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Russian strikes hit a children's hospital in northern Ukraine,

local officials said, injuring 28 people, including four children. The attack occurred as American

and Russian officials met in Saudi Arabia to discuss a plan to pause strikes on Ukrainian

energy infrastructure and a potential ceasefire in the Black Sea to allow the resumption of grain and fuel exports.

Turkish authorities said they arrested more than 1,100 people during five days of mass protests over the jailing of Ekram Imamoglu, the mayor of Istanbul and opposition leader.

The government banned public gatherings in many cities,

but hundreds of thousands joined demonstrations. Those detained included 10 journalists.

The opposition says Mr. Imamoglu's arrest was politically motivated.

Donald Trump said he would impose a 25% tariff on countries that buy oil or gas from Venezuela.

Mr. Trump said he was introducing the charges in part because Venezuela had, quote,

purposefully and deceitfully sent criminals to America. The levees are scheduled to take effect next month.

China and India are among the top importers of Venezuelan crude.

Business activity in the Eurozone grew at its fastest pace in seven months in March,

according to a closely watched survey compiled by

SMP Global.

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