces worsening food insecurity with over 4.6 mln in hunger
MOGADISHU, April 1 (Xinhua) -- Food insecurity is worsening in several regions of Somalia, with 18 areas experiencing an increase in the number of people facing a food crisis, according to a report released on Monday.
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China unveils plan to boost financial support for tech innovation
BEIJING, April 1 (Xinhua) -- China on Tuesday unveiled a plan to strengthen financial services for technology-based enterprises, as part of the country's efforts to promote integrated advancements in technological and industrial innovation.
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Trump urges Senate Republicans to reject protest vote on tariffs
WASHINGTON (Reuters) -Donald Trump urged his fellow Republicans in the U.S. Senate to vote against a measure rebuking his tariff policy that is tied to the fentanyl emergency the president declared involving Canada.
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Trump deported 238 Venezuelans to El Salvador. Dozens have active asylum cases
(Reuters) - On a Thursday morning last month, immigration agents knocked on the door of Leonel Echavez' Dallas home looking for someone else. Despite an upcoming immigration hearing, the 19-year-old Venezuelan was taken into custody for questioning about his tattoos.
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Congo and M23 rebels plan to hold first direct talks on April 9
(Reuters) - The Congo government and Rwanda-backed M23 rebels aim to hold direct talks on April 9, sources from both camps said on Tuesday, a potential boost to Qatar's efforts to end the Central African country's worst fighting in decades.
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Mexico president has more names of alleged drug traffickers for US extradition
MEXICO CITY (Reuters) -Mexican President Claudia Sheinbaum said on Tuesday that there are more lists of names of alleged drug traffickers for extradition to the United States.
