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Canadian sanctions to stay until Russia withdraws troops from Ukraine: PM
Canada will maintain sanctions against Russia until the latter withdraws its troops from Ukraine, Prime Minister Justin Trudeau said on Tuesday.
 "Canadian sanctions to stay until Russia withdraws troops from Ukraine: PM")
Euro testing support as Russia-Ukraine crisis looms large over growth
The euro was under pressure on Wednesday as intensifying Russian bombardment of Ukraine's cities and a surging oil price raised investor concerns about a hit to Europe's economy and growth
 "Euro testing support as Russia-Ukraine crisis looms large over growth")
Ukraine crisis: Apple, Nike and Hollywood spurn Russia, isolating Putin
Taken together, the moves reflect a cultural and commercial split unseen since the Cold War ended in the late 1980s
 "Ukraine crisis: Apple, Nike and Hollywood spurn Russia, isolating Putin")
Ukraine conflict: Big tech begins restricting Russian state media platforms
The EU announced a ban Sunday, which countries are expected to sign off on today after a formal proposal.
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US says it's keeping an eye on China as it backs Ukraine against Russia
Russia, China seek to expand their military influence both regionally and globally, with Moscow invading Ukraine and Beijing seeking to wrest control of Taiwan, US Department of Defence said
 "US says it's keeping an eye on China as it backs Ukraine against Russia")
ICJ to hold public hearings on Ukraine-Russia crisis on March 7-8
Several countries including the UK, the US, Canada, and the European Union have condemned Russia's military operations in Ukraine and imposed sanctions on Moscow.
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Oil prices surge over 7% as global crude reserve release disappoints
Brent futures rose $7.00, or 7.1%, to settle at $104.97 a barrel, their highest close since August 2014.
 "Oil prices surge over 7% as global crude reserve release disappoints")
US Senate Majority leader says Sweden, Finland ought to join NATO if ready
NATO Secretary General Jens Stoltenberg on Thursday invited Sweden and Finland to attend a NATO virtual summit on the situation in and around Ukraine on Friday
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With men fighting in Ukraine, women refugees and children flee alone
The exodus of refugees from the war in Ukraine is rapidly growing in the eastern countries of the European Union, with more than 675,000 people fleeing to neighbouring countries
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Thousands rally in Tbilisi to demand Georgian Prime Minister's resignation
Protesters are demanding that Prime Minister Irakli Garibashvili step down after refusing to join the West's sanctions against Russia
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Dictators must 'pay a price': Joe Biden in first State of the Union address
Biden will vow to make Putin pay a price for Russia Ukraine conflict in his first State of the Union address, rallying allies abroad while also outlining his plans at home to fight inflation and covid
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Apple pauses all product sales in Russia, limits Apple Pay, other services
Earlier, Meta, Google, TikTok and YouTube have blocked Russian state-owned media outlets RT and Sputnik in Europe, Euronews reported.
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Top headlines: Biden to warn Putin; challenges rise for new Sebi chief
From March 3, investors in India will be able to trade in select US stocks through the NSE International Exchange. More on that in our top headlines.
Russian invasion of Ukraine steps up, huge convoy head towards Kyiv
Russia's invasion of Ukraine entered its 6th day on Tuesday, with a huge convoy of Russian tanks and armoured vehicles on a road to Kyiv, and fighting intensifying there and in other big cities.
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Ukraine crisis: Russian vodka boycott goes global to punish Putin for war
Vodka from Russia accounts for little more than 1% of the total value of imports of the spirit into the US
 "Ukraine crisis: Russian vodka boycott goes global to punish Putin for war")
Russian stocks listed abroad plunge as much as 74%with Moex shut still
The largest US-listed ETF tracking Russian equities, VanEck Russia ETF, fell 12 per cent in premarket trading after cratering 30 per cent
 "Russian stocks listed abroad plunge as much as 74%with Moex shut still")
Russian radio station taken off air over Ukraine coverage: Report
The move against Echo Moskvy, one of Russia's oldest radio stations, comes amid growing pressure on Russia's independent media to follow the Kremlin's official line while covering Ukraine
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Russian forces step up attacks on Ukraine's civilian areas, says report
Ukrainian authorities said five people were killed in the attack on the TV tower, which is a couple of miles from central Kyiv and a short walk from numerous apartment buildings
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Ukraine crisis: UK bans all ships with Russian links from British ports
Announcing the blanket ban in a tweet, British Transport Secretary Grant Shapps encouraged other countries to prohibit ships tied to Russia from using their ports
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Ukraine crisis: US expels Russian 'intelligence operative' working at UN
UN spokesman Stephane Dujarric confirmed that the UN was informed Monday that the US was taking action to expel a staff member working for the UN Secretariat
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