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Image for Ukraine deploys units to intercept targets in Middle East
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Ukraine deploys units to intercept targets in Middle East

KYIV, March 20 (Reuters) - Ukraine has deployed interceptor units to protect critical and civil infr...

20th March, 2026

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Finance

Sterling dips as oil rises, still set for weekly gain on hawkish BoE

By Samuel Indyk LONDON, March 20 (Reuters) - The British pound fell on Friday, as oil prices resumed...

20th March, 2026

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Finance

London equities set for third straight weekly fall as Mideast war drags on

March 20 (Reuters) - London's FTSE100 marginally fell on Friday, set for a third consecutive weekly...

20th March, 2026

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Finance

Factbox-Who hurts most as Iran war hits global economy?

By Yoruk Bahceli and Marc Jones LONDON, March 20 (Reuters) - Any prolongation of the Iran war risks...

20th March, 2026

Image for Italy in talks with U.S., Azerbaijan, Algeria to offset loss of gas from Qatar
Finance

Italy in talks with U.S., Azerbaijan, Algeria to offset loss of gas from Qatar

By Elvira Pollina MILAN, March 20 (Reuters) - Italy is talking to several countries, including the U...

20th March, 2026

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Soccer-Man Utd defender Maguire recalled in Tuchel's England squad

March 20 (Reuters) - England have brought back defender Harry Maguire for this month's friendly matc...

20th March, 2026

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Finance

Sweden's Blykalla to initiate permitting process to build six SMRs

STOCKHOLM, March 20 (Reuters) - Swedish nuclear firm Blykalla aims to initiate a permitting process...

20th March, 2026

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Finance

Russia says it will shift to new markets for its LNG, EU 'shooting itself in the foot'

MOSCOW, March 20 (Reuters) - Russia will shift completely towards growing new markets for its liquef...

20th March, 2026

Image for Germany eases arms exports restrictions for Gulf states, Ukraine
Finance

Germany eases arms exports restrictions for Gulf states, Ukraine

BERLIN, March 20 (Reuters) - Germany has simplified the export of certain air and naval defence equi...

20th March, 2026

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Finance

Czech president signs 2026 budget despite worries over NATO defence spending commitments

PRAGUE, March 20 (Reuters) - Czech President Petr Pavel signed the 2026 budget into law but warned d...

20th March, 2026

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Finance

ECB governors signal vigilance over inflation as banks bet on rate hikes

FRANKFURT, March 20 (Reuters) - European Central Bank policymakers warned of growing inflation risks...

20th March, 2026

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Finance

Euro zone adjusted current account surplus widens

FRANKFURT, March 20 (Reuters) - The euro zone's adjusted current account surplus widened in January...

20th March, 2026