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Author: Alexis Caraco
Published on: 20/03/2025 | 00:00:00

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An Italian Air Force KC-767 transported nine Palestinian children in urgent need of medical care from Gaza to Milan. The mission is part of the European Civil Protection Mechanism. Italy’s Air Squadron General Alberto Biavati praised the operation, calling it 'a moment of national pride'

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Author: Al Jazeera Staff
Published on: 20/03/2025 | 00:00:00

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Mukhtar Ahmed was riding his bike in northern Sanaa’s al-Jiraf area when the ground trembled beneath him. It was Saturday just after sunset, a time when people were home for iftar during the holy month of Ramadan. But he later came to realise, the United States was bombing Yemen. US air strikes have hit residential areas where senior Houthi members are believed to reside, showing little regard for civilian lives. The conflict on the ground in Yemen has been frozen since 2022 with the Houthis and Saudi Arabia involved in negotiations. Many Yemenis now believe things are going to get worse, a fear strengthened by Trump’s rhetoric. Faisal has thought about leaving Sanaa and moving to a safer area. The Houthis will not surrender, and their Yemeni rivals, if supported by America, will not back down. Washington’s actions have left Yemen – and particularly its Houthi-controlled regions – in a precarious position. In January, Trump redesignated the Houthis as a “foreign terrorist organisation” (FTO) over their attacks on Red Sea shipping and Israel. “The Houthis are stubborn, and Trump is impulsive,” Mukhtar said. “Today, we’re desperate for peace – nothing else.”

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Author: Unknown
Published on: 20/03/2025 | 00:00:00

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Thousands of people in Turkiye are protesting the arrest of Istanbul’s mayor Ekrem Imamoglu. The government has denied opposition claims that it’s staging ‘a coup’.

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Author: Al Jazeera
Published on: 20/03/2025 | 00:00:00

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Trump called for the impeachment of Judge James Boasberg, accusing him of putting the US at risk. “We don’t want vicious, violent, and demented criminals, many of them deranged murderers, in our country,” Trump posted on Truth Social on Tuesday. The Trump administration has been accused of ignoring him’s orders by sending several planes carrying Venezuelan migrants to El Salvador prisons notorious for rights abuses. Trump's contempt for the courts predates his presidency but reached new levels during his time in office. One of the earliest examples came in 2016 when Trump attacked US District Judge Gonzalo Curiel, who was overseeing fraud lawsuits against his now-defunct Trump University. The attack drew widespread condemnation. Trump turned against Chief Justice Roberts, calling him “disgraceful” and “a disappointment”. Facing multiple indictments ranging from election interference to business fraud, Trump often took to social media to condemn judges overseeing his cases. In his New York civil fraud case, he called Judge Arthur Engoron “unhinged” and a “Trump-hating, radical left, Democrat operative” despite the restriction, Trump did not hold back. Chutkan warned Trump against making any “inflammatory statements” before the first hearing. Trump also attacked liberal Supreme Court justices, particularly Sonia Sotomayor and Ruth Bader Ginsburg. In 2020, Trump demanded that both judges “recuse” themselves from cases involving him. Ginsburg had publicly criticised Trump during his 2016 campaign. Judge Juan Merchan received death threats and his court was flooded with hostile communications following Trump's public criticisms. J Michael Luttig last year called Trump’s rhetoric “vicious” and “an existential threat to the rule of law”, warning that undermining judicial independence could have long-term consequences for US democracy. With his second term in full swing, experts say anti-court rhetoric by Trump and his officials may provoke a constitutional crisis. A judge said Musk and DOGE “likely violated” the constitution in the USAID shutdown. The US president has said he would not defy the court. “I follow the courts. I have to follow the law,” he said. Republican House Representative Eli Crane has filed articles of impeachment against US District Judge Paul Engelmayer. At least 15 judges have been impeached in US history.

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Author: The Associated Press, ABC News
Published on: 20/03/2025 | 13:13:13

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Brazil’s federal police raided homes of suspected smugglers. Police said they carried out 14 search and seizure warrants in Rio de Janeiro. One man was arrested after shooting at an officer when police attempted to enter his home for the search.

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Author: Rory Sullivan
Published on: 20/03/2025 | 00:00:00

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At least 37 people have been detained in Turkey over social media posts. Mamolu was taken into custody on Wednesday, along with 105 more people. The Turkish government says the mayor of Istanbul is charged with corruption and aiding a terrorist group. Erdogan’s party claimed irregularities in the results, with mamolu winning the re-run. The mayor retained his position last year, when his party made significant gains across the country against Erdoan’s ruling party.

