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Rubio to visit eastern Europe, bolster ties with pro-Trump leaders
MUNICH, Feb 15 (Reuters) – U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio is set to begin a two-day trip on Sunday, to bolster ties with Slovakia and Hungary, whose conservative leaders, […]
US Justice Department sends letter regarding Epstein files redactions to lawmakers, Politico reports
Feb 14 (Reuters) – The U.S. Department of Justice sent a letter to lawmakers regarding redactions in the files pertaining to convicted sex offender Jeffrey Epstein, Politico reported on Saturday. […]
Australia pledges $2.7 billion to progress nuclear submarine shipyard build
SYDNEY, Feb 15 (Reuters) – Australia said on Sunday it would spend A$3.9 billion ($2.76 billion) to progress construction of a shipyard that will help deliver nuclear-powered submarines under the […]
New Zealand braces for more heavy rain, severe gales after floods kill one person
SYDNEY, Feb 15 (Reuters) – New Zealand’s weather forecaster on Sunday warned of intensifying heavy rain and severe gales for the country’s North Island, a day after floods linked to […]
China rallies past Italy in Olympic women’s curling
CORTINA D’AMPEZZO, Italy, Feb. 14 (Xinhua) — China came from behind to defeat host Italy 8-7 in the women’s curling tournament at the Milan-Cortina Olympic Winter Games here on Saturday. […]
Brazil kicks off Carnival weekend with massive street celebrations
RIO DE JANEIRO, Feb. 14 (Xinhua) — Brazil kicked off its most emblematic celebration this weekend as Carnival festivities fill streets, sambadromes and public squares across the country with music, […]
Gu Ailing “bummed” about FIS training schedule after reaching Olympic big air final
LIVIGNO, Italy, Feb. 14 (Xinhua) — After advancing to the women’s big air final Saturday here at the Milan-Cortina Winter Olympics, Gu Ailing voiced frustration with the International Ski and […]
China’s Gu, Liu secure spots in women’s freeski big air final at Milan-Cortina
LIVIGNO, Italy, Feb. 14 (Xinhua) — Defending champion Gu Ailing of China advanced to the final of the women’s freeski big air event at the Milan-Cortina Winter Olympics along with […]
Day 8 Roundup: Pinheiro Braathen claims historic Winter Olympic gold for S. America, Anthony wins inaugural dual moguls
MILAN, Feb. 14 (Xinhua) — Brazil’s Lucas Pinheiro Braathen captured the men’s giant slalom title at the Milan-Cortina Games on Saturday, marking South America’s first-ever Winter Olympic medal, while Australia’s […]
12 people missing after boat sinks in C. Sudan: sources
KHARTOUM, Feb. 14 (Xinhua) — At least 12 people went missing on Saturday after a boat carrying 16 passengers capsized in the Wad Al-Zaki area in central Sudan’s White Nile […]