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Ukraine backs US proposal for 30-day ceasefire in war with Russia
Dozens freed, hundreds still held hostage in deadly Pakistan train siege
Dozens freed, hundreds still held hostage in deadly Pakistan train siege

Pakistani troops freed dozens of train passengers taken hostage by armed militants in the country's southwest on Tuesday, with hundreds more still being held in the deadly siege.

March 11, 2025

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Italian defence firm Leonardo to focus on int'l alliances for growth
Italian defence firm Leonardo to focus on int'l alliances for growth

Italian defence group Leonardo will use international alliances to help accelerate growth and face competition amid rising geopolitical tensions, its chief executive said Tuesday.

March 11, 2025

Israel kills senior Hezbollah militant, frees four Lebanese prisoners
Israel kills senior Hezbollah militant, frees four Lebanese prisoners

Israel said Tuesday it killed a senior Hezbollah militant responsible for drones and missiles, even as it freed Lebanese prisoners as a "goodwill" gesture to the country's new president.

March 11, 2025

Dozens of hostages freed, hundreds still held in Pakistan train seige
Dozens of hostages freed, hundreds still held in Pakistan train seige

Pakistani troops freed dozens of train passengers taken hostage by armed militants in the country's southwest on Tuesday, with hundreds more still being held in an ongoing siege.

March 11, 2025

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Trump doubles down on Canada trade war with major tariff hike
Trump doubles down on Canada trade war with major tariff hike

US President Donald Trump announced sharply higher tariffs on Canadian steel and aluminum Tuesday, while threatening to "shut down" its auto industry and saying the best way to end the trade war was for Washington's ally to be absorbed into the United States.

March 11, 2025

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Ghana scraps IMF-linked 'nuisance' taxes
Ghana scraps IMF-linked 'nuisance' taxes

Ghana's new government on Tuesday announced it was scrapping several Covid-era taxes introduced in an effort to secure IMF financing, citing the economic hardship placed on ordinary citizens.

March 11, 2025