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LATE NEWS TONIGHT:
A United Airlines Boeing 737-800 flight landing safely in Medford, Oregon after the plane was found to have a missing external panel.
The Federal Aviation Administration investigating...REUTERS-ASIA ONE SINGAPORE
THE US NAVY ANNOUNCING AN 18-MONTH DELAY IN DELIVERY OF THE 'USS ENTERPRISE' AIRCRAFT CARRIER.
A MARCH 2028 DELIVERY DATE PUSHED BACK TO NOVEMBER OF 2029.
THE REASONS GIVEN IN A US NAVY DOCUMENT:
"delays in material availability and industry/supply chain performance"
THE 'ENTERPRISE' IS THE THIRD CARRIER IN THE 'GERALD R' FORD' CLASS OF CARRIERS...USNI NEWS
"I could not be the man I am and abandon the fight at this point"
Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau vowing to stay on even as his Liberal Party trails badly in polling.
A March 9th poll done by "Mainstreet Research" put the opposition Conservative Party at 46 percent to the Liberals 25 percent.
Mr. Trudeau spoke in an interview with CBC French language broadcaster Radio Canada saying that in the October 2025 election Canadians face a 'fundamental' choice...BBC NEWS...WIKIPEDIA-OPINION POLLING FOR THE 45TH CANADIAN ELECTION
IN FRANCE A 15-YEAR OLD STUDENT TAKEN INTO CUSTODY AFTER THREATENING THE PRINCIPAL OF HIS MIDDLE SCHOOL WITH A KNIFE.
THE INCIDENT IN CHENOVE NEAR DIJON SOUTHEAST OF PARIS.
A LETTER PRODUCED BY THE STUDENT IN THE THIRD GRADE OF THE MIDDLE SCHOOL MENTIONING HOSTAGE TAKING AND THE NOVEMBER 2015 TERRORIST ATTACKS IN FRANCE.
AS SHE READ THE LETTER THE STUDENT PRODUCED THE KNIFE THREATENING TO KILL THE PRINCIPAL.
SHE ESCAPED HER OFFICE AND TRIGGERED AN INTRUDER ALARM.
AUTHORITIES HAVE NOT YET LEVELLED ANY TERRORISM CHARGES IN CONNECTION WITH THE INCIDENT...BFM-TV FRANCE (TRANSLATION PROMPT)
Five wounded in a Ukrainian drone attack on Russia's Belgorod Region tonight.
Those hurt were the passengers of a car that caught fire following an explosion...RIA NOVOSTI RUSSIA (TRANSLATION PROMPT)
Russian air defenses downing three Ukrainian drones in the Kursk Region tonight...RIA NOVOSTI RUSSIA (TRANSLATION PROMPT)
NORTH KOREAN RULER KIM JONG-UN OVERSEEING AIR WARFARE DRILLS TODAY URGING MORE REALISTIC PREPARATION FOR COMBAT.
THIS IS THE LATEST IN A SERIES OF PUBLIC MILITARY EXERCISE APPEARANCES BY KIM CONINCIDING WITH JOINT US-SOUTH KOREAN MILITARY DRILLS...REUTERS-STRAITS TIMES SINGAPORE (CLICK PAST ADVERTISING)
"no new guns"
Those words from New Zealand Prime Minister Christopher Luxon of the National Party.
Today is the fifth anniversary of two mass murder attacks that killed 51 people at two mosques in Christchurch.
Those attacks led to stricter gun laws in New Zealand that are being revisited as part of a new coalition government that includes the libertarian-minded ACT Party.
Muslim leaders met with Mr. Luxon this week expressing concern about safety issues related to any gun law changes.
Competitive shooters may be allowed access to semi-automatic rifles for sport in new gun legislation.
But the Prime Minister making a statement saying there would be "no new guns added in New Zealand"...ONE NEWS NEW ZEALAND
US FEDERAL PROSECUTORS WANT A 40 TO 50 YEAR PRISON SENTENCE FOR SAM BANKMAN-FRIED.
BANKMAN-FRIED CONVICTED OF SEVEN CHARGES.
THEY ARE RELATED TO THEFT OF 10 BILLION DOLLARS OF CRYPTO-CURRENCY INVESTMENTS BY CUSTOMERS OF HIS FTX CRYPTO EXCHANGE.
