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Despite sanctions, UK accused of swimming in 'dirty Russian money'

Despite sanctions, UK accused of swimming in 'dirty Russian money'

As Prime Minister Boris Johnson moves to confront Moscow over its Ukraine invasion, he stands accused of leaving the financial back door wide open by ignoring a "sewer" of Russian money coursing through Britain.

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Russia launches Ukraine invasion

Russia launches Ukraine invasion

Russian President Vladimir Putin launched a full-scale invasion of Ukraine on Thursday, forcing residents to flee for their lives and leaving at least 40 Ukrainian soldiers and 10 civilians dead.

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Malawi polio immunisation starts next month after outbreak

Malawi polio immunisation starts next month after outbreak

Malawi said Thursday it will launch a nationwide polio vaccination campaign next month following the detection of its first case in 30 years and Africa's first in five years.

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Engines giant Rolls-Royce back in profit, seeks CEO

Engines giant Rolls-Royce back in profit, seeks CEO

Rolls-Royce, the British maker of aircraft engines, announced Thursday a return to annual profit in 2021 after it slashed costs, adding that its long-serving chief executive would step down.

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Ukrainians in 'Moscow on the Med' look on in horror

Ukrainians in 'Moscow on the Med' look on in horror

Ukrainians living alongside fellow expats from "brother" Russia in the Mediterranean seaside town of Limassol in Cyprus looked on in horror Thursday at the Russian assault on their homeland.

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Vladimir Putin's long obsession with Ukraine

Vladimir Putin's long obsession with Ukraine

Russian President Vladimir Putin, who launched an invasion of Ukraine on Thursday, has long been obsessed with returning the country to Moscow's fold, in the name of Russia's greatness.

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Zverev's expulsion from Acapulco Open merited: Nadal

Zverev's expulsion from Acapulco Open merited: Nadal

German Olympic tennis singles champion Alexander Zverev's expulsion from the Acapulco Open for his foul-mouthed tantrum was deserved said Spanish legend Rafael Nadal.

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Oil tops $100 after Russian assault on Ukraine

Oil tops $100 after Russian assault on Ukraine

Benchmark oil contract Brent North Sea on Thursday topped $100 per barrel for the first time in more than seven years, this time on supply fears after major producer Russia attacked Ukraine.

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Bloodshed and tears as eastern Ukraine faces Russian attack

Bloodshed and tears as eastern Ukraine faces Russian attack

A son wept over the body of his father among the wreckage of a missile strike in a residential district in the eastern Ukrainian town of Chuguiv as the country woke up Thursday to Russian invasion

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Iran says decisions needed from West to seal nuclear deal

Iran says decisions needed from West to seal nuclear deal

Iran's chief negotiator called on Western governments Thursday to take the necessary decisions to seal a deal at talks in Vienna on reviving a landmark 2015 nuclear agreement.

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