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Probe into acid attack on Indonesian activist underway as condemnation grows

By Stanley Widianto JAKARTA, March 16 - Indonesian police said on Monday they were investigating an acid attack on an activist known for his opposition to the military's expanded role in civilian affairs, as the incident drew condemnation from local and international rights groups. Concern ...
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Thai parliament to vote on new PM on Thursday, house speaker says

BANGKOK, March 16 (Reuters) - Thailand's parliament will hold a session on March 19 to vote on a new prime minister, House Speaker Sophon Zaram said on Monday, following last month's general election. Caretaker Prime Minister Anutin Charnvirakul is seeking to be voted back ...
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Iran war an ‘abject lesson’ on fossil fuel dependence, UN climate chief says

By Kate Abnett BRUSSELS, March 16 (Reuters) - The disruption to energy markets caused by the Iran war is an "abject lesson" in the risks of relying on fossil fuels, and underscores the case for governments to wean their economies off oil and gas, the ...
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Why France is bolstering military presence in the Middle East, as Macron prepares for postwar talks

PARIS (AP) - France's government is bolstering the country's military presence in the Middle East, dispatching its aircraft carrier and other warships, while President Emmanuel Macron engages with key players in the conflict, including Iran, in a bid to position Paris for future diplomatic ...
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Myanmar’s parliament meets for first time in 5 years with military controlling most seats

NAYPYITAW, Myanmar (AP) - Myanmar opened its first parliamentary session in more than five years on Monday following an election that did not include major opposition parties, ensuring that the ruling military is set to retain a firm grasp on power. The military blocked Myanmar's ...
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The Media Line: IDF Says US-Israel War With Iran May Continue At Least 3 More Weeks  

IDF Says US-Israel War With Iran May Continue At Least 3 More Weeks By The Media Line Staff Israeli military officials say the joint US-Israel war against Iran could continue for several more weeks as both countries pursue additional strikes aimed at ...
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The Media Line: Regional War With Iran Ripples Across Arab States as Jordan Intercepts Missiles and Egypt Feels Economic Shock 

Regional War With Iran Ripples Across Arab States as Jordan Intercepts Missiles and Egypt Feels Economic Shock Jordan and Saudi Arabia confront direct security threats while Egypt faces financial pressure from disrupted trade, tourism, and energy markets By Giorgia Valente / The Media Line ...
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The Media Line: What the War Cannot Undo: India, Israel, and the Gulf Are Already Integrated 

What the War Cannot Undo: India, Israel, and the Gulf Are Already Integrated The UAE-India free trade deal, the Israel-UAE agreement that followed the Abraham Accords, and the EU-India pact signed in January have opened new commercial routes across the region By Jacob Wirtschafter/The ...
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Japan not yet planning Hormuz escort mission, PM Takaichi says

TOKYO, March 16 (Reuters) - Japan does not currently plan to dispatch naval vessels to escort ships in the Middle East, Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi said on Monday, after U.S. President Donald Trump called on allies to help escort tankers through the Strait of ...
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Fifth member of Iranian women’s soccer team withdraws Australia asylum offer

SYDNEY, March 16 (Reuters) - A fifth member of the Iranian women's soccer team who had sought asylum in Australia has changed her mind and decided to return home to Iran, Australian media reported on Monday. Australia had granted humanitarian visas to six players and ...
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Leftist, RN candidate virtually tied in first round of Marseille mayoral election, exit polls show

PARIS, March 15 (Reuters) - Leftist incumbent mayor Benoit Payan is virtually tied with National Rally lawmaker Franck Allisio in the first round of the mayoral election in Marseille, France's second-largest city, two exit polls showed on Sunday. The far-right National Rally has targeted ...
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EU to discuss bolstering Mideast naval mission amid Iran war turmoil

By Andrew Gray and Lili Bayer BRUSSELS, March 15 (Reuters) - European Union foreign ministers will discuss on Monday bolstering a small naval mission in the Middle East but are not expected to decide on extending its role to the choked-off Strait of Hormuz, diplomats ...
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