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Canada
Senate cuts Alberta out of tanker ban hearings in 'unprecedented stampede of stupid'
Meet the budget's new RRSP strategy that every retiree should know about
Trudeau could find opportunity—and risk—in a Kenney victory in Alberta

USA
NY's Muslim Safety Patrol 'Here for Everyone'
Kennedys, Bushes, and Now the Trumps? Ivanka's Possible Presidential Ambitions Rock Twitter
China plans to investigate firms sanctioned by US over N. Korea
U.S. natural gas plant liquid production hits record high in 2018: EIA

Mexico
Mexico's 'voladores' seek to keep ancestors' flying spirit alive
Mexico's soup kitchens are shutting down
New rules in Mexico may limit cash payments for real estate

Honduras
Honduras will move its embassy in Israel to Jerusalem

Nicaragua
Pope Francis prays for Nicaragua

Cuba
Cuba reaffirms support for Angola's economic recovery

Venezuela
Over $30 billion seized from Venezuela’s foreign accounts in two months — minister
Venezuela: You're being watched, John Bolton tells Nicolas Maduro

Colombia
Colombia: 1,000 Venezuelan forces crossed border since Feb.

Peru
Multi-sector committee works on Security Plan for Lima 2019

Brazil
Jair Bolsonaro says Brazil owes world nothing on environment

Paraguay
Azerbaijan, Paraguay partly abolish visa regime
Chile, Argentina, Paraguay and Uruguay re-launch bid for 2030 World Cup

Argentina
Chile and Argentina celebrate approval of trade agreement

Chile
Bolsonaro in Chile: Brazilian leader sparks controversy

Asia

Japan
Japan to use Ospreys for overseas rescue operations
Japan wants more foreign nationals to join regional revitalization programs amid graying population
Flower power: A Tokyo florist's decision to close his shop amid a shrinking market affects a wider community
North Mount Fuji area enhances amenities for Muslim visitors

N. Korea
North Korean official heads to Vladivostok after his visit in Moscow
North Korean official heads to Vladivostok after his visit in Moscow

S. Korea
Korea's economic outlook not bright given external factors: Blue H
Korean exports dipped 5.9% y/y in January: OECD
OECD ranks South Korea's air pollution in top 5 worst in the world
OECD ranks South Korea's air pollution 4th worst in the world

Mongolia
Mongolia: A toxic warning to the world

China
Italy Officially Becomes First G7 Country to Join China's Belt and Road Project
China has now stopped buying any Canadian canola — and that's 40% of our market
Xi leaves Rome with fruitful results, MoU on BRI included
China reports over 23,000 voluntary organ donation cases by Feb.
Han warned against falling into Beijing's unification trap

Taiwan
Taiwan's 2019 GDP expected to be at least 2%: think tank head

Philippines
Over 10,000 Philippine bikers stage protest against newly introduced license plate regulation

Vietnam
Vietnamese and Philippines police crack down on trans-national drug trafficking ring
​Vietnamese teachers resolve to stop arranged marriages among students

Thailand
Thai Military-Backed Party in Lead in Thai Elections
Thailand heads to polls in first election since 2014 coup
Pro-junta party takes lead in Thai election, results to come Mon.
Polls close in Thailand's first general election since 2014 coup
Abhisit quits Democrat helm after poll humiliation

Cambodia
Cambodia defends Chinese investment at expressway groundbreaking ceremony

Malaysia
Malaysian PM Mahathir shows interest in JF-17 Thunder as he concludes Pakistan visit

Indonesia
Indonesia's first subway opens in its gridlocked capital
Russian man faces 5-years in prison after orangutan seized at Indonesian airport
Earthquakes hit Ternate and Poso
Bali Children Foundation extends education projects in Lombok, Gili islands
Seungri saga grows amid police corruption, supposed link with the mob

Nepal
PM Oli basks in Nepal's 'Sessions of Achievement'
Nepal to fix electronic chips on animals to monitor them

India
Indian rupee goes from worst to best-performing currency in Asia
Russia’s ‘unnoticed’ efforts helped defuse Pak-India tensions
MNA to table resolution in NA condemning abduction of Hindu girls
China deploys troops in Sindh, just 90 km away from Indo-Pak border
Kamal Haasan won't contest Lok Sabha polls, promises 50 lakh jobs in manifesto
Clash between ABVP, SFI at Himachal Pradesh University injures 17
Defeat Modi or else he will be prime minister for ever: Kejriwal
Rahul, Priyanka slam BJP over dues of sugarcane farmers

Sri Lanka
In Sri Lanka, the new Chinese Silk Road is a disappointment
Sri Lanka begins work on $3.9B refinery near China-run port

Middle East

Pakistan
Student Held in Professor's Death, Claims Blasphemy
Pakistan Sees Nuclear Weapons as Deterrence Method, Rules Out Any Use - Army
Tareen's input on economy, agriculture is invaluable, says Fawad
Pakistan ready to resolve issues with India through dialogue: Qureshi

Afghanistan
A dozen Afghans killed in U.S. air strike
Afghanistan takes major step to address undernutrition
World powers stress Afghanistan’s right to make political, security decisions