LAWYERS FOR BANKMAN-FRIED WANT HIM TO SERVE A SIX AND A HALF YEAR PRISON SENTENCE...NOS NETHERLANDS (TRANSLATION PROMPT)
Russia says its forces turned back another election related attempt to breach the border in the Belgorod Region.
Three Ukrainian tanks destroyed and 70 percent of the troops involved "eliminated"...TASS RUSSIA
(UPDATED) AN EXPLOSION NEAR A MERCHANT VESSEL OFF THE COAST OF YEMEN IN THE RED SEA TONIGHT. NO CASUALTIES OR DAMAGE REPORTED...UK MARITIME TRADE OPERATIONS "X"...
US CENTRAL COMMAND REPORTING THREE MISSILES FIRED FROM YEMEN TOWARDS THE RED SEA TONGHT...US CENTRAL COMMAND "X"
The trial related to President Trump's payment of money to a woman he had a relationship with has been pushed back one month. Jury selection was set to begin a week from Monday (March 25th)...ANI NEWS INDIA
(Updated) At least 22 migrants killed when a boat sank off the coast of Turkey in the Aegean Sea.
Turkish authorities say they have intercepted several hundred people attempting to cross the Aegean Sea to Greece this week...AL JAZEERA
MICROSOFT AND AMAZON SUSPENDING ACCESS TO THEIR CLOUD PRODUCTS IN RUSSIA.
THE SUSPENSION BEGINS NEXT WEDNESDAY....TASS RUSSIA
(UPDATED WITH ISRAELI DELEGATION TO TALKS WITH HAMAS IN QATAR)
"The Prime Minister has approved the plan of action for Rafah"
The message coming out of Israel's war cabinet meeting today.
The government of Benjamin Netanyahu saying the Hamas demands for prisoner releases in exchange for release of hostages are "preposterous".
What the statement means in terms of action will play out in days and hours ahead.
An evacuation of Palestinian civilians said to be in the cards before the launch of major military action...ISRAEL NATIONAL NEWS...
But there will be Israeli participation in talks with Hamas in Qatar once the security cabinet discusses Israel's position...TIMES OF ISRAEL
A warning from the G 7 group of nations aimed at Iran. They warn new sanctions will be imposed if Iran sends missiles to Russia...TASS RUSSIA
A TECHNOLOGY ISSUE INVOLVING A THIRD PARTY KNOCKING OUT SERVICE AT MCDONALDS RESTAURANTS IN MANY COUNTRIES.
OUTLETS OF THE FAST FOOD GIANT DISRUPTED FOR AWHILE BUT SERVICE IS AGAIN RESUMING IN MANY LOCATIONS...BBC NEWS
In the African nation of Senegal opposition leader Ousmane Sonko freed from prison one week before elections.
Sonko is banned from running for President over the accusation of plotting an "insurrection" when he called for street protests.
Sonko acquitted of rape charges but given a prison sentence for 'corrupting youth'.
The Presidential candidate Sonko supports Diomaye Faye also released from prison.
Faye accused in court for his criticism of Sonko's prosecution...NOS NETHERLANDS (TRANSLATION PROMPT)
(UPDATED NOTING NATHAN WADE'S RESIGNATION)
A JUDGE IN ATLANTA ALLOWING THE PROSECUTION OF PRESIDENT DONALD TRUMP AND OTHERS FOR CHALLENGING THE 2020 ELECTION.
JUDGE SCOTT MCAFEE CONDITIONING DEMOCRAT PROSECUTOR FANI WILLIS'S PURSUIT OF THE DEFENDANTS ON REMOVAL OF SPECIAL PROSECUTOR NATHAN WADE.
WADE FOUND TO HAVE BEEN INVOLVED IN A CLOSE RELATIONSHIP WITH WILLIS...FREE REPUBLIC POST-PJ MEDIA STORY-DISCUSSION...
THAT SPECIAL PROSECUTOR NATHAN WADE TURNING IN HIS RESIGNATION LATER TODAY...(NEWS AGENCIES)
The markets today.
The Dow Jones Industrial Average down 190.89 or .49 percent.
The NASDAQ dropped 155.36 points or .96 percent.
