World News March 18, 2024

1. CNN:
   • Gunmen in Nigeria threaten to kill 287 kidnapped school children if a ransom is not paid.
   • Ukraine intensifies drone attacks on Russian oil refineries
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2. AP News:
   • Vladimir Putin secures his 5th term as president of Russia with 87% of the vote, sparking speculation about his future actions
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3. Reuters:
   • Thousands protest against Putin’s re-election in Russia and around the world.
   • Ukrainian drones target Russian oil refineries during the conflict.
   • Putin wins the Russian presidential election with 87.97% of the vote
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4. ABC News:
   • Three police officers killed in an attack in western Mexico.
   • Israel launches a ‘high precision’ raid on a Gaza hospital.
   • Gangs carry out attacks in upscale areas of Haiti, resulting in casualties
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5. BBC News:
   • Gaza faces famine during Ramadan, with over a million people already starving.
   • Israeli forces raid Gaza’s al-Shifa hospital, leading to international concern.
   • Predicting Putin’s landslide victory was straightforward, but the implications remain uncertain.

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1. India Today:
   • Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s proposed road show in Coimbatore on March 18 has been denied permission due to security concerns.
   • The Election Commission of India will announce the dates for the Lok Sabha elections and assembly elections in Arunachal Pradesh, Assam, Andhra Pradesh, and Odisha
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2. Times of India:
   • Former Telangana minister AP Jithender Reddy resigned from the BJP and joined Congress.
   • Samajwadi Party announced six Lok Sabha candidates from Uttar Pradesh
   • Senior BJP leader KS Eshwarappa will contest the upcoming Lok Sabha elections as an independent candidate
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3. Economic Times:
   • The Election Commission of India announced the dates for the 2024 Lok Sabha elections and Assembly elections
     Assembly Election News Live: PM Narendra Modi addresses rally

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     News from USA

1. CNN:
   • The Supreme Court is set to debate whether the White House crosses the First Amendment line in trying to thwart social media by pressuring platforms to remove online misinformation.
   • Iceland’s Blue Lagoon and the town of Grindavik were evacuated following a volcanic eruption, with anti-lava barriers holding and no damage to critical infrastructure reported
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2. USNI News:
   • The approximate positions of the U.S. Navy’s deployed carrier strike groups and amphibious ready groups throughout the world as of March 18, 2024, are being tracked
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3. CNN Politics:
   • The Supreme Court appeared skeptical of arguments by conservative states that the First Amendment bars the government from pressuring social media platforms to remove online misinformation. Justices expressed concerns about restricting the government’s ability to communicate with platforms over problematic content
     US Elections

     AP News:
     • Former Georgia Lt. Gov. Geoff Duncan has ruled out a 2024 No Labels presidential bid, which he was considering under the centrist group’s banner.
     • Robert F. Kennedy Jr., known for his famous name, is running for president as an independent candidate, generating buzz for his independent bid
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