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| - Duty Editor: Denholm Barnetson Tel: +33 1 40.41.46.36 -- TOP STORIES -- + Condemnation after two killed in Myanmar unrest + UN nuclear watchdog chief in Iran talks + Fiery plane scatters debris over US city + Niger set for first democratic transition + Medvedev aims to dethrone King Novak at Aus Open Myanmar-politics-military,WRAP YANGON The death of two anti-coup protesters in Myanmar sparks fresh condemnation of the country's new military regime, as mourners gather for the funeral of a young woman who became a national symbol of resistance to the junta. 750 words 1000 GMT. Picture. Video Iran-nuclear-politics-US-IAEA,WRAP TEHRAN The head of the UN nuclear watchdog met Iran's atomic energy chief in Tehran, hours before a deadline set by the Islamic republic to limit inspections by the agency if US sanctions are not lifted. 500 words by 1130 GMT. Picture US-aviation-accident,WRAP DENVER, Colorado A United Airlines plane suffers a fiery engine failure shortly after taking off from Denver for Hawaii, dropping massive debris on a residential area before a safe emergency landing, officials say. 500 words moved. Picture. Video Niger-vote,WRAP NIAMEY Niger votes in a presidential run-off between two heavyweights that is set to bring about the first democratic transition of power in the coup-prone country's history. 650 words moved by Boureima Hama and Amaury Hauchard. Picture. Video Also moved: Niger-vote,COUNTRYFACTFILE Niger-vote,CHRONO Tennis-AUS-Open MELBOURNE, Australia Novak Djokovic heads into the Australian Open final unbeaten on eight previous occasions in the title match, but knowing he will need to be at his mental and physical best to overcome red-hot Russian Daniil Medvedev. 600 words moved by Martin Parry. Picture. Graphic Also moved: Tennis-AUS-Open-Djokovic,PROFILE Tennis-AUS-Open-Djokovic-Medvedev,FACTS -- SPOTLIGHT -- Vatican-pope-religion-property,FOCUS VATICAN CITY Prestigious addresses in Paris, London and Geneva and 3,000 properties across Rome: the Vatican has revealed more details of its real estate empire, a source of income -- and scandal. 750 words by Catherine Marciano. File picture. -- CORONAVIRUS -- Health-virus-US-entertainment-opera,FOCUS PALM BEACH, Florida With the pandemic forcing most stages to go virtual, the Palm Beach Opera is embracing its tropical weather and holding an outdoor festival. 650 words moved by Gianrigo Marletta with Maggy Donaldson in New York. Picture. Video Health-virus-Canada-transport-climate-lifestyle,FOCUS MONTREAL Canadian Gilbert Cardin worries about the future of the ice road he maintains every winter on a frozen river west of Montreal if mild weather continues. 700 words moved by Jacques Lemieux. Picture. Video Health-virus-US-IT-work WASHINGTON People returning to work following the long pandemic will find an array of tech-infused gadgetry to improve workplace safety but which could pose risks for long-term personal and medical privacy. 800 words moved by Rob Lever -- EUROPE -- EU-diplomacy-Russia-sanctions-US-Myanmar,ADVANCER BRUSSELS EU foreign ministers are expected to give the go-ahead Monday to sanctions on Russia over the jailing of Kremlin critic Alexei Navalny and a crackdown on protests. 600 words moved by Max Delaney Austria-migration-charity,FOCUS BADEN, Austria The white paint has not yet dried, but as Sukhdeep Singh walks through the house where he used to live in the Austrian town of Baden, he is already picturing the refugees who -- thanks to him -- will soon be calling it home. 700 words moved by Denise Hruby. Picture. Video Ireland-health-virus-pub-animals,FOCUS NAVAN, Ireland A pub that closed its doors during lockdown is now serving a menagerie of very different clientele after transforming into Ireland's first wildlife hospital. 550 words moved by Joe Stenson. Picture. Video -- AFRICA -- Sudan-politics-economy-forex,WRAP KHARTOUM Sudan is shifting from a fixed exchange rate to a managed float, the central bank says, in response to IMF demands but at the risk of fanning popular discontent. 400 words 1200 GMT by Menna Zaki -- AMERICAS -- Ecuador-politics-vote,lead QUITO Leftist economist Andres Arauz will face conservative ex-banker Guillermo Lasso in the second round of Ecuador's presidential election on April 11, the country's National Electoral Council announces. 400 words 0930 GMT US-weather-energy-disaster,WRAP HOUSTON Texas authorities have restored power statewide bringing relief after days of unprecedentedly frigid temperatures, but millions are still struggling without safe, drinkable water. 650 words moved. Picture. Video Entertainment-US-film-assault-Allen,PREVIEW NEW YORK A new documentary series premiering on the HBO network, "Allen v. Farrow," paints a damning picture of Oscar-winning director Woody Allen, particularly regarding his alleged sexual abuse of young adoptive daughter Dylan Farrow. 650 words moved. File picture Haiti-education-children,FOCUS PORT-AU-PRINCE The political crisis paralyzing Haiti is not only hampering young people's schooling and compromising their future, it is aggravating existing challenges that have forced many to grow up far too fast. 750 words moved by Amelie Baron. Picture -- ASIA -- Myanmar-politics-military-funeral,SCENE NAYPYIDAW A sombre Buddhist funeral song rings out over loudspeakers as the body of a young woman killed in Myanmar's anti-coup protests is taken to her final resting place on the outskirts of the capital Naypyidaw. 500 words 1300 GMT. Picture. Video Also moved: Myanmar-politics-military-Facebook -- SPORT -- Tennis-AUS-Open-Osaka MELBOURNE, Australia Australian Open champion Naomi Osaka says she feels comfortable being a role model for the next generation after her fourth Grand Slam victory solidified her position at the forefront of a new era for tennis. 550 words moved. Picture. Video. Graphic Fbl-ENG-Pr,WRAP LONDON Everton earn their first win at Liverpool since 1999 as the troubled Premier League champions crash to a 2-0 defeat in the Merseyside derby, while Chelsea's revival under Thomas Tuchel stalls in a 1-1 draw against Southampton. 650 words moved. Picture. Video. -- ENVIRONMENT -- UN-climate-environment-diplomacy-conflict UNITED NATIONS The UN Security Council will hold a summit of world leaders Tuesday to debate climate change's implications for world peace, an issue on which its 15 members have divergent opinions. 650 words moved by Philippe Rater. File picture afp
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