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Russia to recognise Ukraine rebel regions as Putin defies West
Kremlin top brass urge Putin to recognise Ukraine rebels
Kremlin top brass urge Putin to recognise Ukraine rebels

President Vladimir Putin sat behind a table in the Kremlin Monday as his top officials one by one made empassioned speeches urging him to recognise the independence of east Ukraine's rebel republics.

February 21, 2022

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Ajax agree 7.85 mn euros compensation for Nouri
Ajax agree 7.85 mn euros compensation for Nouri

Ajax said on Monday they will pay 7.85 million euros ($8.91 million) to the family of former player Abdelhak Nouri, who suffered brain damage after a cardiac arrest during a friendly match more than four years ago.

February 21, 2022

England scraps compulsory self-isolation period for Covid cases
England scraps compulsory self-isolation period for Covid cases

UK Prime Minister Boris Johnson announced Monday all pandemic legal curbs in England would end later this week, urging a shift from government intervention to personal responsibility.

February 21, 2022

Trudeau: Canada blockades lifted, but 'emergency is not over'
Trudeau: Canada blockades lifted, but 'emergency is not over'

Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau on Monday defended his use of emergency powers to end weeks-long trucker-led protests and argued that lingering threats require the measures to remain in force for now.

February 21, 2022

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Odebrecht graft trial starts for Peru ex-president Humala
Odebrecht graft trial starts for Peru ex-president Humala

Ollanta Humala on Monday became the first ex-president of Peru to go on trial in a vast corruption case involving Brazilian construction group Odebrecht and bribes paid to politicians.

February 21, 2022

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Morata says Allegri persuaded him to stay at Juventus
Morata says Allegri persuaded him to stay at Juventus

Alvaro Morata said on Monday he stayed at Juventus in January after coach Max Allegri insisted the arrival of Dusan Vlahovic would help him.

February 21, 2022