Ukraine-Russia truce deals run into trouble

KYIV, Mar 27 (Reuters/BBC): Ukraine and Russia accused one another on Wednesday of flouting a truce on energy strikes brokered by the United States, and conditions set by Russia cast doubt over a planned ceasefire in the Black Sea.The United States announced separate agreements with Ukraine and Russia on Tuesday...

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Hamas spokesman killed in Israeli strike on Gaza

GAZA CITY, Mar 27 (AFP): Hamas said an Israeli air strike killed one of its official spokesmen in Gaza on Thursday, the latest high-ranking operative targeted since Israel resumed its bombardment.The group said in a statement it mourned the loss of Abdul Latif al-Qanou who was killed in what it...

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Trump admin to end funding for childhood vaccines in world's poorest countries

NEW YORK, Mar 27 (Reuters/AFP): President Donald Trump's administration plans to end US financial support for Gavi, an organisation that helps buy vaccines for children in developing countries, and will also scale back efforts to combat malaria, a document reviewed by Reuters showed.The administration will continue to fund some grants...

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