Vladimir Putin's long obsession with Ukraine
Russian President Vladimir Putin, who launched an invasion of Ukraine on Thursday, has long been obsessed with returning the country to Moscow's fold, in the name of Russia's greatness.
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Zverev's expulsion from Acapulco Open merited: Nadal
German Olympic tennis singles champion Alexander Zverev's expulsion from the Acapulco Open for his foul-mouthed tantrum was deserved said Spanish legend Rafael Nadal.
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Oil tops $100 after Russian assault on Ukraine
Benchmark oil contract Brent North Sea on Thursday topped $100 per barrel for the first time in more than seven years, this time on supply fears after major producer Russia attacked Ukraine.
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Bloodshed and tears as eastern Ukraine faces Russian attack
A son wept over the body of his father among the wreckage of a missile strike in a residential district in the eastern Ukrainian town of Chuguiv as the country woke up Thursday to Russian invasion
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Iran says decisions needed from West to seal nuclear deal
Iran's chief negotiator called on Western governments Thursday to take the necessary decisions to seal a deal at talks in Vienna on reviving a landmark 2015 nuclear agreement.
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Ukrainians wake up to sounds of bombings as war hits home
Frightened Ukrainians took to subway stations on Thursday as air raid sirens rang out across the country's main cities following Russia's launch of its feared military attack.
Read moreOil tops $100, havens rally, stocks dive as Russia invades Ukraine
Oil prices soared past $100 and safe havens rallied while equities tumbled Thursday after Russian President Vladimir Putin sent forces into Ukraine, accelerating fears of a major war in eastern Europe.
Read moreRussia's Putin launches invasion of Ukraine
Russian President Vladimir Putin launched an attack on Ukraine on Thursday with explosions heard across the country and its foreign minister warning a "full-scale invasion" was underway.
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Swiss fondue robot out to cause a stir in Paris
Switzerland's national dish is fondue, a simmering pot of heartwarming melted cheese -- that can now be prepared, stirred up and served by a robot, thanks to some hi-tech wizardry.
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Israeli strikes kill six near Damascus: monitor
At least six pro-government fighters, including Syrian troops, were killed in Israeli air strikes Thursday targeting positions held by Iran-backed groups near the capital Damascus, a war monitor reported.
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