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U.S., Russia say talks on Ukraine were useful, pledge to continue dialogue
U.S. Secretary of State Antony Blinken said talks with Russian Foreign Minister Sergei Lavrov on Friday were frank and useful, with Washington aiming to determine whether Moscow was prepared to take the diplomatic path to defuse tensions over Ukraine.
Coronavirus: What's happening in Canada and around the world on Friday
Ireland is to scrap almost all its COVID-19 restrictions on Saturday after a major surge in infections did not lead to a significant increase in the numbers requiring intensive hospital care, a senior minister said.
At least 17 dead, dozens injured after explosion in western Ghana
At least 17 people were killed and dozens more injured when a vehicle carrying mining explosives blew up after colliding with a motorcycle in western Ghana, officials said Friday.
Peloton stock derails on report that user growth has hit the brakes
Peloton Interactive Inc.'s chief executive said on Thursday the company was reviewing the size of its workforce and "resetting" production levels, following a report earlier in the day that it was temporarily halting production of connected fitness bikes and treadmills after a significant drop in demand.
Emmy-winning comedian Louie Anderson dead at 68
Louie Anderson, whose more than four-decade career as a comedian and actor included his unlikely Emmy-winning performance as the mother of twin adult sons in the dark comedy series Baskets, died Friday. He was 68.
