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US says Russia could attack Ukraine 'any day' in escalation of alarm

US says Russia could attack Ukraine 'any day' in escalation of alarm

The United States dramatically raised the alarm Friday over Ukraine, warning that a Russian invasion starting with civilians caught under aerial bombing could start in days and telling US citizens to leave within 48 hours.

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Under US pressure, Trudeau vows to end trucker blockades

Under US pressure, Trudeau vows to end trucker blockades

Canadian leader Justin Trudeau said Friday all options were now "on the table" for ending trucker-led protests that have paralyzed Ottawa and closed border crossings with the United States, but stressed calling in the military was a distant final resort.

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C.African army and Russian paramilitary spark panic in two villages: UN source

C.African army and Russian paramilitary spark panic in two villages: UN source

The Central African Republic's army, accompanied by a Russian paramilitary group, sparked panic earlier this week in the center of the country which prompted some of the population to flee, a UN source in New York told AFP on Friday.

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US warns Russia attack on Ukraine possible 'any day'

US warns Russia attack on Ukraine possible 'any day'

The United States dramatically raised the alarm Friday over Ukraine, warning that a Russian invasion starting with civilians caught under aerial bombing could start in days and telling US citizens to leave within 48 hours.

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McLaren aim to 'close the gap' as 2022 car launched

McLaren aim to 'close the gap' as 2022 car launched

McLaren unveiled their car for the 2022 season on Friday with team principal Andreas Seidl hoping the MCL36 can "further close the gap to the front of the pack".

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Cause of death for Kentucky Derby winner Medina Spirit remains uncertain

Cause of death for Kentucky Derby winner Medina Spirit remains uncertain

A necropsy on 2021 Kentucky Derby winner Medina Spirit showed no definitive cause of death, the California Horse Racing Board said on Friday.

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Italy's horror king seeks 'meaning' in schlock

Italy's horror king seeks 'meaning' in schlock

Call girls in jeopardy, a serial killer on the loose, fountains of blood -- horror master Dario Argento has returned to filmmaking after a 10-year hiatus, saying Friday it's been his mission to bring "meaning" to schlock.

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Former US snowboarder accuses US coach of sexual harassment

Former US snowboarder accuses US coach of sexual harassment

A former US Olympic snowboarder accused US Beijing Winter Olympic snowboard coach Peter Foley of sexual misconduct and other inappropriate behavior in a series of Instagram posts on Friday.

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US drug regulator postpones meeting on infant Covid vaccines

US drug regulator postpones meeting on infant Covid vaccines

The US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) on Friday announced it was pushing back a meeting scheduled for next week where a panel of experts would have decided whether to endorse the Pfizer-BioNTech Covid vaccine for infants.

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Western allies vow 'swift, deep sanctions' if Russia invades Ukraine

Western allies vow 'swift, deep sanctions' if Russia invades Ukraine

Western leaders on Friday vowed to take "swift and deep sanctions" against Moscow should Russia march on Ukraine, Berlin said after talks, as Washington warned that a Russian invasion could be just days away.

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