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Olympics-Ice hockey-Poulin back with a bang for Canada but happy just to be on the ice
Poulin returns from injury after missing two gamesCanada advances to semi-finalsPoulin equals Olympic scoring recordBy Trevor Stynes and Giulio Piovaccari MILAN, Feb 14 (Reuters) - Marie-Philip Poulin made an impressive return from injury on Saturday, equalling the record for most career goals i...Reuters
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Olympics-Speed skating-Stolz savours 'historic battles' with De Boo after more Milano Cortina glory
By Pearl Josephine Nazare MILAN, Feb 14 (Reuters) - Jordan Stolz is relishing his growing rivalry with Dutch speed skater Jenning de Boo after the American sensation once again edged his European challenger to claim his second gold medal at the Milano Cortina Olympics on Saturday.Stolz blazed to ...Reuters
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Olympics-Ice hockey-Canada into semis, as Poulin returns from injury and ties Games scoring record
Poulin equals Olympic scoring recordFinland face Switzerland for final last four spotBy Trevor Stynes MILAN, Feb 14 (Reuters) - Canada captain Marie-Philip Poulin returned from injury and tied the record for most goals in women's Olympic ice hockey as the defending champions reached the semi...Reuters
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Exxon Mobil can sue California attorney general for defamation over recycling, judge rules
Judge rejects Rob Bonta's immunity claim in defamation caseAttorney general accused Exxon of lies, deceptionClaims against environmental groups are dismissedBy Jonathan Stempel Feb 13 (Reuters) - A federal judge on Friday rejected California Attorney General Rob Bonta's bid to dismiss Exx...Reuters
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Charli xcx closes 'brat summer' chapter with new mockumentary at Berlin Film Festival
Charli xcx reflects on music industry in "The Moment"Features Alexander Skarsgard, Kylie Jenner, Julia FoxDirector Aidan Zamiri helped to explore the lifespan of art BERLIN, Feb 14 (Reuters) - British popstar Charli xcx was vaulted into super stardom when the "brat summer" trend t...Reuters
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Olympics-Speed skating-Unstoppable Stolz blazes to 500m crown for his second Milano Cortina gold
Stolz wins 500m gold, sets Olympic record of 33.77 secondsDutchman De Boo takes silver again, Canada's Dubreuil secures bronzeCanada advances in women's team pursuit, joined by Japan, U.S. and the NetherlandsBy Pearl Josephine Nazare MILAN, Feb 14 (Reuters) - American speed skating phenom...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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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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Tennis-Muchova beats Mboko in Qatar Open final to end six-year title drought
DOHA, Qatar, Feb 14 (Reuters) - Former French Open finalist Karolina Muchova ended a six-year trophy drought on Saturday, when she beat Canadian Victoria Mboko 6-4 7-5 to win the Qatar Open and clinch her first WTA 1000 title.The Czech Republic's Muchova, who has struggled with multiple injuries...Reuters
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Olympics-Ice hockey-Canada into semis, with Poulin back from injury and equalling scoring record
By Trevor Stynes MILAN, Feb 14 (Reuters) - Canada captain Marie-Philip Poulin returned from injury and tied the record for most goals in women's Olympic ice hockey as the defending champions reached the semi-finals with a 5-1 win over Germany on Saturday.Five-time Olympian Poulin missed her...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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Olympics-Curling-World body steps up officiating after Sweden accuse Canada of cheating
By Aadi Nair CORTINA D'AMPEZZO, Italy, Feb 14 (Reuters) - World Curling said on Saturday that it would have officials monitoring for rule violations during the rest of the competition at the Olympics after Sweden's men's team accused Canada of cheating in a tense round-robin game. ...Reuters
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Olympics-Curling-Schwaller's Switzerland beat Canada to remain unbeaten at Games
By Aadi NairCORTINA D'AMPEZZO, Italy, Feb 14 (Reuters) - Yannick Schwaller's Switzerland continued their perfect start at the Milano Cortina Winter Olympics on Saturday, beating Brad Jacobs's Canada 9-5 to remain the only undefeated team in the men's competition.Switzerland's fou...Reuters
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Israeli FM Saar to attend Trump's first Board of Peace meeting on Thursday, officials say
Feb 14 (Reuters) - Israeli Foreign Minister Gideon Saar will attend U.S. President Donald Trump's first formal Board of Peace meeting on February 19, two Israeli officials said on Saturday.U.S. officials told Reuters this week that Trump will announce a multi-billion dollar reconstruction plan f...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 MedinskyZelenskiy suggests Russian negotiator change is delay tacticBy Max Hunder KYIV, Feb 14 (Reuters) - Ukra...Reuters
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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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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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