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Russian cyclists' lawsuit against WADA dismissed
(Reuters) - The World Anti-Doping Agency (WADA) said on Wednesday it welcomed a decision by the Superior Court of Justice of Ontario to dismiss a lawsuit that three Russian cyclists brought against it and investigator Richard McLaren.
Moscow bans events, closes most shops to curb coronavirus spread - Mayor
MOSCOW (Reuters) - Moscow introduced a raft of new measures on Wednesday aimed at curbing the spread of coronavirus, including a temporary ban on holding any public events and the suspension of free public transport for the over 65s, the city's mayor said on his website.
Putin orders Russian military drills to increase coronavirus capabilities
MOSCOW (Reuters) - Russian President Vladimir Putin has ordered the army to carry out drills designed to increase its readiness to fight the novel coronavirus if necessary, the Defence Ministry said on Wednesday.
Putin to address Russian people amid coronavirus crisis, says Kremlin
MOSCOW (Reuters) - Russian President Vladimir Putin will make a televised address to the nation later on Wednesday, the Kremlin said, without providing further details.
Honeymoon nightmare: Ukrainian stranded at Moscow airport as virus rules kick in
MOSCOW (Reuters) - Anton Scherbyna has been living in the security zone of a Moscow airport for nearly a week since returning from a honeymoon with his Russian wife only to fall foul of Russia's new ban on foreigners entering due to the coronavirus emergency.
Intense fighting rocks Libya as new battle erupts for airbase
BENGHAZI, Libya (Reuters) - An intense bombardment shook Tripoli through the night and a new battle erupted at an airbase outside the capital, hours after Libya reported its first case of coronavirus and despite U.N. calls for ceasefires around the world during the epidemic.
AIBA hopes suspension lifted before Olympics in 2021: official
MOSCOW (Reuters) - Amateur boxing's international governing body (AIBA) should be able to complete its reforms and have its suspension lifted before the Tokyo Games are held in 2021, a Russian boxing official who also holds a position at AIBA said on Wednesday.
Coronavirus cases in Russia reach 658 after biggest daily rise - government
MOSCOW (Reuters) - The number of recorded coronavirus cases in Russia reached 658 on Wednesday, a day after the mayor of Moscow told President Vladimir Putin that the real scale of the problem in the Russian capital far exceeded official figures.
Russia lifts tsunami warning after M7.5 quake off Kuril Islands
(Reuters) - Russian authorities lifted a tsunami warning in the Pacific far east on Wednesday after a 7.5 magnitude earthquake struck off the coast of the Kuril Islands, the RIA news agency reported, citing a representative of the Sakhalin Tsunami Centre.
Oil ekes out gains as US stimulus hopes lift global markets
SINGAPORE: Oil prices extended gains for a third session on Wednesday, rising alongside broader financial markets on hopes Washington will soon approve a massive aid package to stem the economic impact of the coronavirus pandemic.
