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Tsurenko withdraws from U.S. Open with elbow injury

NEW YORK (Reuters) – Ukraine’s Lesia Tsurenko has withdrawn from the U.S. Open with a right elbow injury, tournament organisers said on Monday. Tsurenko, who lost in the New York quarter-final last year to eventual champion Naomi Osaka, was scheduled to face B... More »

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Pera, Cornet advance as thunderstorms rumble in the Bronx

(Reuters) – American Bernarda Pera and France’s Alize Cornet advanced to the second round with straight sets victories at the rain-hit Bronx Open in New York on Sunday. Pera, who lost to Veronika Kudermetova twice this year, got her revenge with a convincing 6... More »

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France’s Macron urges more dialogue with Iran, regrets…

PARIS (Reuters) – French President Emmanuel Macron said on Monday he regretted Iran’s announcement that it would exceed the allowed enriched uranium limit, but that Paris would hold talks with Iran and its partners to avoid any further escalation in the region... More »

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Wawrinka battles past Tsitsipas, Federer and Nadal dazzle

PARIS (Reuters) – Stan Wawrinka rolled back the years to stop Stefanos Tsitsipas in his tracks in the match of the tournament on Sunday to set up a French Open quarter-final against fellow Swiss Roger Federer. Giving away 14 years to the swashbuckling young Gr... More »

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Chernobyl comes back to life in Ukrainian computer game

KIEV (Reuters) – A Ukrainian computer game that brings to life a town abandoned after the Chernobyl nuclear disaster may not sound like everyone’s idea of fun but has attracted 60,000 people globally since its launch in October. Players of “Isotopium: Chernoby... More »

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Trump says had ‘long and very good’ talk with Russia’s Putin

WASHINGTON (Reuters) – U.S. President Donald Trump on Friday said he had a “very productive” call with Russian President Vladimir Putin on issues ranging from North Korea, Ukraine and Venezuela to trade and nuclear weapons. Trump, in a series of tweets, also a... More »

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Bears in Russian zoo predict Ukrainian election

KRASNOYARSK, Russia (Reuters) – “Anyone but Poroshenko!” cried the crowd in a Russian zoo on Thursday as a brown bear made its way toward a butternut squash bearing a picture of Ukrainian President Petro Poroshenko. Buyan, resident of a zoo on the outskirts of... More »

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Exclusive: Coal deal showcases lack of transparency in Ukraine

NOVOVOLYNSK, Ukraine (Reuters) – Ukrainian police are investigating two companies and a factory over a coal deal which some anti-corruption campaigners say epitomizes the difficulties of doing business in the east European country. The sums involved in the dea... More »

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Brexit crisis tipped for British asparagus as EU seasonal workers…

ROSS-ON-WYE, England (Reuters) – For almost 100 years, Chris Chinn’s family has farmed asparagus in the rolling hills of the Wye Valley in western England. This year, he fears uncertainty around Britain’s departure from the European Union will keep his eastern... More »

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Halep claims tough win, Serena retires ill at Indian Wells

(Reuters) – World number two Simona Halep survived a tough challenge from Ukrainian qualifier Kateryna Kozlova to win their third round match 7-6(3) 7-5 at the BNP Paribas Open in Indian Wells, California, on Sunday. The Romanian finally put away the 114th ran... More »

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U.S. House panel launches probe into possible obstruction by Trump

WASHINGTON (Reuters) – The House Judiciary Committee will seek documents from more than 60 people and organizations as it begins investigations into possible obstruction of justice and abuse of power by President Donald Trump, the panel’s chairman said on Sund... More »

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Merkel confirms EU deal on Nord Stream 2 pipeline

BERLIN (Reuters) – European Union countries have reached an agreement on how to regulate Russia’s Nord Stream 2 pipeline, Chancellor Angela Merkel said on Friday, declining to give details on the compromise. “Regarding the gas directive, we have reached an agr... More »

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Berlinale unrolls green carpet for politically charged film festival

BERLIN (Reuters) – A mother fleeing her violent husband, a serial killer who preys on women and famine in 1930s Ukraine are among the weighty social and political themes explored in films showcased at this year’s Berlin Film Festival. Short on star power but s... More »

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U.S. lifts sanctions on Rusal, other firms linked to Russia’s…

WASHINGTON (Reuters) – U.S. President Donald Trump’s administration on Sunday lifted sanctions on aluminum giant Rusal and other Russian firms linked to oligarch Oleg Deripaska, defying a Democratic-led push in the U.S. Congress to maintain the restrictions. E... More »

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Russian fighter jets land in Crimea amid Ukraine tensions

