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Olympics-Alpine skiing-Skiers confront challenge of 'flat' slalom in Bormio
Slalom is on relatively gentle part of the Stelvio piste Skiers face challenge to keep speed up Organisers add extra 'rolls' to courseBy Lisa Jucca BORMIO, Italy, Feb 15 (Reuters) - Alpine skiers face an unusual challenge at the men's Winter Olympics slalom in Bormio on Monday: a flat...Reuters
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Olympics-Curling-Britain's men beat Germany, champions Sweden lose again
By Aadi NairCORTINA D'AMPEZZO, Italy, Feb 15 (Reuters) - Bruce Mouat's British men's team picked up a 9-4 round-robin win over Germany at the Winter Games on Sunday, while Olympic champions Sweden suffered their fourth loss of the campaign to leave their title defence on the brink.World ...Reuters
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Ukraine says it struck Taman oil terminal in Russia's Krasnodar region
KYIV, Feb 15 (Reuters) - The Ukrainian military said on Sunday that it had struck the Tamanneftegaz oil terminal in southern Russia's Krasnodar region.In a statement, Kyiv's General Staff said the strike on the terminal near the village of Volna had sparked a fire.Reuters
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Here are the top stories and upcoming coverage plans for Reuters text service as of 11 a.m. GMT/ 6 a.m. ET. For a full schedule of news and events, go to our editorial calendar on Reuters Connect or on Media Express.TOP STORIES GLOBALISRAEL-PALESTINIANS-GAZAIsraeli airstrikes kill 9 in Gaza,...Reuters
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Rubio visits eastern Europe to bolster ties with pro-Trump leaders
Energy cooperation and NATO commitments will be discussedTrump's hard-right supporters view Hungary's Orban as a modelHungary and Orban have maintained ties with MoscowBy Humeyra Pamuk MUNICH, Feb 15 (Reuters) - U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio began a two-day trip to eastern Europe on...Reuters
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Olympics-Alpine skiing-Brignone blows away rivals in giant slalom first leg
Brignone heading for second gold of the GamesItalian 0.34 of a second clear after first runShiffrin only seventhBy Alan Baldwin CORTINA D'AMPEZZO, Italy, Feb 15 (Reuters) - Italy's Federica Brignone made it seem easy as she blew away rivals and looked set for her second Alpine skiing gold...Reuters
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Taiwan president vows to strengthen island's defences in Lunar New Year message
TAIPEI, Feb 15 (Reuters) - Taiwan will strengthen its defence efforts and safeguard the island's security in the year ahead, President Lai Ching-te said in his Lunar New Year message released on Sunday.Lai last year proposed $40 billion in extra defence spending to counter China, which views the...Reuters
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Olympics-Vonn leaves Italian hospital, heading to Treviso airport, sources say
By Sara Rossi CORTINA D'AMPEZZO, Italy, Feb 15 (Reuters) - U.S. skier Lindsey Vonn was discharged on Sunday from the Italian hospital where she was admitted a week ago after the horrific crash that ended her Olympic comeback, two sources close to the matter said.Vonn, the 2010 Olympic champio...Reuters
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Syrian army says it took control of Shaddadi base after coordination with US, agency says
Feb 15 (Reuters) - The Syrian army said it took control of the Shaddadi military base in northeastern Syria after coordination with the United States, the Syrian state news agency reported on Sunday.The move follows the U.S. pullout from al-Tanf strategic base after a Washington-brokered deal to int...Reuters
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Don't get sense EU countries ready to give Ukraine date for membership - EU's Kallas says
MUNICH, Feb 15 (Reuters) - The European Union's foreign policy chief said on Sunday that she did not feel that countries within the bloc were ready to give Ukraine a concrete date for membership."My feeling is that the member states are not ready to give a concrete date," Kaja Kallas tol...Reuters
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Olympics-Vonn leaves Italian hospital, heading to Treviso airport, sources say
By Sara Rossi CORTINA D'AMPEZZO, Italy, Feb 15 (Reuters) - U.S. skier Lindsey Vonn was discharged on Sunday from the Italian hospital where she was admitted a week ago after the horrific crash that ended her Olympic comeback, two sources close to the matter said.Vonn, the 2010 Olympic champio...Reuters
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Olympics-Vonn may be discharged from Italian hospital as early as Sunday, sources say
CORTINA D'AMPEZZO, Italy, Feb 15 (Reuters) - U.S. skier Lindsey Vonn could be released as early as Sunday from the Italian hospital where she was admitted a week ago following a shocking downhill crash that ended her Olympic comeback, two sources close to the matter said.Vonn, the 2010 Olympic ...Reuters
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Visa-only Games highlights Europe's payments headache
ECB keen to wean region off non-EU payments providersVisa has been Olympics' payments partner for four decadesForeign card scheme accounts for 2/3 of euro zone transactionsEsselunga grocery chain says to accept cash at Milan press centre from MondayBy Valentina Za and Giancarlo Navach MILAN, ...Reuters
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Iran open to compromises to reach nuclear deal with US, minister tells BBC
Feb 15 (Reuters) - Iran is ready to consider compromises to reach a nuclear deal with the United States if Washington is willing to discuss lifting sanctions, Iran's Deputy Foreign Minister Majid Takht-Ravanchi told the BBC in an interview published on Sunday.Iran has said it is prepared to disc...Reuters
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Iran open to nuclear deal compromises if US discusses lifting sanctions, minister tells BBC
Feb 15 (Reuters) - Iran is ready to consider compromises to reach a nuclear deal with the U.S. if Washington is willing to discuss lifting sanctions, Iran's Deputy Foreign Minister Majid Takht-Ravanchi told the BBC in an interview published on Sunday.Reuters
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Rubio to visit eastern Europe, bolster ties with pro-Trump leaders
Energy cooperation and NATO commitments will be discussedTrump's hard-right supporters view Hungary's Orban as a modelHungary and Orban have maintained ties with MoscowBy Humeyra Pamuk MUNICH, Feb 15 (Reuters) - U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio is set to begin a two-day trip on Sunday,...Reuters
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Uber expands into 7 new European markets in food-delivery push, FT reports
Feb 15 (Reuters) - Uber UBER.N plans to roll out its delivery business into seven new European countries this year, as tech groups ramp up their efforts in the multibillion-euro food-delivery market, the Financial Times reported on Sunday.The U.S.-based company will launch services in markets includ...Reuters
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Uber enters 7 new European markets in food-delivery push, FT reports
Feb 15 (Reuters) - Uber UBER.N is expanding its delivery business into seven new European countries this year as tech groups ramp up their efforts in the multibillion-euro food-delivery market, the Financial Times reported on Sunday.Reuters
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