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Canada wants Iran government change, increases sanctions
TORONTO, Feb 14 (Reuters) - Canadian Foreign Affairs Minister Anita Anand said Canada wants a change of government in Iran but would not say whether it would support a U.S. military strike, the Globe and Mail reported on Saturday.“We will not open diplomatic relationships with Iran unless there is a...Reuters
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Olympics-Curling-Canada's Kennedy regrets language in heated exchange but will not apologise
Canada's Kennedy regrets choice of wordsSays he was defending his integritySweden's Eriksson says Canada have committed violations beforeBy Aadi Nair CORTINA D'AMPEZZO, Italy, Feb 14 (Reuters) - Canada curler Marc Kennedy said on Saturday he regretted using an expletive during a heate...Reuters
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Olympics-Speed skating-Unstoppable Stolz blazes to 500m crown for his second Milano Cortina gold
By Pearl Josephine Nazare MILAN, Feb 14 (Reuters) - American speed skating phenomenon Jordan Stolz once again stole the spotlight on Saturday, rocketing to the men's 500 metres title at the Winter Olympics and securing his second gold medal of these Games.Stolz had already met the towering ex...Reuters
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Israeli FM Saar to attend Trump's first Board of Peace meeting on Thursday, official says
Feb 14 (Reuters) - Israel's Foreign Minister Gideon Saar will attend U.S. President Donald Trump's first Board of Peace meeting of leaders on February 19, an Israeli official said on Saturday.Reuters
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WRAPUP 3-Rubio casts US, the 'child of Europe', as critical friend to allies
Secretary of State says US has no interest in seeing 'West's managed decline'Mixed European reactions to Rubio's address Munich Security Conference dominated by changing world orderZelenskiy: US asks Ukraine too often for concessionsAllies say analyses show death of Kremlin critic Na...Reuters
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Olympics-Speed skating-American Stolz wins 500m title for his second Milano Cortina gold
By Pearl Josephine Nazare MILAN, Feb 14 (Reuters) - American Jordan Stolz seized the men's 500 metres title at the Winter Olympics on Saturday, securing his second gold medal of these Games.Stolz, who triumphed in the men's 1,000m on Wednesday, topped a podium completed by Dutchman Jennin...Reuters
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Olympics-Figure skating-Malinin's meltdown proof that pressure can strike even world's best
Routine highlights impact of Olympic pressure on athletesSports psychologist Werthner points to psychological burdenMalinin's lack of Olympic experience may have contributed to nervesBy Lori Ewing MILAN, Feb 14 (Reuters) - Ilia Malinin’s free‑skate collapse at the Milano Cortina Olympics was ...Reuters
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Olympics-Bobsleigh-German 'titans' Lochner and Friedrich on course for two-man showdown
Lochner and Friedrich dominate World Cup two-man racesFriedrich aims to become most successful male bobsleigh OlympianDel Duca seeks rare American medal in bobsleigh eventBy Mitch PhillipsCORTINA D'AMPEZZO, Italy, Feb 14 (Reuters) - The battle between German bobsleigh pilots Johannes Lochner and...Reuters
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Zelenskiy says Russia's change of negotiator meant to postpone any decisions
KYIV, Feb 14 (Reuters) - Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskiy said on Saturday he was surprised that Russia had decided to change the leadership of its negotiating team for peace talks in Geneva next week, a move he said was designed to postpone any decisions.Speaking to journalists on the sideli...Reuters
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Indian lender Manappuram gets RBI nod for Bain Capital to take joint control
Feb 14 (Reuters) - India's Manappuram Finance MNFL.NS has received final approval from the Reserve Bank of India for Bain Capital to acquire joint control and up to 41.66% of the company's equity and convertible instruments, the non‑bank lender said on Saturday.The RBI clearance is in relati...Reuters
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Olympics-Ice hockey-Swiss forward Fiala ruled out of tournament
By Amy Tennery MILAN, Feb 14 (Reuters) - Switzerland forward Kevin Fiala has undergone surgery after suffering an Olympic tournament-ending leg injury during Friday's game against Canada, his country's ice hockey federation said.The Los Angeles Kings winger left the game with less than th...Reuters
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German defence minister calls for predictable U.S. partnership
MUNICH, Feb 14 (Reuters) - German Defence Minister Boris Pistorius called for a predictable and reliable partnership between the United States and its European partners, which he said had to build up their hard defence capacity.Responding to U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio's remarks earlier ...Reuters
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EXCLUSIVE-US military preparing for potentially weeks-long Iran operations
Trump says it has been difficult to make a deal with IranUS fully expects Iran to retaliate, official says A sustained campaign carries more risk to US forces, broader Middle EastBy Phil Stewart and Idrees Ali WASHINGTON, Feb 14 (Reuters) - The U.S. military is preparing for the possibility of su...Reuters
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Zelenskiy says US too often asks Ukraine, not Russia, for concessions
Ukrainian president hopes for serious talks in Geneva next weekUS calls for concessions put onus on Ukraine, Zelenskiy says Russian delegation to Geneva talks to be led by Putin adviser MedinskyBy Max Hunder KYIV, Feb 14 (Reuters) - Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskiy voiced hope on Saturday ...Reuters
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QUOTES-European reaction to Rubio's speech on transatlantic ties at Munich Security Conference
BERLIN, Feb 14 (Reuters) - U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio cast the United States as the "child of Europe" in a message of unity on Saturday at the Munich Security Conference, offering some reassurance as well as more criticism to allies after a year of strained ties.This is the European...Reuters
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Olympics-Ice hockey-Latvia's best ever team will keep getting better, says Girgensons
By Trevor Stynes MILAN, Feb 14 (Reuters) - Latvia picked up their first win of the men's Olympic ice hockey tournament against Germany on Saturday, and forward Zemgus Girgensons believes this is the best team they have had and they will only get better.After opening Group C with a 5-1 defeat...Reuters
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Olympics-Condom crisis hits Milano Games on Valentine's Day
By Karolos GrohmannMILAN, Feb 14 (Reuters) - Athletes at the Milano Cortina Games seem to have embraced Valentine’s week with their trademark Olympic intensity, racing through their free condom supply to leave dispensers empty before the big day itself.Some 10,000 prophylactics were distributed acro...Reuters
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NATO's Rutte says Russians suffering 'crazy losses' in Ukraine
BERLIN, Feb 14 (Reuters) - Russia is suffering "crazy losses" in Ukraine, tallying around 65,000 soldiers over the last two months, NATO Secretary General Mark Rutte said on Saturday at the Munich Security Conference.Separately, he told a media roundtable that the NATO alliance was strong en...Reuters
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Olympics-Freestyle skiing-Australia's Anthony earns redemption with dual moguls gold
Anthony first Australian with two Winter Olympics goldsAmericans Kauf and Lemley take silver and bronze Heavy snow impacts visibility during dual moguls finalsBy Lisa Richwine LIVIGNO, Italy, Feb 14 (Reuters) - Australia's Jakara Anthony won the gold medal in the women's freestyle skiing ...Reuters
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Olympics-Games chief happy at halfway mark despite rocky preparations
Headaches in run-up included sliding centre and ice hockey arena Ticket sales at around 85%, some events sold outMany things outside our control, Games CEO saysBy Karolos Grohmann MILAN, Feb 14 (Reuters) - The Milano Cortina Olympics reached the halfway mark on Saturday, having avoided any major ...Reuters
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