Kazakhstan
Kazakh Ex-Prime Minister Appointed Interim President's Top Aide
Kazakhstan has entered the post-Nazarbayev transition

Kyrgyzstan
Migration amnesty in Russia. Who of Kyrgyzstanis will be able to use it?
Speaker of Parliament asks Russian Ambassador to protect Kyrgyzstanis in Yakutia
Events in Yakutia. Representatives of Kyrgyz Diaspora call for tolerance
Volume of mutual trade between Kyrgyzstan and Russia reaches $ 1.9 billion

Turkmenistan
Azerbaijan reveals projected volumes of Turkmen oil transit via BTC pipeline

Armenia
Azerbaijani MFA: Unequivocal position of world community, reflecting unchanged format of negotiation process, serves as serious message for Armenia
Armenian defense minister, OSCE’s Kasprzyk discuss Artsakh LoC situation
Discussions over CSTO chief continue – Armenia responds to acting secretary general’s remarks

Azerbaijan
There are more possibilities to increase production onshore Azerbaijan

Iran
Iran’s oil exports drop ahead of US waivers decision
Hungarians hail Nowruz celebrations
Top Iranian official: Islamic Republic did hack Netanyahu family phones
Golestan flood incur loss of $260 million on agriculture sector

Iraq
King to participate in trilateral summit with Sisi, Iraqi PM
Iraqi Lawmakers Sack Governor After Deadly Ferry Sinking
Iraqi parliament sacks local governor after Mosul boat capsizing

Syria
Syrian Fighters Clear Explosives in Area Retaken from IS
Troops Declare Death of IS 'Caliphate'
Rahi: I wish the President success in his visit to Russia to secure Syrian refugees' return
Discovered files reveal IS plans to launch revenge attacks in Europe, Syria – reports
Syrian Army kills 10 terrorists in NW Syria
Syria Kurds urge world to take back foreign militants

Turkey
Some 1.6Mln People Gather in Istanbul for Rally Ahead of Local Vote – Reports
Passenger train purchased for BTK delivered to Turkey
Turkey to become global player in defense industry: Erdoğan
CHP leader vows to solve Turkey’s acute problems

Lebanon
Bassil: State's potential is improving through adoption of development projects, services
Qatisha to Radio Lebanon: Cedar Conference the last chance to place our country on the right track
Nasrallah to deliver speech Tuesday on latest developments
US hostile positions threatening security of Lebanon, region

Israel
Netanyahu to Meet Trump 3 Weeks Before Election
PM Dancila says Romania's Embassy in Israel will be moved to Jerusalem
No double standard in Trump's Golan Heights decision – Pompeo
Hundreds gather downtown to protest Jordan-Israel gas deal
Romanian prime minister says she will move embassy to Jerusalem

Palestine
Israeli drone attack injures 3 Palestinians
Jordanian parliament reads Quran chapter in honor of slain Palestinian terrorist

Jordan
Heeding King’s call, measures taken to tackle ‘gharimat’ issue as donations pour in
Prince Hassan visits wounded Jordanians in Christchurch as victims laid to rest
Jordan celebrates Petra twinning with EU’s 2019 cultural city ‘Matera’ in Italy

Oman
Oman oil minister excited to be part of Sri Lanka oil refinery project
Hail has fallen in these parts of Oman
Labor complaints in Oman drop by 14 percent

Saudi Arabia
New Turkey-Iran-Qatar axis is rising in Middle East, and it has Saudi Arabia furious
Syria’s return to Arab League not on summit agenda — spokesman

U. A. E.
Dubai Ruler congratulates Kenyan teacher on $1m prize win
UAE snowman goes viral as hail blankets emirate

Yemen
Five British Commandos Injured in Secret Operations in Northern Yemen – Reports
Yemen takes control of some military positions in Asir

Europe

United Kingdom
Putin may hold separate meeting with UK business executives at SPIEF - spokesman
Black Wednesday shows that a no-deal Brexit would be a blessed release for Britain's economy
May in fight to retain grip on Brexit as parliament seeks control

Portugal
Portugal: Prime minister says Chinese investors in country 'respect rules'
Fish sale revenue highest in a decade

Spain
Spain's Socialist party in the lead, poll finds, but short of majority
Spain joins global race to adopt proton therapy against cancer
Spanish PM on Brexit: “We want a deal, but it no longer depends on us”

France
Christians Under Attack: Catholic Churches Desecrated Across France
Missing ex-Interpol chief’s wife: 'I'm afraid China will kidnap me and my boys'
Macron seeks united EU front on China as President Xi visits France

Belgium
US, EU want to hide information on real situation in Crimea - diplomat
Hungary's Orban Attacks EU Again After His Party Is Suspended
May in fight to retain grip on Brexit as parliament seeks control
Brussels warns of new row brewing over Italy finances
The European Union has bigger problems to deal with than Brexit
Just weeks from mayhem as EU sets ultimatum for UK
Several thousand people take part in Brussels march against racism

