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December 16, 2024
Denys Schmyhal, Ukrainian Prime Minister, said Monday that a deal to allow the transit of Russian Gas through his country will not be extended past the end of this year. Shmyhal wrote on Telegram after speaking with Slovak Prime Minster Robert…
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December 16, 2024
The EU's crop-monitoring service reported on Monday that cereal fields are in general good condition in Europe after a mild, dry spell helped them recover from an autumn soggy. However, grain belts near the Black Sea lack hardiness for the winter.
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December 16, 2024
Analysts report that the Northwest European imports for residual fuel oil in November were at their highest level in three years. This was due to a rush to replenish the scarce supply of high sulphur fuel oils (HSFO). The Amsterdam-Rotterdam-Antwerp (ARA) area…
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December 16, 2024
Dec 16 - The shattered mast of British sailor PipHare has ended his bid to complete a second Vendee Globe, a 24,000-mile race. The 50-year old woman dismasted the 60ft boat Medallia, about 800 nautical miles south-west of Australia. This ended a solo trip that began on November 10.
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December 16, 2024
In a Monday statement, the EU Commission announced that it had adopted a fifteenth package of sanctions for Russia's invasion of Ukraine. This included tougher measures towards Chinese entities, and more vessels of Moscow's shadow fleet. The total number of vessels listed has increased by 52…
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December 16, 2024
In a Monday statement, the EU Commission announced that it had adopted a fifteenth package of sanctions for Russia's invasion of Ukraine. This included tougher measures towards Chinese entities, and an increase in vessels from Moscow’s shadow fleet.
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December 16, 2024
Norway announced on Monday that it would be providing 2.7 billion crowns (242 millions of dollars) to help strengthen the Ukrainian Navy and deter Russian Naval Forces in the Black Sea. The government stated that a large part of the funds will…
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December 15, 2024
Ben Burnham, a Virginia Tech host, scored 17 points in a game-high 7-of-9 attempts as the team beat Navy 80-72 Sunday at Blacksburg. Mylyjael poteat scored 12 points, and Rodney Brown Jr. added 11 each for the Hokies (5-6), which won their second consecutive game.
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December 15, 2024
Catherine Anene, spokesperson for the Benue State Police in central Nigeria said that at least 10 people were killed when a boat capsized along the Benue River. In Nigeria, more than 220 people have died in boat accidents so far this year. Most boat accidents are caused by overcrowding…
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December 14, 2024
Blake Horvath, a year after watching as Navy was humiliated by Army in a heartbreaking fashion, led the Midshipmen's 31-13 win over the No. On Saturday, the 22 Black Knights played in Landover, Md. Horvath scored two touchdowns rushing and two passing.
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December 14, 2024
Virginia Tech's six-game losing streak was ended by contributions from all over the team on Thursday. The Hokies are now going to try and carry some of this firepower into their Sunday afternoon game against Navy at Blacksburg, Va. Virginia Tech (4-6)…
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December 14, 2024
The Greek coastguard reported on Saturday that Greek authorities had recovered a body and rescued 39 migrants after their boat capsized in the Mediterranean off the southern island Gavdos. Witnesses report that many are still missing. The coastguard…
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December 13, 2024
The 125th match between No. The clash between Army and Navy on Saturday, in Landover (Md. ), will have a greater significance for both teams. The school that has the best inter-service academy record will receive the Commander-in Chief's Trophy for the first time since 2007.
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December 13, 2024
Daniel Penny, the former U.S. Marine, who restrained an irate New York City subway passenger with a chokehold, and was acquitted this week of homicide for his death, is JD Vance’s guest at Saturday’s Army-Navy Football game. Vance announced…
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December 13, 2024
A government commission charged with reviewing and speeding the process for authorising new wind farms said Friday that developing offshore wind projects near Sweden's coastlines was not commercially feasible at this time. The head of the commission…
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December 12, 2024
China's Defence Ministry broke its silence on Friday about military drills around Taiwan. The ministry said it was up China to decide if they would be held and that the military "would not be absent" from fighting against separatists forces.
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December 12, 2024
Euronext wheat eased Thursday, after reaching a two-week high, due to the weakness of Chicago grains, and persistent export competition, despite concerns over Russian supply. The price of March wheat at Euronext was 0.8% lower, coming in at 229.00 Euros ($240.52).
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December 12, 2024
A judicial official reported on Thursday that the Tunisian Coastguard had recovered nine bodies, while six other migrants are still missing, after their boat sank just off the Tunisian coastline. This is the latest boating disaster for migrants in the Mediterranean.
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December 11, 2024
Diplomats reported that the European Union ambassadors had agreed on a 15th set of sanctions against Russia for its war in Ukraine. The package targets its shadow tanker fleet as well as Chinese companies making drones to be used by Moscow.
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December 11, 2024
A group of animal feed importers in Thailand purchased approximately 63,000 metric tonnes of animal feed wheat during a Wednesday closing tender that sought up to 120,000 metric tons, European traders reported. The price was estimated to be…
