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In Odessa, Russia's war redistributes the roles

In Odessa, Russia's war redistributes the roles

Andriy Kharlamov, a baritone at Odessa's famed opera house, fills sandbags and is learning how to handle weapons, while Inga Kordynovska, a lawyer, supervises the distribution of aid to thousands of people in a converted food court.

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UK government demands progress on racism in cricket

UK government demands progress on racism in cricket

The British government said Thursday it expected to see "clear and lasting evidence of positive progress" across English cricket after a damaging racism scandal rocked the sport.

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South Africa face struggle to qualify for Cricket World Cup

South Africa face struggle to qualify for Cricket World Cup

Cricket World Cups have caused more heartache for South African supporters than any other format of the game.

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Moscow stock market partially reopens after month-long closure

Moscow stock market partially reopens after month-long closure

The Moscow Stock Exchange resumed trading of some shares Thursday, the second stage in a phased re-opening after being suspended for a month due to Russia's military operation in Ukraine.

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Ukraine demands unlimited NATO aid against Russia's month-old war

Ukraine demands unlimited NATO aid against Russia's month-old war

A month since Russia launched its shock invasion, Ukraine's leader pleaded Thursday for NATO to "save" his shattered country with unrestricted military aid, so its armed forces could transform their dogged defence into attack.

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Oil prices, stock markets steady after recent volatility

Oil prices, stock markets steady after recent volatility

Oil prices and stock markets steadied Thursday, as Western leaders gathered for emergency summits in Brussels triggered by Russia's invasion of Ukraine.

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Queen Elizabeth II may miss opening of parliament

Queen Elizabeth II may miss opening of parliament

Queen Elizabeth II may miss Britain's traditional state opening of parliament for only the third time during her 70-year reign after the government on Thursday set its date for May 10.

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Australia warns against Solomons-China pact

Australia warns against Solomons-China pact

A wide-ranging draft security pact between the Solomon Islands and China was leaked online Thursday, prompting Australia to voice concern about actions that would "destabilise" the South Pacific.

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Former Spurs and England star Jermain Defoe retires

Former Spurs and England star Jermain Defoe retires

Former Tottenham and England striker Jermain Defoe on Thursday announced his retirement from professional football at the age of 39.

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Ukraine pleads for arms from NATO to help beat Russia

Ukraine pleads for arms from NATO to help beat Russia

Ukraine's President Volodymyr Zelensky pleaded Thursday with NATO leaders to send weapons "without restrictions" as the alliance sought to bolster Kyiv and strengthen its eastern flank in the face of Russia's war.

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