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Author: Al Jazeera
Published on: 20/03/2025 | 00:00:00

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Patrick Kluivert was well beaten in his first game in charge at Sydney Football Stadium. A brace from Jackson Irvine and Lewis Miller sealed the win. Australia now have 10 points, four clear of Indonesia, with three games to play. Japan will book their place at the World Cup if they win. Only the top two progress automatically, with the third and fourth forced into another round of Asian qualifying. Australia were without a handful of injured regulars, including Leicester defender Harry Souttar and Middlesbrough midfielder Riley McGree.

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Author: Al Jazeera
Published on: 20/03/2025 | 00:00:00

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Ethiopia’s prime minister says his country will not seek conflict with Eritrea over access to the Red Sea. Abiy’s government wanted to address it peacefully via dialogue, he added. Fears of war emerged in recent weeks after Eritre ordered a nationwide military mobilization. Ethiopia deployed troops towards the border, officials said. Abiy told parliament on Thursday the term of the Tigray interim administration had been extended for one year. He did not elaborate on whether the changes would include new leadership appointments.

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Author: VISAR KRYEZIU Associated Press, KONSTANTIN TESTORIDES Associated Press, ABC News
Published on: 20/03/2025 | 11:32:49

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Funeral services are being held for dozens of victims of last weekend's nightclub fire. The March 16 blaze claimed 59 lives, mostly young people, including several members of the pop band DNA. Authorities have set up cordons around burial sites to provide privacy for mourning families. 72 people remain hospitalized across the country, while 101 patients are receiving treatment abroad. Health Minister Arben Taravari describes the condition of those being treated for burns, smoke inhalation, and trampling injuries as “stable or improved”

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Author: CHRISTOPHER BODEEN Associated Press, ABC News
Published on: 20/03/2025 | 11:04:19

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Beijing demands protections for Chinese students in the U.S. A Congressional panel asked six American universities to hand over detailed information on their Chinese students. A letter alleged that the Chinese government was embedding researchers in top American institutions to gain direct access to sensitive technologies. In response, Chinese Foreign Ministry spokesperson Mao Ning said Chinese students account for about one-quarter of all international students in China. China's student visa system has become a Trojan horse for Beijing. If left unaddressed, this trend will continue to displace American talent, compromise research integrity, and fuel China’s technological ambitions at our expense. In January, the University of Michigan said it is ending its partnership with a prominent Chinese university.

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Author: JUSTIN KABUMBA Associated Press, ABC News
Published on: 20/03/2025 | 09:27:32

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Rwanda-backed M23 rebels enter strategic town of Walikale in eastern Congo late Wednesday. The escalation comes a day after the presidents of Congo and Rwanda held unexpected talks in Qatar. M23 is one of about 100 armed groups that have been vying for a foothold in mineral-rich eastern Congo. More than 7 million people have been displaced. The rebels are supported by about 4,000 troops from neighboring Rwanda. U.N. Human rights Council launched a commission to investigate atrocities.

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Author: Andrew Mitrovica
Published on: 20/03/2025 | 00:00:00

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Mark Carney is being pressed to abandon the remainder of a $19bn deal. Canada has already paid for 16 warplanes, which are due to be delivered by early next year. Conservative pundits have joined former Liberal foreign minister Lloyd Axworthy and peace and disarmament groups. A succession of Liberal and Conservative prime ministers has fused the continental “junior partner’s” armed forces to the Pentagon’s sprawling defence infrastructure like conjoined twins. Axworthy pointed out that the “digital box” housing the operating software for the warplanes is controlled by the giant US arms manufacturer, Lockheed Martin. The fear is that a vindictive Trump could order the aerospace and “defence” contractor to deny Canada access to any software upgrades that would enable Bank of Canada’s ex-chairman has spent much of his career tuning out the loud, often ill-informed noise produced by members of the know-it-all commentariat, including me. I believe that Carney – and by extension, Canada – should keep our valuable chips close by rather than going all in. Trump may enjoy a strong hand, but, despite his bluster and bravado, he is a bad poker player – prone to making short-sighted and Two warplanes would require two training regimes, two supply chains, and separate hangars. Keep your Cheshire-like cool and hold on to your shiny, expensive bargaining chips.

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