Germany
‘Small city’ of migrants apply for asylum, but most do not qualify – German migration boss
Germany ready to give aids to flood-hit areas in Iran
German family that owns Krispy Kreme and Panera Bread will donate millions to charity for Nazi ties
Call for EU veto as Germany eyes Italy's China deal warily
German police arrest 10 people on suspicion of planning Islamist attack

Switzerland
Confirmed: UK nationals won't need visas for Switzerland after Brexit

Italy
Italy becomes first G7 nation to sign up for China's 'Belt and Road'
European Commissioner Cretu: Romanians in Italy represent the most successful migration phenomenon in this country

Holy See
Pope Francis addresses 'letter of appreciation'

Serbia
Serbian Radical Party Protesters Burn EU, NATO Flags in Central Belgrade
'Sorry, We Didn't Know It Was Invisible': How Serbs Downed an F-117 Stealth Jet
‘Forgive, but not forget’: Serbia won’t be in NATO, leaders say 20yrs after Yugoslavia bombing

Kosovo
Searing Memories For Serbs, Kosovars On 20th Anniversary Of NATO Air Strikes

Albania
AIIS conference: “70 years of NATO, 10 years of Albania membership”

Greece
President Aliyev congratulates Greek counterpart
Defense Minister's March 25th message
Celebratory events planned in major cities for Greek Independence Day
Pressure growing on Samos from new arrivals, rising intolerance

Bulgaria
Bulgarian Justice Minister Resigns Amid Real Estate Scandal
Fitch Raised the Outlook for Bulgaria's Credit Rating
Carriers Discuss Forthcoming Protest Actions in Plovdiv
Bulgaria and Japan Strengthen Cooperation in the Economy, Culture, Tourism and Development of the Western Balkans

Romania
PM Dancila says Romania's Embassy in Israel will be moved to Jerusalem
President Iohannis says entire PSD governance was an assault over Romania's rule of law, democracy

Hungary
President Iohannis and PNL's Orban awarded at TNL Award Gala
Hungary court orders arrest of suspected Islamic militant

Poland
Polish Hunter Chases Nazi Gold, Finds Priceless Renaissance Portraits Instead
NATO Confirms Plans For $260 Million U.S. Storage Site In Poland
Polish police seize 70 tonnes of illegal tobacco

Ukraine
U.S. Ambassador urges Ukrainians to vote in presidential election
Donbas warzone update: Joint Forces eliminate five invaders
Bad weather leaves 94 towns and villages in Ukraine without power

Belarus
Belarusian Democrats To Prepare New Constitution
Belarus, Georgia and Azerbaijan to mull possibility of freight transport by rail

Russia
US Attorney General Could Summarize Russia Probe Report on Sunday
West failed to learn lessons of Yugoslavia tragedy, Russia’s NATO mission says
Russia's Sarmat ICBM Can 'Rip Any Missile Defence System to Shreds' – Official

Latvia
Saeima adopts bill on rights of British citizens in Latvia after Brexit
Rīga's gambling hall closure might affect about 200 venues

Estonia
Estonian ministry launches campaign calling on people to stock up on food, matches

Finland
Northern lights to shine bright over Finland

Sweden
We 'kept out' right-wing extremism with election outcome: Swedish PM
Swedish environmentalist Thunberg nominated for French freedom prize

Norway
Nearly 500 Rescued from Cruise Ship off Norway Before It Regains Power
Why Norway plus gives Britain the time it needs to get out of its Brexit mess
Cruise ship reaches Norway port after near disaster, dramatic rescues

Africa

Egypt
Scholar Reveals Who Defaced Ancient Egyptian Statues
Egypt court refers Nile islanders case to experts
Stopping Israeli violence, promoting regional security vital: Egypt, Jordan, Iraq

Libya
Libya protesters demand release of Qadhafi-era spy chief

Algeria
Algeria opposition propose sixmonth political transition
Hundreds of thousands of Algerians rally against Bouteflika

Morocco
Thousands of Moroccan teachers stage protest over pay terms

Burkina Faso
Thousands Fleeing Insecurity in Burkina Faso - UN

Nigeria
Nigeria Begins Revamping of Port Harcourt Refinery

Ethiopia
Ethiopian Airlines chief questions Max training requirements

Kenya
Teacher from remote Kenya village is world's best, wins $1 mn

Angola
Huila: MP calls for completion of dams to mitigate drought

Mozambique
Mozambicans look to God as cyclone deaths rise

Zimbabwe
Cyclone Idai death toll rises over 760 in Mozambique, Zimbabwe
Zim Embassy in Pretoria intensifies cyclone Idai aid efforts, appeals for support

South Africa
Ramaphosa called out for 'blatant lie' to Cape Town residents on R1.7bn housing spend, ANC hits back
Public Protector Busisiwe Mkhwebane summons former Sars officials
The ANC's promise to SA: It's the end of the road for corrupt officials

Oceania

Australia
Michael Daley faces NSW Labor party leadership spill after campaign stumble
A good night for some, disaster for others: the winners and losers of the NSW election

New Zealand
Vigils Against Racism Held In New Zealand
New Zealand reaction to mosque terror shines light on slow US response
Hawke’s Bay DHB taking climate change seriously
Sorting Out DNA: Crime-Busting Software Wins Top Science Prize