Russian missile strike kills 5 in Odesa during Greek PM visit

Russia launched a missile at the Black Sea port city of Odesa on Wednesday, killing five people, during a visit by Ukrainian president Volodymyr Zelensky and Greek Prime Minister Kriakos Mitsotakis

Megumi Lim reports from Kyiv  

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Indian man killed after allegedly being forced to join Russia-Ukraine war

An Indian man, who was allegedly duped into joining the Russian army, has been killed in the country's ongoing conflict with Ukraine.

India's Embassy in Moscow confirmed the death, and said it is in touch with the victim's family.

This is the first confirmation of an Indian dying while fighting for Russia.

Sreoshi Mukherjee reports.

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Suspected Insurgents Kidnap 50 people in Northeast Nigeria

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At least 50 people have been reported Kidnapped by suspected Boko Haram insurgents in North Eastern Nigeria.

This is the latest mass abduction by the terrorists who have waged an insurgency in the region for over 10 years.

Correspondent Ajeck Mangut reports.

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A terrorist attack on Adiala facility in Pakistan

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Pakistan says it thwarted a 'terrorist attack' on a jail where former Prime Minister Imran Khan is being held.

Imran Khan has been in jail since August last year on corruption charges that he claims are politically motivated.

Hira Mustafa has more.

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CHINA ACCUSES THE US OF SUPPRESSION TACTICS

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China says the United States continues to have the "wrong perception" and it has yet to fulfil its promises, despite some progress between the two superpowers.

Beijing's top diplomat added exchanges between both countries could only progress if there was mutual respect.

Laura Westbrook has more.

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LABOUR DISMISSES TAX CUTS IN UK BUDGET

The opposition Labour Party says many Britons will still be worse off after the government's budget announcements.

Finance minister Jeremy Hunt cut the national insurance rate paid by workers on Wednesday.

But Labour is accusing him of a 'scorched earth' budget statement which still sees the economy shouldering the highest tax burden in decades.

Economic Secretary to the Treasury - Bim Afolami - says struggling families will have been helped by the budget.

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Prime Minister Modi makes first visit to Kashmir since revoking the region’s special status

Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi will make his first visit to Indian administered Kashmir since his government revoked the region's special status in 2019.

Article 370 of the Indian constitution granted significant autonomy to the state of Jammu and Kashmir, including the right to have its own legislature and laws.

 

Experts say Modi's visit will set the tone for his party's campaign in the Muslim-majority region, just weeks before India's election schedule is announced.

 

Priyata Brajabasi has more

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CHINA CLAIMS SHOWING RESTRAINT IN SOUTH CHINA SEA

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The Philippines says it will not allow China to remove its military outpost in a fiercely disputed South China Sea shoal.

Four Filipino navy personnel were injured in a confrontation between Chinese and Philippine ships this week.

Washington - a key ally of the Philippines - said the incidents demonstrated China's "reckless disregard for international law."

Beijing said that it has exercised a "high degree of restraint" in its maritime disputes.

Laura Westbrook has more.

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N Korea leader calls for intensifying of war drills

North Korean leader Kim Jong Un is calling for an intensifying of military exercises in response to ongoing US-led war games in the region. 

He made the order during a visit to a military training base on Thursday. 

Chris Gilbert reports. 

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'Rust' armourer found guilty of involuntary manslaughter

The armourer who loaded the gun that killed cinematographer Halyna [HA LEEN A] Hutchins on the set of the movie Rust has been found guilty of involuntary manslaughter.

The actor Alec Baldwin who was holding the weapon when it discharged, faces the same charges at a trial set to take place this summer.

Ira Spitzer reports.

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National guard deployed to New York subway

New York is deploying state police and the National Guard to help stem
a surge in violent attacks on the city's subway system.

There have been three homicides so far this year and last year 570
assaults were recorded.

William Denselow reports from New York.

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Trump courts Haley supports after dropout

Donald Trump is urging Republican supporters to unite behind him ahead
of November's presidential election.

After dropping her bid to be the party's presidential nominee Nikki
Haley wished Trump well but stopped shy of an endorsement.

U.S. correspondent William Denselow reports.

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Big Super Tuesday wins for US Presidential favourites

Both Joe Biden and Donald Trump have swept to multiple decisive primary victories on what's known as Super Tuesday — when millions voted in more than a dozen US states to pick each party's nominee for the Presidential election later this year. 

Biden created some history by suffering a small hiccup in the territory of American Samoa. However the current and former Presidents came top in nearly all states on the ballot, giving them practically insurmountable leads over their respective rivals, and setting up a likely re-match between the two men at the polls in November. 

From Washington, Benji Hyer reports. 

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Nikki Haley drops bid for White House

Former South Carolina governor Nikki Haley has suspended her bid for
the White House, clearing the way for Donald Trump to take the
Republican Party nomination.

Haley's departure means November's presidential election will be a
rematch between Trump and Democratic President Joe Biden.

Nick Harper reports from Washington.

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UK Budget Lays Out Financial Plans Ahead Of Election

The UK Finance minister has laid out his economic plans for the country in the coming months.

Jeremy Hunt delivered what is the final scheduled Budget until a general election that has to take place by next January. 

John Bevir reports.

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NIKKI HALEY WITHDRAWS FROM U.S. REPUBLICAN RACE FOR PRESIDENT

The only remaining Republican challenger to Donald Trump has pulled out of the race after a largely unsuccessful set of primary elections.

Nikki Haley's withdrawal cements former President Donald Trump as the challenger to incumbent Joe Biden in November's US presidential election.

Both he and Donald Trump won nearly all their primaries across 16 states and one territory on so-called Super Tuesday - the biggest voting day of the nominating contests.

Kate Fisher reports from Washington.

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5 SAS SOLDIERS ARRESTED ON SUSPICION OF WAR CRIME

5 members of the UK's Special Air Service, or SAS, have been arrested on suspicion of murder.

That's according to British media reports, whose sources report the men are under investigation for shooting a suspected jihadist in Syria two years ago, where British forces are fighting ISIS.

Stuart Smith has more from London.

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Hungary opposes Mark Rutte’s bid for NATO top job

Hungary is pushing back against the bid of Dutch Prime Minister Mark Rutte to become the next head of NATO.

The military alliance's top job will be vacated later this year when the current Secretary General will step down from his post.

Pablo Gutierrez reports from Budapest.

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Seven Indian men say they were tricked into serving in the Russian army

Seven Indian men have released a video claiming that they were duped into fighting for Russia in Ukraine

The men are urging Indian authorities to help rescue them

Moscow is yet to comment on the allegations.

Sreoshi Mukherjee has more

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Binance to Stop Services in Nigerian Naira Amid Crackdown on Crypto Exchanges

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Binance, the world's largest cryptocurrency exchange, is ending all transactions and trading in Nigeria's local currency after March 8th.

This comes amid Nigeria's clampdown on the global crypto exchange, blaming it for feeding a black market for foreign exchange.

Correspondent Ajeck Mangut reports from Abuja.

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