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U.S. imposes fresh sanctions on Ukraine rebels.
“We are today providing immediately some 75 million dollars (USD) of additional non-lethal assistance immediately to Ukraine.”
China's Minister of Science urges help for start-ups to drive innovation.
"For example, the authorities can provide financial subsidies for office rental fees, internet fees as well as the public services and training they need.”
Germany brushes off Greek calls for World War Two reparations.
"We have a saying, and that saying is 'justification not revenge'. Justice. We have nothing against the Germans.
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Australian PM criticized for remarks on remote communities.
'What we can't do is endlessly subsidise lifestyle choices if those lifestyle choices are not conducive to the kind of full participation in Australian society."