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IMF approves $17.5bn lifeline for Ukraine
AFP, Published on 12/03/2015
» WASHINGTON - The International Monetary Fund approved Wednesday a $17.5 billion aid plan for crisis-wracked Ukraine, whose economy is reeling from a pro-Russia insurgency in its industrial heartland.
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Dettori-bred Dodging Bullets hits Champion Chase target
AFP, Published on 12/03/2015
» CHELTENHAM (UNITED KINGDOM) - Dodging Bullets, bred by flat jockey great Frankie Dettori, proved a revelation as he claimed the scalps of joint favourites Sire de Grugy and Sprinter Sacre in Wednesday's Champion Chase.
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Russia launches 'year of friendship' with North Korea
AFP, Published on 12/03/2015
» MOSCOW - Russia on Wednesday said it was kicking off a "year of friendship" with totalitarian North Korea as ties with the West languish over Ukraine.
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S. Korea, China, Japan seek to ease tensions, set up FM meet
AFP, Published on 12/03/2015
» SEOUL - Senior diplomats from South Korea, China and Japan met in Seoul on Wednesday to address mutual tensions and pave the way for the first meeting of their foreign ministers for three years.
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'Stronger' storms feared as dry spell forecast in Philippines
AFP, Published on 12/03/2015
» MANILA - The disaster-haunted Philippines is likely to be hit by stronger typhoons this year as warming ocean surfaces contribute to a dry spell, the state weather service warned Wednesday.
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West boosts Ukraine aid as Russia bridles at sanctions
AFP, Published on 12/03/2015
» WASHINGTON - The IMF handed Ukraine a $17.5 billion lifeline Wednesday as the United States agreed to send military aid to bolster its forces against pro-Russian rebels -- but stopped short of promising weapons.
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Paris fashion trends: big productions, peroxide and parody
AFP, Published on 12/03/2015
» PARIS - Paris Fashion Week wrapped up on Wednesday, leaving fashionistas, buyers and fans taking a deep breath to mull over the big trends seen on -- and off -- the catwalk.
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Muffat's Nice pool to be named in her honour
AFP, Published on 12/03/2015
» NICE (FRANCE) - The open air swimming pool in Nice where Olympic champion Camille Muffat trained is to be named after the swimmer who was among 10 people killed in a helicopter crash in Argentina this week, the town hall confirmed on Wednesday.
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Lawes, Brown back for England against Scotland
AFP, Published on 12/03/2015
» LONDON - Lock Courtney Lawes and full-back Mike Brown have been recalled for England's Six Nations clash with Scotland on Saturday after recovering from injury, head coach Stuart Lancaster announced on Wednesday.
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McDowell looking for French hat-trick
AFP, Published on 12/03/2015
» PARIS - Graeme McDowell will return to Le Golf National course in Versailles in July in a bid to become just the second player to win the French Open three times in a row.
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