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1. 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.

2. 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.

3. Tonga 'Aquaman' says he survived being swept into ocean by tsunami

   

   The incredible story of a retired carpenter who survived overnight in the ocean after the Tonga tsunami swept him out to sea appeared to fit with events at the time, a New Zealand diplomat said Friday.

4. 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.

5. 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.