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IMF, World Bank chiefs warn of global impacts from Ukraine war

IMF, World Bank chiefs warn of global impacts from Ukraine war

The leaders of the World Bank and IMF signaled Thursday they were ready to help Ukraine, while warning that Russia's invasion will have repercussions for the global economic recovery.

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Russian soldiers drop from sky at edge of Kyiv

Russian soldiers drop from sky at edge of Kyiv

The Russian forces came in shooting as they dropped from the open doors of helicopters to gain control of a strategic airport on the edge of Kyiv.

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Science of sleep: Why a good night's rest gets harder with age

Science of sleep: Why a good night's rest gets harder with age

It's well known that getting a good night's sleep becomes more difficult as we age, but the underlying biology for why this happens has remained poorly understood.

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IMF chief warns of 'significant economic risk' from Ukraine conflict

IMF chief warns of 'significant economic risk' from Ukraine conflict

IMF Managing Director Kristalina Georgieva on Thursday warned the conflict in Ukraine will have repercussions for the global economic recovery.

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Captain's 'belief' for Kishan as India thrash Sri Lanka

Captain's 'belief' for Kishan as India thrash Sri Lanka

Opener Ishan Kishan on Thursday said skipper Rohit Sharma's belief helped him overcome a dip in form to smash 89 and lead India to a 62-run win over Sri Lanka in the opening Twenty20 international.

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UK imposes unprecedented sanctions on Russia's 'dictator' regime

UK imposes unprecedented sanctions on Russia's 'dictator' regime

Britain on Thursday imposed a biting package of sanctions on Russia that Prime Minister Boris Johnson said would degrade its economy "for years to come", as he slammed President Vladimir Putin in unusually personal terms.

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'Sunglasses hide tears' as show goes on at Milan Fashion Week

'Sunglasses hide tears' as show goes on at Milan Fashion Week

The fashion set put their best face forward on Thursday despite worries over the invasion of Ukraine, as Milan Fashion Week guests and workers vowed to go on with the shows.

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Biden says G7 will impose 'devastating' sanctions on Russia

Biden says G7 will impose 'devastating' sanctions on Russia

US President Joe Biden announced "devastating" Western sanctions against Russia on Thursday and was shortly to address the American people on the unfolding invasion of Ukraine.

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SWIFT, the global finance arm that the West can twist

SWIFT, the global finance arm that the West can twist

An exclusion from SWIFT, a very discreet but important cog in the machinery of international finance, is one of the most disruptive of the possible sanctions that the West could deploy against Russia for its invasion of Ukraine.

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Verstappen says race director Masi 'thrown under bus' in Abu Dhabi GP storm

Verstappen says race director Masi 'thrown under bus' in Abu Dhabi GP storm

Formula One world champion Max Verstappen said on Thursday he thinks former FIA race director Michael Masi was "thrown under a bus" after he was removed following last season's dramatic final Grand Prix in Abu Dhabi.

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