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| - Duty Editor: Lachlan Carmichael Email: Lachlan.Carmichael@afp.com -- TOP STORIES -- + Iran has 'fruitful' talks with UN nuke chief + Niger set for first democratic transition + Condemnation after two killed in Myanmar unrest + Fiery plane engine debris falls on US city + King Novak wins ninth Aus Open Iran-nuclear-politics-US-IAEA,WRAP TEHRAN Iran says it held "fruitful" talks with the UN nuclear watchdog chief in Tehran, ahead of a deadline when it is to restrict the agency's inspections unless Washington lifts painful sanctions. 700 words 1600 GMT. Picture. Video Niger-vote,WRAP NIAMEY Niger votes in a presidential run-off between two political heavyweights that is set to bring about the first democratic transition of power in the coup-prone country's history. 750 words 1600 GMT by Boureima Hama and Amaury Hauchard. Picture. Video. Graphic. 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 moved. Picture. Video 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 Tennis-AUS-Open MELBOURNE, Australia Peerless world number one Novak Djokovic demolishes Russia's Daniil Medvedev in straight sets to win his ninth Australian Open title and extend his record-breaking reign at Melbourne Park. 650 words moved by Martin Parry. Picture. Graphic Also moved: Tennis-AUS-Open-Djokovic-injury Tennis-AUS-Open-Djokovic,PROFILE Tennis-AUS-Open-Djokovic-wins,POINTS Tennis-AUS-Open-Djokovic,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-Tanzania-WHO,lead DAR ES SALAAM, Tanzania The head of the World Health Organization appeals to Tanzania to take "robust action" against Covid-19 in the country, where the president has long played down the virus. 500 words moved. File Picture Health-virus-Britain,lead LONDON The UK government vows to offer a first coronavirus vaccine dose to every adult by the end of July, as it readies to announce a gradual easing of its third lockdown in England. 650 words moved by Jitendra Joshi. Picture Health-virus-Israel,lead TEL AVIV Israel takes a step towards normalcy, re-opening a raft of businesses and services from pandemic lockdowns, but with some only available to fully vaccinated "green pass" holders. 600 words 1530 GMT by Alexandra Vardi. Picture. Video 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 -- EUROPE -- Spain-rights-protest,FOCUS BARCELONA For some protesters fighting police in the streets of Barcelona, last week's controversial arrest and jailing of a Spanish rapper was the spark that lit a larger bonfire of grievances. 700 words 1500 GMT. Picture. Graphic 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 -- MIDDLE EAST -- Sudan-politics-economy-forex,WRAP KHARTOUM Sudan announces it is ditching its fixed exchange rate and adopting a managed float, in line with an IMF programme but at the risk of fanning already-smouldering popular discontent. 620 words 1530 GMT by Menna Zaki -- AFRICA -- DRCongo-health-virus-Ebola,WRAP GOMA Four people have died from Ebola during a new outbreak in the Democratic Republic of Congo, where people are resisting measures to contain the disease, officials said. 400 words 1500 GMT -- AMERICAS -- Ecuador-politics-vote,2ndlead 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. 500 words moved. File picture 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 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 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 moved. 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. 500 words moved. Picture. Video. Graphic -- 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 -- ENTERTAINMENT -- 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 afp
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