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World Bank report highlights 'shockingly large' gap between gender equality laws and enforcement
JOHANNESBURG, Feb 24 (Reuters) - A World Bank report warned of a "shockingly large" gap between legi...
24th February, 2026
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European leaders vow support for Ukraine as war grinds into fifth year
KYIV, Feb 24 (Reuters) - Ukraine has defended its independence since Russia's invasion and will not...
24th February, 2026
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Ukraine touts recapture of eight settlements in rare battlefield success
By Max Hunder KYIV, Feb 23 (Reuters) - Ukraine has regained control of 400 square kilometres of terr...
23rd February, 2026
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Bank of England's Taylor says high U.S. tariffs appear to be here to stay
LONDON, Feb 23 (Reuters) - High U.S. import tariffs appear to be here to stay and their full impact...
23rd February, 2026
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Germany's Merz: disqualified Olympian's helmet symbolizes Ukraine's courage
BERLIN, Feb 23 (Reuters) - Germany's chancellor on Monday weighed in on the disqualification of a Uk...
23rd February, 2026
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Human rights are under assault globally, says UN Secretary General
By Olivia Le Poidevin GENEVA, Feb 23 (Reuters) - Human rights are under assault worldwide, the Unite...
23rd February, 2026
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Pope says peace in Ukraine 'cannot be postponed'
VATICAN CITY, Feb 22 (Reuters) - Pope Leo made an impassioned appeal on Sunday for peace in Ukraine,...
22nd February, 2026
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EU lawmaker urges delay to US trade deal vote after tariff upheaval
By Philip Blenkinsop BRUSSELS, Feb 22 (Reuters) - A senior EU lawmaker proposed on Sunday postponing...
22nd February, 2026
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France to summon US ambassador over comments on far-right activist's death
PARIS, Feb 22 (Reuters) - French foreign minister Jean-Noel Barrot said on Sunday that he would summ...
22nd February, 2026
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5 bodies of migrants washed ashore in east of Libya's capital Tripoli, police officer says
TRIPOLI, Feb 21 (Reuters) - At least five bodies of migrants including two women have been washed as...
21st February, 2026
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Turkish-language drama 'Yellow Letters' wins Berlin Film Festival's top prize
By Miranda Murray BERLIN, Feb 21 (Reuters) - "Yellow Letters," a Turkish-language drama about what h...
21st February, 2026
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After court ruling, Trump says US global tariff rate will rise from 10% to 15%
WASHINGTON, Feb 21 (Reuters) - President Donald Trump said on Saturday he will raise from 10% to 15%...
21st February, 2026