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Djokovic marginally ahead of Medvedev for final, feels Corretja
MELBOURNE (Reuters) - Novak Djokovic will need to be at his best to beat Russian Daniil Medvedev in Sunday's Australian Open final but the eight-time champion will be slightly ahead due to his experie...
Feb 20, 2021
Japan air force officer, U.S. instructor killed in U.S. plane crash
TOKYO (Reuters) - A Japanese air force officer and a U.S. Air Force instructor pilot were killed in a crash in Alabama, Japan's Air Self-Defense Force said on Saturday. The Japanese second lieutenant ...
Feb 20, 2021
Russian court rejects Kremlin critic Navalny's appeal against jail term
MOSCOW (Reuters) - Kremlin critic Alexei Navalny on Saturday lost his appeal against what he said was a politically motivated decision to jail him for nearly three years. A Moscow court did however sh...
Feb 20, 2021
Iran spokesman says Tehran confident about lifting of U.S. sanctions despite wrangling
(Reuters) - Iran believes U.S. sanctions will soon be lifted despite continuing "diplomatic wrangling" over reviving the nuclear deal, a government spokesman said on Saturday, signaling Tehran's desir...
Feb 20, 2021
FTSE Russell to include 11 stocks from China's STAR Market in global benchmarks
SHANGHAI (Reuters) - Index provider FTSE Russell will add 11 stocks from China's STAR Market to its global benchmarks, according to a post on its website from Friday. The move marks the first time sha...
Feb 20, 2021
Poland considering COVID-19 restrictions at Czech, Slovak borders: minister
WARSAW (Reuters) - Poland's Health Minister Adam Niedzielski has not ruled out imposing restrictions at the country's borders with Slovakia and the Czech Republic due to their rising number of COVID-1...
Feb 20, 2021
Kremlin critic Navalny back in court for jail appeal, possible fine
MOSCOW (Reuters) - Kremlin critic Alexei Navalny returned to court on Saturday to hear his lawyers appeal against what they say was a politically-motivated decision to jail him for nearly three years....
Feb 20, 2021
Saudi Arabia to invest more than $20 billion in its military industry over next decade
DUBAI (Reuters) - Saudi Arabia will invest more than $20 billion in its domestic military industry over the next decade as part of aggressive plans to boost local military spending, the head of the ki...
Feb 20, 2021
Russia to produce 88 million COVID-19 vaccine doses in first half: deputy PM
MOSCOW (Reuters) - Russia will produce 88 million vaccine doses in the first half of this year, including 83 million doses of its Sputnik V shot, Russian Deputy Prime Minister Tatiana Golikova said on...
Feb 20, 2021
Olympic champion Van Niekerk leaves long-time coach to train in the U.S.
JOHANNESBURG - Olympic 400 metres champion Wayde van Niekerk has temporarily separated from long-time coach 'Tannie' Ans Botha to train in the United States under renowned sprint mentor Lance Brauman....
Feb 20, 2021