BELBEK, Crimea (Reuters) – More than a dozen SU-27 and SU-30 fighter jets which Russia is deploying to boost its air force, amid heightened tensions with Ukraine, arrived in Crimea on Saturday. A Reuters witness saw the jets land at Belbek air base in Crimea, ... More »

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EU leaders arrive for second day of summit dominated by Brexit

BRUSSELS (Reuters) – European Union leaders arrive in Brussels for a second day of day of talks on Brexit, the euro zone, migration and Russia, among others. Below are some of their comments made on arrival. AUSTRIAN CHANCELLOR SEBASTIAN KURZ “I think it was g... More »

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Highlights: EU leaders arrive for two-day summit dominated by Brexit

BRUSSELS (Reuters) – European Union leaders arrive in Brussels for two days of talks on Brexit, the euro zone, migration and Russia, among others. Below are some of their comments made on arrival. FRENCH PRESIDENT EMMANUEL MACRON “We can have a political discu... More »

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Top Democrats say Trump may face impeachment, jail over hush money

WASHINGTON (Reuters) – U.S. President Donald Trump could face impeachment and jail time if hush money payments reported by his former lawyer are proven to be campaign finance violations, Democratic lawmakers said on Sunday. Court filings on Friday in cases tha... More »

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Trump calls for end to Mueller probe despite Russian campaign bid…

WASHINGTON (Reuters) – U.S. President Donald Trump on Saturday renewed his call to end a federal probe into Russian election meddling, describing the investigation as a “witch hunt” a day after U.S. prosecutors detailed a previously unknown attempt by a Russia... More »

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Germany to back Russian gas link despite Ukraine tensions

BERLIN (Reuters) – Germany will not withdraw its political support for the Nord Stream 2 gas pipeline with Russia, its foreign minister said on Monday, as some lawmakers suggested curtailing the project to punish Moscow for its seizure of Ukrainian ships and t... More »

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Ex-lawyer says he told Trump about Kremlin contact: court filing

(Reuters) – Michael Cohen, President Donald Trump’s former personal lawyer, informed Trump about a conversation he had with the Kremlin seeking help to build a skyscraper in Moscow in 2016 during the U.S. presidential campaign, according to a court filing. Coh... More »

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Witness list for trial of Trump’s former campaign chief released

WASHINGTON (Reuters) – U.S. Special Counsel Robert Mueller on Friday submitted a list of 35 potential witnesses for the trial of President Donald Trump’s former campaign chairman Paul Manafort due to begin next week in Virginia, including bankers and accountan... More »

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Trump’s ex-aide Manafort due in court over bid to delay trial

ALEXANDRIA, Va. (Reuters) – A U.S. judge on Monday will weigh President Donald Trump’s former campaign manager Paul Manafort’s bid to delay a criminal trial scheduled to begin this week on more than two dozen financial charges, including bank and tax fraud. Ma... More »

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Trump says he ‘gave up nothing’ at meeting with Putin

WASHINGTON (Reuters) – U.S. President Donald Trump said on Monday he ‘gave up nothing’ at last week’s meeting with Russian President Vladimir Putin but continued to remain elusive about details of their controversial private conversation in Helsinki. “I gave u... More »

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Joshua signs two-fight deal for Wembley stadium

(Reuters) – Anthony Joshua has signed a deal to stage his next two bouts at Wembley stadium, the first in September and then next April, the 28-year-old announced via promotions company Matchroom Boxing. The WBA, IBF and WBO heavyweight champion beat Wladimir ... More »

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Trump will press Putin on election meddling denials: security aide

WASHINGTON (Reuters) – U.S. President Donald Trump will press Russian leader Vladimir Putin on Moscow’s denial of meddling in the 2016 presidential election when the two leaders meet next month, national security adviser John Bolton said on Sunday. Bolton said... More »

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Manafort assistant gave FBI access to storage locker: testimony

ALEXANDRIA, Va. (Reuters) – A personal assistant to Paul Manafort granted the FBI access to a storage locker, allowing the government to secure evidence that President Donald Trump’s former campaign manager is trying to suppress, according to testimony on Frid... More »

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Trump can probably pardon himself, but has no plan to: Giuliani

WASHINGTON (Reuters) – President Donald Trump, under pressure from special counsel Robert Mueller’s investigation into Russia’s role in the 2016 U.S. election, probably has the power to pardon himself but does not plan to do so, his attorney Rudy Giuliani said... More »

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Elton John says Ireland abortion vote shows mindsets can change

KIEV (Reuters) – Elton John, on a visit to Ukraine to raise awareness about AIDS, said Ireland’s vote to liberalize its abortion laws showed how mindsets can change. The 71-year-old singer has traveled regularly to Ukraine and spoken out for gay rights in the ... More »

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U.S. judge says Mueller should not have ‘unfettered power’ in…

