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• NATO suspends cooperation with Russia over Ukraine crisis
• Japan may only be able to restart one-third of its nuclear reactors
• Magnitude 8.0 earthquake strikes off Chile, near Iquique: USGS
• Abbas signs international conventions; Kerry cancels visit
• Malaysia releases transcript of last words from missing plane
• Venezuela troops block opposition leader from parliament
• Activists: Syria conflict death toll hits 150,344
• Mujica agrees to restore police protection
• Industry group seeks continuous flight tracking
• Congress sends Obama bill to aid Ukraine
• Obama cheers seven million health care sign ups
• Official death toll from Washington state mudslide rises to 28
• New safety measures at stadium marked by death
• Bishops celebrate Mass along Mexico border
• Seoul salvages draw with late penalty in ACL
• U.S. House backs Ukraine aid, sanctions
• Senator: Iran taps hostage-taker for ambassador
• Venezuelan police block opposition lawmaker's return
• Darvish throws bullpen session, could return soon
• New safety steps at WCup stadium marked by death
• Court: Hawaii not required to pay for migrant care
• SANZAR investigates complaint against NSW coach
• Washington mudslide survivors envision shrine at disaster site
• Palestinians resume bid for further UN recognition
• East Libyan rebels to end oil port blockage within days: senior leader
• Police: British man died from blast in St. Vincent
• Puerto Rico man faces 49 sexual abuse charges
• Ng, Takeda appointed to head 2 key IOC commissions
• Venezuela opposition lawmaker barred from Capitol
• Exclusive: Widow of Zurich CFO to confront insurer at AGM over suicide
• NATO allies pledge to beef up eastern defenses
• Argentina: Violent attacks grow after lynching
• Iraqi man wails at start of his US murder trial
• Bayern held 1-1 by Man United in Champions League
• Atletico draws 1-1 at Barca in Champions League

NATO suspends cooperation with Russia over Ukraine crisis Posted: 01 Apr 2014 04:32 PM PDT By Adrian Croft and Sabine Siebold BRUSSELS (Reuters) - NATO suspended all practical cooperation with Russia on Tuesday in protest at its annexation of Crimea, and ordered military planners to draft measures to strengthen its defenses and reassure nervous Eastern European countries. Foreign ministers from the 28-nation, U.S.-led alliance were meeting for the first time since the Russian occupation of Ukraine's Crimea region touched off the worst East-West crisis since the Cold War. NATO Secretary-General Anders Fogh Rasmussen said Russia's actions meant there could be no "business as usual". "So today, we are suspending all practical cooperation with Russia, military and civilian," he told a news conference.

Japan may only be able to restart one-third of its nuclear reactors Posted: 01 Apr 2014 02:09 PM PDT By Mari Saito, Aaron Sheldrick and Kentaro Hamada TOKYO (Reuters) - Three years after the Fukushima disaster prompted the closure of all Japan's nuclear reactors, Prime Minister Shinzo Abe is moving to revive nuclear power as a core part of the energy mix, but many of those idled reactors will never come back online. This means Japan is likely to remain heavily reliant on imported fuel to power the world's third-largest economy, straining a trade balance that has been in the red for nearly two years. Hokkaido Electric Power Co, facing a third year of financial losses, is seeking a capital infusion from a state-owned lender, which would make it the second utility, after Fukushima operator Tokyo Electric Power Co, to get a government bailout since the March 2011 disaster. Continuing indefinitely to burn more coal and gas also means Tokyo will find it much harder to meet targets for reducing greenhouse-gas emissions.

Magnitude 8.0 earthquake strikes off Chile, near Iquique: USGS Posted: 01 Apr 2014 05:02 PM PDT WASHINGTON (Reuters) - A major earthquake of magnitude 8.0 struck off the coast of Chile on Tuesday, near the mining area of Iquique, the U.S. Geological Survey said. It said the quake was very shallow, only 6.2 miles below the seabed, which would have made it feel stronger. It was centered 53 miles northwest of Iquique. It was not immediately known if the quake sparked a tsunami alert, but quakes of that size in the water near the coast usually do. (Reporting by Sandra Maler; Editing by Peter Cooney)

Abbas signs international conventions; Kerry cancels visit Posted: 01 Apr 2014 02:03 PM PDT By Ali Sawafta and Noah Browning RAMALLAH, West Bank (Reuters) - Palestinian President Mahmoud Abbas signed more than a dozen international conventions on Tuesday, citing anger at Israel's delay of a prisoner release in a decision that jeopardized U.S. efforts to salvage fragile peace talks. His unexpected move was aimed at solidifying the standing of Palestinians in global bodies, defying both Israel and the United States that have long opposed such unilateral action. U.S. Secretary of State John Kerry immediately announced that he was cancelling a trip to the region on Wednesday that Washington had hoped would result in a three-way deal aimed at extending the negotiations into 2015.

