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Today's world: key insights from The Associated Press

on Thursday 17 March 2022

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EUR-GEN - UKRAINIAN WAR

KIEV, Ukraine — Survivors are starting to leave as authorities try to rescue hundreds of civilians trapped in the basement of a theater that was the target of Russian airstrikes in the besieged city of Mariupol. By Andrea Rosa. 1,500 words. AP photo. SENT.

Against:

-UKRAINE-WAR-KEYS: Key information about the Russian invasion of Ukraine.

-UKRAINE-WAR-LATEST: The latest developments regarding the Russian invasion of Ukraine.

-UKRAINE-WAR-ECONOMY: The OECD warns of the global cost of the war in Ukraine.

-UKRAINE-WAR-REFUGEES: Aid agencies are redoubling their efforts in the face of the crisis in Ukraine.

-UKRAINE WAR-DRONES: Ukraine defends itself with cheap but deadly Turkish drones.

-US-CHINA: Biden will talk with the Chinese leader about the crisis in Ukraine.

AMS-ECO ARGENTINA-IMF CONGRESS

BUENOS AIRES — Argentine senators will discuss the bill that allows the executive to refinance an estimated $45 billion debt with the International Monetary Fund in order to gain its approval to avoid default. This initiative is generating strong resistance in the ranks in power. By Almudena Calatrava. 653 words. AP photo. AP video. SENT. Editors: will be updated.

Against:

-AP EXPLAINS ARGENTINA-IMF: AP explains: the quick history of Argentina and the IMF.

CORONAVIRUS EUR-GEN GERMANY

BERLIN — German lawmakers are studying the possibility of making the COVID-19 vaccine mandatory, with new confirmed cases reaching an all-time high. 200 words. AP photo. SENT.

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-CORONAVIRUS-CAMBODIA: Cambodia stops doing mandatory COVID tests for travelers.

-CORONAVIRUS-BIDEN: Biden announces changes in coordinating the response to COVID.

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LATIN AMERICA AND THE CARIBBEAN

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AMS-GEN BRITISH PENSIONS

BOGOTÁ - Left-wing candidate Gustavo Petro has raised concerns in the Colombian private sector by proposing a pension reform that expands coverage and changes the distribution of resources by shifting much of it to a public fund and easing the burden of private funds. By Astrid Suarez. 777 words. SENT.

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UNITED STATES

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MAN-ECO UNEMPLOYMENT

WASHINGTON — The number of people seeking public unemployment assistance in the United States fell last week, indicating that layoffs are declining and the labor market remains strong. By Matt Ott. 240 words. AP photo. SENT.

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MONDE

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EUR-ECO TRUCK DRIVERS' STRIKE SPAIN

MADRID — Spain announces an operation involving more than 15,000 police officers against striking truck drivers accused of assaulting colleagues who did not participate in stopping activities. 240 words. SENT.

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SPORTS

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DEP-FUT CHAMPIONS - SPAIN

MADRID — With Villarreal's victory over Juventus, Spain once again has three teams in the Champions League quarterfinals. Real Madrid left out Paris Saint-Germain and Atletico Madrid eliminated Manchester United. By Tales Azzoni. 500 words. AP photo.

DEP-FUT EUROPA-RESUMEN

NO PROVENANCE — Barcelona must wake up during their visit to the Turkish Galatasaray to advance to the Europa League quarterfinals after the draw in the first leg. In addition, Sevilla defends a 1-0 lead to West Ham in their quest for a seventh tournament title. By Karel Janicek. 500 words. AP photo. Editors: matches since 1745 GMT.

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SHOWS AND CULTURE

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OSCAR DE L'ESP-CIN - PRONOSTICS

SIN PROVENCIA - Who will be the winner of Best Picture at the 94th Academy Awards? Associated Press movie critics Lindsey Bahr and Jake Coyle explain their predictions in several key categories, ranging from acting to director, animated film and documentary, to the jackpot: the best movie. By Lindsey Bahr and Jake Coyle. 1,700 words. AP photo.

SP-GEN BRITAIN-PRINCESSE-DIANA-BBC

LONDON — The BBC is apologizing and paying a “substantial” sum to Princess Diana's private secretary for fraudulent information used to secure an explosive TV interview with the late Royal. The British national television channel said it “wholeheartedly” apologized to Patrick Jephson for the damage caused by the way the 1995 interview was obtained. 300 words. AP photo.

ESP-TEL WECRASHED-LETO-HATHAWAY

NEW YORK — Oscar winners Jared Leto and Anne Hathaway star in Apple TV+'s “WeCrashed” limited series about the rise and fall of WeWork. By Alicia Rancilio. 800 words. AP photo.

ARTISTS AMAS LATINS ESP-MUS

MIAMI — The Latin American Music Awards will feature performances by Jhay Cortez, Black Eyed Peas, Boza, 50 Gauge, Chiquis, Esteman, Gerardo Ortiz, Gloria Trevi, Jesse & Joy and Lit Killah. The list is also joined by Los Angeles Azules, Maria Becerra, Nicki Nicole, Sofia Reyes, Ozuna and Tiago PZK. The prizes will be presented on April 21 at the Michelob ULTRA Arena at the Mandalay Bay Resort and Casino in Las Vegas. 400 words. SENT.

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