At 742 pm New York Time after the close of trading the price of oil at 81 dollars one cent a barrel down 25 cents...MARKETWATCH
A Lebanese newspaper reports Israel will conduct "pinpoint" rescue operations in the southern Gaza city of Rafah before any major incursion.
The operations would be aimed at rescuing hostages held by Hamas...ISRAEL NATIONAL NEWS
IN RUSSIA THE ALERT FOR ELECTION INTERFERENCE IS ON IN CONNECTION WITH THE PRESIDENTIAL ELECTION.
ONE UKRAINIAN NEWS WEBSITE SPEAKS OF DEAD SOLDIERS VOTING...KYIV POST...
MEANWHILE IN ST. PETERSBURG AND OTHER RUSSIAN REGIONS JOURNALISTS WITH FAKE ACCREDITATIONS HAVE BEEN SIGHTED.
THE CHAIR OF RUSSIA'S CENTRAL ELECTION COMMISSION ELLA PAMILFLOVA WARNING ABOUT THE ACTIVITIES OF THOSE IMPOSTERS AND OTHERS.
SHE REPORTS FAKE CALLS FROM THE NATIONAL GUARD ATTEMPTING TO GET POLL WORKERS TO PULL ALARMS AT RUSSIAN POLLING STATIONS...TASS RUSSIA
THE UNITED STATE WAIVING SANCTIONS ON IRAN SO IRAQ CAN IMPORT ELECTRICITY.
THIS IS AN EXTENSION OF WAIVERS GRANTED PREVIOUSLY.
THE US ALLOWING IRAQ TO USE IRANIAN ELECTRICITY WITH PROVISIONS THAT NO FUNDS FLOW BACK INTO IRAN...SHAFAQ NEWS IRAQ
A commanding officer of a US guided missile submarine relieved of his duties.
Captain Kurt Balagna removed from his position as commander of the gold crew of the USS Ohio.
A 'loss of confidence in his ability to command' cited for Captain Balagna with his conduct involved not his performance...USNI NEWS
Two US Marine Corps officers relieved of command at Camp Pendleton, California.
Colonel Seth MacCutcheon and Major Nicolas Engle removed from their posts:
"for loss of trust and confidence in their ability to execute the responsibilities of their commands"
MacCutcheon commanding School of Infantry-West for the Marines and Engle commanding a reconnaissance training company at the school...TASK AND PURPOSE
THE ISRAEL-HAMAS WAR
(UPDATED WHEN ABLE)
PALESTINIANS SEEKING AID KILLED AND WOUNDED IN ISRAELI STRIKES IN GAZA
MAARIV ISRAEL (TRANSLATION PROMPT)
ISRAEL NATIONAL NEWS
TIMES OF ISRAEL
At least 29 are said to be killed in two separate Israeli strikes on groups of Palestinians trapped in the conflict seeking aid.
More than 100 are reported wounded.
Israel denying attacking aid centers...REUTERS-INDIA TODAY
In other news...
US HOUSE REPUBLICANS RESPONDING TO DEMOCRAT SENATE MAJORITY LEADER CHUCK SCHUMER'S HOSTILE COMMENTS ABOUT ISRAEL'S GOVERNMENT LED BY PRIME MINISTER BENJAMIN NETANYAHU.
SPEAKING AT THE HOUSE REPUBLICAN RETREAT IN WEST VIRGINIA REP. ELISE STEFANIK SAYING SCHUMER IS AN OBSTACLE TO AID FOR ISRAEL AND PEACE IN THE MIDDLE EAST...
Australia announcing it will resume funding the UN relief agency providing assistance in Gaza.
When Israel linked UNRWA employees to the October 7th Hamas attack many nations chose to pause funding...ABC NEWS AUSTRALIA
For the second time a Japanese court has ruled against the country's law designating marriage to be between men and women.
The Sapporo High Court ruling in favor of a same-sex couple but refusing their request for damages over the law.
A senior executive at Goldman Sachs in Tokyo who is on the board of the group "Marriage for All Japan" says the country will not be able to attract top talent to fill jobs if same-sex marriage is not allowed...FOX NEWS
THE UKRAINE WAR AGAINST RUSSIA
(UPDATED WHEN ABLE)
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