Ahead of elections, a risky battle for Ukraine's soul

PTYCHA, Ukraine (Reuters) - One recent Sunday morning in the western Ukrainian village of Ptycha, a battle for control of the church between rival Orthodox factions forced parishioners to worship in unusual places.

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China says carrier group has reached 'initial' combat readiness

BEIJING (Reuters) - The carrier group led by China's first aircraft carrier, the Liaoning, has reached "initial" combat readiness, the defense ministry said on Thursday, in another significant step in the country's ambitious military modernization program.

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Assad raises prospect of U.S. clash in Syria, hits back at Trump

BEIRUT (Reuters) - The United States should learn the lesson of Iraq and leave Syria, President Bashar al-Assad said in an interview, responding to U.S. President Donald Trump's description of him as an animal by saying "what you say is what you are".

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Chinese border forces plan to visit old foe India amid reset in ties

BEIJING (Reuters) - China is discussing with India a visit by Chinese border forces to build trust on their disputed frontier, China's defense ministry said on Thursday, as the neighbors seek to reset ties following a summit between their leaders.

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Turkish envoy to Washington returning to U.S. amid Jerusalem row: Turkish official

ANKARA (Reuters) - Turkey's ambassador to Washington is returning to the United States after being recalled for consultations two weeks ago over a U.S. decision to move its Israeli Embassy to contested Jerusalem, an official in the Turkish foreign ministry said on Thursday.

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Jonathan Haskel appointed to Monetary Policy Committee

The latest appointment to the Bank of England committee means it still has only one female member.

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Harvey Weinstein indicted on rape and sex offence charges

A grand jury decides there is enough evidence to pursue a prosecution of the disgraced film producer.

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China rejects 'ridiculous' U.S. accusation of South China Sea militarization

BEIJING (Reuters) - U.S. assertions that China is militarizing the South China Sea are "ridiculous", China said on Thursday, after U.S. Defense Secretary Jim Mattis said Washington would confront China's actions in the disputed waterways.

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Italian election won't be referendum on euro: Germany's Scholz

BERLIN (Reuters) - German Finance Minister Olaf Scholz said in a Reuters interview published on Thursday that he does not expect the next election in Italy to become a referendum on its euro zone membership.

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FOX NEWS: Facebook execs grapple with the 'responsibility' of Facebook

Facebook execs grapple with the 'responsibility' of Facebook



Facebook COO Sheryl Sandberg and Mike Schroepfer took the stage at the Code Conference in Rancho Palos Verdes last night to discuss changes the company has made in the wake of the Cambridge Analytica scandal.

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Italy awaits decision on last-ditch deal to avoid snap elections

ROME (Reuters) - Italy on Thursday was awaiting a decision from right-wing leader Matteo Salvini on whether to join a last-ditch attempt to form a government and avoid snap elections that would be focused on membership of the euro zone.

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China says U.S. accusation of South China Sea militarization 'ridiculous'

BEIJING (Reuters) - The United States' claims that China is militarizing the South China Sea are "ridiculous", China said on Thursday, after U.S. Defense Secretary Jim Mattis said Washington would continue to confront Beijing's actions in the disputed waterways.

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US preacher asks followers to help buy fourth private jet

Jesse Duplantis, 68, said God told him to "believe" for his fourth plane, which is set to cost $54m.

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Lithuania and Romania allowed US torture - European court

European judges say Lithuania and Romania assisted CIA ill-treatment of al-Qaeda suspects.

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Korean Air raided as 'nut rage' family investigated

Raid is reportedly part of a probe into suspected tax evasion by members of airline's founding family.

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Manhattanhenge: Photographers flock to capture solar phenomenon

The spectacular solar phenomenon sees the sun set in alignment with New York City's grid system.

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Fighting escalates in Libya's Derna, U.N. says

GENEVA (Reuters) - Fighting has escalated in the Libyan city of Derna, with air raids, shelling of residential areas and heavy ground clashes, the United Nations humanitarian office said on Thursday.

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UK PM May's Conservative Party urged by Muslim group to tackle Islamophobia

LONDON (Reuters) - Britain's largest Muslim group on Thursday urged Prime Minister Theresa May's Conservative Party to launch an independent inquiry into Islamophobia to make sure "racists and bigots have no place in the party".

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FirstGroup boss departs after £327m loss

The bus and train operator says the annual results 'fell short' of its ambitions.

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Taliban officials 'in talks with Afghan government', US says

The US says secret meetings have been held to discuss a potential ceasefire.

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U.N. reports unprecedented fighting in Libyan city of Derna

GENEVA (Reuters) - Fighting in the Libyan city of Derna has reached unprecedented levels, with air raids, shelling of residential areas and heavy ground clashes, the United Nations humanitarian office said in a report on Thursday.

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Red Cross sends surgeons, supplies to Gaza to treat wounded

GENEVA (Reuters) - The International Committee of the Red Cross (ICRC) said on Thursday it was sending two surgical teams to Gaza and setting up a surgical unit in the enclave's main hospital to treat heavy casualties from clashes between Israeli forces and Palestinians.

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