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Popular singer shot dead by hitmen in Peru, prompting state of emergency in capital over extortion killings – CBS News

Popular singer shot dead by hitmen in Peru, prompting state of emergency in capital over extortion killings  CBS NewsPeru to Declare State of Emergency in Lima After Singer’s Murder  BloombergPeru declares state of emergency in capital over extortion killings  CNAPeruvian singer killed in armed assault  United News of IndiaPeru declares emergency in capital to tackle crime wave  Reuters Canada

JD Vance Confident TikTok Deal Will Be Reached by April Deadline

Vice President JD Vance expressed optimism that a high-level agreement to keep China's TikTok operational in the United States will be in place by the April 5 deadline set by President Donald Trump.
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Pope remains in stable condition with slight improvement – Vatican News – English

Pope remains in stable condition with slight improvement  Vatican News - EnglishVatican Releases First Photo of Pope Francis Since He Was Hospitalized  The New York TimesFirst Photo of Pope Francis Since Entering Hospital  National Catholic RegisterVatican releases first photo of Pope Francis since his hospitalization  ABC NewsPhoto of Pope Francis released as Vatican says his health continues to improve  National Catholic Reporter

Calls in Serbia for independent investigation into claims of a sonic device attack at peaceful rally – The Associated Press

Calls in Serbia for independent investigation into claims of a sonic device attack at peaceful rally  The Associated PressMass anti-corruption protests put strain on close European ally of Russia  Fox NewsPhones glow in the night at silent anti-government protest in Belgrade attended by over 100,000 people  The Associated PressProtest Against Serbian Leader Draws Over 100,000 in Biggest Crowd Yet  The New York TimesSonic weapons not used to attack thousands of protesters, Serbia says  NBC News

Czechs appeal for EU help with Radio Free Europe after Trump cuts – BBC.com

Czechs appeal for EU help with Radio Free Europe after Trump cuts  BBC.comRadio Free Europe at risk after Trump cuts, EU searches for help  ReutersRadio Free Asia set to furlough most US-based staff due to government funding freeze  POLITICOEU’s foreign policy chief laments US funding cuts to Radio Free Europe  The GuardianCzech minister urges EU response in wake of Trump cuts to Radio Free Europe  EURACTIV

Pope Francis concelebrates Mass in the private chapel of Gemelli Hospital – Vatican News – English

Pope Francis concelebrates Mass in the private chapel of Gemelli Hospital  Vatican News - EnglishPope Francis photo released for first time since he fell ill  DW (English)Pope Francis seen praying in first photo since his hospitalization a month ago  NPRPope Francis is recovering. It hasn’t stopped talk of a succession.  The Washington PostVatican releases first photograph of the pope in a month as he celebrates Mass in hospital chapel  The Associated Press

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Zelensky hangs up on Macron during press briefing

Volodymyr Zelensky picked up a call from Emmanuel Macron, only to tell him that he’d have to phone him back because he was on a live video briefing with journalists. In a strange scene streamed live to reporters, the Ukrainian leader immediately identified the...

Exiled Russian journalists left ‘high and dry’ after US cuts radio funding – The Guardian US

Exiled Russian journalists left ‘high and dry’ after US cuts radio funding  The Guardian USOpinion | A U.S. Retreat in the War of Ideas  The Wall Street JournalRadio Free Europe CEO expects 'pretty drastic actions' following federal budget slash  NPRRadio Free Europe/Radio Liberty sue over grant termination  POLITICORadio Free Asia puts most staff on unpaid leave after grant termination  Reuters

The EU shrugs off Hungary’s opposition to Ukraine support at a summit. What’s Orbán’s next move? – The Associated Press

The EU shrugs off Hungary’s opposition to Ukraine support at a summit. What’s Orbán’s next move?  The Associated PressEurope’s new unanimity: Orbán doesn’t need to agree  POLITICO EuropeEU sidesteps Hungary veto, but more Ukraine showdowns loom  DW (English)All EU leaders except Orban back statement reaffirming support for Ukraine  ReutersHungary breaks with the EU by seeking to turn Ukraine into ‘buffer zone’  Financial Times

Why Indonesia’s new military law is alarming pro-democracy activists and rights groups – The Associated Press

Why Indonesia’s new military law is alarming pro-democracy activists and rights groups  The Associated PressIndonesia law giving armed forces bigger role in government sparks anger  BBC.comIndonesia parliament passes contentious amendments to military law  ReutersIndonesian Parliament Passes Bill That Critics Say Evokes Authoritarian Past  The New York TimesIndonesia passes controversial law allowing greater military role in government  The Guardian

30 years after deadly Tokyo subway gassing, survivors and victims’ families still seeking closure – The Associated Press

30 years after deadly Tokyo subway gassing, survivors and victims' families still seeking closure  The Associated PressDeath In A Plastic Bag: Why Japan Has No Public Dustbins  NDTVKyodo News Digest: March 20, 2025  Kyodo News PlusThe day a religious cult brought terror to Tokyo  The Japan TimesTODAY IN HISTORY: Millions boarded subway then their eyes were hit with a burning pain  9News