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China's economic ambitions hit limits to growth as its national congress meets
Mar 3, 2026 - World 
China’s progress in building a modern economy, evident in its kung-fu fighting robots and self-parking cars, is hitting limits as a downturn in its housing industry drags on and young people struggle to find jobs
Iranian drones hit the U.S. Embassy in Saudi Arabia, while hundreds are reported dead in Iran
Mar 3, 2026 - World 
Iran struck the U.S. Embassy in Saudi Arabia's capital with a drone early Tuesday as it kept hitting targets around the region, while the United States and Israel pounded Iran with airstrikes in what U.S. President Trump suggested was just the start of a relentless campaign that could last more than a month.
Dutch museum makes 'needle in a haystack' confirmation of Rembrandt painting
Mar 3, 2026 - World 
The Rijksmuseum says a painting once dismissed as “not a Rembrandt” is now confirmed as a work by the Dutch Golden Age master
How race and religion have always played a role in who gets refuge in the U.S.
Mar 3, 2026 - World 
The different treatment of Ukrainian versus Central American, African, Haitian and other asylum seekers has prompted criticism that the administration is enforcing immigration policies in racist ways, favoring white, European, mostly Christian refugees over other groups.
2 killed and 3 hurt in helicopter emergency landing in Philippines
Mar 3, 2026 - World 
A civilian helicopter has made an emergency landing east of the Philippine capital, killing two of five people onboard and injuring the rest
