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Ukraine's Zelenskiy says allies to provide new energy and military aid within 10 days
KYIV, Feb 15 (Reuters) - Ukraine has agreed new energy and military support packages with European allies ahead of the fourth anniversary of Russia's full-scale invasion on February 24, President Volodymyr Zelenskiy said on Sunday.Kyiv is aiming to rally support among partners as it struggles to...Reuters
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Olympics-Freestyle-Canada's Kingsbury claims gold in new dual moguls event
Kingsbury wins Canada's first gold at Milano Cortina GamesHorishima claims silver, Graham takes bronze in dual mogulsNew Olympic event uses head-to-head elimination formatBy Lisa Richwine and Alvise Armellini LIVIGNO, Italy, Feb 15 (Reuters) - Canada's Mikael Kingsbury won the gold medal ...Reuters
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Olympics-Bobsleigh-Germany's Nolte sets the pace in Monobob
World Cup winner leads at halfwayMeyers Taylor and Humphries on her tailAll athletes have identical sledsBy Mitch PhillipsCORTINA D'AMPEZZO, Italy, Feb 15 (Reuters) - Germany's World Cup winner Laura Nolte carried her hot season's form into the Olympics on Sunday when she built a healthy...Reuters
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US says it interdicted and boarded vessel defying Trump's quarantine
Feb 15 (Reuters) - The U.S. Department of Defense conducted a maritime interdiction and boarding of the vessel Veronica III, which tried to defy President Donald Trump’s quarantine, the department said on Sunday."Overnight, U.S. forces conducted a right-of-visit, maritime interdiction and boardi...Reuters
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Rubio visits eastern Europe to bolster ties with pro-Trump leaders
Energy cooperation and NATO commitments discussedTrump's hard-right supporters view Hungary's Orban as a model Slovakia and Orban have maintained ties with MoscowBy Humeyra Pamuk BUDAPEST, Feb 15 (Reuters) - U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio began a two-day trip to eastern Europe on Sun...Reuters
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Iran says potential energy, mining and aircraft deals on table in talks with US
Iran and U.S. to hold further talks in Geneva on TuesdayTehran signals flexibility on nuclear programme in exchange for sanctions reliefIran says a deal must deliver economic gains for both sides Feb 15 (Reuters) - Iran is pursuing a nuclear agreement with the U.S. that delivers economic benefits...Reuters
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Ukrainian anti-graft authorities detain ex-minister in major case
KYIV, Feb 15 (Reuters) - Ukrainian anti-corruption detectives have detained a former energy minister as part of a wide-ranging probe that sparked a political crisis last November over high-level graft, the National Anti-Corruption Bureau of Ukraine said on Sunday.The so-called "Midas" case c...Reuters
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Olympics-Speed skating-Soft-ice doubts melt away as Milano Cortina track produces five records
By Pearl Josephine Nazare MILAN, Feb 15 (Reuters) - When speed skaters arrived at the Milano Cortina Games muttering about soft ice, veteran ice master Mark Messer barely blinked - and five Olympic track records later, his confidence has been thoroughly vindicated.The first fell on the opening da...Reuters
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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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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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