Malaysia releases transcript of last words from missing plane Posted: 01 Apr 2014 03:42 AM PDT Malaysia on Tuesday released the full transcript of communications between the Boeing 777 and local air traffic control before it dropped from civilian radar in the early hours of March 8 as it flew from Kuala Lumpur to Beijing. "There is no indication of anything abnormal in the transcript," Malaysian Acting Transport Minister Hishammuddin Hussein said in the statement, without giving explanation for the changes in the reported last communication. "The transcript was initially held as part of the police investigation," he added. Minutes after the final radio transmission was received the plane's communications were cut off and it turned back across Peninsular Malaysia and headed towards the Indian Ocean, according to military radar and limited satellite data.

Venezuela troops block opposition leader from parliament Posted: 01 Apr 2014 03:49 PM PDT By Deisy Buitrago CARACAS (Reuters) - Venezuelan troops dispersed opposition demonstrators with tear gas on Tuesday and blocked anti-government activist Maria Corina Machado, recently stripped of her seat in the National Assembly, from reaching the legislature. National Guard soldiers surrounded a rally of opposition sympathizers who had planned to march into downtown Caracas to protest at Machado's expulsion from Congress, preventing them from leaving and clearing the square with tear gas. Parliament stripped Machado of her post last week on charges she violated the constitution by accepting an invitation from Panama to speak against the government of President Nicolas Maduro at a meeting of the Organization of American States. The opposition leader dismissed that process as an illegal maneuver by a dictatorial government and vowed to attend a session of the legislature on Tuesday.

Activists: Syria conflict death toll hits 150,344 Posted: 01 Apr 2014 04:59 PM PDT BEIRUT (AP) — The death toll in Syria's three-year conflict has exceeded 150,000, an activist group said Tuesday as fighting raged across the country, including an attack in the north that killed at least 31 people including 9 children.

Mujica agrees to restore police protection Posted: 01 Apr 2014 04:57 PM PDT MONTEVIDEO, Uruguay (AP) — Uruguay President Jose Mujica has agreed to restore police protection to domestic football matches, provided clubs sign a FIFA agreement that deducts points from those involved in hooligan violence.

Industry group seeks continuous flight tracking Posted: 01 Apr 2014 04:49 PM PDT KUALA LUMPUR, Malaysia (AP) — An aviation industry group is creating a task force to make recommendations this year for continuously tracking commercial airliners because "we cannot let another aircraft simply vanish" like Malaysia Airlines Flight 370.

Congress sends Obama bill to aid Ukraine Posted: 01 Apr 2014 04:48 PM PDT WASHINGTON (AP) — Congress sent President Barack Obama a bill on Tuesday to provide $1 billion in loan guarantees to cash-poor Ukraine and punish Russia for its bold annexation of part of the former Soviet republic.

Obama cheers seven million health care sign ups Posted: 01 Apr 2014 04:44 PM PDT President Barack Obama Tuesday cheered seven million people who bought into his health care law and lashed out at political foes who were "mad" that more Americans could get insured. "Yes, at times, this reform has been contentious and confusing and obviously it's had a share of critics," Obama told a crowd in the White House Rose Garden. Obama, who has seen the early hopeful euphoria of his presidency drained by a fierce partisan battle with Republicans in Congress, insisted that the law, for which he has paid a heavy political price, had cut costs and widened access. "Why are folks working so hard for people not to have health insurance?

Official death toll from Washington state mudslide rises to 28 Posted: 01 Apr 2014 04:40 PM PDT DARRINGTON, Washington (Reuters) - The official death toll from a devastating mudslide in Washington state rose to 28 on Tuesday, up from 24 the day before, the Snohomish County Medical Examiner's Office said on Tuesday. A statement issued by the coroner's office also said the remains of 22 victims have now been positively identified, up from 19 earlier in the day. The number of people still listed as missing was put at 22 on Monday. (Reporting by Jonathan Kaminsky; Writing by Steve Gorman; Editing by Cynthia Johnston)

New safety measures at stadium marked by death Posted: 01 Apr 2014 04:40 PM PDT SAO PAULO (AP) — Brazilian organizers are adding safety features where a worker died in the stadium hosting the World Cup opener, hoping to quickly reverse an order that halted construction in part of the venue.

Bishops celebrate Mass along Mexico border Posted: 01 Apr 2014 04:40 PM PDT NOGALES, Ariz. (AP) — Roman Catholic leaders made a rare visit to the border and celebrated Mass on Tuesday in the shadow of the fence separating the U.S. and Mexico, offering Holy Communion through the steel barrier to people on the Mexican side as they sought to bring attention to the plight of immigrants.

