Iran claims prisoner exchange ‘soon’

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March 12, 2023

Iran claims prisoner exchange ‘soon’

The U.S. denies there is an arrangement, calling Iran’s claim a ‘cruel lie.’
Published
March 12, 2023

Neither protests nor garbage piles stop French pension bill

An unpopular bill that would raise the retirement age in France from 62 to 64 has received Senate approval.
Published
March 12, 2023

North Korea tests submarine-launched missile, Seoul confirms

SEOUL, South Korea — North Korea said Monday it has conducted submarine-launched cruise missile tests, days after its leader Kim Jong Un ordered his troops to be ready to repel its rivals’ “frantic war preparation moves.” The test on Sunday came a day before the U.S. and South Korean militaries begin large-scale joint military drills […]
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March 12, 2023

As Biden weighs Willow project, he blocks other Alaska oil drilling

President Biden is preparing to announce new protections against oil drilling in Alaska and the Arctic Ocean.
Published
March 11, 2023

3D-printed rocket remains grounded after more launch aborts

CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. — A rocket made almost completely of 3D-printed parts came within a half-second of blasting off Saturday on its debut flight, but remained grounded after back-to-back launch aborts. The engines ignited, but abruptly shut down, leaving Relativity Space’s rocket, named Terran, standing on its pad. Launch controllers reset the countdown clocks and […]
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March 11, 2023

Japan marks 12 years since tsunami and nuclear disaster

Meanwhile, concerns grow ahead of the planned release of the treated radioactive water from the wrecked Fukushima nuclear plant.
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March 11, 2023

New Air Force One will stay blue and white, Biden decides

The president is sticking with the color scheme for the exterior of the new version of Air Force One.
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March 11, 2023

Police: Stalker kills woman, husband in Seattle-area home

The suspect, who also killed himself, began communicating with one of the victims after listening to her podcasts, police say.
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March 11, 2023

U.K.: Russian advance in Bakhmut could come with heavy losses

Ukraine’s ground forces on Saturday signaled their intention to hold out in the city illegally annexed by Putin last year.
Published
March 11, 2023

From wine country to London, bank’s failure shakes worldwide

It was called Silicon Valley Bank, but its collapse is causing shock waves around the world.