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Facebook co-workers now 'Metamates' as image evolves

Facebook co-workers now 'Metamates' as image evolves

Meta chief Mark Zuckerberg laid out revamped company values Tuesday, urging workers to be "Metamates" who treat one another with respect and look to the future.

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Markets rise, oil holds losses on Russia-Ukraine hopes

Markets rise, oil holds losses on Russia-Ukraine hopes

Asian markets rebounded and oil held steep losses Wednesday on hopes that Russia will not invade Ukraine after Moscow said some of its troops on the countries' border had started pulling back.

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China inflation slows as govt vows to keep prices under control

China inflation slows as govt vows to keep prices under control

Inflation in China slowed in January, official data showed Wednesday, as the government pledged to keep prices in check in the world's second-biggest economy.

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Russian army, Putin's favoured foreign policy tool

Russian army, Putin's favoured foreign policy tool

Whether they have been camped out on Ukraine's borders or moving tanks across the vast country, Russia's battle-hardened troops have made the world listen to Vladimir Putin, who wants to redefine European security.

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Ukraine's comedian-turned-president stars in crisis

Ukraine's comedian-turned-president stars in crisis

He was the comic from Ukrainian TV who implausibly became president.

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EU court to deliver key rule-of-law judgement

EU court to deliver key rule-of-law judgement

The EU's highest court will rule Wednesday on whether European Union funds can be slashed for member states flouting democratic standards, a case with major implications for Poland and Hungary.

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Ukraine marks 'Day of Unity' as US warns Russia may yet attack

Ukraine marks 'Day of Unity' as US warns Russia may yet attack

A defiant Ukrainian leader urged citizens to celebrate a "Day of Unity" on Wednesday, as Washington warned once again that Russia remains poised to launch a devastating assault.

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Troubled Barca face European reality check on road to recovery

Troubled Barca face European reality check on road to recovery

Joan Laporta claimed Barcelona are "back as big players" but Thursday will mark another checkpoint in the club's decline as they face Napoli in the knock-out stage of the Europa League.

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Ukraine marks 'Day of Unity' as US warns Russian may yet attack

Ukraine marks 'Day of Unity' as US warns Russian may yet attack

A defiant Ukrainian leader urged citizens to celebrate a "Day of Unity" on Wednesday, as Washington warned once again that Russia remains poised to launch a devastating assault.

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As costs jump, Sao Paulo Uber drivers set to launch rival app

As costs jump, Sao Paulo Uber drivers set to launch rival app

The Uber driver's phone bleeps out the signal to pick up a passenger, but he checks the distance and declines: with fuel prices soaring in Brazil, "I've become a mathematician at the wheel," he says.

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