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Asian markets dip as traders eye Ukraine, Fed eases rate fears
G20 finance leaders' meeting begins with Ukraine warning
G20 finance leaders' meeting begins with Ukraine warning

Finance ministers and central bank governors of G20 nations began a two-day meeting Thursday with Indonesia's leader warning the Ukraine crisis was a threat to the post-pandemic recovery.

February 17, 2022

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Shiffrin to exit Beijing without individual medal as Gisin triumphs
Shiffrin to exit Beijing without individual medal as Gisin triumphs

Mikaela Shiffrin will leave the Beijing Games without an individual medal after dramatically crashing out of Thursday's alpine combined won by Switzerland's Michelle Gisin.

February 17, 2022

Treasured trash: UK waste gets new lease of life
Treasured trash: UK waste gets new lease of life

From facial scrubs using coffee grounds to clothes made from plastic bottles and furniture decorated with agave fibres, efforts to upcycle or repurpose waste products are gaining traction in Britain.

February 17, 2022

Shiffrin crashes out, won't win individual medal in Beijing
Shiffrin crashes out, won't win individual medal in Beijing

Mikaela Shiffrin will leave the Beijing Games without an individual medal after dramatically crashing out of the slalom section of the alpine combined event on Thursday.

February 17, 2022

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New Zealand ahead after Henry's seven destroys South Africa
New Zealand ahead after Henry's seven destroys South Africa

New Zealand dominated South Africa to hold a 21-run lead on day one of the first Test in Christchurch on Thursday after Matt Henry spearheaded the attack with a career-best seven for 23.

February 17, 2022

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Bananas to fish scales: fashion's hunt for eco-materials
Bananas to fish scales: fashion's hunt for eco-materials

Sneakers made from banana or pineapple leaves, dresses from nettles or fish scales -- the search for sustainable materials has taken the fashion industry to some wild places.

February 17, 2022