Libya awards oil, gas exploration blocks to int'l firms
TRIPOLI, Feb. 11 (Xinhua) -- Libya's National Oil Corporation (NOC) said Wednesday that several international companies have secured oil and gas exploration rights. Read full story
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UK pledges $205 million to send US weapons to Ukraine
LONDON, Feb 11 - Defence minister John Healey said on Wednesday Britain had committed 150 million pounds ($205 million) to the so-called Prioritised Ukraine Requirements List (PURL) initiative to supply Ukraine with U.S. weapons. Read full story
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UK pledges $205 million to send US weapons to Ukraine
LONDON, Feb 11 - Defence minister John Healey said on Wednesday Britain had committed 150 million pounds ($205 million) to the so-called Prioritised Ukraine Requirements List (PURL) initiative to supply Ukraine with U.S. weapons. Read full story
China offers expanding opportunities for Italian businesses: ICCF report
ROME, Feb. 11 (Xinhua) -- Italian companies seeking to expand abroad can find growing opportunities in China, according to the latest report released by the Italy China Council Foundation (ICCF). Read full story
China offers expanding opportunities for Italian businesses: ICCF report
ROME, Feb. 11 (Xinhua) -- Italian companies seeking to expand abroad can find growing opportunities in China, according to the latest report released by the Italy China Council Foundation (ICCF). Read full story
El Paso flights resume after sudden closure due to drone security concerns
WASHINGTON, Feb 11 (Reuters) - Flights in and out of the Texas border city of El Paso resumed on Wednesday, after the U.S. government lifted a ban on air traffic it had abruptly imposed overnight due to concerns about a military anti-drone system. Read full story
El Paso flights resume after sudden closure due to drone security concerns
WASHINGTON, Feb 11 (Reuters) - Flights in and out of the Texas border city of El Paso resumed on Wednesday, after the U.S. government lifted a ban on air traffic it had abruptly imposed overnight due to concerns about a military anti-drone system. Read full story
US lawmakers accuse Bondi of hiding names of Epstein associates
WASHINGTON, Feb 11 (Reuters) - A Republican U.S. lawmaker on Wednesday accused Attorney General Pam Bondi of concealing the names of powerful associates of the late financier and convicted sex offender Jeffrey Epstein as she faced questions about the Justice Department's handling of investigative files in a charged hearing before a House of Representatives panel. Read full story
US lawmakers accuse Bondi of hiding names of Epstein associates
WASHINGTON, Feb 11 (Reuters) - A Republican U.S. lawmaker on Wednesday accused Attorney General Pam Bondi of concealing the names of powerful associates of the late financier and convicted sex offender Jeffrey Epstein as she faced questions about the Justice Department's handling of investigative files in a charged hearing before a House of Representatives panel. Read full story
Italy's Meloni moves to allow naval blockades against migrants
ROME, Feb 11 (Reuters) - Italy's cabinet approved a bill on Wednesday authorising naval blockades to halt migrant boats during periods of "exceptional pressure" at the country's borders, a government source said, further tightening measures against irregular arrivals. Read full story
Italy's Meloni moves to allow naval blockades against migrants
ROME, Feb 11 (Reuters) - Italy's cabinet approved a bill on Wednesday authorising naval blockades to halt migrant boats during periods of "exceptional pressure" at the country's borders, a government source said, further tightening measures against irregular arrivals. Read full story
Nobel committee calls on Iran to free Peace Prize laureate Mohammadi
OSLO, Feb 11 (Reuters) - The Norwegian Nobel Committee said on Wednesday that it had called on Iran to immediately free activist and Nobel Peace Prize winner Narges Mohammadi from prison. Read full story
Nobel committee calls on Iran to free Peace Prize laureate Mohammadi
OSLO, Feb 11 (Reuters) - The Norwegian Nobel Committee said on Wednesday that it had called on Iran to immediately free activist and Nobel Peace Prize winner Narges Mohammadi from prison. Read full story
Roundup: Europe's financial sector seeking independence amid geopolitical uncertainties
FRANKFURT, Feb. 11 (Xinhua) -- Europe's financial sector is seeking to reduce its dependence on the United States while accelerating digital transformation amid global uncertainties, policymakers and industry leaders said on Wednesday in Germany's financial hub Frankfurt. Read full story
Roundup: Europe's financial sector seeking independence amid geopolitical uncertainties
FRANKFURT, Feb. 11 (Xinhua) -- Europe's financial sector is seeking to reduce its dependence on the United States while accelerating digital transformation amid global uncertainties, policymakers and industry leaders said on Wednesday in Germany's financial hub Frankfurt. Read full story
France's Simon stages comeback to win women's 15km individual biathlon gold at Milan-Cortina
ANTERSELVA, Italy, Feb. 11 (Xinhua) -- France's Julia Simon staged a strong comeback to win the women's 15km individual biathlon in 41:15.6 at the Milan-Cortina Olympic Winter Games on Wednesday. Read full story