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Ukraine conflict: Russia doubles interest rate after rouble slumps

The Russian currency plummeted 30% against the US dollar after Western countries imposed new sanctions. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/6NbOhkW

Ukraine's President Zelensky rejects Russia's Belarus peace talks offer, saying it's not neutral

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Russia’s currency plummets over fears of sanctions’ bite.

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As tensions simmer, China demands US action to improve ties

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Texas’ Attorney General Faces a Tough Primary. Will Trump’s Nod Be Enough?

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‘We Chatted as We Walked the Two Blocks to Her Apartment’

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Moderna CEO says the pandemic will end this year, but new Omicron-specific boosters may be needed

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Ex-Prosecutor Says She Can Prove Trump Committed Two Crimes

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‘Saturday Night Live’ Pays Tribute to Ukraine

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Pentagon Official: Russia Has Lost ‘Momentum’ in Ukraine Invasion

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CPAC: US conservatives talk Ukraine, Putin and Biden

US conservatives are angry with their own president but divided over how to confront Russia's leader. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/DmvzxR7

Former ‘ER’ costars Anthony Edwards, Mare Winningham secretly wed last year after 35 years of friendship

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Ukrainian forces put up a fierce fight to hold the capital.

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Russia bans British airlines from its airspace

Russia says the move is a response to the UK's 'unfriendly' decision to ban Aeroflot from the UK. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/8DrLHqz

Russia bans British airlines from its airspace

Russia says the move is a response to the UK's 'unfriendly' decision to ban Aeroflot from the UK. source https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/business-60505417?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=KARANGA

Ukrainian troops killed on Snake Island to be honored.

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Why war in Ukraine means the end of the liberal world order

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Word of the Day: galvanize

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WATCH: Huge explosion seen in sky over Ukraine's capital Kyiv

A large explosion in the sky is captured on camera on the second day of Russia's assault. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2eonS14

Poem: Albeit

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In pictures: Russia launches assault on Ukraine

Russian forces have crossed Ukraine's borders, bombing military targets near big cities. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/h8BAQaM

Ukraine conflict: What we know about the invasion

Russia has launched a large-scale military attack on its southern neighbour - here's what we know. source https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-europe-60504334?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=KARANGA

Word of the Day: macabre

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Ukraine conflict: What we know about the invasion

Russia has launched a large-scale military attack on its southern neighbour - here's what we know. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/ArfPTzl

Seth Meyers Considers Trump’s Putin Praise

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Nkosana Makate: The South African taking on Vodacom

South African Nkosana Makate is in line for a huge pay out after a 14-year court battle with Vodacom. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/kjJL4Nz

What Do You Collect?

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The limits of a Europe whole and free.

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Ukraine conflict: Putin tells Russians security is non-negotiable

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Ukraine conflict: Putin tells Russians security is non-negotiable

The Russian president praises the military as the US warns an invasion of Ukraine is beginning. source https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-europe-60490660?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=KARANGA

Word of the Day: requisition

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Chetan Kumar: Indian actor arrested for tweet on Karnataka hijab row judge

Chetan Kumar was held for criticising a judge who is hearing pleas against a ban on hijabs in schools. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/kg7KFLr

‘There will be losses’: Ukraine braces for possible conflict.

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Tonga volcano: Internet restored five weeks after eruption

The Pacific island nation was cut off from the world for weeks after an undersea volcano erupted. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/RhJwtgi

Republican Party's Weird Salute To GOP Presidents Quickly Flies Off The Rails

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Seth Meyers on Trump’s ‘Truth Social’ Stumbles

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U.S. diplomatic staff relocate from Ukraine to Poland.

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No Corrections: Feb. 21, 2022

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Kremlin pours cold water on Ukraine peace summit plan

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Quotation of the Day: ‘Fortress Australia’ Has a New Message: Come Back

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Graham Potter: One of Australia's most wanted men nabbed after 12-year hunt

Convicted killer Graham Potter, 64, was on the run after failing to appear for a 2010 court date. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/ALmvMHP

U.S. says Russia has a list of Ukrainians to kill or detain after an invasion.

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Ukrainian officials run from apparent shelling

Watch the moment when a group including the interior minister take cover in eastern Ukraine. source https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-europe-60452146?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=KARANGA

Tennessee woman accused of raping at least 9 students; community shaken by allegations: report

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Germany wins gold and silver in four-man bobsled.

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Ethiopia starts generating power from River Nile dam

A "monumental day" for Ethiopia but Egypt and Sudan fear it will reduce their share of Nile waters. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/mKxDBNV

Shelling and evacuations in Ukraine’s east could give Putin a pretext to invade.

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Ferry fire: Missing Euroferry Olympia passenger found alive off Corfu

The man was spotted on the ship's stern and contacted rescuers, but 11 people remain missing. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/G63WfSk

Mexican army moves in on drug lord's home town

Landmines planted by rival gangs in the area killed one and injured others in recent weeks. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/o7hOzl4

Viral Video Crushes Donald Trump With His Own Words About Pleading The Fifth

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Russia-backed rebels in Ukraine call for taking up arms.

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China charges blogger with insulting Korean War dead

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China’s fastest Olympics entrant? Climb aboard.

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Ahmedabad 2008 blasts: India court sentences 38 to death

The deadly bombings in Gujarat state had killed 57 people and left hundreds injured. source https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-asia-india-60428341?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=KARANGA

Winter Olympics: Kamila Valieva treatment by entourage 'chilling' - IOC

It was "chilling" the way a distraught Kamila Valieva was treated by her coach and raises concerns for the future, says IOC president Thomas Bach. source https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/winter-olympics/60417450?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=KARANGA

Finland will play for the gold medal in men’s hockey.

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Greek ferry: Hundreds evacuated from Olympia blaze off Corfu

Greek and Italian boats rush to rescue 288 people from a ferry but not everyone is accounted for. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/pCNaObT

Ahmedabad 2008 blasts: India court sentences 38 to death

The deadly bombings in Gujarat state had killed 57 people and left hundreds injured. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/7AvrnfF

Trevor Noah: Russia Loves Playing Chess

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Afghanistan: Six-year-old boy rescued from well dies

The boy was reportedly unresponsive when he was pulled out days after he had fallen down the well. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/QO3mq5R

The Moral Danger of Declaring the Pandemic Over Too Soon

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Could Thursday Be the Worst Day Yet for Trump and His Kids?

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Hillary Clinton Shows Failsafe Way To Know Donald Trump, Fox News Are Lying

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Word of the Day: vice versa

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Mali conflict: Macron announces troops to leave after nine years

France says growing hostility from Mali's new military junta forced the withdrawal from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/hxQ6mkv

Mali Conflict: Macron announces troops to leave after nine years