ALEXANDRIA, Va. (Reuters) – A federal judge said Special Counsel Robert Mueller should not have “unfettered power” in probing ties between President Donald Trump’s campaign and Russia, and accused Mueller of using criminal cases to pressure Trump’s allies to t... More »

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Russia lawmakers draft list of U.S. imports that could be banned

MOSCOW (Reuters) – Russia’s lower house of parliament is to consider draft legislation that would give the Kremlin powers to ban or restrict a list of U.S. imports, reacting to new U.S. sanctions on a group of Russian tycoons and officials. Senior lawmakers in... More »

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FBI raids offices, home of Trump’s personal lawyer: sources

WASHINGTON (Reuters) – The Federal Bureau of Investigation on Monday raided the offices and home of U.S. President Donald Trump’s personal lawyer Michael Cohen, law enforcement sources said, in a dramatic new development in a series of probes involving close T... More »

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Factbox: How might Trump remove special counsel in Russia probe?

(Reuters) – After reports on Monday that the FBI had raided the offices of his attorney Michael Cohen, U.S. President Donald Trump was asked if he would fire Special Counsel Robert Mueller. “Well, I think it’s a disgrace what’s going on,” Trump replied, callin... More »

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Qualifier Collins stuns idol Venus to reach Miami semis

(Reuters) – Qualifier Danielle Collins overpowered her childhood idol Venus Williams 6-2 6-3 in a stunning quarter-final upset at the Miami Open on Wednesday. Collins, belying her 93rd ranking, pounded winner after winner to beat fellow American Williams at he... More »

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Former Trump campaign aide pleads guilty in Russia probe

FILE PHOTO: Rick Gates, former campaign aide to U.S. President Donald Trump, departs after a bond hearing at U.S. District Court in Washington, U.S., December 11, 2017. REUTERS/Joshua Roberts/File Photo WASHINGTON (Reuters) – A former senior official in Donald... More »

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White House blames Russia for ‘reckless’ NotPetya cyber attack

A customer waits while a cashier writes out a purchase receipt for store records, as many business have turned off their digital tills after cases of cyber attacks on business, at a store in Kiev, Ukraine, June 28, 2017. REUTERS/Gleb Garanich WASHINGTON/LONDON... More »

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U.S. official: ‘Would be surprised’ if Russia doesn’t face…

WASHINGTON (Reuters) – U.S. State Department spokeswoman Heather Nauert said on Thursday she would be surprised if the United States doesn’t at some point impose sanctions on Russian firms or entities covered by a U.S. sanctions law that went into effect in la... More »

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Edmund out-guns Anderson for first-round shock

Tennis – Australian Open – Kevin Anderson of South Africa v Kyle Edmund of Britain – Melbourne, Australia, January 15, 2018. Edmund celebrates winning the match. REUTERS/Edgar Su MELBOURNE (Reuters) – Britain’s Kyle Edmund outfought Kevin Anderson in a court t... More »

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Penpix of the top women’s contenders at Australian Open

(Reuters) – Penpix of the top women’s contenders at the 2018 Australian Open, which begins on Monday: Simona Halep (Romania) World ranking: 1 Born: Sept. 27, 1991 (Age 26) Height: 1.68 metres Plays: Right-handed Grand slam titles: 0 WTA match record in 2018 (w... More »

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Tennis: Sabalenka upsets Zhang in Hobart, Watson advances

Tennis – Fed Cup Final – Belarus v United States – rubber 3 – Chizhovka Arena, Minsk, Belarus, November 12, 2017 – Aryna Sabalenka of Belarus in action. REUTERS/Vasily Fedosenko (Reuters) – Belarus teen Aryna Sabalenka blasted top seed Zhang Shuai out of the H... More »

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Freezing IMF deal a key risk to Ukraine next year: central bank

KIEV (Reuters) – Ukraine’s central bank said on Monday a failure to cooperate with the International Monetary Fund and the inefficiency of state lenders were among the biggest risks to the country’s financial stability next year. Backtracking by the government... More »

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Flynn pleads guilty to lying on Russia, cooperates with U.S. probe

Former U.S. National Security Adviser Michael Flynn departs U.S. District Court, where he was expected to plead guilty to lying to the FBI about his contacts with Russia’s ambassador to the United States, in Washington, U.S., December 1, 2017. REUTERS/Jonathan... More »

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Factbox – The four men charged in U.S. probe of Trump-Russia ties

Former U.S. National Security Adviser Michael Flynn departs U.S. District Court, where he was expected to plead guilty to lying to the FBI about his contacts with Russia’s ambassador to the United States, in Washington, U.S., December 1, 2017. REUTERS/Jonathan... More »

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Uzbekistan opens the door, a crack

