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Stocks rebound, oil falls in volatile trading

Stocks rebound, oil falls in volatile trading

US and European stocks surged on Wednesday while oil fell after days of market turmoil over Russia's invasion of Ukraine.

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Biden orders work to begin on future digital dollar

Biden orders work to begin on future digital dollar

President Joe Biden on Wednesday ordered government agencies to begin work on creating a digital US dollar, weighing the risks and benefits of a move that could be a game changer for the global financial system.

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Israel's president on landmark Turkey trip to 'restart' ties

Israel's president on landmark Turkey trip to 'restart' ties

Israel's president met with Turkish leader Recep Tayyip Erdogan in Ankara on Wednesday, in the first visit by an Israeli head of state to Turkey since 2007, as the countries seek to mend fractured ties.

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Turkey hosts top Russia, Ukraine diplomats in bid for peace

Turkey hosts top Russia, Ukraine diplomats in bid for peace

The Russian and Ukrainian foreign ministers will Thursday hold face-to-face talks in southern Turkey in the first high-level contact between Kyiv and Moscow since Russia invaded its neighbour two weeks ago.

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Devout Jews in Ukraine stay to pray and await 'apocalypse'

Devout Jews in Ukraine stay to pray and await 'apocalypse'

In a synagogue in the western Ukrainian city of Uman, two people are worshipping in the cold and darkness.

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Elon Musk aims to end controls on his Tesla tweets

Elon Musk aims to end controls on his Tesla tweets

Tesla chief Elon Musk is trying to cancel an agreement he made in 2018 with the US stock market regulator (SEC) that requires some of his tweets to be approved by lawyers before they are posted.

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Portugal winger Pedro Neto signs new Wolves deal

Portugal winger Pedro Neto signs new Wolves deal

Portugal winger Pedro Neto celebrated his 22nd birthday on Wednesday by signing a new long-term contract at Wolves, committing himself to the Premier League club until 2027.

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Canada pledges more military gear for Ukraine

Canada pledges more military gear for Ukraine

Canada will send an additional $50 million worth of military equipment to help Ukraine in the fight against Russia, Prime Minister Justin Trudeau said Wednesday in Berlin.

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'Brothers forever': many in Serbia back Russia amid global outcry

'Brothers forever': many in Serbia back Russia amid global outcry

Amid the thunder of pro-Russian slogans and anti-NATO chants in the streets of Serbia's capital Belgrade, Marko Vezmar was unrepentant in his support for President Vladimir Putin and the invasion of Ukraine.

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Wales recall centre Davies, Navidi for France

Wales recall centre Davies, Navidi for France

Wales coach Wayne Pivac has named Josh Navidi at openside flanker for the Six Nations match against France in Cardiff on Friday, while also handing a return to veteran centre Jonathan Davies.

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