Seoul salvages draw with late penalty in ACL Posted: 01 Apr 2014 04:39 PM PDT SEOUL, South Korea (AP) — Rafael Costa's stoppage-time penalty helped FC Seoul salvage a 2-2 draw at home to Sanfrecce Hiroshima in a dramatic finish to Tuesday's Asian Champions League Group F encounter.

U.S. House backs Ukraine aid, sanctions Posted: 01 Apr 2014 04:37 PM PDT By Patricia Zengerle WASHINGTON (Reuters) - The U.S. House of Representatives voted overwhelmingly on Tuesday to provide aid to Ukraine, back a $1 billion loan guarantee for the Kiev government and impose sanctions over Russia's annexation of Crimea. The 378-34 vote was in support of a package approved by the U.S. Senate, meaning it will be sent to the White House for President Barack Obama to sign into law, ending weeks of haggling in Congress over how best to support Ukraine. Besides the loan guarantee, the legislation provides $150 million in aid to Ukraine and surrounding countries and requires the State and Justice Departments to help the Kiev government recover assets amassed by corrupt Ukraine officials.

Senator: Iran taps hostage-taker for ambassador Posted: 01 Apr 2014 04:34 PM PDT WASHINGTON (AP) — Iran has chosen a former hostage-taker involved in the 1979 seizure of the U.S. Embassy in Tehran to serve as its ambassador at the United Nations, Sen. Ted Cruz said Tuesday in vowing to bar him from entering the United States.

Venezuelan police block opposition lawmaker's return Posted: 01 Apr 2014 04:33 PM PDT Venezuelan police blocked an opposition lawmaker from returning to parliament to retake her seat on Tuesday and fired teargas to disperse a crowd of her supporters. In a direct challenge to President Nicolas Maduro, Maria Corina Machado had vowed to attend the National Assembly, despite her removal from office being confirmed Monday by the Supreme Court. With Venezuela's red, blue and gold flag around her neck and a white rose in her hand to symbolize peace, 46-year-old Machado waved her lawmaker's identity card but made no headway. Backed by 22 opposition lawmakers and a crowd of praising her courage, she was confronted by a small group of supporters of the late president Hugo Chavez denouncing her as a "traitor."

Darvish throws bullpen session, could return soon Posted: 01 Apr 2014 04:27 PM PDT ARLINGTON, Texas (AP) — Rangers ace pitcher Yu Darvish of Japan has thrown an 86-pitch bullpen training session and could return to the team in the next week.

New safety steps at WCup stadium marked by death Posted: 01 Apr 2014 04:22 PM PDT SAO PAULO (AP) — Local organizers of the World Cup are adding safety features where a worker died in the stadium hosting the tournament's opening match, hoping to quickly reverse an order that has halted construction in part of the arena.

Court: Hawaii not required to pay for migrant care Posted: 01 Apr 2014 04:12 PM PDT HONOLULU (AP) — Hawaii isn't required to fund Medicaid for migrants from three Pacific Island nations in Micronesia to make up for a reduction in federal funding, a federal appeals court ruled Tuesday.

SANZAR investigates complaint against NSW coach Posted: 01 Apr 2014 04:10 PM PDT WELLINGTON, New Zealand (AP) — Super Rugby organizer SANZAR says it is investigating a complaint that New South Wales Waratahs coach Michael Cheika abused a television sideline cameraman during his team's match against the Sharks in Durban on Saturday.

Washington mudslide survivors envision shrine at disaster site Posted: 01 Apr 2014 04:07 PM PDT By Jonathan Kaminsky and Eric M. Johnson DARRINGTON, Washington (Reuters) - Survivors of a mudslide that virtually erased a community in Washington state and left dozens dead or missing have begun to contemplate the future of the disaster site, with many saying it should be left as a shrine once the bulldozers and excavators leave. As stagnant pools of muddy water receded further during a second straight sunny day on Tuesday, recovery teams pressed on with their search for victims of the March 22 slide, triggered when a rain-soaked hillside caved in above the north fork of the Stillaguamish River. The Snohomish County Medical Examiner's Office said 19 of the confirmed fatalities have now been identified, including a 4-month-old girl and two other children aged 5 and 6. Ruth Hargrave, 67, whose neighbors are among the dead and missing, said she could not imagine rebuilding the beloved riverside vacation house that was in the path of the slide.

Palestinians resume bid for further UN recognition Posted: 01 Apr 2014 04:05 PM PDT RAMALLAH, West Bank (AP) — In a surprise move that could derail U.S. peace efforts, Palestinian President Mahmoud Abbas on Tuesday resumed a campaign for further international recognition of a state of Palestine, despite a previous promise to suspend such efforts during nine months of negotiations with Israel.