FILE PHOTO: Uzbekistani Som banknotes are seen in this picture illustration taken May 4, 2017. REUTERS/Mukhammadsharif Mamatkulov/Illustration/File Photo TASHKENT/ALMATY (Reuters) – Sensing change in his native Uzbekistan, Hikmat Abdurahmonov plans to build a ... More »

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Merkel fourth term in doubt as German coalition talks fail

German Chancellor Angela Merkel of the Christian Democratic Union (CDU) during the exploratory talks about forming a new coalition government in Berlin, Germany, November 19, 2017. REUTERS/Axel Schmidt BERLIN (Reuters) – Chancellor Angela Merkel said on Monday... More »

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Inspection battle threatens Egypt`s wheat supply

Wheat shipments to Egypt, the world's largest buyer, are being disrupted by a dispute involving government inspectors angered by a ban on the expenses-paid foreign trips they once enjoyed to approve cargoes at their ports of origin. More »

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Xiao leads China one-two in men`s all-around at worlds

Xiao Ruoteng became the first Chinese man to take gold in a major global individual all-around competition since Yang Wei at the 2008 Beijing Olympics when he claimed victory at the world championships in Montreal on Thursday. More »

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Muguruza exits on day of upsets at China Open

World number one Garbine Muguruza fell at the first hurdle at the China Open on Monday, with the Spaniard forced to retire due to illness during her first-round match against Czech Barbora Strycova. More »

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Keys makes it four for American women at U.S. Open

Madison Keys took advantage of Elina Svitolina's nerves to reach the U.S. Open quarter-finals for the first time with a 7-6(2) 1-6 6-4 win on Monday, meaning four American women are still in contention -- a first since 2002. More »

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Ukraine finally battens down its leaky cyber hatches after attacks

Employees of customer support team of the Wnet internet provider work at the company’s headquarters in Kiev, Ukraine July 26, 2017. When the chief of Microsoft Ukraine switched jobs to work for President Petro Poroshenko, he found that everyone in the office u... More »

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Russia`s Lavrov says knew nothing of Trump`s son`s meeting

Russia’s Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov attends a news conference during the BRICS Foreign Ministers meeting in Beijing, China June 19, 2017. Russian Foreign Minister Sergei Lavrov said on Wednesday it was “wild” that U.S. President Donald Trump’s eldest son w... More »

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Trump calls son `high-quality person,` applauds his transparency

Donald Trump kisses his son Donald, Jr. at a campaign event at Regents University in Virginia Beach, Virginia February 24, 2016. President Donald Trump called his eldest son, Donald Trump Jr., a “high-quality person” on Tuesday after disclosures about the latt... More »

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Trump backtracks on cyber unit with Russia after harsh criticism

U.S. President Donald Trump waves as walks on the South Lawn of the White House upon his return to Washington, U.S., from the G20 Summit in Hamburg, July 8, 2017. REUTERS/Yuri Gripas U.S. President Donald Trump on Sunday backtracked on his push for a cyber sec... More »

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Factbox: Trump on Twitter (July 9) – G20, Putin, Syria

U.S. President Donald Trump and first lady Melania Trump board Air Force One during their departure back to Washington, at Hamburg International Airport, in Hamburg, Germany, July 8, 2017. REUTERS/Carlos Barria The following statements were posted to the verif... More »

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Tillerson says Russia must make first move in Ukraine peace process

Ukrainian President Petro Poroshenko and U.S. Secretary of State Rex Tillerson shake hands after delivering a joint statement in Kiev, Ukraine July 9, 2017. REUTERS/Valentyn Ogirenko U.S. Secretary of State Rex Tillerson said on Sunday that Russia must take th... More »

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IMF says Ukraine land reform will be key for next review

The International Monetary Fund logo is seen during the IMF/World Bank spring meetings in Washington, U.S., April 21, 2017. REUTERS/Yuri Gripas Overhauling land legislation will be key for Ukraine’s next review by the International Monetary Fund (IMF) and shou... More »

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All eyes on Trump-Putin dynamics as they meet for first time at G20

U.S. President Donald Trump arrives at the G20 summit in Hamburg, Germany July 7, 2017. REUTERS/Carlos Barria U.S. President Donald Trump and Russian President Vladimir Putin, a veteran businessman and a former spy, meet in person for the first time on Friday ... More »

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U.S. taps ex-envoy to NATO Volker to resolve Ukraine crisis: report

U.S. Secretary of State Rex Tillerson speaks at the 2017 Trafficking in Persons Report (TIP) Ceremony at the State Department in Washington, U.S., June 27, 2017. REUTERS/Yuri Gripas U.S. Secretary of State Rex Tillerson has appointed Kurt Volker, the former U.... More »