Reuters: Top News - Breaking News - World News [March ‘11 Diet]

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RIYADH (Reuters) - Saudi Arabia warned potential protesters on Saturday that a ban on marches would be enforced, signaling the small protests by the Shi'ite minority in the oil-producing east would no longer be tolerated.

Source: Saudi Arabia says won't tolerate protests

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SANAA/ADEN (Reuters) - Yemeni President Ali Abdullah Saleh on Saturday reiterated that he would remain in power until his term ends in 2013, rejecting an opposition plan for him to step aside this year.

Source: Yemen President reiterates to stay in power until 2013

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BERLIN (Reuters) - Countries that share the euro currency must grant debt-strapped Greece and Ireland easier terms on loans they have provided, European Monetary Affairs Commissioner Olli Rehn told a German newspaper.

Source: EU's Rehn says Ireland, Greece need cheaper loans

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MADISON, Wisconsin (Reuters) - Thousands of union supporters protested Gov. Scott Walker's budget proposals on Saturday at the state capital, a day after the state's chief executive followed through on his threat to issue layoff warning notices to unions representing state workers.

Source: Protesters rally in Wisconsin after governor threatens layoffs

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HAVANA (Reuters) - A Cuban court will rule in a few days on whether U.S. aid contractor Alan Gross is guilty of crimes against the state after prosecutors presented evidence he was involved in a "subversive project" to "defeat the revolution," the Cuban government said on Saturday.

Source: Cuban court to rule in U.S. contractor case

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TOKYO (Reuters) - Japanese Foreign Minister Seiji Maehara resigned on Sunday to take responsibility for accepting donations from a foreign national, adding to unpopular Prime Minister Naoto Kan's troubles as he battles to keep his own job.

Source: Japan foreign minister quits in fresh blow to PM

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WASHINGTON (Reuters) - Assistant Senate Democratic leader Dick Durbin drew a line in the sand on Sunday in his party's budget battle with Republicans, who are pushing deep spending cuts to trim the federal deficit.

Source: Top Democrat draws line in sand in budget fight

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LONDON/NEW YORK (Reuters) - The London Stock Exchange is eyeing a takeover of its rival Nasdaq just weeks after announcing a merger with the Toronto stock exchange, the Sunday Times reported.

Source: London Stock Exchange mulls Nasdaq takeover: report

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MADISON, Wisconsin (Reuters) - Wisconsin Democrats who fled the state more than two weeks ago to block a vote on a Republican plan to limit public union collective bargaining said on Sunday they have no immediate plans to return.

Source: Wisconsin Senate Democrats say no date set for return

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WASHINGTON (Reuters) - Most economists believe the Federal Reserve's bond-purchase program is helping to support U.S. growth, though many remain skeptical, a survey released on Monday found.

Source: Most economists say Fed easing is helping: survey