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	World Daily update ⋅ February 17, 2022
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	The New York Times As War Talk Cools in Ukraine, Jockeying for Diplomatic Advantage Begins The New York Times After months of rejecting the Kremlin's demands that NATO rule out Ukraine's membership, American officials have begun to signal that the question is one for Ukrainians themselves to decide. Even President Volodymyr Zelensky of Ukraine has softened a ... Flag as irrelevant
	The New York Times Germany aims to reopen in stages and to lift most restrictions by spring. The New York Times Germany's state governors and Chancellor Olaf Scholz are expected to agree on Wednesday to proceed with a three-step plan to drop most pandemic restrictions by March 20 as cases decline. The first step, which could go into effect as soon as states pass ... Flag as irrelevant
	CNN Harris to meet with Ukrainian President for first time when she leads US delegation to Munich Security Conference CNN The vice president will maintain a "very intense" schedule when she is in Munich, the senior administration officials said, as she leads the US delegation amid grave warnings that a Russian invasion into Ukraine could come any day. Flag as irrelevant
	NPR Xi urges Hong Kong to control surging COVID-19 cases NPR HONG KONG — Hospitals in Hong Kong were struggling on Wednesday to keep up with an influx of new coronavirus patients amid record numbers of new infections as the city's leadership doggedly sticks to its "zero-COVID" strategy, and China's leader Xi ... Flag as irrelevant
	NPR A swimmer died in the 1st fatal shark attack at a Sydney beach in nearly 6 decades NPR "Unfortunately, this person had suffered catastrophic injuries as a result of the attack and there was nothing paramedics could do when we arrived on scene," NSW Ambulance inspector Lucky Phrachanh said in a statement. Flag as irrelevant
	Reuters Germany set to ease COVID curbs as infection wave flattens Reuters BERLIN, Feb 16 (Reuters) - Germany is set to ease COVID-19 restrictions as a wave of infections from the Omicron coronavirus variant seems to have passed its peak in most federal states, a draft plan seen by Reuters showed on Wednesday. Flag as irrelevant
	Reuters Austria to lift most COVID-19 restrictions by March 5 Reuters VIENNA, Feb 16 (Reuters) - Austria will lift most of its remaining COVID-19 restrictions by March 5, including scrapping an earlier closing time of midnight for bars and restaurants and allowing nightclubs to reopen, Chancellor Karl Nehammer said on ... Flag as irrelevant
	BBC News Police to investigate Prince Charles' charity BBC News The Metropolitan Police is to investigate claims Prince Charles' charity offered honours help to a Saudi citizen. The force said it is investigating alleged offences under the Honours (Prevention of Abuses) Act 1925. Flag as irrelevant
	The New York Times Top European Court Rules EU Can Freeze Aid to Poland and Hungary The New York Times In a landmark decision, the European Court of Justice cleared the way for the bloc to cut billions in aid on the grounds that members are eroding rule-of-law checks and balances. Flag as irrelevant
	Fortune In huge break with Chinese-style 'zero COVID' policies, Singapore will lift most restrictions after Omicron wave Fortune Singapore plans to substantially ease travel and social restrictions once the current wave of COVID infections peaks amid mounting evidence that the Omicron variant is less threatening than its predecessors. The government will restore and progressively ... Flag as irrelevant
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