East Libyan rebels to end oil port blockage within days: senior leader Posted: 01 Apr 2014 04:03 PM PDT By Feras Bosalum and Ulf Laessing TRIPOLI (Reuters) - A rebel group in eastern Libya has agreed with the government to end its seizure of vital oil ports within days, a senior leader told Reuters on Tuesday, raising hopes for an end to an eight-month stalemate that has dried up state income and fuelled chaos. The oil conflict is just one aspect of the turmoil in the OPEC producer where the weak central government is unable to control militias that helped topple Muammar Gaddafi in 2011 but refuse to disarm and are trying to grab a share of power or oil wealth. The government had earlier met a rebel demand by releasing three of its fighters who had boarded the tanker at Es Sider, one of three ports seized by the group in August to press for autonomy and a greater share of oil wealth. "We agreed on all issues with the government in Tripoli." A government delegation would visit the group's home base Ajdabiya in eastern Libya within two days to hammer out the details, he told Reuters by phone.

Police: British man died from blast in St. Vincent Posted: 01 Apr 2014 03:58 PM PDT KINGSTOWN, St. Vincent (AP) — Authorities on the eastern Caribbean island of St. Vincent say a British tourist found dead last week near his sunken boat had injuries consistent with an explosion.

Puerto Rico man faces 49 sexual abuse charges Posted: 01 Apr 2014 03:54 PM PDT SAN JUAN, Puerto Rico (AP) — Authorities in Puerto Rico have filed 49 counts of sex crime charges against a man accused of sexually abusing his two stepdaughters and two of their friends for more than a decade.

Ng, Takeda appointed to head 2 key IOC commissions Posted: 01 Apr 2014 03:54 PM PDT LONDON (AP) — IOC President Thomas Bach filled several key positions Tuesday — including in finance, marketing and anti-doping — as he put his own stamp on the Olympic body that continues to take shape since his election six months ago.

Venezuela opposition lawmaker barred from Capitol Posted: 01 Apr 2014 03:53 PM PDT CARACAS, Venezuela (AP) — A leader of Venezuela's opposition was barred from entering the National Assembly on Tuesday after hundreds of supporters rallied to protest her recent ouster from the legislature.

Exclusive: Widow of Zurich CFO to confront insurer at AGM over suicide Posted: 01 Apr 2014 03:49 PM PDT By Katharina Bart ZURICH (Reuters) - Seven months after the suicide of Zurich Insurance finance chief Pierre Wauthier, his widow is set to confront the company over its handling of the tragedy, reopening a scandal that unsettled investors. In the first extensive interview since her husband's death last August, Fabienne Wauthier told Reuters she would attend Zurich's annual general meeting (AGM) on Wednesday - along with her daughter and her late husband's mother and brother - to voice concerns about how a probe into the suicide was conducted. She says she is dissatisfied with the investigation, commissioned by Switzerland's financial regulator FINMA and conducted by law firm Homburger. During the Homburger probe, Wauthier's widow has said she was never approached by the law firm, which has previously carried out work for Zurich and was asked by FINMA to look into whether the CFO had come under "undue pressure".

NATO allies pledge to beef up eastern defenses Posted: 01 Apr 2014 03:48 PM PDT BRUSSELS (AP) — NATO foreign ministers moved Tuesday to beef up the defenses of front-line alliance members feeling menaced by a more assertive Russia, with Secretary of State John Kerry proclaiming the U.S. commitment to their security is "unwavering."

Argentina: Violent attacks grow after lynching Posted: 01 Apr 2014 03:45 PM PDT BUENOS AIRES, Argentina (AP) — A mob's killing of a man who stole a purse in Argentina has been followed by a string of similar attacks as people take justice into their own hands.

Iraqi man wails at start of his US murder trial Posted: 01 Apr 2014 03:34 PM PDT EL CAJON, California (AP) — No weapon has been found two years after the fatal beating of a Muslim woman in her California home sparked fears that it was a hate crime, but prosecutors told jurors Tuesday that other evidence proves her Iraqi husband was the killer.

Bayern held 1-1 by Man United in Champions League Posted: 01 Apr 2014 03:32 PM PDT MANCHESTER, England (AP) — Manchester United confounded grim pre-game predictions by drawing 1-1 with Bayern Munich in the first leg of their Champions League quarterfinal on Tuesday, with Bastian Schweinsteiger equalizing for the holders before being sent off.

Atletico draws 1-1 at Barca in Champions League Posted: 01 Apr 2014 03:30 PM PDT BARCELONA, Spain (AP) — An equalizer from Neymar saw Barcelona salvage a 1-1 draw at home to Atletico Madrid on Tuesday after a stunning opener by Diego Ribas in the first leg of their Champions League quarterfinal.

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