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U.S. consumer sentiment rises slightly in February
NEW YORK, Feb. 6 (Xinhua) -- The U.S. Consumer Sentiment Index rose to 57.3 in February 2026, according to a preliminary reading released Friday by the University of Michigan (UM) Surveys of Consumers, up from the final reading of 56.4 in January 2026.
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South Africa releases first locally produced FMD vaccine in 20 years
JOHANNESBURG, Feb. 6 (Xinhua) -- South Africa has released its first locally produced vaccine for foot-and-mouth disease (FMD) in nearly two decades, the country's Department of Agriculture said Friday.
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Azerbaijan issues strong protest to Russia over lawmaker's comments on Karabakh trial
BAKU, Feb 6 (Reuters) - Azerbaijan issued a strong protest to Russia on Friday after a Russian lawmaker condemned the sentencing of 13 ethnic Armenians who had held senior positions in the former breakaway territory of Nagorno-Karabakh.
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UK police search properties in probe into Mandelson over Epstein ties
LONDON, Feb 6 (Reuters) - British police searched two addresses linked to Peter Mandelson in their probe into misconduct in public office, they said on Friday, following reports about the close ties between the former ambassador and late U.S. sex offender Jeffrey Epstein.
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China bags three gold medals out of six
TIANJIN, Feb. 6 (Xinhua) -- China registered three out of six gold medals in the opening day of the 12th Asian Indoor Athletics Championships on Friday, dominating the podium in the men's triple jump and women's shot put.
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China pledges to bolster Asia-Pacific food security via cooperation
BEIJING, Feb. 6 (Xinhua) -- China is ready to work with other Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation (APEC) economies to build a resilient, open, efficient and sustainable food system for the region, according to the National Food and Strategic Reserves Administration.
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Extreme winter weather causes accidents, disruptions
BERLIN, Feb. 6 (Xinhua) -- Extreme winter weather caused numerous traffic accidents across northeastern Germany on Friday, while flight operations at Berlin Brandenburg Airport were suspended for hours before gradually resuming later in the day.
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1st Shaanxi Provincial Winter Games opens in Yulin
YULIN, China, Feb. 6 (Xinhua) -- The first Shaanxi Provincial Winter Games opened in Yulin city on Friday, with the ground-breaking campaign featuring the Winter Olympics style program.
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China tightens regulation of virtual currencies, real-world asset tokenization
BEIJING, Feb. 6 (Xinhua) -- Chinese authorities on Friday announced moves to strengthen regulatory oversight for virtual currencies and real-world asset (RWA) tokenization to prevent and resolve related risks, warning that related speculation activities have recently disrupted economic and financial order and endangered people's property security.
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Socialist seen beating far-right rival for Portuguese presidency with conservative help
LISBON, Feb 6 (Reuters) - Moderate Socialist Antonio Jose Seguro is set for a landslide win on Sunday in Portugal's presidential runoff vote, opinion polls show, after prominent conservatives backed him to prevent a victory for far-right leader Andre Ventura.
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Mexico's Sheinbaum aims to send humanitarian aid to Cuba by Monday
MEXICO CITY, Feb 6 - Mexico's President Claudia Sheinbaum said on Friday that her government is aiming to send humanitarian aid, including food and other basic supplies, to Cuba by Monday.
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Kites and victory cries fill Lahore skies as festival returns after long ban
LAHORE, Feb 6 (Reuters) - Extravagantly coloured kites dueled above Lahore and cries of victory rang out from rooftops on Friday, as the city celebrated the lifting of an 18-year ban on a spectacular three-day traditional Punjabi kite-flying festival.
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British serial killer 'Suffolk Strangler' gets another life sentence for 1999 murder
LONDON, Feb 6 (Reuters) - A British serial killer dubbed the "Suffolk Strangler" by the media after he killed five young women was on Friday sentenced for an earlier murder of a teenager committed over 25 years ago.
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Iran, US nuclear talks in Oman were a good start, Iran's top diplomat says
MUSCAT/DUBAI, Feb 6 (Reuters) - High-stakes nuclear talks between Iran and the United States held in Oman on Friday were a good beginning and will continue, Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araqchi said.
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Norway's crown prince says he is looking after the family
OSLO, Feb 6 (Reuters) - Norway's Crown Prince Haakon said on Friday that the most important thing in recent days has been to look after his family at a difficult time.
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"A blessing": Hopeful Argentine farmers greet rain with relief, but still worried about risks to harvest
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Bus plunges into ravine in Bolivia, killing at least 10
LA PAZ, Feb 6 (Reuters) - At least 10 people were killed and several others seriously injured when a bus plunged about 100 meters (330 feet) into a ravine on Thursday night in Bolivia's highlands, police said.
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Berlin airport slowly reopens after black ice grounds flights
FRANKFURT, Feb 6 (Reuters) - Berlin airport is resuming operations but with significant delays and cancellations after black ice had grounded flights in the German capital earlier on Friday, the airport said.
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Exclusive-Some UAE companies pull out of defence show in Saudi Arabia as tensions linger
DUBAI, Feb 6 (Reuters) - Some UAE companies have pulled out of a major defence show taking place in Saudi Arabia, two sources with direct knowledge of the matter told Reuters, the latest sign that a rift between the two Gulf oil powers is seeping into business interests.
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France and Canada deepen Arctic ties with Greenland consulates
NUUK, Greenland Feb 6 (Reuters) - France and Canada will open consulates in Greenland's capital Nuuk on Friday, deepening Arctic ties amid rising geopolitical tensions after U.S. President Donald Trump reaffirmed his interest in acquiring the strategically located island.
