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Rebound: Putin's plan to prop up the ruble is working. For now

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The barrage of sanctions imposed by the West following Russia's invasion of Ukraine decimated the ruble. But one month after the tanks rolled, the currency has made a full recovery and is now trading at levels seen prior to the war. How is that possible? from CNN.com - RSS Channel - HP Hero https://ift.tt/knmJpAP via IFTTT

Opinion: Why Russia's elite are the key to Putin's downfall

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President Joe Biden's apparently unplanned remarks suggesting that Russian President Vladimir Putin should not be in power complicate the pursuit of a goal that US and allied leaders likely favor, but which had been better left unspoken. from CNN.com - RSS Channel - HP Hero https://ift.tt/k6hc5s0 via IFTTT

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In about half of US counties, less than 10% of children ages 5 to 11 are fully vaccinated against Covid-19

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The youngest group eligible to be vaccinated against Covid-19 in the US, children ages 5 to 11, is also the least vaccinated one. from CNN.com - RSS Channel - HP Hero https://ift.tt/mUWvRJH via IFTTT

Ukraine War:Putin's advisers too scared to tell him truth, US says

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French intelligence chief Vidaud fired over Russian war failings

Gen Eric Vidaud loses his job as military intelligence boss for not predicting Russia's invasion. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3EhqnjA via IFTTT

Tennessee wildfire near Gatlinburg area prompts evacuations and school closures

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A wildfire in Sevier County, Tennessee, has quickly grown to about 1,000 acres, prompting officials to close schools in the county Thursday. from CNN.com - RSS Channel - HP Hero https://ift.tt/OqU7bvG via IFTTT

Chernobyl: Withdrawn Russian troops 'suffering radiation poisoning'

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Tiger Woods sparks speculation of shock return at Masters after Augusta practice round

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Tiger Woods has sparked speculation that he could make a shock return to golf at next week's Masters after it was widely reported that he has played a practice round at Augusta National. from CNN.com - RSS Channel - HP Hero https://ift.tt/nwxQJmi via IFTTT

Egypt FA accuses Senegal fans of racism after dramatic World Cup playoff

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The Egyptian Football Association has claimed its men's national team was subject to racism during a defeat in its FIFA World Cup playoff match against Senegal on Tuesday. from CNN.com - RSS Channel - HP Hero https://ift.tt/EsbU21i via IFTTT

Finland's president talks with Nato chief about new member process

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Ukraine War: Putin demands Mariupol surrender to end shelling

Comments come as satellite images show the devastation unleashed by Russia's bombardment. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/vbnkaFe via IFTTT

Workers stayed in their jobs for years. Now they want a change

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In the past 12 months, a record number of Americans have quit their jobs, and workers around the world have been paying attention. from CNN.com - RSS Channel - HP Hero https://ift.tt/AKOf4g3 via IFTTT

Journalists detail how propaganda is convincing Russians 'there is no alternative to Putin'

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EU paid Russia $16 billion for fossil fuels since the start of Ukraine war

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Russians Put Anti-War Messages on Cash to Protest Putin's Ukraine Invasion

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‘We will come and we will find you’: U.S. issues warning to anyone helping Russia bypass sanctions

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Ukraine calls for Nepal to ban Russian climbers from Himalayas

Nepal has issued permits to nine Russian climbers despite a Ukrainian call for them to be banned. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/ImYVwXs via IFTTT

French elections: Eric Zemmour criticised over 'Killer Macron' rally chants

Emmanuel Macron criticises challenger Eric Zemmour after his supporters chanted "Killer Macron" at a rally. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/ghLuWcG via IFTTT

Analysis: Starbucks needs a better leadership plan than Howard Schultz

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On the morning of its annual meeting earlier this month, Starbucks made a surprising announcement. After a five-year break, the coffee chain's founder Howard Schultz will return as CEO in April, filling the position for the third time. from CNN.com - RSS Channel - HP Hero https://ift.tt/fgILBZq via IFTTT

Ukraine intelligence publishes names of 620 alleged Russian agents

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Russia Finally Rules Out Using Nuclear Weapons Over Ukraine War

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Jan. 6 panel likely to reach out to interview Ginni Thomas in coming weeks, sources say

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Following the revelation of Virginia "Ginni" Thomas' text messages with then-White House chief of staff Mark Meadows, most members of the House select committee investigating January 6 -- including chair Bennie Thompson and vice chair Liz Cheney -- believe the panel should interview her, multiple sources familiar with the investigation told CNN. from CNN.com - RSS Channel - HP Hero https://ift.tt/GS7jper via IFTTT