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Russia in four-way talks demanded Ukraine negotiate with separatists, France says
PARIS (Reuters) - Russia agreed to further discussions with France, Germany and Ukraine over the conflict in eastern Ukraine, but said Ukraine must commit to negotiate with separatists in its east, wh...
Feb 11, 2022
Iran’s President Raisi says Tehran “never has hope” in Vienna talks
(Reuters) - Iranian President Ebrahim Raisi said on Friday that Iran "never has hope" in nuclear talks in Vienna about reviving a big power nuclear agreement that the United States quit under then-pre...
Feb 11, 2022
Australia thwarts Chinese plot to fund election candidates – media
SYDNEY (Reuters) - Chinese spies sought to fund candidates for Australia's centre-left Labor opposition party in an upcoming federal election but the plot was foiled by the national security agency, A...
Feb 11, 2022
Finland to sign deal bringing U.S.-built stealth jets to Russian border
By Anne Kauranen and Mike Stone HELSINKI/WASHINGTON (Reuters) - Finland will sign a $9.4 billion agreement on Friday to buy U.S. F-35 fighter jets, bringing 64 radar-evading warplanes to a country bor...
Feb 11, 2022
Macron announces further plans by France and United States to protect environment
PARIS (Reuters) - French President Emmanuel Macron's department announced on Friday new plans by the United States and France to protect the environment, as France hosted the 'One Ocean' summit. "Reco...
Feb 11, 2022
Germany to lift some restrictions next week as COVID peak in sight
BERLIN (Reuters) - Germany is approaching the peak of the coronavirus pandemic and will next week start easing some restrictions with a view to lifting more measures in spring, Chancellor Olaf Scholz ...
Feb 11, 2022
Olympics-Speed skating-Dubreuil aims to end Canadian drought in men’s 500m
By Sakura Murakami BEIJING (Reuters) - Laurent Dubreuil will try to do something no Canadian has managed since the turn of the century when he bids for a spot on the podium in the men's 500m at the Be...
Feb 11, 2022
Olympics-Cross-country skiing-Relentless Niskanen takes gold for Finland in men’s 15km classic
By Philip O'Connor ZHANGJIAKOU, China (Reuters) - Iivo Niskanen put on a brilliant display of skiing to win gold for Finland in the men's 15km classic race at the Beijing Games on Friday, adding the t...
Feb 11, 2022
Situation in Myanmar is “deeply troubling” – Blinken
MELBOURNE (Reuters) - The junta in Myanmar has doubled down on repression and violence, and U.S. President Joe Biden will focus on the situation there when he meets with ASEAN leaders, U.S. Secretary ...
Feb 11, 2022
Russian invasion of Ukraine could come at any time – Blinken
MELBOURNE (Reuters) - Russia has sent more forces to its border with Ukraine and could launch an invasion at any time, including during the Winter Olympics, U.S. Secretary of State Antony Blinken said...
Feb 11, 2022
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