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US consumer confidence falls as expectations grow tepid

US consumer confidence falls as expectations grow tepid

US consumer confidence fell for the second straight month in February, a survey said Tuesday, as Americans' feelings about the economy's present and future health cooled.

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Ukraine running out of options as Putin orders in troops

Ukraine running out of options as Putin orders in troops

Ukraine and its leader Volodymyr Zelensky are running out of options as they try to withstand Russian military advances that could shrink their country for the second time since 2014.

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Ajax 'one of the best teams', but Benfica's Verissimo sees 'weaknesses'

Ajax 'one of the best teams', but Benfica's Verissimo sees 'weaknesses'

Benfica interim coach Nelson Verissimo said on Tuesday that he believes Ajax are "one of the best teams in Europe" ahead of the two sides' Champions League last-16 first leg in Lisbon.

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Klopp says Man City defeat means 'nothing changes' for Liverpool

Klopp says Man City defeat means 'nothing changes' for Liverpool

Liverpool manager Jurgen Klopp has insisted his side's quest to win the Premier League title remains unaltered following Manchester City's stunning defeat by Tottenham last weekend.

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Russia faces sanctions blitz as Putin orders troops into east Ukraine

Russia faces sanctions blitz as Putin orders troops into east Ukraine

Russia faced a furious global diplomatic and economic backlash Tuesday after President Vladimir Putin ordered his forces into Ukraine to secure two breakaway regions.

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UK unveils sanctions on Russian banks and oligarchs

UK unveils sanctions on Russian banks and oligarchs

Britain on Tuesday slapped sanctions on five Russian banks and three billionaires, in what Prime Minister Boris Johnson called "the first barrage" of measures in response to the Kremlin's actions in Ukraine.

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UAE invests in drones, robots as unmanned warfare takes off

UAE invests in drones, robots as unmanned warfare takes off

The United Arab Emirates is ploughing money into drones, robots and other unmanned weaponry as autonomous warfare becomes more and more widespread -- including in attacks on the Gulf country by Yemeni rebels.

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Germany halts controversial Russian pipeline project

Germany halts controversial Russian pipeline project

Germany on Tuesday put on ice the controversial Nord Stream 2 pipeline in response to Moscow's recognition of two breakaway regions in eastern Ukraine, finally halting the 10-billion-euro project that has long irked allies.

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US set to impose sanctions after Russian 'invasion' of Ukraine

US set to impose sanctions after Russian 'invasion' of Ukraine

The United States said Tuesday that Russia's move into eastern Ukraine amounts to the "beginning of an invasion" and warned that "severe" sanctions would be announced shortly.

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Volkswagen eyes separate stock market listing for Porsche

Volkswagen eyes separate stock market listing for Porsche

German auto giant Volkswagen on Tuesday said it was drawing up plans to list its luxury brand Porsche as it looks to raise the funds for its move to electric vehicles.

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