Russia election to tighten Putin's grip, opponents stage noon protest Source: reuters.com https://www.reuters.com/world/europe/russias-presidential-vote-starts-final-day-with-accusations-kyiv-sabotage-2024-03-17/

US congressional funding fights take toll on housing aid programs Source: reuters.com https://www.reuters.com/world/us/us-congressional-funding-fights-take-toll-housing-aid-programs-2024-03-17/