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Gold eases on US-Russia plan for talks over Ukraine
Gold retreated slightly on Friday as a potential Russia-US meeting cooled some nerves about a rise in the Ukraine conflict, but the recent rally set bullion up for a third straight weekly gain.
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Safe-haven currencies fall on hopes for easing in Ukraine crisis
Safe-haven Japanese yen fell back on Friday and the Australian dollar advanced as investors took comfort from news of talks between the United States and Russia over the crisis in Ukraine.
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Putin to oversee nuclear drills on Saturday during standoff over Ukraine
The Defence Ministry said Russian President Vladimir Putin will personally oversee Saturday's exercise, which will involve multiple practice launches of intercontinental ballistic missiles and cruise
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Twitter CEO's paternity leave sparks question of how much is enough
In a sign of how quickly norms are evolving at US companies, the big question sparked by Parag Agrawal's announcement was why he wasn't using more of the 20 weeks that Twitter offers
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US adds Alibaba, Tencent to list of businesses that trade counterfeit goods
The US trade agency says they "engage in or facilitate substantial trademark counterfeiting or copyright privacy".
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US Senate approves resolution for Ukraine crisis, warning Russia
Action in the Senate came after President Joe Biden said the US has "every indication" of a potential Russian attack on Ukraine in a matter of days
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Top US General expresses concern on ISIS presence in Afghanistan
Meanwhile, the Taliban Defense Ministry denied reports over the presence of foreign troops in Afghanistan
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Trump must testify in NY probe of his business practices, judge rules
Judge Arthur Engoron ordered Trump and his two eldest children, Ivanka and Donald Trump Jr., to comply with subpoenas issued in December by New York Attorney General Letitia James.
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Russia sees US reply to its security concerns as unsatisfactory
Washington ignored the "package nature" of the Russian proposals and deliberately chose some "convenient" topics: Russian Foreign Ministry
China terms US COMPETES Act as Washington's information war against Beijing
Earlier this month, the US House of Representatives passed the America COMPETES Act, a bill focusing on US semiconductor production and supply chains
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Shelling breaks out in Ukraine amid dispute over troop count
Very high risk of Russian attack in several days: Joe Biden
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Walmart forecasts profit above expectations as demand holds firm
Net revenue in Walmart's fourth-quarter showed a surprise 0.5% increase to $152.87 billion
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US investigates 416,000 Tesla vehicles over unexpected braking reports
The government says it has 354 complaints from owners during the past nine months about phantom braking" in Tesla Models 3 and Y
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China rejects United States trade complaint, criticizes Washington
The Ministry of Commerce criticized the Biden administration for saying it is developing new ways to deal with Chinese trade tactics
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Russia misleading world on troop movements near Ukraine, says NATO
After a handful of positive signals from Russia that eased tensions earlier in the week, the pendulum appeared to be swinging in the opposite direction again
 "Russia misleading world on troop movements near Ukraine, says NATO")
Covid-19 airborne particles can travel about 200 feet, says US study
Scientists at the US Department of Energy's Pacific Northwest National Laboratory estimates that droplets encased in mucus could remain moist for up to 30 minutes and travel up to about 200 feet
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Russian hackers accessed sensitive US defence information for 2 yrs
Compromised entities have included CDCs supporting the US Army, US Air Force, US Navy, US Space Force, and DoD and intelligence programmes.
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India more than just a partner for open, secure Indo-Pacific: US
The Biden Administration has made historic strides to restore American leadership in the Indo-Pacific and adapt its role for the 21st century.
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US official discusses investment opportunities in Andamans with Lt Guv
United States Consul General at Chennai, Judith Ravin, met Andaman and Nicobar Islands Lieutenant Governor Admiral (Retd.) D K Joshi
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Russia's troop build-up near Ukraine is growing, not shrinking, warns West
More armored vehicles, helicopters and a field hospital have been spotted, Britain's defense intelligence chief said in rare public comments
 "Russia's troop build-up near Ukraine is growing, not shrinking, warns West")
