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British Prime Minister Theresa May is facing a new push by members of her Conservative Party to lead Britain out of the European Union in the next few months, even if it means a potentially damaging no-deal Brexit.

ISRAEL-PALESTINIANS-PROTESTS/ Palestinians mass at Gaza border to mark protest anniversary

GAZA (Reuters) - Tens of thousands of Palestinians rallied at the Israel-Gaza border on Saturday, facing off against Israeli tanks and troops on the first anniversary of the ‘Great March of Return’ demonstrations. U.S.

USA-ELECTION-OROURKE/ O'Rourke holds rally near Mexican border that Trump threatens to shut

EL PASO, Texas (Reuters) - Democratic presidential candidate Beto O’Rourke held a major rally in El Paso, Texas, on Saturday, a city thrust to the center of America’s immigration debate by President Donald Trump and the U.S government this week. USA-ELECTION-BIDEN/

Ex-VP Biden doesn't recall inappropriate kiss alleged by activist: spokesman (Reuters) - A spokesman for Joe Biden said the former vice president does not recall an incident in 2014 when a female activist said he inappropriately kissed her, but some of his potential rivals for the Democratic nomination said on Saturday they believe his accuser.

BUSINESS USA-STOCKS-WEEKAHEAD/

U.S. investors seek comfort in flood of data NEW YORK (Reuters) - Wall Street will be watching next week’s economic data with a laser focus after a dismal February jobs report and recessionary warning signals from U.S. Treasury yields.

FORD-MOTOR-BRAZIL-DIVESTITURE/ Brazil automaker CAOA signs agreement with Ford over plant purchase: source

SAO PAULO (Reuters) - Brazilian automaker CAOA has signed a confidentiality agreement to negotiate a potential purchase of Ford Motor Co’s plant in the industrial city of Sao Bernardo do Campo, according to a source familiar with the matter. ENTERTAINMENT

MUSIC-STONES-JAGGER/ Rolling Stones delay tour as Jagger seeks medical treatment

LONDON (Reuters) - The Rolling Stones have postponed a tour of the United States and Canada to give singer Mick Jagger time to receive medical treatment, the veteran rock band said on Saturday. AWARDS-GLAAD-BEYONCE-JAYZ/

Beyonce and Jay-Z dedicate GLAAD award to family members LOS ANGELES (Reuters) - Music superstars Beyonce and Jay-Z were honored by advocacy group GLAAD as allies of gay and transgender people and the couple dedicated the award to gay family members.

SPORTS TENNIS-MIAMI/

Barty beats Pliskova to win maiden Miami Open title (Reuters) - Ashleigh Barty defeated Karolina Pliskova 7-6(1) 6-3 on Saturday to win her maiden Miami Open title and become the first Australian woman since 2013 to reach the top 10 in the world rankings.

GOLF-MATCHPLAY/ Woods beats McIlroy in first match play meeting

(Reuters) - Tiger Woods sealed a 2&1 victory over a lackluster Rory McIlroy in their first match play meeting at the WGC-Dell Technologies Match Play in Texas on Saturday. UPCOMING

POLITICS / INTERNATIONAL AFFAIRS BRAZIL-POLITICS/

Brazil military resumes commemoration of 1964 coup Brazil's military is commemorating its 1964 coup that led to a two-decade dictatorship after far-right President Jair, who has praised the regime as saving the country from a Cold War threat of communism, reversed a ban on celebrations.

31 Mar TURKEY-ELECTION/ (PIX) (TV)

Turkish local elections test Erdogan's support Turkey's municipal elections will test support for President Tayyip Erdogan's AK Party in the country's main cities as his government grapples with the impact of a slowing economy.

31 Mar NEWZEALAND-SHOOTING/INTELLIGENCE (PIX)

ANALYSIS-Before mosque attacks, New Zealand failed to record hate crimes for years Just weeks before a shooting killed of fifty Muslims praying in Christchurch, senior members of an umbrella Islamic federation received calls and emails from a man threatening to burn the Koran outside mosques in Auckland and Hamilton, in what Muslim leaders say was one in a long line of anecdotal reports of threatening behavior against religious minorities in in New Zealand.

But it was impossible to confirm whether events were a one off or part of an escalating trend. That is because, unlike many Western countries such as the United Kingdom and United States, New Zealand’s government keeps no comprehensive record of hate crime incidents, failing to act on constant requests to do so from local and international agencies spanning more than a decade.

31 Mar HONGKONG-POLITICS/EXTRADITION (PIX) (TV)

Hong Kong protesters demand authorities scrap proposed extradition bill with China Hong Kong's Civil Human Rights Front is planning a protest against a controversial move by Hong Kong authorities to allow fugitives to be extradited to mainland China, stoking human rights concerns. The bill has been strongly criticised by some opposition lawmakers, rights and legal groups. The business community has also expressed concerns about the bill, that authorities recently acknowledged by scrapping a number of commercial crimes from the proposed new laws.

31 Mar 03:00 ET / 07:00 GMT PAKISTAN-KARACHI/ (PIX)

Karachi revitalisation drive promises to remake Pakistan's largest city The modernisation of Karachi's old downtown is one of a string of projects aimed at revitalising Pakistan's largest city and economic powerhouse, which has long been plagued by traffic congestion, water and electricity shortages and rampant crime. But experts say the politicking by local parties and wrangling between different levels of government that have stalled Karachi's growth for decades continue to hold back development.

31 Mar 23:00 ET / 03:00 GMT TUNISIA-ARABS/SUMMIT (PIX) (TV)

Tunisia to host the Arab summit Tunisia to host the 30th session of the Arab Summit

31 Mar TUNISIA-ARABS/SUMMIT-NEWSER (PIX) (TV)

News conference concludes Arab Summit News conference held by Secretary General of Arab League, Ahmed Aboulgheit to conclude 30th session of the Arab Summit

31 Mar TUNISIA-ARABS/SUMMIT-OPENING (PIX) (TV)

Leaders deliver speeches at 30th Arab summit Arab leaders deliver speeches at the opening of the 30th summit in Tunisian capital.

31 Mar RELIGION

POPE-MOROCCO/ (PIX) (TV) Pope Francis in Morocco for second of his two-day visit Pope Francis visits Rabat, Morocco in the first papal visit to the country since 1985.

31 Mar

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