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Georgia's PM resigns over move to arrest opposition leader

Georgia's PM resigns over move to arrest opposition leader

TBILISI, Georgia — Georgia's prime minister announced his resignation Thursday following a court ruling that ordered the arrest of a man who leads the ex-Soviet nation's top opposition party.
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Some power restored in Texas but water woes persist

Some power restored in Texas but water woes persist

AUSTIN, Texas — Power was restored to more homes and businesses in Texas on Thursday after a deadly blast of winter this week overwhelmed the electrical grid and left millions shivering in the cold.
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Italy's 5-Stars divided over Draghi, expel 15 senators

Italy's 5-Stars divided over Draghi, expel 15 senators

ROME — Italy’s 5-Star Movement said Thursday that 15 of its senators will be expelled from the party after they voted “no” in a confidence vote for Premier Mario Draghi’s newly formed government.
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Britain's Prince Philip remains in hospital as 'precaution'

Britain's Prince Philip remains in hospital as 'precaution'

LONDON — Britain’s 99-year-old Prince Philip has spent a second night in a London hospital after being admitted earlier this week as a precaution due to feeling unwell.
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Cost controls, luxury sales help Daimler weather pandemic

Cost controls, luxury sales help Daimler weather pandemic

FRANKFURT — Car and truck maker Daimler increased its profits by 48% to 4.0 billion euros ($4.
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Ella Emhoff makes runway debut -- and yes, she's in a coat

Ella Emhoff makes runway debut -- and yes, she's in a coat

NEW YORK — They already knew she looked good in a coat.
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Boston Symphony Orchestra taps Gail Samuel as 1st female CEO

Boston Symphony Orchestra taps Gail Samuel as 1st female CEO

BOSTON — The Boston Symphony Orchestra on Thursday announced Gail Samuel as its next president and chief executive.
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Airbus lost $1.3 billion amid pandemic; expects better 2021

Airbus lost $1.3 billion amid pandemic; expects better 2021

PARIS — European plane maker Airbus lost 1.1 billion euros ($1.
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US jobless claims rise to 861,000 as layoffs stay high

US jobless claims rise to 861,000 as layoffs stay high

WASHINGTON — The number of Americans applying for unemployment aid rose last week to 861,000, evidence that layoffs remain painfully high despite a steady drop in the number of confirmed viral infections.
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January home construction falls 6%; signs of rebound ahead

January home construction falls 6%; signs of rebound ahead

WASHINGTON — U.S. home construction fell 6% in January but applications for building permits, which typically signal activity ahead, rose sharply. The decline pushed home and apartment construction down to a seasonally adjusted rate of 1.
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