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Image for Ukraine says new Mariupol evacuation has begun, despite reports of fighting
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Ukraine says new Mariupol evacuation has begun, despite reports of fighting

By Pavel Polityuk KYIV (Reuters) -Ukraine said a new attempt had begun on Friday to evacuate scores...

6th May, 2022

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As Beijing battles outbreak, China warns ‘zero COVID’ doubters

By Eduardo Baptista and David Stanway BEIJING/SHANGHAI (Reuters) -Beijing residents fretted on Frida...

6th May, 2022

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Europe sees travel recovery as COVID restrictions ease

By Paul Sandle and Tim Hepher LONDON/DUBLIN (Reuters) – European airlines and hotel chains are seein...

6th May, 2022

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EU tweaks Russia oil sanctions plan in bid to win over reluctant states – sources

By Francesco Guarascio and Robin Emmott BRUSSELS (Reuters) -The European Commission has proposed cha...

6th May, 2022

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French left-wing parties seal coalition deal to take on Macron

By Sudip Kar-Gupta and Elizabeth Pineau PARIS (Reuters) -France’s Socialist Party sealed a deal on F...

6th May, 2022

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Ukraine and Russia: What you need to know right now

(Reuters) – Ukraine said a new attempt was under way on Friday to evacuate scores of civilians trapp...

6th May, 2022

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Czechs ready to invest in upgrading key pipeline to replace Russian oil

PRAGUE (Reuters) – The Czech Republic is ready to raise its stake in a key pipeline and invest to in...

6th May, 2022

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British Airways-owner IAG scales back summer ramp-up to avoid disruptions

By Paul Sandle LONDON (Reuters) -British Airways-owner IAG cut back plans to ramp up short-haul flig...

6th May, 2022

Image for Ukraine plight could be replicated in East Asia, Japan’s Kishida warns
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Ukraine plight could be replicated in East Asia, Japan’s Kishida warns

LONDON (Reuters) -Japanese Prime Minister Fumio Kishida warned on Thursday that the invasion of Ukra...

6th May, 2022

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Heat pumps, renovations could slash Europe’s Russian gas use – report

By Kate Abnett BRUSSELS (Reuters) – Extensive building renovations and the use of heat pumps could n...

6th May, 2022

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Analysis: Nigeria and Angola responsible for almost half of OPEC+ oil supply gap

By Alex Lawler, Julia Payne and Ron Bousso LONDON/LAGOS (Reuters) – Almost half the shortfall in pla...

6th May, 2022

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ECB rate should be back in positive territory by year end: Villeroy

FRANKFURT (Reuters) -The European Central Bank should raise its deposit rate back into positive terr...

6th May, 2022